Hi guys, just a question, have you ever felt regretful after buying your GV?
Any regret for choosing a GV?
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I feel the same way. Too bad some of you guys had bad experiences. I have had just about every model Suzuki 4WD since the SJ410 and have had just about zero complaints. That's not to say I never have a warranty issue, I have, but they have been rare and the dealer always looked after me in a timely manner.
BTW the "Jimmy" is another GM model over here. I'm jealous you guys still have the Samurai, I really liked mine, and it hasn't been sold here for eons. I did some checking and really like the new styling.
BTW the "Jimmy" is another GM model over here. I'm jealous you guys still have the Samurai, I really liked mine, and it hasn't been sold here for eons. I did some checking and really like the new styling.
Indeed our ride is not the most comfortable, it might have some harsh and rattle but all that is left behind when i feel that rock solid stability at highways from the full time AWD and the tight suspension, that predictability and safety sense worth it for me.
Having a full time AWD with all his benefits with an acceptable fuel economy and a good driving dinamics is really a plus that cant find at this price ranges.
in addition a top notch chasis design, center differencial and strong underpining, plus an acceptable reliability, well i must say for me worth some minor harshes and rattles.
the rock solid and safety feeling at highways is priceless for me, no regrets, great car.
Having a full time AWD with all his benefits with an acceptable fuel economy and a good driving dinamics is really a plus that cant find at this price ranges.
in addition a top notch chasis design, center differencial and strong underpining, plus an acceptable reliability, well i must say for me worth some minor harshes and rattles.
the rock solid and safety feeling at highways is priceless for me, no regrets, great car.
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Honestly speaking, I love my GV. Not saying I haven't had any problems with it BUT I could have had more (and more expensive) problems with other SUVs. 
First of all, was the noisy belt tensioner just a few months after acquiring the car then the air-conditioning motor which got toasted but these were replaced under warranty.
Then I noticed that the "air-conditioning system failure" whenever I drove pass 140kms. Kept on sending it to the dealer but the technicians were BLOODY HOPELESS in troubleshooting the problem. This was later discovered as a failure in the engine cooling system, where there was a hairline crack in the radiator BUT only after the warranty period had passed!!!!! That too was diagnosed by my own mechanic friend.
Other (liveable) minor problems were the squeeky seats and the dashboard rattling.
Overall could have been much happier with a more powerful engine but none the less is very happy with the handling and offroad capability.
EVER thought of trading it in for the newer 2.4 powered SGV but then had decided against it due to the HOPELESS dealership. Have sworn to never buy any other cars from the same dealer...which is also the dealer for NISSAN.
My honest opinion of the SGV, fantastic platform, design and offroad capability BUT the technology & electronics are quite crude.
Ciao!
First of all, was the noisy belt tensioner just a few months after acquiring the car then the air-conditioning motor which got toasted but these were replaced under warranty.
Then I noticed that the "air-conditioning system failure" whenever I drove pass 140kms. Kept on sending it to the dealer but the technicians were BLOODY HOPELESS in troubleshooting the problem.
This was later discovered as a failure in the engine cooling system, where there was a hairline crack in the radiator BUT only after the warranty period had passed!!!!! That too was diagnosed by my own mechanic friend. Other (liveable) minor problems were the squeeky seats and the dashboard rattling.
Overall could have been much happier with a more powerful engine but none the less is very happy with the handling and offroad capability.
EVER thought of trading it in for the newer 2.4 powered SGV but then had decided against it due to the HOPELESS dealership. Have sworn to never buy any other cars from the same dealer...which is also the dealer for NISSAN.
My honest opinion of the SGV, fantastic platform, design and offroad capability BUT the technology & electronics are quite crude.
Ciao!
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That's a pity. Our dealer is great, does everything he can to help and as smoothly as possible. The salesperson who sold us the lemo... um, Vitara, is now the service manager and feels personally responsible. He makes sure that the courtesy cars always have a full tank of fuel for us and things like that. It would be nice to have a working Vitara, though...
On another point, we were told when we bought the car that we could extend our 3 year warranty to 5 years at any time. Easy to do that when talking about rock solid reliability... Funny how they are VERY reluctant to extend the warranty when we know the car is a lemon!
On another point, we were told when we bought the car that we could extend our 3 year warranty to 5 years at any time. Easy to do that when talking about rock solid reliability... Funny how they are VERY reluctant to extend the warranty when we know the car is a lemon!
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Had ours 6 months now and has done everthing i expect of it. Was great in the heavy winter snowfalls and recently bought a boat and even though it's only the 2.0 auto it towed fine, it's only 1250 kg total weight it needs to tow mind.
Fuel consumption has improved no end with the milder weather, now getting close to 30 mpg, was around 23 mpg in the depths of winter.
Only gripes i've had has been the dealer, four attempts and 5 months to programme a new key/fob, had a new chrome grille trim due to pitting under the chromed plastic and a new rear window due to three elements burnt out.
Cruise control and a 2.0 auto doesn't mix, it's always kicking down gears and makes for an uncomfortable drive, very rare i use it now. Just wish they did a diesel auto but it's not, or wasn't an option here in the UK.
Was a bit of a power shock after the outgoing Mazda RX-8 but it sure makes up for it in practicality
Fuel consumption has improved no end with the milder weather, now getting close to 30 mpg, was around 23 mpg in the depths of winter.
Only gripes i've had has been the dealer, four attempts and 5 months to programme a new key/fob, had a new chrome grille trim due to pitting under the chromed plastic and a new rear window due to three elements burnt out.
Cruise control and a 2.0 auto doesn't mix, it's always kicking down gears and makes for an uncomfortable drive, very rare i use it now. Just wish they did a diesel auto but it's not, or wasn't an option here in the UK.
Was a bit of a power shock after the outgoing Mazda RX-8 but it sure makes up for it in practicality
Angus Junior-2004 Vitara LX, 2,5 V6, 5 speed, 159k miles. Driven daily!
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This is an old thread but thought I'd add to it.
I have absolutely ZERO regrets buying my Vitara. Good ride on the highway, tires are noisy but soon to be replaced. It's solid and stable, feels a little squirrelly in wet weather (think that's the nasty tires currently on the vehicle mainly) but runs fine. Love the size of it too-compared to my Blazer it's a Tonka toy.
Got the H25 2.5 V6, it's not a dragster by any means but it's a solid engine. Plenty of pep (and I'm not a speed demon as I used to be), love how the cams come on about 3500rpm or so-just like the numerous Alfas I've previously owned. The 5 speed is butter smooth (no 2nd gear synchro "crunch like older Alfas) and it's got an "easy" clutch-important in constant DC Beltway traffic; and brakes are very good. Love the fact the turning circle on the vehicle is more like a go kart-I work in downtown DC sometimes and being able to turn around on a dime is a huge help. The small size helps too-parking is at a premium in Washington, DC. I can fit in smaller spaces.
Off road, it's a yellow colored mountain goat. Very competent and capable; I go into muddy job sites pretty regularly and I can go where the full sized trucks and equipment go with no problems. Gas mileage is good too-I drive a lot in my job. The Blazer I have costs around 20 bucks a day in fuel, the Vitara costs around 12 bucks for the same mileage.
The ONLY gripe I have with the Vitara are the front seats. Did a 5 hour drive for a work trip; after about 3 hours at the wheel lower back starts hurting. Might explore another set of front seats at some point. That's the only real complaint so far, got it back in July and have put 13k miles on it since then.
Love the Vitara, wish they were still selling in the US though. I'd like to pick up a Verona for my wife at some point.
I have absolutely ZERO regrets buying my Vitara. Good ride on the highway, tires are noisy but soon to be replaced. It's solid and stable, feels a little squirrelly in wet weather (think that's the nasty tires currently on the vehicle mainly) but runs fine. Love the size of it too-compared to my Blazer it's a Tonka toy.
Got the H25 2.5 V6, it's not a dragster by any means but it's a solid engine. Plenty of pep (and I'm not a speed demon as I used to be), love how the cams come on about 3500rpm or so-just like the numerous Alfas I've previously owned. The 5 speed is butter smooth (no 2nd gear synchro "crunch like older Alfas) and it's got an "easy" clutch-important in constant DC Beltway traffic; and brakes are very good. Love the fact the turning circle on the vehicle is more like a go kart-I work in downtown DC sometimes and being able to turn around on a dime is a huge help. The small size helps too-parking is at a premium in Washington, DC. I can fit in smaller spaces.
Off road, it's a yellow colored mountain goat. Very competent and capable; I go into muddy job sites pretty regularly and I can go where the full sized trucks and equipment go with no problems. Gas mileage is good too-I drive a lot in my job. The Blazer I have costs around 20 bucks a day in fuel, the Vitara costs around 12 bucks for the same mileage.
The ONLY gripe I have with the Vitara are the front seats. Did a 5 hour drive for a work trip; after about 3 hours at the wheel lower back starts hurting. Might explore another set of front seats at some point. That's the only real complaint so far, got it back in July and have put 13k miles on it since then.
Love the Vitara, wish they were still selling in the US though. I'd like to pick up a Verona for my wife at some point.
Angus Junior-2004 Vitara LX, 2,5 V6, 5 speed, 159k miles. Driven daily!
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Thanks for the heads up you're right. Doh! After chemo brain fog here.
Yes i do now arfter buying mine 2nd hand with 1.9t deisle reno f9q moter 3years later and 4 tubos and 2nd moter and electrical gremlin with boost control.
Even tho its got every thing on it snorkel ,arb delux bar with 10000 pound bushranger winch ,suspension lift ,bigest tiers that fit that just scrub, 2 52inch curved 28900 luminum bars, roof racks, ugraded profomance chip ,and deleated dpf and egr from the ecu and hollow dpf unit and egr blank and 180000on clock 2008 gv
Even though I regret it i still love it
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How have you done so many turbo's?
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I was going to ask the same thing. Somethings not right
Lol well the first 1 i was being impatient and gave it a boot full up a incline to over take some 1 and i was watching my stats on the screen and boost went from 15psi to 26psi and yeah boom gose turbo that was orignal turbo and 2nd nd 3rd was to much boost and oil starvasion on 1st moter and i was also having elec gremlin in the boost control regulater even arfter i bort 2 brand newys from renoult and 4th on the 2nd moter same gremlin with boost control so i bypased it and was running it only just on( 2nd hand moter and turbo compleat from ebay) blow from oil starvasion. ( report from turbo logic port kembla garret suplyer) so e bay refunded what i payed for 2nd moter was nice of them. And now im undecided bout pulling 2nd moter out and redoing orignal moter up oil pump and compleat flush of turbo lines and run oil tests befor i change moter.
I even sent it back to suzuki to fix the boost control regulater and thay couldnd find the problem witch i think is a lode of shit personal. So i have to find a deisle auto elecy in the illawarra os south syd some were thats going to talk the time to sort it i hope and sugestions? All suzuki dealer down here are pointless
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Id say 90 percent of your problems are a blocked oil return, or blocked feed line. These lines should always be replaced when replacing a turbo.
These things run regularly at 15 psi boost, id be looking at the vane control solenoid first if its over boosting, along with a blocked line to the pressure sensor or a faulty sensor.
Boost control regulator is only one part of the entire boost control system, boost is actually controlled via the variable vanes in the turbo. Correct setup of these when refitting the turbo is paramount.
These things run regularly at 15 psi boost, id be looking at the vane control solenoid first if its over boosting, along with a blocked line to the pressure sensor or a faulty sensor.
Boost control regulator is only one part of the entire boost control system, boost is actually controlled via the variable vanes in the turbo. Correct setup of these when refitting the turbo is paramount.
Befor i fitted all turbos i did not change the lines but did remove an clean propaly and also wound over moter befor fitting turbos pumping oil out of lines and followed by full service oil and filter change.
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Did you pressure test the return line and feed line? Flowing out the feed line is fine, but you really need to prove its flow is adequate and that the return line and fitting in the sump isn't obstructed. Any obstruction in the return line fitting will reduce flow
About the only thing that kills turbo is low oil flow or overheating.
Since you haven't replaced the lines, they are top of my suspect list. Attach a funnel to the return line and fill it with oil, how fast does it disappear under gravity?
About the only thing that kills turbo is low oil flow or overheating.
Since you haven't replaced the lines, they are top of my suspect list. Attach a funnel to the return line and fill it with oil, how fast does it disappear under gravity?
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