Used 2003 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Great Car
mancow, Potomac, MD, 11/08/2012
Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2003 My work round trip is 184 miles my car just went over 402000 miles I have had no problems. Just oil changes and two set of brake pads and at 250000 clutch presure plate thowout bearing all which are wearout parts.
Best Car Ever Owned
Katherine Razzi, Springfield, IL, 06/09/2017
Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2003 Suzuki Aereo has been the best car I ever owned. Of course, being garage kept has a lot to do with it, but it has only needed the bare minimum of maintenance for a lot of driving. Highway driving too!! With over 200,000 miles, she still keeps up with the fastest and picks up speed quick when needed. My only problem has been with the A/C. Had 2 mechanics try to fix it and the 1st put in a brand new compressor. Hopefully it can be repaired. Gets mighty hot around here in the summer! I saw an Aereo just like mine list for $5K. It's a good deal if she was well-kept. I intend to keep her for another 10 years if she'll have me!
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Dinslaken, 10/28/2006
Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has a lot of value for the money and the first 48,000 miles were trouble free. The engine needed oil frequently, which is not that bad, but despite more maintenance than required, the engine blew at 48,560 miles, then the transmission went at 54,000 miles. The axle seals were replaced twice, and the brakes need replacement about every 10,000 miles. The worst part is that Suzuki refused to honor their "Best Warranty" on both occasions due to "lack of proven component failure." According to other owners, this problem is increasing. Suzuki was sued for both instances, and we were reimbursed by court order. Other than that....nice car!
Traded in my Aerio after 2 MO/8K CAUTION
gkxp, 06/29/2003
Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In April, I bought a 2003 Suzuki Aerio S. The low price, black interior, 145HP Engine and digital dash sold me. Now in June and after 8000 miles, I traded it in. Reasons? VERY BAD handling in windy/highway driving! Black fabric on driver's-side door trim armrest is already pealing off. Be forewarned if you do a lot of highway driving as I do. Depreciation Percentage higher than others in class.
Can Anyone Get Parts for These Cars?
dnrportch, 01/19/2007
Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You can't get parts for the Aerio in a timely manner. Example one: the transmission went out in 2006. It was still under extended warranty, but it took 6 weeks to get the parts and it had to be repaired twice. We have a great dealer. It's the car and the factory. The car runs fine now. Example two: after a low speed collision with a deer (he jumped on the hood while chasing another deer across the road in front of us!) we had two dealers try to order replacement parts on three separate occasions. The parts never arrived! It's been eighteen months. You should also know that the car is terrible in wet snow or snow over ice. It is geared too powerfully relative to the weight of the car. I like the gas mileage it gets, but would not buy another.
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