Used 1998 Suzuki Esteem Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Esteem, so we've included reviews for other years of the Esteem since its last redesign.
Completely Love this car
cubyogi, 08/30/2010
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for nearly 9 years, I absolutely love it. More reliable than a horse. Never had any problems at all, and absolutely fun to drive. I live in Michigan, and I've learned to have rust proofing on any future cars. I have to consider selling my Suzuki because the undercarriage is starting to rust.
Good first car
BrianS, 08/01/2009
1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had the 5 spd manual and loved it! Gas mileage 35-38. Tranny needed adjusting at 140k and then finally went out at 170K. New brakes were put on. Other than that I made few repairs on it.
Great Car
Kay, 01/28/2009
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for 10 years. I rarely had any repair work done on it and it is great on gas. Nothing fancy but very reliable and enjoyable.
Great first car
anthonypavone, 09/27/2013
1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX SE 4dr Wagon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this as my first car about six months ago with 134,000 miles on it for about $1,500 not including tax and such. The first time i saw it, i thought it was a subaru legacy. It took a lot of getting used to after driving my mothers 2007 Trailblazer since i started driving but now i hate driving anything else. The engine has very little power and its a little loud but once you get up to speed it holds it very well. Definitely doesn't compare to my friends mustang. The turning radius is fantastic. The rides pretty comfortable. The interior is pretty average. But the best part is that with so many miles, i haven't had any problems; other than my alternator dying at 140,000.
Good Choice
suzuki driver, 04/01/2003
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We were reluctant to buying the suzuki at first because of the concern of a poor resale value. Don't worry, buy one now. It has been, by far, the most reliable car i have ever owned. My explorer has more problems, and it has less mileage and is a year newer. The car has decent acceleration, and driving is a blast. Plus, the car is extremely cheap. You cant buy many 1- year old cars with 16,000 miles for $6500 bucks. No regrets. Nothing but recomendations.
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