1998 Suzuki Esteem Review
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She ain't fancy, but she runs!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Suzuki Esteem 4 Dr GL Wagon
Review
Let's see... no power windows, no power locks, no cruise control. But guess what? No problems, either! My GL wagon is about as basic of a vehicle you can get, but in two years has never had one single incident. The five speed helps to milk the mileage out of the little four-banger, to be sure. Interior isn't luxurious and much past 75 MPH is too much. But as a daily commuter (and a paid-for one at that), it isn't all bad. Get in, fire it up and drive off with no concerns or worries. My kind of car!
Favorite Features
Just the fact that it has been so danged reliable. There are no standout features, as there are no real features to begin with!
Suggested Improvements
For what it is, it is fine the way it is. I suppose most issues were addressed with the new Forenza.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Never Again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Suzuki Esteem 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
I hated this car. I spent so much on repairs, it was getting to where I would pay $200-$300 a month on repairs, the equivelent of what a car payment would be. This was when the car was only four years old. It finally died for good in 2003 and life has been so much better since. I drive Hondas now and I will never go back.
Favorite Features
The good fuel economy.
Suggested Improvements
Suzuki did the moral thing by discontinuing this car.
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
My first serious car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Suzuki Esteem 4 Dr GLX Sedan
Review
I love this car. My next car will be probably also Suzuki...
Favorite Features
Low consumption.
Suggested Improvements
Good Choice
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Suzuki Esteem 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
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.
Favorite Features
Reliability and fun-to-drive factor.
Suggested Improvements
There is very little comfort features ont his car. The base sedan has nothing but a cassette player and air conditioning. but besdies that, no problems.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
a pleasant ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Suzuki Esteem 4 Dr GL Wagon
Review
I bought the car five years ago with 8 miles on it. It was paid off (5 yr/4.9 apr through american suzuki credit) last month and I just got the title. It is a very reliable car, great gas mileage. I have changed two front brake pads last summer at 75k mile, no other mechanic job was needed after 5 cold winters in New Hampshire. Now it has 80k miles on it and still runs great. Too bad it is discontinued after 2002.
Favorite Features
stylish, reliable, and cheap.
Suggested Improvements
None-- at its price
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