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2004 Suzuki Forenza Sedan

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Suzuki Forenza Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 2.0 L Inline 4-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
  • Transmission 5-speed Manual
  • Horse Power 126 hp @ 5500 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 20/27 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 2004 Suzuki Forenza

  • Comfortable, well equipped and solidly built, the Forenza represents a good value for small sedan buyers on a budget.

  • Safety

  • Pros

    Lots of standard features for the price, comfortable cabin with unexpected conveniences, solid construction, predictable handling.

  • Cons

    Subpar fuel economy, similarly priced Aerio makes more power, can't get side airbags.

  • What's New for 2004

    The Forenza is an all-new compact economy sedan from Suzuki.

What Others Are Saying

Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (36 total reviews)  |  Write a Review

Bad company

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Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

We bought 2 Suzuki Forenza's from Dealership in New Smyrna Beach, FL. the first brand new and the second used. The A/C climate controls broke on both, only 43,000 miles on the second one! Right after warrantys were over of course! A $300.00 part! Had to pay the Dealership $90.00 to look at it and say "yep its broke" so they could send a report to the Manufacture in the hopes of fixing it free of charge or some kind of help? But of coarse they declined to help at all! This Multi Million Dollar company screwed over a loyal customer for $300.00!! The Dealership has never been very helpful or that friendly after you buy! I Would highly recommend everyone to stay away from Suzuki!! Built cheap!



Good car for low budget

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Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

I'm using this car for the last 4 years. I drove 62000 miles on it. Running good, never gave me any trouble. I'm glad that I chose Suzuki Forenza.



Don't buy one

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Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

This car was purchased primarily because of the cheap price & options. If only I had been wiser. It worked well for about the first 2 years. However, city MPG is usually 20 or less, which doesn't make much sense for a car of this size/class. I've had numerous issues with the car alarm randomly sounding & the engine not turning over at all. At one point, it took over 30 attempts to turn the engine over. It was in the shop 5 times, yet the Suzuki dealer couldn't solve the problems. Go figure. The paint job is cheap & chips/scratches way too easily. Buyer beware: you can get a brand-new used Corolla for about the same price as a new Forenza. Get the Corolla, avoid the hassle.



Loved my forenza (yes loved)

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Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

I bought my Forenza new and have had little problems with it. Replaced the headlights within two years and just recently one taillight. The reason I say loved, is that I totalled it this past weekend. I was involved in an accident and the whole front end of the car whas demolished. Yes this is good news, the whole passenger compartment was fine. The officer said he was amazed that the four of us walked away. I've heard good things about Suzuki's safety and now I can say that they are true.



Don't buy this car!

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Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

When I bought this car new, it didn't seem too bad, but man was I mistaken! This car is rough and shoddy. After the initial 500 miles were put on, any semblance of confidence in it was worn off. I'll spare the details and just go on to two main points. First, the value has dropped like a rock. Second, anytime something needs done to this car, you better be ready to wait for the part to come in and be ready to pay through the nose for it. I just got the brakes done - discs were $90/each and I had to wait a week. Call your tire stores and find out how many of them stock 195/55R15 tires. Few, if any will I'm sure. Save some dough and frustration: buy a 5 year old Civic.



Very good car so far

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Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

The poor Forenza takes so much abuse. I don't doubt that these problems do indeed exist for its owner's but I have had only two problem's with mine. The CD player usually takes 10-15 insertion's before it will play. This is the second one and it is as bad or worse than the first. It was replaced under warranty. The second problem is an erratic idle. Sometimes it will idle at 2,000+ RPMs at start-up or even after driving on the freeway and exiting, but I found a fix for this 98% of the time. At 15+ MPH come to a HARD stop (no skid) and wait 3-4 seconds. Why doe's this work? I have no clue. Otherwise I have has no problems. Also, performance tires make a HUGE improvement in the handling. I love mine.


Full 2004 Suzuki Forenza Review

What's New for 2004

The Forenza is an all-new compact economy sedan from Suzuki.

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Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 20
  • cty
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  • 27
  • highway
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