Sixteen years after purchasing my 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, we have never had a problem with this car. It has no rust. It's still in mint shape. It starts every time. We have had no break downs. Honestly, every car should be like this.

fun, quality, economy

markdl, 11/01/2002

1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top

why buy a diesel for fuel economy, its noisy, shakey and no one knows how to fix it. why buy hybrid cars for fuel economy, they are expensive and not yet perfected. This SUV is made in Japan. Not Korea and not USA. In fact, it is being sold by an american car maker as GEO Tracker. Why? because they can't make anything this perfect. Fun to drive, quality built and so …

Fun... but,

druggedllama, 05/08/2002

1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top

I have had this car for four years. I have killed this car, even though I take care of it like it was new. I used to go "mudding" with it constantly, since I didnt have an ATV. I have gone through 2 axles, 3 sets of tires, numerous shocks, struts and other little pieces of equipment that would brake from excessive abuse off-roading with the 4 wheel drive and the top …

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Mick10k, 03/13/2002

1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top

great car for single girl or young couple. Mechanicaly sound, utilitarian.

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Trim:

JLX

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$172/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
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Side Impact Test – Original
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Side Impact Test – Updated
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