2001 Suzuki XL-7 Consumer Reviews

Handles like my sports car!

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this based on test drive and 3rd seat. First experience with 4WD. Had the over-size wheel/tire (option?). This XL-7 has been awesome. Dealer repairs VERY expensive. Driver seat back torn out due to years of toddler abuse (LoL). Car still drives like new. Fast steering - handles very similar to my Miata in fact - may give some used to the GM slush boxes some fun in the wind at highway speeds. Only problem was aluminum chips in early production A/C compressors caused a lot of failures in 01 02 XL-7s; and replacement / system flush averaged between $2000 and $2500 at the dealers.
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Shotty Air Conditioner Over and Over

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I love my car, except that each year the air conditioner goes out. This year I am told the cost is $1,000+ just for the part condenser or compressor?? And it had to have a dual air conditioner. :-( The car is probably not even worth that much. Too bad that the dealer were so bad on fixing this one problem. Other than that, the car has been perfect. Love the fact that the gasoline door is on the passenger side. It's fully loaded and got what I paid for . .no repairs other than regular maintenance-not bad for an 8yr old car. Body and interior in perfect condition still.
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Best SUV for the Price

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

We were looking for a midsized SUV to replace a Caravan. The Suzuki actually did better than we ever expected. The truck came with full power and rear AC as well as seats 7. The engine is very peppy for its engine size, but is kind of fuel thirsty. Ours now has 60k, but actually 48k. If you have a Suzuki, the trip odometer may not be accurate. Other than this, this was one of the best vehicle purchases that I made, in a list that includes Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, and others that I have owned.
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Keeps Going and Going

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

After 155,000 (40% off road) this is a little tank! I have not had one major thing go wrong after almost 5 years of abuse. Its comfortable on the road and plenty of room for 6. It can be towed 4 wheels down with ease. Its funny to see the surprize looks when leave people at a light after pushing the power button. For the price you just can't beat it.
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My baby

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 2WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I owned this vehicle for about 2 years, and I didn't realize just what a wonderful suv I had until I sold it. I have been searching for another suv ever since then, and nothing compares. I just can't find ANYTHING that even begins to compare to the this vehicle. I am serious. I never realized just how much I truly loved it until it was gone.
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2001 Suzuki XL-7

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I loved this car when I bought. However, the tires do wear out soon. The major problem is the timing chain tensioner. It is a bad design. Suzuki is not offering any help with this. This repair costs around $1600.00.
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Best Buy for the Money

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this vehicle new in 2001 and I have had no problems with it. It is the absolute best buy in the class. It has real 4x4, 3,000 lbs. towing, dual A/C, and third row seating for the same price of a CR-V or a RAV4. I have towed a 2,800 lb. camper with success (mountains were a little stressful).
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Hate It

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I can't stand my Suzuki XL-7. I have had so many problems with it and the dealer refuses to fix any of them. I wish that I never bought it. I will never buy any other vehicle from Suzuki in my life and will tell all my friends not to either.
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2001 XL-7 Review

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

The Suzuki XL-7 is visually cute on the outside. However, the interior is small and compact in all roows of seating. The dash organization is poorly done. The radio is on the bottom of the dash and hard to reach and see, which I think makes it a danger to change stations when driving. As far as the driving of the vechicle, it's okay on a perfect day with NO wind. With even the slightest wind, it's nearly impossible to handle, for male and especially female adults. We've even been told we look like drunk drivers and believe me it's the car, not our skills.
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Best Value SUV

Vehicle

2001 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I have not had one problem with my XL-7. It rides nice and smooth like a car and it I love the "power switch." It's like a James Bond SUV (used for passing or for getting a jump start). I don't have any complaints. It's a great value buy. This is why we purchased it.
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