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I LOVE MY AERIO
BEVERLY HOLLOWAY, 03/23/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I LOVE MY AERIO. IT IS FUN TO DRIVE AND I GET GREAT GAS MILAGE. EVERYONE LOOKS AT THE CAR. THERE IS ONE THING HOWEVER THAT I DONT LIKE BUT ITS NOTHING MAJOR I WAS TOLD. THAT IS THE RIGHT FRONT FEELING LIKE IT IS BOTTOMING OUT...AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS A STRUT BUT WHEN I TOOK IT IN THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS THE WAY SUZUKI MADE IT. I THINK SUZUKI SHOULD MAKE SOFTER RUBBER PIECE TO PUT ON THE ARM SO THIS DOESNT HAPPEN.
Great Vehicle - I Love It
blayzmoon, 06/07/2006
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Suzuki Aerio. It is very comfortable, with a surprising amount of room inside. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It gets great gas mileage and its controls are easy to use.
Excellent Little Car
ortorres627, 03/30/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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It is a nice little car. It is fun to driver, and has a lot of power. This car is an excellent buy.
My Second Aerio, better than the first..
Gkxp, 04/17/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had most cars in this class including a Civic, Insight, Corolla, Cavalier, Elantra, Sephia, Escort and Swift. Having a previous good experience with my Suzuki Swift, I bought a 2002 Suzuki Aerio with the 2.0L 4 Cylinder. I loved it so much, I went back to Suzuki and bought another! The power improvement for '04 is VERY noticeable without a penalty in MPG. Suzuki also addressed the lack of a driver armrest and my 2004 seems much quieter on the inside (engine is very quiet on both). I would suggest to would-be compact class buyers to test drive an Aerio after driving an Echo, Corolla, Civic or Scion XA or XB & I'm sure you'll be impressed!
Great AWD Car
my92rs, 04/24/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX AWD 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car, price was great, fun to drive, good on gas, I am getting 29 miles to the gallon with the auto AWD. Very easy getting in and out of. Roomy inside,easy to park, great in traffic, all the options that come standard with this car. I got the car for 15,800, great value
Dont waste your money
Rae3811, 04/27/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I absolutly hate this car, and am sorry I ever decided to buy it. As my first *NEW* car it was very affordable, but thats about it. Handles very poorly, Interior is made of cheap quality. Theres no storage space save for glove compartment. Windshield wipers move either to fast or to slow. Build is not very aero-dynamic makes for a shakey ride.
aerio
patrico cobalt, 05/01/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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this carc has a great stereo system and a powerful engine. its a very lovable xcar and is loaded with features. it is very smooth riding and is a joy to just be in. i love it.
Liked my Elantra, LOVE this car.
5spdlvr, 05/03/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I am so happy with my Aerio. I had doubts having never owned a Suzuki, but I'm glad I took a chance. I am baffled by Edmunds reviews, which are, in large part, luke-warm. But I read other great reviews and test drove it anyway. I traded my '02 Elantra for my Aerio. The Elantra,it was comfortable, a good value and performer. But the Aerio has more personality, HP and better safety scores. As for the handling being "sloppy"....not so, it does lean a lil more at times than the Elantra (taller profile) but it grips the road as well. The steering feel is similar.... nimble with being too light. Getting in and out of the Aerio is easier too
Fun Car To Drive
joyce, 05/20/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had my Aerio SX for 14 months now. If I had it to do over I would by the exact same car again. It fits my use perfectly. I researched other wagons but found the Aerio SX was far superior in meeting the needs I have for carrying my agility dog around yet having plenty of room for passengers. It's fun and comfortable to drive and ride it. Suzuki did good in designing this car.
This makes 2
Dane T., 05/30/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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After purchasing our first used Aerio Sedan in April, 2004, I was so impressed with it, that I bought a new Aerio SX in May...just about a month after the first purchase!!! These are sharp looking and performing cars...am a little disappointed that the gas mileage is not higher...but hey, at 29- 32 miles per gallon, who am I to complain with all the Aerio has too offer!!! I recommend these autos very highly!!!
So Good that I bought Two!
Winko, 05/27/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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The price got me interested but the performance has made me a believer. We were so impressed that we bought two of them. The AWD is great we live in Northern Michigan - lots of snow and ice. They handled as well as our previous Subaru! Less ground clearance but I didn't get stuck once! How about room? I'm 6'6" but plenty of leg and especially headroom. OK - the interior isn't fancy but functional and solid. Great pep in the small engine - it doesn't hesitate to move you down the road. With the extras like a 6 CD player and a very nice sound system - solid heater and AC - this is a great car for the money. I'm getting 29 mpg on the daily commute.
I love my yellow duck
rkymtwoman, 06/12/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I was planning to buy a Ford Focus but stopped by the Suzuki dealership on a whim. I was blown away by the extras that came with the Suzuki Aerio SX and I loved driving it. When I took it out on the interstate I was sold...lots of power to accelerate. The price was right and I love the bright yellow color of my car.
SUZUKI AERIO SX FUN
bevierose, 06/11/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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The Suzuki Aerio SX is more fun with comfort. I wanted a car where the seats went down in the back so that I could have room for plants, dog & more. It is roomy, great looking, very comfortable for my bad back & isn't too high like an SUV or a gas guzzler either! MPG is great; it looks hi-tech; it has everything inside you need; a great CD/radio sound quality. I owned luxury cars, but do not drive long distances anymore & wanted a car that is smooth driving, easy to handle and fun to drive. If you're looking for a good deal, happy motoring days ahead & savings, go for this baby! Many other cars like this are overpriced too.
Aerio Driver
Cheese, 06/11/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had the following issues: rattling noise under car (dealer sais noisy compressor and would not fix under warranty) Driver side door buzz with radio turned up. The rear wiper only goes fast. No slow speed.
Not impressed
lugster, 06/21/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This was my first new car purchase.6 months later,started having problems w/ transmission.1st-Replaced parts,2nd- entire trans.assembly,& on way the way home from service dept.had problems w/ 5th gear(all under warranty).Don't know if problems are Suzuki related or service dept. related,b/c service dept.is not reliable and provides the worst customer service I have ever experienced--have not contacted us in 3 months with issues we have brought 2 their attention(the service manager drove the car w/5th gear prob.!)Think the interior plastic is very poor quality & scratches easily.Feel like if keep the car long-term, it will fall apart very early.
SO FAR SO GOOD
BIG LIMO DADDY, 06/30/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS WAGON THE FIRST DAY I SAW IT @ THE AUTO SHOW.LOTS OF LEG&HEAD ROOM.I DRIVE 190 HARD MILES PER DAY AND I LOVE IT,THE ENGINE SCREAMS FOR MORE.I ADDED A COLD AIR FILTER AND A HIGH FLOW EXHAUST GAINED 7 MPG.CANT SAY MUCH MORE THAN I LOVE IT. CANT WAIT TO DRIVE IT TO WORK EVERYDAY.
Great Car
Brunson, 07/10/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX Fwd 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased my car about 2 years ago, and I have not had a speck of trouble with it. Only service that I had done to my car is getting regular oil changes; whoops! A tank of gas cost me less then $20.00, and it last me about three weeks around about town; it last me about a week in a have going from Harford Co. to Balto.City to work 5 days a week. It's a Great CAR!!!!!
Love it
dok, 07/19/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car! 155hp is more then enough. Lots of options, all wheel drive, 30 mpg, tons of room! Nice job Suzuki!
I love this car!!
christinaBee, 07/26/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great car. I thought it was a hatchback and so did my teenage daughter. She was surprised to find out it is a wagon. It is still "cool" enough for her to drive.
04 Aerio SX -- Best Blend
MAD777, 08/02/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I tested a HUGE number of cars before buying. I found the Aerio peppy (pulls well in any gear and handles most hills with cruise on in 5th gear), eager to go, great confident cornering (unlike the Vibe/Matrix which scared my wife and I when we drove it after testing the Suzuki -- we were never sure where the Vibe/Matrix was going to go when going into turns, and they required constant mid-course correction). Can't understand Edmund's review that handling is sloppy on the Aerio SX! Did the reviewer check the tires for proper inflation? I think it deserves another review! Could use a bit more storage, better cup holders, but love the rear under-floor storage.
Value for Money
sidharth malhotra, 09/13/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX Fwd 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I was very apprehensive when buying a suzuki since i havent seen many on the road. But when i took a test drive i was very happy with it. Good power, good mileage, great sound system, looks good and drives well. I had a corolla before was thinking of buying the same car again. But after driving a suzuki aerio i changed my mind simply because i was getting more car in an aerio than in a corolla. My experience was good, hope yours was too.
Best Bang for Buck
AerioSX in Edmonton, 09/10/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first new car, I scoped out the Matrix/Vibe before settling on the SX. What sold me was all the standard features available on the SX model, which cost extra for the other 2. I opted for the AWD, which will be handy in winter time here in Edmonton, AB. Drives smooth. Handling is not as bad as some reviews might lead you to believe. A fine alt to the Matrix or Vibe, a lot less for more.
Love My Suzuki Aerio
CrazyKitten, 09/22/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my 2nd Aerio, its a great car, big enough to move anything I need to but small enough to be cute. I would recommend them to anyone.
Too Much Fun
01Bigdog, 09/24/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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What a great little car, I read a great many reviews before I bought this vehicle, my suggestion to anyone thinking of buying one. GO TEST DRIVE ONE. Most consumer mags are not in my opinion very complimentary towards this vehicle, they tend to lump it with other vehicles that look like it, they nock the styling, handling, and some how conclude that the interior material is cheap or low quality material. I couldn't disagree more on all counts. I have over 6,000 fun filled miles in this little jewel. I am 6 feet tall about 230lbs & over the age of 50 and this car is just "Too much Fun", gas has avg 27mpg + daily commute 50mi round trip in Western PA.
used 04 aerio
gamb99, 09/23/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX AWD 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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just bought used aerio sx and drove it 3,000 miles. loved it !! handled the mountains with ease, comfortable and smooth.
Not Perfect But I Love It!
indiecds, 10/17/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought w/10,000 miles on it and have driven it 5,000. The car handles fine for me. Each driver needs to decide their own priorities. Two of the Yokohama 195/55R15s wore out in 15,000 miles. This size tire cost $100 at most locations so I changed to 14 inch size designated for the base S model with 185/65R14 tires that are 1/3 the cost and warranteed for more miles. While this does reduce handling it improves the ride & seems more practical if you view this car as an economy AWD vehicle. Viewing it as a sporty AWD vehicle requires sticking with the 15 in wheels & tires. Running lights are too easy to mistake for headlights on. Should be an audible warning when low fuel light comes on.
Fun!
WSU, 10/23/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle has a great little boost for passing, easy to park, seats 4 adult fairly comfortably, suprising head room...my husband is 6ft. tall and has plenty of room.
The Best Little Car
mutantboy84, 10/29/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Great little car, probably the best I have ever owned. It has great performance and is fun to drive. It is also very reliable. Only problem is that it could use a little more leg room in the front.
Snow Eater / Summer Racer
IBOT, 12/30/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my Suzuki Aerio. I have not had any problems with it. We had snow last week it is fantastic in the slick stuff. I wish the interior came in a differant color though. More storage would be nice as well. The climate control works very well. The heated mirrors are a very nice touch. For the price no one can touch it. Plus it has a great warranty.
2004 Suzuki Aerio Review
thom, 04/21/2005
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX AWD 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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After driving my '04 Suzuki Aerio around the city for the last year I decided to take a small road trip, from Portland to Phoenix and back again through L.A. I experienced absolutely no problems and had a comfortable ride. The high winds had no effect on the drive, despite the side gust warning in the owner's manual. I made the same trip in a Toyota Echo a couple of years ago and almost ended up in a ditch several times.
Still feels like new
misskellu, 07/12/2005
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Aerio S new in Dec 2003 and still enjoy driving it as much as I did the first week. It's small and easy to park but feels roomy inside. Its high profile makes it comfortable to get in and out and also provides good visibility. I'm tall and it's the first compact that I've had where I didn't feel like my backside is dragging on the ground while I'm driving or that I have to fall into the seat and haul myself out. I can pretty much just step in & out. The handling is decent on the freeway I have no problem accellerating to pass. The engine is very quiet while idling and has a nice lil growl when you punch it. I live in a hilly city and the automatic scales them with ease.
Got in a wreck and it held up like a big car
Angie Spradling, 06/06/2018
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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It's tech is really first class. It's such a small car would think it wouldn't hold up to a big car. But I had less damage than the big car.
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Awesome 4 door sedan
Alexis Vargas, 12/26/2019
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Inexpensive, easy and fun to drive. Excellent for a 4 door sedan. Great trunk capacity. Fog lamps, heating seats and heating side mirrors, all electric doors, windows. Good on gas, oh and 6 cd changer❗️
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Never failing win
Rach, 02/12/2023
2004 Suzuki Aerio LX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car from my father . The grandkid of his didnt want it. I have had the vehicle about 6-7 years now . 2004 lx sedan. It has over 250,000 and its going strong still ! Everybody tells me that the car never seems to ever fail me amd its true. The trunk is pretty big, the seats are roomy and comfortable . The front window is huge and I like it because it just looks like a clean cut car. I do not like the small tires and its kinda low . The white pearl and the kit is nice. Its has 2 tow hitches,front and back which I have never used. I dont know why 2 tow hitches . I like it also because i can put a lot of stuff in it . The back seats collapse and the trunk then expands all the way to the arm rest of the driver seat. Over all ,I would say its a 5 star in my book. No major issues or even minor which is great. I have never been pulled over by police . Its goes smoothly on fwy at 90 mpr. Thanks to my dad and suzuki !!
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The Aerio SX
Aligirl, 04/03/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio SX Fwd 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The Aerio SX is a real peppy and safe feeling car. It's looks a little "egg shaped" which isn't always eye appealing however great for kids. Additionally the only interior color you can get is black. Why not have a neutral interior color more earth tone.
Very Bad Paint
Jessie0405, 09/06/2004
2004 Suzuki Aerio S Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had trouble with the paint job in the first year and again now. Paint chipped in places that would not normally be touched by hands, rocks or anything else for that matter. On the trunk edges, by the driverside back window. Large chips that rusted. Many tiny rust spots. Big ones were fixed at the local dealership. Told it could be the pearlized paint as it is softer than normal. Having the same problems again. Chips in the paint that are rusting, tiny pinholes all over that are rusted. Took it back to dealer, they advised me that was normal wear and tear. It is not!!! They just want me to buy a new car. Left dealership very unhappy!