Used 1998 Suzuki Esteem Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Esteem, so we've included reviews for other years of the Esteem since its last redesign.
She ain't fancy, but she runs!
Coastal Carolina, 04/26/2007
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Wagon
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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!
Best little car I ever owned!
B.J, 03/18/2024
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
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I owned a 1998 Suzuki Esteem until I had a wreck & totaled it in 2018 ! Still ran like a new car! Best dependable car I ever owned ,Great gas milage! Only 90,000 miles on it ! Until I had a wreck & had a choice hit the guardrail or hit rush hour traffic head on! & the tire rim got caught on the guardrail & it chewed up everything on the driver's side ! The motor still ran like a new car ,Until we sold it !
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spp, 03/26/2003
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Wagon
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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.
BORING
FORDMAN, 01/08/2005
1995 Suzuki Esteem GLX 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car from my step sister as the 3rd owner. Other than it being INCREDIBLY slow and VERY temperamental, it is a good car. It accelerates like a slug till about 3000rpm and then it advances to turtle status. Being my first car I am glad that i'm not walking but still. This car was not designed for Colorado winters either. During extreme cold the MPG drops to about 20 from 35. It does do well when going a constant speed, i achieved 45 MPG on a long haul trip but, it just doesn't do it for me for short hops around town. I guess i can't expect that much from an engine smaller than a bottle of soda!
Overlooked
christophducati, 08/28/2004
1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car new in 1996 to replace a six month old Dodge Neon that was a total lemon. While it is a plan little car the Esteem has lasted with out a single problem for years and years. In most areas I would say Suzuki is just as good as other Japanese auto makers. I love the styling and the fact that you do not see yourself coming down the street every other car.