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Used 1999 Suzuki Esteem Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Never Again

alm, 09/22/2006
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I hated this car. I spent so much on repairs, it was getting to where I would pay $200-$300 a month on repairs, the equivelent of what a car payment would be. This was when the car was only four years old. It finally died for good in 2003 and life has been so much better since. I drive Hondas now and I will never go back.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

Excellent Car, 08/09/2009
1999 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Excellent car. This was my first car; my parents gave it to me in high school and I've been driving it every since. I have 148,000 miles on it & haven't had any major problems besides an axle replacement. I am amazed by the reliability and gas mileage. Truly an exceptional car.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

She ain't fancy, but she runs!

Coastal Carolina, 04/26/2007
1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best little car I ever owned...

salfsu, 09/12/2002
1999 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After driving (and driving and driving) my Esteem wagon for three years and 125,000 mi., I can say that I am happier with this car than any I have owned. When I bought it, I didn't even know Suzuki made cars, but I liked the styling and the price was right. I am happy to say that in three years (and all those miles), not one thing has gone wrong with it...I am amazed. It has even engendered brand-name loyalty in me: I actually shopped Suzuki first when looking to replace it (I looked at the Aerio, but the styling doesn't have me convinced). I'd recommend this car and think it would make a reliable used car purchase. ENJOY THIS CAR...I DID!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

99 Suzuki Esteem

Sunny Day, 10/04/2003
1999 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this car. It is reliable, roomy, and the fuel economy is excellent. It handles great in the snow and the heater works quickly and efficiently. The air-conditioning works well and pickup is never a problem. Although, I want my Esteem to last forever, when it comes time to buy another car I'll buy another Suzuki in a heartbeat!

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