Used 2002 Suzuki Esteem Consumer Reviews
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Don't BUY THIS CAR
Pazzion, 04/05/2002
2001 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was a terrible buy. Suzuki should have stuck with making motorcycles. The cars handling was ATROCIOUS. After 6 months, my brakes went out. After a mere 4 months, there were electrical problems; my interior lights would not come on. The fuses would go out very frequently. The brakes light would come on at any random time; I would NOT have my parking brake on or my foot on the brake pedal. Even after getting the brake pads replaced, it didn't feel like it. The car would still screech and make a terrible grinding noise. Had I done my research, I would surely have bought a better vehicle, even used, for a comparable price and MUCH better quality.
Buyer Beware
Jana Green, 06/04/2002
2002 Suzuki Esteem GLX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the worst mistake I have ever made. I bought it less than 2 months ago, tried to give it back to the dealer two days later. The only good thing I can say about this car is it has good gas mileage. But I have learned there is more to life than Gas Mileage. I feel my kids and I are very vulnerable in this car, not much to it to keep us safe. We were overcharged so I can't even say it is a good value. We were misled and the car was misrepresented to us. And to boot, the seats are very uncomfortable, and why doesnt it have tilt?. I am counting the days till I can sell it. Wish me luck.
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It's OK!
Tincan, 08/31/2004
2001 Suzuki Esteem GLX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 1.8L engine is powerful the exterior desing looks great, seats are supportive can't complain about the gas milage.AC and heater work great nice sounding factory 2DIN stereo, big trunk,relaible The ride /road noise in this car is horrible at highway speeds everything in the interior makes noise the auto transmission whines at speeds over 40 mph and is slow to up shift when cold. Dealership installed cheap tires had one blow out the others went flat, do not like the main headlights as daytime running lights.
Good value
Dawson, 10/12/2002
2001 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought used, 1 year old with high milage. Everything is in good working order and very little wear and tear is visable. AC is cold but may explain my 20 mpg fuel economy. Automatic transmission seems to rev high before switching to next gear. This car is very plain with no power locks, windows, seats, etc.
It's Not Bad!
SelfEsteem, 02/19/2005
2001 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I didn't get the lemon one! Only use it for work. I notice though that the first time I filled up the gas tank full, the needle was on "E." Will not suggest for very long travel time. Only get about 21mpg rather than 26mpg as noted by EPA.