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Used 2005 Suzuki Forenza Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Hit or Miss

Tigran, 11/14/2008
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Problems are minor so far. Bought it almost brand new with 4k miles on. AC needs repair every summer, but was covered by warranty so were some recalls. Fuel economy is fair but should be a lot better. Lacks power but overall good value for the money.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Not too bad a car

dennis, 03/30/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Well, I have owned my car for one month right now and I have to say that I am rather happy. Did have one minor glitch my clock did not work-service said fuse blew out- just did not know how that could have happned. Anyways, rides fine, has good pickup when giving it the gas, sound system is great, didn't really find the leg room space as others have found. I had an orginal 1986 Pontaic Grand Am which I found to just as have as much leg space as this car but the backseat is more comfortable to sit in as my friends report.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Lots of engine noise, very low power

Bill Pearson, 04/11/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Severly lacking in power. Lousy gas milage for a car of this size. My 2001 Lincoln Town Car gets as good or better gas milage in town & on the hwy. This car is somewhat unstable on the road. It gets blown around by trucks. Seems to veer a little for no apparent reason. Pulls to right on initial acceleration. No longer own this pigeon.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Hauler

Drumdonald, 08/09/2008
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this wagon when my pick up died (of course in front of the dealership). I looked really smart because the price of gas went through the roof right after I bought it. The only problems I have had was first it eats tires which I remedied by going to a 60 series tire instead of the 55 that it comes with. The other problem was when a critter ate the wire harness. The dealer fixed and was able to get most of the cost covered under warranty. I get over 30 mpg and drive the care everyday to work and to drumming jobs. The car holds so much that we take on our vacations even though my wifes car is bigger. It is great car but too bad Suzuki has discontinued it for 09.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Served us well

firstimebuyer, 01/29/2010
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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We bought our Forenza new and have been driving it for 5 years. Its not as comfortable as our older bigger car but we expected that. Its always been reliable, no issues. Never noticed a problem with the power and I spend a lot of time on freeways. Dealerships keep selling out and we end up making a day trip to get checkups, warranty stinks - charge an arm and a leg just for normal stuff thank God nothings gone wrong.

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