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duggylee, 03/13/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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good car for the money that i paid for the car i am very happy and my wife is also happy with are car
love this car
jewellene , 03/19/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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i got this car little over year now and i love it ...
Suzuki's are GREAT!!
Nancy, 04/01/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my 3rd Suzuki. I bought a 1999 Grand Vitara which I couldn't bear to give up when I bought my Forenza, It has 125,000 miles on it and I've onlyreplaced the tires and brakes. The people that can't get great MPG on a Suzuki must check their driving patterns. I get 35 mpg on the Forenza, 25 mpg on the Grand Vitara and got 30mpg on the Tracker. I fail to understand why Edmunds and ConsumerReports don't rate them higher. I had a Nissan Pathfinder before my Grand Vitara and couldn't wait to get rid of it after 3 years!! When they told me how much it was I said SOLD!!! and I had been looking for months! I bought it on the spot.
Great car for the money
Jason, 05/07/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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When you get down to it, it is hard to beat the Forenza. Power everything, reliable, good handling, and plenty of cash to spare. Far better then the Spectra which doesn't even come with A/C standard unless you move up to the EX trim and Honda quality for less then its Korean counterparts....ie Hyundai and Kia.
Great car
Ray, 05/08/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My parents bought this car two days ago and wow. I'm an automatic man and the manual trans. is very easy to get use to. This car is awsome to drive i've already street raced a dude in a supped up Accord and beat him. The handling could be a bit better and the stopping distance but it is still great. The fuel gage stayed 1/8 past full, but after 70 miles it dropped dramatically. its now has 86 miles and there 7/8 of a tank left which is great. i love this car great trunk room and plenty of cabin space. im 6'1 195 and i have plenty of room. For 11,000 you cant go wrong.
A lot of car for the money
john, 05/07/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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good more than basic transportation.Comfortable interior with a really good sound system. A nice riding car for its size it does have 4 wheel independant suspension. It seems hard to grow tired sitting in this car on long drives. One nice feature is that the car comes complete no options other than auto or manual trans. My dealership was a very pleasant no hassle dealer.It could use more power on long grades (126 hp) and the fuel economy is alittle short on what I hoped for averaging about 23 mpg with mixed driving. I was very surprized at how many people approached me to tell me how much they really liked the way it looks. Insurance was also cheaper ( no one steals suzukis I guess
forenza sedan "S"
Jean, 05/22/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This car has so many features I doubt I could list all of them. With the automatic transmission it a takes off really fast with a sufficent amount of pedal pressure, but then it seems to shift to low in order to keep the same acceleration. Other than that it's a great car. It has alot of cabin room, great looking interior, and a sleek looking exterior! Everything is automated like windows, gass cap, mirrors (heated) trunk...etc. Seats are manual and uncomfortable. Has driver/passenger, and side airbags. I like the 15" wheels with P195\55R15 Kumho touring tires. Also has very stylish high intensity headlights. 2 cooling fans on radiator. Has 4 wheel disc brakes. It's a great car for the $.
Just bought my '05 Forenza
Robert Fisher, 06/08/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought this car about a week ago and so far I love it. I'm very impressed with the high level of style & build quality in a car of this price. The styling reminds me of an Audi A4. Like just about everyone else I like all the power gadgets and the 8 speaker stereo cd/tape player that come standard. Don't know about the gas mileage yet but it seems ok. I traded in a Suzuki Swift with 138,000 miles on it. Got en extra $500 off for owner loyalty. I highly recommend this car. Already got one of my friends to buy one.
Surprised by Suzuki
Richard G II, 07/28/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Being in a labor Union (local 1175 baby!) comes with it an unspoken rule to buy american. I went to dodge, ford, and chevy looking for a compact car to fit my needs (being 21, my dream vette is still a bit out of my league). After thorough review, I ended up in a suzuki dealership. The warranty alone justified me buying brand new (upgraded to 7/100k bumper2bumper) but the car itself was full of options! I couldnt make myself go back to the other dealerships and pay more for less!
Suzuki Forenza
Matthew, 08/01/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The Suzuki Forenza is one of the best vehicles I have owned or driven. It is very comfortable to ride in and to drive. The vehicle looks like a top notch ride, but it comes at a fraction of the cost. The interior comes with plenty of places to store any items that might need to be placed out of the way. In all, this is a very roomy and comfortable vehicle to own.
Forenza Review
Mary Tinsley, 09/01/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The car is roomy in the front but less leg room in rear seating area. Easy to handle and rides very smooth. One drawback on the interior is the steering wheel blocks the speedometer. The seats adjust easily and are quite comfortable. Controls are easy to reach and use. Gas mileage is great I get around 34-35 hwy. It is an attractive looking car with many pluses when you compare it with the price of the vehicle. It handles well in heavy traffic and stopping is not a problem and has a good turn radius. Easy to parallel park. Overall the best vehicle I have owned and really liked the price.
Neat Car
Steve, 09/01/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the VW Jetta-like interior dashboard look of my new Suzuki Forenza. The inside is very nice for such a low priced vehicle. The outside reminds me of the typical Hyundai look and it did not surprise me to learn that these are built in S. Korea at the GM Daewoo plant. i live in SoCal where everyone drives in the 80's and this car has no problem keeping up but the gas mileage suffers at 24 mpg. I backed it down to the 70's and now i'm getting 28 mpg and I'm okay with that. I have the 5 speed. I test drove the gutless and wonderless automatic transmission and passed. The car is a little slow building rpm's in 2nd gear, but with all of the features this is one neat little car. The locking system is strange, I seem to always have an unlocked car?
Decent Car
AznFineDude, 09/08/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The Suzuki Forenza is a good value and a great looking car. It's gas millage would be better if a more powerful engine is in place.
Great Car
Lori, 09/17/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bough the Forenza S, and I love it. I traded a Daewoo Lanos for it, and it is a huge improvement. I love the way that it handles, the room, comfortable seats, and the whole interrior design. The trunk space is great too. If you are looking for a car with basic style plus a little more with a great warranty, I would strongly recomend this little family car.
Nice, but work on MPG
brad, 12/02/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought the 2005 Suzuki Forenza S. I think the main reason I bought this car was because of the 100,000 mile warrranty with full transfer to the next buyer. The gas mileage on mine around town and a little freeway is about 25-27 mpg in Utah. My 2002 protege gets about 29 avg. so they need to work on that. The car has very good standard features that most base models do not come with. Mine is having some issues with the air bag sensor and some dashboard noise while diving. All and all, this is a great car for the price!
Suzuki Forenza
Justin Maier, 02/17/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Forenza. I've had it for almost six months now and everything about it is great. I feel like it has a good amount of power, especially in the higher gears and at higher speeds. This car is everything I needed in a car.
Don't Buy This Car
Mike, 02/18/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Proceeding up a bridge in my Suzuki Forenza, the engine died taking out the power steering and brakes. The Forenza began to roll backwards into oncoming and merging traffic in a two lane construction area. I was able to avoid a serious multi-car accident with quick use of the emergency brake. The dealer wasn't immediately sure what went wrong and contacted Suzuki Tech Support. Sight unseen, they were told to order a list of parts including water pump, timing belt and complete head assembly. Suzuki denied the frequent occurrence of this failure, but knew the exact parts to replace? The water pump pulley had been installed backwards, allowing the timing belt to skip. This car is unfit for American roads. Recall it!
This is a good car
tony, 05/14/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The Forenza has pretty good performance, a very good body style, an excellent stereo, stops on a dime, and comes with lots of extras that other models of this type do not have. Go with the LX or EX model and you get what you pay for. They say it has a lot of wind noise, but when the windows are up this car is very quiet and smooth.
Good ride
Wade, 06/12/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my car in December, '05. I love my Forenza. I drove it from Louisiana to Colorado and had great gas milage. I bought it to commute to school and it has served that purpose well. If you need a car to get around town or are a college student, get this car!
How to Pick a Lemon
Wratchet, 11/10/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The car was great-at first. It ran clean, and was not so quick but picked up fast. Though I kept the car in great condition, oil changes on time, here I am not even two years later finding problems with the transmission that no mechanic can seem to fix. I used to love the car until it started to experience shifting problems-in an AUTOMATIC! This is very disappointing to say the least.
Outstanding Value
semifamous1, 11/29/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I can not believe how much car and extras were delivered for the price that I paid for this vehicle. I expect that it will go up in price just due to how well it has performed compared to other vehicles in its class that cost much higher. I have been very pleased so far!
Best Car Ever
Angie Ward, 12/11/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I have never had a problem with it and it has been driven back and forth across the country five times. My husband is an auto tech and is still surprised at the little amount of work that has had to be done. I have only had to have regular oil changes done.
Bad Tranny, Shocks, & Gas Mileage, but Good Looks
Kate2Dance, 01/07/2007
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car to commute to work and got decent gas mileage on highway, but horrible in town mileage of less than 20 MPG. At less than 30,000 miles, the transmission went bad and the rear shocks are knocking and rattling! Note this car was purchased to commute to work via a one hour drive on the interstate, so most of it's mileage is highway! With a bad tranny and rear shocks at under 30,000 miles (most of which were highway) and very poor in town gas mileage, you're better off buying something else! I'm buying a Honda next time, or anything else, for that matter!
Happy so far
Mstarr, 05/21/2007
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Forenza now for 2 years. No major problems except for the seat fabric keeps coming off. Fuel mileage is poorer than expected. Ride is ok.
Pretty Good For The Money!
Money Maker, 03/16/2008
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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At first I doubted Suzuki's quality but I was wrong. This car has been for the most part reliable. I've had few minor issues but nothing major such as recalls but other than that not much of anything. I found out GM Daewoo created these cars for Suzuki and I guessed there's a pile of junk but I've seen much improvement through Daewoo. For the price you get a decent car with a good amount of features.