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CUTE DONT GET YOU DOWN THE ROAD!!
AmberD, 04/29/2016
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I highly do not reccommend this car to anyone! I bought this car at 73,000 miles, 4 days after purchasing from the dealership, master cylinder went out, I also had to replace to clutch as well. Bought the car for 5,000!! To top the cake, now Ive owned the car for 2 years and already put in $3,200 in repairs and still counting!! Timing belt and water pump twice now, valve cover gasget twice, air intake, throttle body, catalyic converter, timing belt tensioner and pulleys, now right after getting it back from timing belt tensioner busting, it is trying to shut off while I am driving!! Gonna cost me anther arm and leg. May i also add i have gone through 2 sets of tires because the car is mechanically built wrong so it voided out my tires warranty due to how uneven the car was built. Sucks in the snow even with studs put on. The only good thing i can say about this car is the speakers, thats it!! Now the car kbb at $1,700 so now i cant even try to see it for what I paid for is as well as what i have put into it!! Its a lemon car made of three cars, Suzuki, Daweo and Chevy!!! The bolts are most likely Chevy parts!! Stay away from this car, it will do nothing but make your pockets run dry and waste of time and money
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I love this car
Heather, 04/14/2008
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I bought it new in 2005, I saw it on the delivery truck and told the salesman that was the one I wanted. Most people say that was a gamble but I know how great Suzuki's are. I also had a Suzuki Swift that has over 200,000 miles on it and has only had to have oil changes brake pads and such. I tell everyone buy Suzuki.
Dependable
spainishkat, 04/26/2012
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car for our son who was going to college in 2008. We have never had any problems. It is not a sports car or a chick magnet. If you want a dependable gas saving car this is it.
Paid off, now it's history!
cubbie1, 06/06/2010
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
First week of purchase I hated it! Took it back and they sold my trade in. I have cursed since I bought it, never another Suzuki again! The rims bend like pasta when I hit any pothole, and headlights go through bulbs like crazy. The CD player has been replaced 2x's and the suspension squeaks! Here's an idea: Suzuki stay with the bikes cause the cars are crap! I traded in a Honda and that's my next purchase. If you're looking at a Suzuki, don't walk away from it, RUN!
Suzuki...if only!
kungfuking, 04/21/2014
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car is made by 3 (that's right 3) different motor companies. This vehicle is part Suzuki, part Daewoo and part Cheverolet....all LEMON. Don't believe me look under the hood you will see American and Asian parts put together attempting to work in harmony with each other. If you need a cheap car don't look here the maintenance is just too much.
It's a decent car, but....
bigjazzfan, 07/20/2012
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2005 Suzuki Forenza with 116,000 miles. For what I need (a commuter car) it ran great. I realized it leaked quite a bit of oil, and the antifreeze was disappearing, and the airbag light was on of course. When speaking to a dealer he said he'd never seen a 2005 Forenza NOT leak a considerable amount of oil. I had it for a few months, as long as I kept my eyes on the fluid levels, it was ok. I eventually traded for a different car. If you're looking for a car to rack up miles on, this is it. If you're looking for comfort or long-term reliability, look elsewhere.
Good commuter for young drivers.
alessing, 07/22/2012
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had this car for a few years and never really had problems with it. Like others the airbag light came on but that was its ONLY problem. I wont complain about power because if I wanted power I could've bought something else. It was perfect for what I needed, something inexpensive, mildly efficient, reliable, and simple. This was perfect.
I Love My Suzuki
Stacie, 05/22/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my Suzuki Forenza! The only issue I have is that I can't find the fun accessories for it...if anyone knows where I can get Euro tail lights (majority silver with little red- opposite of maufacture) Please let me know! Anyway...the Forenza is a perfect size that easily fits 5 people. I am glad I went with it and not a high name brand because the funny thing is...I've only seen two other Forenza's around where I live and I live in a major tourist destination!
Forenza - Another Citrus Fruit
J, 10/26/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 6,000 miles, my 2005 Suzuki Forenza needed a new oil pump. At 9,000 miles, it needed a new transmission. No wonder Suzuki touts the best warranty coverage in America. If you buy one.........you're going to need it!
trying to hard
sparkey424, 10/26/2011
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
although this is one of my favorite cars i have had, it has a lot of problems. it's estimated mpg is [non-permissible content removed]. i have never seen better than 25 mpg. it looks pretty ugly, paint is terrible and is chipping away. has no power what so ever. if i have my ac on and try to go i have to burn the clutch to hell. recently somebody tried to break into my car and messed the locking system up and the dealership wants to charge 1200 dollars for it. break light never goes off. dealer wants 2300 for that. and my airbag light is on, which again is 1200 dollars to fix. although i have no problems with the rims. take it off roading where i'm not supposed to be and can take the abuse.
treat it right
campercasado, 11/12/2011
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
if you treat it right it will treat you right. that means regular maintenance. i have had it for awhile and it works great. big enough for my family.
Dont do it
guyandron, 06/15/2011
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Forenza brand new. I've bent numerous rims on it (7), It's been through 2 transmissions only one of which was covered under the warranty, it's gone through 4 sets of tires and I'm happy to say I just traded it with 126,000 miles on a Ford Taurus. The gas mileage was horrible even thougg I did mostly highway driving. The car left me stranded on three seperate ocassions and I've had numerous electrical problems. Also went through 8 headlights. If you're looking for a car in this catagory, stick with the old timers like Nissan, Honda, and Toyota. You may pay a little more up front but your cost of ownership will be significantly lower. I will never buy another.
Mixed Breed
paul wernich, 11/29/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had researched this car and found it interesting that it was sold by a Japanese company, built in Korea, designed by the Italians, and the parent company (GM) was American. In any case the car is solid, attractive, affordable, and loaded with features. I have the 5-speed manual and it drives and handles quite well. After nearly eight months I've only had a few problems. The brakes had to be adjusted because the car was shaking when I went to stop, the passenger air-bag sensor was bad and the entire seat had to be replaced, the driver side seat fabric came loose at the bottom, and the steering wheel makes noise when I turn. Overall, I am very pleased with my Forenza.
The Good And The Bad
Robert, 08/11/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall I am satisied with the vehicle. It has a rigid body, well constructed and free of rattles or excessive road noise. The engine is strong, transmission shifting smooth, it should be better on gas though. It responds well to throttle and has good braking. The S mode provides many good standard options included in base price. By far the biggest mistake is in not providing cruise control as part of the standard options. The dealer is unable to install a cruise control as Suzuki does not offer one as a dealer option. No other cruise control is offered by any other vendors. Now I am stuck with no hopes of ever getting a cruise control installed.
Don't waste your money
crissy03, 03/05/2011
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
I too own a Suzuki Forenza 05 and as soon as it reached the 58,000 mile mark it began in a down spiral. Not to mention that the Suzuki dealer in my area couldnt even fix the problems which is pretty sad. It all began when the lock on my drivers side became unscrewed you could literally hear the lock rattling around in my car door of course I had to promptly get this issue fixed. Then I began having problems with my car not starting properly. I would try and start my car and it would immediately die, after a couple of rounds of this it would eventually start up the engine would sputter than it would began to drive smooth. The day this began I took the car into the dealer (by the way my che
nice and new
rafael, 06/12/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
really nice vehicle for the money great service only paid $12000 after rebates
Adaptive Transmission Malfunction
Mr. Martin, 06/28/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Avoid this car at all costs. The bugs in the adaptive transmission software isn't worked out. This results in hard shifting and the car looking for the right gear. This car is a safety hazard waitng to happen.The dealer has trouble getting parts!
Warranty not good enough
Allen Holloway, 06/09/2007
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new in '05 and didn't have any trouble the first year. In the last 12 months, I've replaced the exhaust system due to catalytic converter failure and the entire a/c system which isn't covered under the 100,000 mile warranty and cost me $2,000.00. I don't get the gas mileage that is advertised either. The ride is okay. A lot of extras come standard on this car such as power windows, cd player and tilt wheel. Overall I'm satisfied with the car, I would like to see the 100,000 mile warranty cover everything.
Janet's Forenza
Jimmy Hembree, 07/10/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Forenza is eye catching, the ride is good, the handling is good, the interior is good, but the engine performance is lacking. Plus it onlu has average fuel ecomomy. Its feels more comfortable crusing at high speeds. The car has been in the shop twice, other than for regular service; once for the driver's side air bag light, and the second time for the driver's side air bag light and for an entire A/C system failure.
73
rubyluv40, 05/14/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
very good car all the way around fun to drive nice ride good inside and out side look to the car could be better gas miles to it
Great Car for the Price
Louie, 12/14/2004
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Suzuki Forenza is well made and fun to drive. It is a surprisingly nice vehicle for the price. It comes standard with many options that are cost extra on many other cars, cush as power windows and door locks. I have owned a number of Hondas and this car is right up there with the Civic.
My bad experience with Suzuki cars
Tina Hull, 12/29/2004
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Suzuki Forenza new and have had nothing but problems, brake lights staying on, windshield pops and cracks, seats upholster coming undone especially front seats (been fixed twice), a problem with the power windows, hard to start on cold days, does not get mileage it should, boggs down, engine idles too fast, hard to get in reverse. The dealership tears it up more each time it is serviced. By the way, the joke at the 4 wheeler suzuki dealer is that you should buy the 4 wheeler because it will get you where you're going, even if Suzuki's cars are "falling apart."
Forenza "S"
Barry, 01/21/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car isn't too fast on accelration, it crusises well at 70-80 mph. I' mdisappointed the "S" model I bought didn't come with cruise. The next model up is well worth the money, I also felt I got a great deal on the car. $12,000 for the 05 model and the selling dealer told me he still made $2000. on the sale.
Decent car/ great price.
Gabe, 05/29/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car because it was so cheap. i received a killer warranty and great service from the dealer. I financed the car for 60 months, but as long as i owe money on it it is covered because they gave me a 7 year/100000 mile bumper to bumper. who could beat that. it gets good mileage and is a fairly decent looking car. They beat everyone elses price by thousands and gave me a car easily as nice.
Baby Bert
Doug, 01/22/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent little car to drive and fun too. I've only found one drawback to the car, when driving,if your passenger who is sitting in the front seat happens to raise up off the seat for a few seconds, the air bag will turn off. This little design flaw could be fatal if the air bag sensor does not reset itself properly. My Forenza only resets when the car is turned off and then restarted.
goodcar
duggylee, 03/13/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
good car for the money that i paid for the car i am very happy and my wife is also happy with are car
Gas Milage is Horriable
brad, 02/02/2006
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2005 Suzuki Forenza S. There are many things that I like about the car. The great warranty is nice to have and its standard features are nice, most base line cars do not have a CD player or steering wheel stereo controls. The main thing that I am not happy with is the gas milage. I only get about 24-25 which is horriable and that's with babying it. I think that the main reason is the engine is overworked so it needs to use more gas to get it going. I have a 2002 Mazda Protege and driving that pretty hard gets about 30 mpg.
Lots of engine noise, very low power
Bill Pearson, 04/11/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Fun to Drive/ Huge leg room
Deion, 11/09/2004
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has huge leg rooms in both front and rear seats. It is very comfortable to drive with less noise. It's been a real great car for its price. The problem is this one's strengths are not well publicized in the market yet...
Dont Buy
Misty, 02/11/2010
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In this case my car is a lemon. A few months after i purchased the power steering rack went out covered under a warranty. Dec 09' Bolt in idler pulley snapped which caused my timing belt to shred which caused 12 valves to bend. Need a new motor $3,000.00 later. Valve cover leaks a little bit of oil. Other than that the car is great. But needless to say once i pay it off im not going straight to a suzuki dealership.
Good bang for the buck!
Ken, 12/21/2004
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has the style and standard features of cars costing 3 or 4 thousand dollars more. Very comfortable ride for this size of car. This is my first foreign built car and am well pleased.
New Car
lbgirl, 05/18/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently traded in my honda civic. I love my suzuki.
2005 Forenza is a lemon
Brian H, 05/20/2009
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In the 3 years since I have bought this car I have had the front headlights fail, the battery die, the tread come off the two front tires, the oxygen sensor replaced and now I'm dealing with a blown head gasket which blasted a hole in the cylinder head compromising the coolant system. By far the worst car I have ever owned.
love this car
jewellene , 03/19/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
A car you love to drive
Robbey Bagwell, 02/24/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just love the five speed manual transmission, it really takes the corners like a sports car, when you down shift too third gear and then up to fourth gear arounding the corner. I have been truly happy the car all around. I'm a big guy about 280 pounds and don't have any trouble with getting in and out.
Bang for your Buck
Chris, 06/14/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great price on a well built sedan. We were reluctant at first even consider a Suzuki, but after taking it on a long road trip, we were pleasantly suprised about how well it handled, gas mileage, and it's smooth ride. The only drawback is the lack of cruise control. By far, you get a lot of car for your money. Very satisified with this purchase.
So far So good
Forenza005, 07/20/2010
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Suzuki Forenza and the dealership failed to give me a car fax and tell me it had been in a tiny wreck prior to purchasing it. I have spent money on it for 60K tune up, cost me 2K, at least that and the tire rims well they bend easily and cost 150 bucks each and can only be purchased at the dealership. But it's paid for and NO I will not buy another one. I want a Ford or a Honda next time. My car makes odd sounds and groans like I do when I have to go to work. But at 116K miles and going and the gas mileage is excellent 35+ on the highway, I will not give her up unless my little silver money drainer dies first.
Hit or Miss
Tigran, 11/14/2008
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great car for the money
Jason, 05/07/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
It's a Chevy ...
macnone, 11/25/2009
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was driving it for some time ... so far I have to be in the dealership once every 4 months ... something is wrong and needs fixin. I'm used to Nissan QUALITY!!! Now I understand why this thing is so cheap! I'm disregarding the airbag light all together - after a dealership it's off for about a month ... then on again. Do I have to pay $300 each quoter or do I ignore it ... transmission is another common problem ... If you want to see a lot of lights on the dashboard all the time - this car is for you, if not - choose a different manufacturer.
Great looking car for the money
chad , 06/15/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice comfortable ride, okay acceleration, great exterior and interior styling, can't beat the 17,500 msrp for all the options you get.
Great car
Ray, 05/08/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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 $.
Wow talk about bang for my buck!!
Richard Steere, 07/22/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Let's start with options that are worth my money. I went with the base model and there's nothing base about it! Almost power everything, an unbeatable warranty, after I compared it to Hyundai's. It's dependable, comfortable and affordable, I couldn't ask for more in quality and in service! Thank you Suzuki!
Just bought my '05 Forenza
Robert Fisher, 06/08/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Inexpensive but reliable
Bryant, 08/27/2005
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Suzuki has come a long way with design and quality of it's vehicles. The Forenza met all of my expectations and then some for this vehicle class and price range (base $10,499). I own a 5-speed and an automatic S-model version. The automatic shifts smoothly but lacks HP. The manual trans is peppy in comparison but stills lags behind it's competitors (Honda, Toyota, Nissan). Fuel economy is better with the manual trans. My opinion remains high of this car. Needs a few improvements to be more competitive.
Suzuki Forenza 2005
sascydharan vasudeva, 12/11/2009
2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Noisy engine. Needs more power specially in hill area. Fuel economy is not so good. Interior is good and more spacious. Power steering is good. Heated side mirror is an advantage.