Used 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Consumer Reviews
Some Good, Some Bad
I love the features like Smart Key that you don't find on vehicles in this class. I have one serious gripe. The mechanical valve lifters need to be serviced ever other year. I've heard it costs anywhere from $500 to $2400 out of our pockets! That's unacceptable for a modern engine. The rest of the car makers ALL use hydraulic, maintenance-free lifters. My '67 Ford even had them. Suzuki saved $100 and we will be paying for it for years to come. My valves are already ticking with only 7,000 miles. Also, the MIL came on and the fuel gauge went to "E" so that's my first trip to the dealer for repair. The valve train ruins it for me. Cannot recommend this SUV for this reason. Try again, Suzuki.
2 years and still loving it
Only complaint is that the leather seats seem to be a downgrade from the cloth seats. Yes, they are leather, but not as substantial as the cloth. Drives well in all climate conditions. Live in snow and ice prone north east, it's a little bear in the winter. I upgraded tires off the lot, I always do. Need snow and mud tires where I live not the all season radials. replaced the floor mats this winter, they should come with Mud mats in North East versus the thin carpet mats. 3 rd winter and still loving it.
- Luxury 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,999534 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,6001,465 mi away
- Luxury 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,3502,131 mi away
goes everywhere
In 4000 miles, I needed new brakes. The dealer covered it in. 11,000 miles I needed new tires so I bought the best tires I could get.
Watch Out Toyota
I considered getting a CR-V, RAV4, and Subaru. I was surprisingly unimpressed by their overpriced stickers and lack of standard features. Many Subarus had rattles. Plus they are now pricing consumers out of their market. After researching JD Power and Edmunds, I kept looking convinced that many pro reviewers are in the pocket of Honda. Their reviews are glowing, while consumers say otherwise. We were pleasantly surprised by the standard features and the thoughtful elegant interior/exterior. I expected a budget vehicle and found a quality surprise. This isnt a $40,000 SUV, but it certainly shares many attributes. Its materials arent cheap in look/feel! The seats are very comfortable. It drives like a car-based SUV with solid handling. It has good power.
Overall a good SUV for the money
All in all it's a good vehicle. Gas mileage could be a little better. The tires do roar some due to the brand, Yokahoma. But so far I am impressed. I've never had a Suzuki but glad I went with the Grand Vitara. I was impressed enough with Suzuki I went out and got a Reno.