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16 Years Later Still No Problems
David, 08/03/2006
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Sixteen years after purchasing my 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, we have never had a problem with this car. It has no rust. It's still in mint shape. It starts every time. We have had no break downs. Honestly, every car should be like this.
'91 Sidekick - Basic but Fun
D. Tracy, 10/18/2005
1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Yes, the Suzuki Sidekick is plain, but it will take me anywhere I want to go. On long trips to the mountains or on 4WD only trips in deep sand on Padre Island - this car has never let me down. I've pulled F-350's out of the sand. I bought mine for $2,500 and have put another $5,000 in it. I am now selling it for $1,800. As yuou can see, this truck has poor resale value. It can be fixed up to look good. I added custom wheels, graphics, a custom radio, tinted windows, and oversized tires to make it a real looker. The 1991 model has no overdrive which is a real bummer on gas. I only get 17 city, 24 hwy. The little engine revs high (4,000 rpm) at 70 mph. Mine has had two new engines and it uses oil. It is a great fishing car. Crosswinds at highway speeds are exhilerating though. I would not recommend this truck for a primary vehicle unless you're a good mechanic.
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markdl, 11/01/2002
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
why buy a diesel for fuel economy, its noisy, shakey and no one knows how to fix it. why buy hybrid cars for fuel economy, they are expensive and not yet perfected. This SUV is made in Japan. Not Korea and not USA. In fact, it is being sold by an american car maker as GEO Tracker. Why? because they can't make anything this perfect. Fun to drive, quality built and so economical.
FUN family on/off road vehicle
LT, 12/26/2015
updated 06/26/2016
1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
suzuki sidekicks are nearly extinct! Most basic fun vehicle! Feels like an atv . Cousin of the samurai. Better mpg than the Jeeps! This thing is unstoppable.. I used to use it as a daily driver and did the job quite well. Now its a week end fun ride. Pro. Cheap aftermarket pats. Simplicity .decent mpg. Compact 5 seater. Off road capabilities. Cons. Slow accelertion and speed. Lack of cup holders....
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Beat to death
little tank, 03/14/2008
1992 Suzuki Sidekick JS 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Suzuki for my first vehicle and sold it to a buddy of mine. When I bought it, the kid I bought it from beat the hell out of it, I didn't beat it too badly, but then my friend I sold it to beat it. It does still run, still moves, but not inspected. it has 180000+ on it and refuses to die. The tranny makes noise, the body's held on by 1 or 2 out of 8 body mounts, the engine rattles, the clutch isnt the best, the frame isn't real good, but after the beating it took, that's pretty good actually and it still goes anywhere you point it. If there is one thing about this Sidekick, it deserves to be gold plated and put in a glass case somewhere, but we will continue driving it till it dies.
Fun... but,
druggedllama, 05/08/2002
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for four years. I have killed this car, even though I take care of it like it was new. I used to go "mudding" with it constantly, since I didnt have an ATV. I have gone through 2 axles, 3 sets of tires, numerous shocks, struts and other little pieces of equipment that would brake from excessive abuse off-roading with the 4 wheel drive and the top off. It was a fun little car, and would be a cheap pickup for anyone that likes to go off-roading and try to kill themselves. All in all I have no quirks with the car other than I would have liked a little more power and a roll cage. Ha ha !!
my Barbi Mobile is very useful
Mick10k, 03/13/2002
1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
great car for single girl or young couple. Mechanicaly sound, utilitarian.
It is a surf truck
surf truck, 03/25/2008
1992 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a great surf truck, it takes your beer and your boards and your friends to the beach, on to the beach, across the beach and back from the beach. It has 180k miles on it and the saltwater is rather quickly taking its toll, but I'll probably buy another when the repair bill is no longer worth fixing the one I've got. The door handle thing is annoying (I just roll the windows down and open it from the outside) some 4 door parts are expensive and/or hard to find (muffler and brake master cylinder specifically) It is a great basic truck, it isn't for the cayenne crowd, it is for someone who would like a basic 4wd truck that you can pick up cheap and have some fun with
Suzuki sidekick 1991
Ricky b, 02/08/2004
1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car kicks ass!!! fun to drive, convertible, affordable, economic replacement parts, really good 4x4 and off road performance (mud and sand)and girls like it, specially on the beach
Suzuki Sidekick/Just the facts please
Dazman, 05/22/2002
1992 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Sidekicke for 2 1/2 years now and I have found it to be a simple yet enjoyable SUV to own. It has had some design flaw with the door handles which I have had to replace twice. All other things that have be in need of repair are typical for a SUV of this mileage. Poer isnt the greatest but it sure gets good gas mileage of 25 city and 30 HWY. Body do not have a flake of rust and it is 10 years old. Overall this was a wise buy and I will be looking at the XL-7 as my newxt buy:-)