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Used 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

My Sidekck

seretsuperman, 09/03/2006
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this truck (that's what I call it)! It is kind of small for me and two kids, but it is great with the roof off in the summer, 4WD in the winter, and fun all year round. I take really good care of mine and now it's starting to get attention. I love it more than any woman that I have ever loved! It pisses them off.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Reliable but ugly

JLite5784, 12/04/2002
1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport JLX 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought this relatively high mileage (over 100k in 2000) sidekick for use at my second home in the NC mountains. None of my other vehicles have four wheel drive, so I needed a cheap and reliable vehicle to drive in the winter. This thing is anemic in normal driving, but for its low price and winter-driving ability, it can't be beat.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

exspensive repairs

afddad, 06/15/2003
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Good dependable car overall but when repairs are needed parts are expensive. $100. each front struts. $260. for pvc valve and labor. Blew head gasket at 85,ooo miles because thermosat did not register over med temp. 2000.00 to fix

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5 out of 5 stars

A true all terrain vehicle!

Jake levi, 08/15/2016
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I drive my Suzuki Sidekick everyday and it performs great in all conditions. It does great on road, very smooth and comfortable. I take it on trails time to time, and in wet, muddy, or snowy conditions its amazing! (With A/T tires) Its so much fun to drive! I can drive all day and just clear my mind. I love my Suzuki Sidekick and would recommend it to anyone who wants a true all terrian vehicle and wants a fun ride every time the get in the vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Mini-ute

JT, 07/02/2006
1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport JLX 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought our truck about a year ago with 40,000 miles on it, it now as over 55,000 and is still running great. The only problems are its size and its power. It's very sluggish up hills, and I can't sit in the front seat with the car seat behind me (I'm 6'0").

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