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2001 suzuki swift
Chris, 06/03/2005
2001 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had problems with the A/C ever since I bought it, maybe its because the tiny engine cant run an A/C very well, but when the temperature outside gets over 100 degrees it barely works. Other than that the car is flawless. I previously owned a 94 swift and after 155,000 miles I never had a single problem. These cars will run forever.
Beat the crap out of this thing
justapacking, 05/22/2008
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought it used to go to Alaska in .First thing I did was remove all but drivers front seat. I have two 4x4's but have gone most everywhere I wanted to in this thing. I can tell you there have been some realy large bugeyed heavy duty four wheelers. Gas mileage hard to beat (40+ if you keep it under 65 with no air).
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Dan, 04/10/2009
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
These little cars are great. We bought this for an in town beater and have become fond of the little car. I average 40 mpg with an automatic. The car is peppy and tight. It will fit almost anywhere. Mine has 130K miles on it and runs like a new one. No, it's not a cruiser but when you think logically... a $15K hybrid barely gets 30 MPG. You can find these little cars for 1,500 to 2,500. They are excellent and cheap little cars. Don't let the low book value fool you.. you can't buy these cheap. They are good cars and people know it. If you want cheap and fun with little operating costs... this is the car. Very practical and well built.
To the Swift!
collegeguy, 10/25/2010
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 3A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this for college @ 60k it's at 110k now over the course of 1.5 years. I love things and hate things about it. Manual everything is my style and cassette player is great for cheap mp3/i pod playing. Has no ponies but once up to speed is fine, however the automatic gets terrible mpg (25 highway ~33-35 town) at higher speeds. Snow tires/cruise control/remote starter/new speakers are all great upgrades. All replacement parts are cheap for these puppies. Be prepared for the "Suzuki Squeal" i.e. the fan belt squeals loudly since the design has no tensioner. I'm currently trying to ghetto rig a fix for this. I'm also having AC problems but just use recharging kits from Wal-Mart to fix
99 Swift
chrisdrivesaswift, 08/10/2008
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
101,000 miles when I got it now has 110,000. Absolutley great on gas. I get 39 mpg beating the crap out of it. Had to put a starter in which took all of ten minutes. Great commuter car. Cant beat the mpg at 4 bucks a gallon
Not bad for the money.
Jemtec, 04/22/2007
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 1999. Overall, an excellent car for the pittance I paid for it ($7000.00). Never had one iota of problems while I owned it. Not a very big car, but with the seats folded down can actually gobble up a good size load of groceries. Great driver in the snow, provided you aren't using the Goodyear "invicta" GL tires which were absolute crap in wet weather. At 79hp, the car isn't a barn burner but isn't too bad for you and another person. Great mileage 42 mpg mixed driving. Handling is ok and the ride is very commendable for such a small car. I installed AC in the car which added a nice usable option. No rear window wiper/washer was bothersome in bad weather.
A brilliant first car
stew, 08/18/2008
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned my little Suzuki for nearly a year now and it has been amazing. A brilliant first car. Interior is a little embarrassing but it can be spiced up. Engine is loud and noisy but could endure a sledge hammer blow and still be loud and noisy. The mileage is great for longish journeys but can struggle on those short journeys ( not sure of the mileage). The gadgets are brilliant.. For £800 quid where else could you get electric windows, cd player, electric wing mirrors and the like? I'd happly challenge a Merc in this car because even thought it can't win it makes me feel like I am ten again and that's what driving should be about.
Great little car
Kath, 11/16/2008
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned a '99 Suzuki Swift for 7 years with no problems, except for replacing brake pads. I loved this car. It was completely problem-free for 7 years straight. Best car I've had so far and sorry that Suzuki doesn't make it anymore. It's nothing fancy but a great little car to get you from Point A to Point B.
great buy
rick jonsin, 06/08/2009
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
got a good deal from a private party only 1400 bucks with 94000 miles. blue smoke at start up probably would not have baught it if i knew. have had no problems starts right up even at 15 below zero. its a base car no power steering or air. best thing about it is 40 mpg on the highway.
Great car to have
urinvestigator, 12/12/2010
2000 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2000 model Chevy Metro / Suzuki Swift with 1.3 L-4 Engine and 5 speed trans. It has been great for the past 10 years. I took it any where and it just keeps running without giving me any problem. Every week it costs me less than $30 gas (even with today's gas price). I only changed her tire, and brakes. That's all I have to do besides change oil every 3000 miles. I have put 158,0000 miles on and that car still gives me 43 MPG on highway and 36 MPG in city. I just love this car.
Unexpectedly Pleased
Moe's Mom, 06/01/2006
2000 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this little car as a commuter for our teenager who had just gotten his first job. It was low cost, got good gas mileage, and had a primered front fender. He's driven it for 3 years. We've put new tires on it, had the brakes done, and bought a new battery for it. That's all. It's been very reliable. Just for the record, the Metro and Swift are the same car. Chevy just put their name badge on the Metro after Suzuki built them. I'd recommend either model for someone on a budget needing a 35 mpg commuter.
Great Town Car
Mario Branciforte, 04/25/2002
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great little car for short trips around town. Can haul four people, or two people and a week's worth of groceries. Would be a great starter car for a new driver, inexpensive to buy/operate.
swift
pforstie, 06/27/2002
2001 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
fun to drive to and from work every day
Reliable and economical transportation
vr6stud, 06/01/2003
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new. 17 months of trouble free driving at an average of 42 mpg in the city. Perfect commuter transportation for those who aren't in a hurry to hug the bumper of the SUV in front of them. Comfortable front seats with controls and gauges ergonomically designed. Not having ABS brakes makes for some fun cornering if you're in the mood, but don't expect to accelerate past much of anything on the road with 4 wheels and a motor. 79 horsepower is the price you pay for that great fuel economy.
Suzuki Swift, not so Swift a deal
Stephen Hendricks, 05/07/2004
2000 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
From the beginning there were problems with the Air Conditioning holding a charge. Last year with 27K miles the entire back seem of the muffler seperated. The printed warranty clearly covers the exhaust system. Yet Suzuki in Timonium Maryland wouldn't cover it and quoted a price of $1165.00 to replace it. Service is terrible. No Suzuki dealer EVER stocks parts. The mirror fell off last month (driver side). The Dealer won't schedule a repair and won't order the mirror. The car is going to be sent away as a wholesale trade in as a result. I'd never buy another Suzuki product of any kind again.
Great Transportation
Bob75, 09/11/2002
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Swift but have had two Geo Metros (same car). The mechanicals are bulletproof. The car is very economical, comfortable and easy to drive. I have made 1500 mile trips in two days in these vehicles.
Ahead of its time!
Larry in CT, 04/18/2010
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car as a "back up" vehicle in 2004 and was quite surprised by how well it performs! Great gas mileage and fun to drive! I just turned 38k miles on this 12 year old car, and it still drives like new! Also, I was shocked by how well it performs in snow - it drove just like a 4WD vehicle because all the weight is in the front. My only two complaints are 1. Suzuki made these cars with 'power- assisted' steering rather than power steering (so you have to put your shoulder into it), and 2. when you open the driver's window you break the vacuum seal and will feel air coming in through the floor speaker grill. Also, I feel safe letting my teen use this as her 1st car next year.
2000 Swift AVG MPG 38
Paul B., 03/31/2009
2000 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in 2007 when gas prices started going crazy to get out of my 16 mpg pickup. What a great improvement, 38 mpg plus when I don't have to haul anything large. I'm on the road alot, 18,695 last year with only one trip out of state and my annual maintenance costs below $200. Yes I perform my own maintenance and on this car it's a breeze. The car is easy to drive and maneuvers very well in today's tight parking lots. It gets up and goes for the little 1.3L, no problem accelerating on those freeway on ramps. I would recommend this car to anyone trying to save money on commuting and around town costs. Only one problem, everyone thinks they have to pass you because it a small car...
GREAT CAR AT A GREAT PRICE
Billy , 05/14/2002
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just love this little car...
very happy so far
mdocod, 06/05/2005
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
just bought one of these used a few months ago, has a good rigid feeling build quality to it. with auto-tranny gets about 34-37mpg in town..my girl friend uses this mostly for trips to and from work/stores in and out of town a lot... I use it to delivery pizzas when she doesn't need it, being able to drive 200 miles in a day for a few bucks worth of gas is a real moneysaver. being able to buy this "new" of a vehicle for only $2500 and then getting great milage to boot, can't complain. No mechanical problems to mention. can change oil on this car without jacking it up- the clearance is good for a car- wheels are at corners- so never a problem with speed bumps, no bottoming out.
Little Fun Car!
Mary, 01/24/2007
2001 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Its a very economic and reliable little car. In almost six years the only problem I have had with it is the A/C, that it has to be recharged once a year.
Almost 200Kmiles on my 1999 Swift
amiranda, 02/25/2013
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purshase this car used in 2010 with 58K miles. Since that date, i've been running very well, so far. In June of 2012 i had to rebuil the transmision and now (Feb 2013) some white smoke comes out the exaustor for 10 to 15 seconds everytime i turn it on in the morning. Considering that now this car has 178K miles, and i get 30 MPG in the city and up to 36 MPG in highways at 65-70 miles/hr. I am considering to invest a little more money in to it and have the engine rebuilt.
Reliable, Dependable transportation
SwiftDriver, 01/30/2003
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car may not be popular in the US but it is good transportation vehicle for everyday driving, it is fuel efficient, reliable, dependable and easy to park and drive.
Suzuki Swift
rob, 06/13/2006
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This great car runs well in the snow and has great gas mileage. I would buy another, but they're hard to find.
My 1999 Swift Sucks
Unhappy Swift Owner, 05/26/2003
1999 Suzuki Swift 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had nothing but problems with this car. I didn't have it for two years and it ended up in the shop for 5 weeks getting the engine rebuilt because of a factory defect that they tried to blame me for.
Awesome Gas mileage! but....
Josh (Cless Alvein), 10/11/2002
2000 Suzuki Swift GA 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I must say that suzuki swift and chevy metro are possibly the greatest cars below 10K and its gas mileage is superior. however i must say....who's better, and i want a response from anyone out there.... who's better? a) Suzuki Swift b) Chevy Metro anyhow, an only hint is: imports last longer...ppl should buy these kinds of cars, there polluting the air
It's a good starter car
Red Swift, 08/05/2007
2000 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this in april, red 2000 model. It costs me an average of $25 to fill once a week. I stay in town. Highway mileage excellent. I bought a new battery, new tires, and my catalytic converter is going out.
Peepy, Great mpg, and easy to repair
Randall M., 07/15/2005
2001 Suzuki Swift GL 2dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Swift sat on the lot over a year until I found it. I just wanted a commuter car with great mileage yet had alittle style. True, most Swifts are driven by senior citizens because of their ease to drive, mine came with a 5 spd and just air conditioning. I figured, it had everything I needed but nothing that I didn't need. Immediately, I used nothing but synthetic oil and put in Bosch platinum 4 plugs. At just 1895 lbs, my Swift is peppy!. Changing brakes and the air filter is a snap!. I consistently get 37mpg on mostly city traffic!. Yet, understand that the interior is generic and the brakes are soft at best. At 50000 miles the interior light and lower fan speeds failed. Still, I Love it.