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Used 2002 Suzuki Vitara Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

My Suzuki

khill, 11/13/2003
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had no probelms with the car to speak of but the dealer is another thing The only wisdom I would give is if you're going to do any towing ( i tow 2 quads) I would get the V-6 My 4 cyl. is borderline for hills and such Other than that ilove it Off road it really shines not fast or alot of ground clearance but pick your route carefully and if it can clear it it'll take you ANYWHERE..... KW

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun Toy

Keeper, 04/11/2010
2001 Suzuki Vitara JLS 2WD 2dr Soft Top SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this new to replace my 1994 Geo Metro. With the exception of the air conditioning, this has been an ongoing issue that both the dealership and Suzuki have tried to resolve, even after the warranty had expired, but still goes out every year. I used this car for pizza delivery for many years and it has help up great. This is a great car especially with the top down. I also get between 24 and 27 mpg, in town or on the highway. I do not see differences in mileage in town or on the highway.

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4 out of 5 stars

SUV wannabe, well worth the title

Jonny Matrix, 10/08/2002
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was very skeptical about this vehicle at first. I am a frequent traveller, and being in the military, it's understandable that a vehicle with storage capacity's needed. Having had an Isuzu Rodeo with a 4 cyl engine, I experienced that the vehicle was too heavy for its engine. I also needed something with a decent fuel economy. Having have had a brand new Vitara for about a month now, and putting on 2800 miles, it's proven to me more than worthy. It is definitely one good way to start in an SUV, and I should have done so sooner.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

POS

msu7151, 06/15/2015
2001 Suzuki Vitara JLX 4WD 2dr Soft Top SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle in 2012 with 88,000 miles on it. It looked brand new and when I needed new brakes, the repair shop thought it was a new SUV. Since then I have driven it only 5,000 miles and have had a myriad of problems with it. The battery has been replaced four times, brakes twice, and windshield wipers, twice (still noisy). I have had to replace the oil pan, alternator and door handles. The entire underside is rusting and a recent mechanic asked me if I parked in a field because of the rust.I park in my driveway. The rocker panels are rusting. Now the vehicle will not start again and the catalitic converter is loose, causing all kinds of noise. Also, the a/c no longer works.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

whoa......boy she is trick!

Gadzooks its neat, 05/19/2002
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good little truck for the money. It runs well, is good on gas, it draws compliments everywhere I go

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