Used 2002 Suzuki XL-7 Consumer Reviews
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Classy Little Ride
NioGio, 12/31/2006
2002 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Back in '96 I purchased a new Suzuki Tracker 4x4 convertible. It was probably the best all around vehicle I have ever owned...fun to drive, never got stuck ANYWHERE, stingy on the gas and an easy to maintain stylish interior(for the money). So in 2000, when Chevy introduced the Chevy Tracker 4dr 4x4...I just HAD to have it! It had an upgraded goodies package that raised the price to $21,000. I couldn't WAIT to turn that thing in when the lease was up, it was awful and nothing but problems! In 2005 I came across a used XL-7, took it for a test drive and fell in love all over again. It is everything I loved about the Sidekick in a bigger, beefier package! Sorry Chevy, but Suzuki wins this one hands down.
276,493 and still going!!!
Kirsten Waycaster, 02/10/2019
2002 Suzuki XL-7 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Third owner. Met first and second owners. First owned from new til a month or two before I bought it, and she loved it.,noticed it in our same hometown by stickers, stopped and told me how much she missed it, how dependable it was, and hopes I enjoy it...I have. She wanted something newer to drive. Second owner said just needed to pay for some medical expenses for his kid, reasonable, and said hadn't had it long. In love soon as I drove it, and had it almost 2 years. Have had brake problems, sticks in gear sometimes(5spd), and dies occasionally, but needs some maintenance to keep up when taxes come. 4x4 works amazing. It does not tick, and if it does, half qt of oil fixes it. Great car, would almost compare to the quality of a Subaru honestly. Had been a gift to rite two kids in!!!!
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Shannon, 04/07/2007
2002 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 2WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good price for an SUV with third row seat which is WAY too small for frequent use. My husband hates this car, but It never gave us a problem until the service engine light came on at 60k miles. It turned out to be a bad O2 sensor for $250. On maybe 5 different occasions, the belt squealed briefly when turning on the A/C then stopped. I should have taken it to the shop immediately. At 100,000 miles, the A/C compressor locked up and caused the belt to break - a $1,400 repair in total. Fuel efficiency is horrible, avg 17-20 mpg.
XL-7 - GREAT RIDE!
Jeff Towry, 12/12/2002
2002 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 2WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Five months and 7200 miles and we're still in love with our XL-7. Wife had reservations about SUV (previously drove Cutlass), but now says she will never drive a car again! Truck rides and drives GREAT! I no longer get tired on long trips! Daughter loves the rear air, extra leg room, and reclining rear seats. We didn't need third row seating, but had to buy that way to get rear air. We removed third row seat cushion and that provided flat load floor. Still needs cargo net to keep groceries from falling out on feet when rear door opened. Truck has not been back to dealer since the day we left. There has been no need!
Listen to owners not reviewers
Luka, 06/04/2002
2002 Suzuki XL-7 Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The reviewers seem to have a bias against the XL7. Many of their criticisms are accurate, but of little significance if you are purchasing this vehicle based on needs rather than on how it stacks up against a Lexus or BMW car-ute. This is a little truck that will tow 3000 pounds and handle much more rigorous terrain than the AWD "car-utes". I'm stepping down from a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser with 210,000 mi. This was the ONLY little ute to meet my criteria between a mix of true truck-like utility and durability and on road manners and economy. Check your needs, not the reviews...and see what owners think of this totally under appreciated vehicle.
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