Used 2007 Suzuki XL7 Consumer Reviews
My new Suzuki XL7
My wife and I just purchased this vehicle last week. We looked at the Pilot, Santa Fe and Highlander. In comparison to all four vehicles, the Suzuki has more leg room, bigger cargo space, more fuel efficient and better features. If you are looking to place a child in the back seat, it is very child friendly. Also, I am 6'1" and I sat in back of all vehicles (all 3 touched my knees) and this had the most leg room. We were searching for a vehicle with a lot of room for a reasonable price and this vehicle met our needs. Look at all 4 vehicles for yourself and you will see the difference.
Love it
This is our second XL7 since 2004, after upgrading our 2001 last year. Great exterior look. Interior design is great. Great handling. Great power. Smooth ride overall. We've been to 2 long drives with kids and both were very comfortable. We put the extra luggage on the roof rack. Good value for your buck.
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,99572 mi away
- Base 4dr SUV w/3rd RowMSRP: $4,995562 mi away
- Luxury 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,400822 mi away
XL7=New Word for Value
In 34 years operating my own auto repair facility I have not seen such value in a vehicle before. The GM 3.6LY7 engine in the XL7 is awesome. Aluminum block, forged steel crankshaft, dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust, roller finger rocker arms, piston cooling oil jets (to cool the engine with no coolant for up to 50 miles), steel timing chains (not belts). True dual exhausts. A 5 speed Aisin AF-33 direct drive cool operating transmission and Toyota T4 fluid. Loaded, quiet, and comfortable well below 30K. Drive one!!
Can I Change My Mind?
The day after we brought it home we noticed fluid spots in the driveway. Under 3000 miles and the seals in the transfer case had to be replaced. The vehicle seems different now. At first we thought that we were experiencing road feedback because the vehicle feels like it's surging ever so slightly. But while on a smooth road recently, it felt like the transmission stumbled a couples times and then caught again because it pushed me back into the seat when it occured and it felt like a hard thunk. The vehicle is going back to the dealer for a look see but I doubt that they find anything. I also noticed today that a bolts holding the drivers door stop on are working themselves out. I want out!
Will I ever learn??
Purcheased an 07 AWD with 24K miles from an individual, next day the engine light was on. My auto tech son put on scanner and in 5 min said it had a bad catalytic converter. Vehicle still under warranty so took it to a dealer in Denver area next day. Their highly trained techs took two and a half hrs and diagnosed catalytic converter needed replaced. Ordered parts and need to go back to fix...sometime. Dealer rep had a real unpleasant attitude. Only experienced this once before, also with a GM product (03 Pontiac). Swore I would never buy another GM product...should have learned my lesson previouly and stayed away from GM related items also. Will I ever learn???