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Second Hand Suzuki Vitara

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  • 09-01-2006 6:27pm
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    garthv
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    Alright folks,
    The parents are thinking of buying a 2004 1.6l Suzuki Vitara,
    Gonna head down with them tommorrow to have a look at it,
    Any advice on what to look out for on a Vitara?


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    Integra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭Integra


    Get a diesel..... The petrol is underpowered and more expensive to run.... If U do go for it, check it for joint wear and make sure its been serviced


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    garthv
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    Yeh I think its a petrol actually


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    Integra
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    the diesel comes in 2.0 turbo


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    colm_mcm
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    yeah but it's a Peugeot Diesel!

    If they're looking at a 3 door there won't be Diesels available. It'd want to be very cheap, as there's a new Vitara out now, which is far more modern.

    If they can afford it they should consider a 1.8 Rav4. sure there's a new model out in the summer, but it will be 2.0 and 2.2 only, so 1.8's will be in even more demand than they are now. they're almost as economical as the 2.0 Diesel, and their resale value is about the highest of any jeepy car I can think of


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    garthv
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    Sorry lads but Im not looking for advice on what other car to buy,
    Dont mean to sound rude but Im looking for advice on the 1.6 petrol Vitaro, not any other machine!


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    Integra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭Integra


    once it has a full service history and the joints seem to be solid on the road, then it should be fine.... Check underneath for any obvious damage also


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    just make sure it hasn't been taken beyond it's limits, a towbar could have been hauling something serious. check that the suspension is level, and that any other accessories fitted are done so properly, they are fairly robust just give it a good drive checking for anything peculiar from the transmission. It might be a good idea to drive at least two to be able to compare


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