Faults:

Transmission went bad at around 98000.

General Comments:

This was a very reliable vehicle.

Great in sand. It's so light that you don't get bogged down.

Not so great in rain, I had problems with hydroplaning (but I was probably driving too fast).

Not very comfortable for longer trips. I had a soft top and they are VERY loud (it drowns out the stereo). The ride is also quite bumpy.

Wonderfully fun auto, I hope to buy another someday.

This was my first vehicle, and I wish I still had it! I just couldn't afford to have it fixed (transmission went bad at 98000) and had to buy a new car.

Faults:

The retaining plate on the transfer case. So she didn't have 4low.

The seats went just last year.

Carburated engine was no good for really steep hill climbing.

The seats weren't much for a long trip.

General Comments:

I loved that little truck. I off-roaded every day and she went everywhere the big boys did.

I added a 4" lift and ran 32's. For the first 2 years, other than the lift and tires, I ran bone stock. Mud, rocks, sand, she took it all. Later I added a new carb, headers, lockers, gears, deep reduction gear box and a roll cage plus a winch.

I have driven from Spokane Washington to Norfolk Virginia and back. Never a break down. I used it to pull several full size trucks out of ditches and have even used it to herd cattle. It even got me a few dates. Women thought it was cute.

I just traded it for a 95 model with EFI.

Faults:

The usual transfer case shifter "sheet" or bushing has gone bad (real easy and cheap to replace). I've replaced the front knuckle joint rubber seals, the wheel bearings on the drivers side, and some other misc. nothing special things (lights, stupid factory accessories...)

General Comments:

This is a very cool truck (no it is not a car!). I've added the Spring Over Axle lift modification {about 4 inches or so over stock), custom shock mounts in the back, some amazing Super Swamper TSL **SX** tires {they are 29x10.5 bias ply), I've applied Dupi color truck bed liner in the interior, and added a Cal-mini (R) header. Soon to come is a Lock-rite locker in the rear differential to add more traction in slippery situations.

Faults:

Nothing yet.

General Comments:

I bought this vehicle just to have in the winter because I was driving two MR2's as my dailys. I ended up driving the Samurai more often than the Toyota MR2's! It's more fun to drive than anything I've ever driven, Jeeps included.

I rebuilt the engine, not cause it needed it, at 104,000 miles to see if I could get more power. It has 6" of lift, 32's and a GRSI case now with a 1.3L pumping out about 110hp! It screams down the highway and is AWESOME off-road!

In all honesty, I will never sell it, unless you really make me an offer, and I plan to keep this truck forever! Only cost me $366 to rebuild! Try that on ANY other vehicle!

RELIABLE sums this vehicle up in one word!

On another note, I drove the MR2's VERY fast, one had a twin turbo modification that pushed 360hp. The Samurai was driven just as fast around corners, if I could get it up there, and never rolled! What drunk ass is rolling these little machines??? Someone needs a swift kick in the pants!

Dear Suzuki, BRING THESE BACK TO THE STATES!!!