Best purchase of my life
The transmission broke two times. But the second time, I put a used transmission. My head gasket blew at 230000 km.
Indestructible. this car is very hard because I drive it like a crazy.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th November, 2004
Cheap, fun and indestructible
Repair intervals so far (316,000km):
Clutch (218,000km).
Brakes (about every 70,000km).
Exhaust (about every 90,000km).
Tires (150,000km).
Transmission (250,000km).
Plugs/wires (every 100,000km).
CV joints/boots (still original).
Radiator (still original).
Alternator (still original).
PS pump (still original).
Brake master cylinder (still original).
Engine original, never been apart. Runs like new, but starting to use oil (litre/2000km).
Still gets 35+ mpg on the highway and will cruise comfortably at 140km/h.
Runs perfectly at -20C and +35C.
Maintenance by the book.
Original cost new: CDN$11,000 or about US$7,500.
The toughest, cheapest car ever! Fast, great handling, smooth motor, wizard gearbox, a pocket rocket!
However... this car is driven 95% on the highway at over 100km/hr and is hand-washed and waxed every weekend. So your mileage may vary. Also it's very small and light so don't hit any overweight bumblebees!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st November, 2000
17th Jun 2002, 22:35
Post Mortem:
Suzi Zuki went to the automotive recycler at 358,000 km, due to severe corrosion of the running gear, body and underhood parts.
Actually, the car would start and run, but the corrosion cast major doubts on reliability.
As a tribute to Suzuki engine builders, the 16-valve 1.6 mill easily passed provincial emission standards, used almost no oil, and revved like new.
I would venture that the engine could be transplanted into a non-rusty Zuke and run for another 100,000 km.
As a final note, Suzi Zuki was recycled by AADCO of Brampton, Ontario, the only facility in North America providing 100% recycling of automobiles.