1985 Suzuki Samurai 1.3 litre from North America
Summary:
The best 4X4
Faults:
Nothing went wrong with this 4X4.
Regular maintenance, brakes, battery, oil etc...
Head gasket had to be changed at 110 000Km, cost $25.
Bearing had to be replaced at 120 000 Km, cost $60.
Vehicle started to rust badly at 130 000 Km.
New paint at 130 000 Km (1994), cost $300 done by my neighbor.
New fabric roof at 140 000 Km, cost $150.
Radio cassette broke at 145 000 Km.
Needed a new clutch at 155 000 Km, cost $250.
General Comments:
Bought new in Quebec City in August 1985. My first car!
I have abused this 4X4 and it has never broken down.
I used it every week, in the bush, with my winch.
Bad handling on the road, but quick enough.
I have never visited the dealer (there was no dealer in my area).
I sold this Suzuki for $1000 to my neighbor 10 years ago.
It is still working today (with a snow shovel during winter time).
I still have regrets about not keeping it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 12th November, 2008