1991 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 litre 8v from North America
Summary:
Absolutely outstanding
Faults:
The clutch needed replacement after 140,000 km before I bought it, and again at 265,000 km
General Comments:
This car is one of the oldest active vehicles on the road.
Annually, I buy some body filler, and spray tar. With this combination my vehicle is often mistaken for a 1998, (it's a 1991).
The engine sounds like a new car's engine. Nothing rough, and the power is still remarkable.
This is clearly a well built vehicle, as my family owns several other vehicles all which have died and which were much younger and lower mileage then my still going strong Sidekick.
Take care of the panels, and maintain structural integrity and this car will outlast you.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th March, 2007
9th Aug 2006, 22:12
I know several people who would buy it off you in a second. I have been looking for one for a month now and now am getting 2! Both are 91's.
It's an excellent vehicle if you are a little mechanically inclined, as with any car that is 10 years old or more, there are going to be issues. But the catalytic and entire exhaust is about $450 in parts from Headers to tailpipe, there are literally thousands of aftermarket companies supplying parts for them and just about every junkyard has parts for them.
I found a hard top in great shape at a junkyard for $100.
It's all about knowing where to shop for parts and learning how to do it yourself, in the end you save thousands of dollars for a little bit of knowledge.
Even if you spend an extra $1000 on buying tools you don't have, you will save at least triple that if you do your own repairs properly.
I'm sorry to hear you were way over-charged for your exhaust.
For a 4x4, they are the most rugged and dependable and economical ones on the market. If you like cars, look at Honda Civics, you get excellence at an affordable price.