1991 Suzuki Swift GLX 4wd Saloon 1.6 16v carb from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A great piece of kit

Faults:

The clutch went at 90,000 miles & the drive shafts needed replacing also.

I've also replaced the exhaust system & discs.

General Comments:

This car is so much fun to drive, it's been lowered & a set of 15" alloys fitted.

The original seats were replaced with Cobra Clubmans & harnesses, but they are still in great condition.

The only down side is the dull & tacky dash.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th April, 2001

5th Oct 2005, 13:10

I also have one of these cars. its being fixed up for mot at the mo, but when its sorted I reckon it will be great. i have heard from previous owners that it quite quick for what it is. I think for 65 quid I haven't gone too wrong!!!

1991 Suzuki Swift GTi 1.3 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A joy to drive hard

Faults:

No major faults, just normal wear & tear. Some major parts are expensive though e.g. exhaust back box & middle section was £115, new front shocks (stock items) were £90 each.

General Comments:

A very pleasing car with very good performance and an engine that yearns to be revved.

Insurance & petrol costs are low considering the performance.

Reliability has also been good - I've driven to Germany in it from the UK and back and it has been faultless. I even got the speedo to read 135mph on the Autobahn!

God only knows why Suzuki discontinued it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd August, 2000

20th Jan 2001, 17:40

135mph? A possible exaggeration?

27th Jan 2001, 04:53

Don't put it past the little Swift, I got my Swift to read 129mph with no modifications whatsoever.

19th Apr 2001, 01:16

I have had my Mark 1 Suzuki Swift GTi upto 210km on the speedo. It is the older shape model. It was totally stock standard as well, still is, but I am selling it.

2nd Aug 2001, 12:41

No 135mph wasn't an exaggeration! OK, the reading isn't going to be exact, but that was what the speedo stated!

7th Jan 2002, 16:29

Yep, I've had 136mph out of my swift just with a performance exhaust fitted.

28th Jan 2002, 12:29

Anything must seem brilliant performance compared to a 2CV. Don't fancy the Swifts against my Clio 16v, I've tanned plenty.

9th Jul 2002, 09:20

I heard the parts for the gti are expensive is this true?

18th Jan 2004, 05:02

Sumone help me my sift gti is pulling to 150-160 in 3rd I put it in 4th and I won't go the revs stop at 5000 and 160km??? I have a blown cat could this be the problem?

1991 Suzuki Swift GLX 1.3 petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Only things that the dealer should have picked up during the regular 6000 mile service intervals! e.g. Brakes, choke, exhaust pipe.

General Comments:

Good cars, but poor servicing at some dealers.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 29th June, 1998