My uncle had a suzuki vitara not a grand and everytime i ride with it with him it is so nostalgic cus I basically was in this car for everyday of my childhood

Ive had mine for about a week now. I absolutely love it.

I love that color combo.I had a 2001 manual equipped XL7 and loved that rig.

This video made so proud of my 2000 Grand Vitara. I named it the Snow Bunny because one year we had so much snow here in Texas, and I was passing all these stranded trucks with the 4 wheel drive. It did so well and super fun in the snow. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

I know a mechanic in Mexico who is an expert with this vehicle. There is in fact quite a few aftermarket parts for this now

The only engine issue I have had is the timing chain tensioner rattle. I believe it was a common issue with the 2.5L. Suzuki issued a tsb for it. I installed a new timing set including tensioner, guides and chains. That was about 60k miles ago. It’s at 240k now. So far going strong 💪

I’m SO shook about the under seat boxes! I’ve had a Vitara for almost 2 years and no word of a lie I didn’t even know they were there! Yikes!

i have a 99 grand vitara, automatic, 4wd; i love it. i got a 2 inch lift with 30 inch tires.

Most of these are 2.0l diesel in Ireland or 1.6 petrol for the smaller 3 door the 2.0 will do about 40mpg

My 82 yr old Mother wanted hers to be automatic. Just bought an '04 with low miles, It's her side by side farm buggy. 4 door v 6. A keeper

I have a 2001 and I love it. I don't drive it much and don't need it but I can't get rid of it.

Watched this video about 1.5 years ago When I bought my 2000 v6 grand vitara. 2 years later and roughly 7000$ for new gearbox, clutch, 3"lift, tires, new brakes. still love my grand vitara

Thanks for the video- friend is selling his and I’m thinking about it since my car went down. Didn’t realize how capable these little guys were

My 02 Tracker with the 2L 4speed auto only gets 14 in city driving. It is very under powered so you are always flooring it to get anywhere. lol

The hate things I totally agree with except the gas milage, I have a 2.5 V6 as well and it is very economical, around 28mpg, I'd be checking a few things tune up wise. Also my one in the back in the floor, about where that blue box is, is a lift up panel with a big storage compartment underneath it.

Heck yes, I’m about to get one, thanks for the info

Just got a 2001 from my Dads ole lady. It’s V6 auto. I’m looking to swap to a manual first thing!

I have a grand vitara v6 xL7 2,7 side engine, i love , the tour Shell drive is also manual, bt it is nw in the workshop i need a bottom half the crankshaft is broke, bt i love in Jamaica it is imposible to get.😔

95 Tracker and I can get a whopping 150 per tank. Bone stock 1.6 liter 16 Valve with a 5 speed. I do have some digger tires that are 10 inches wide buy 30 inch and wagon wheels. I've heard others getting 300 per tank on the same rig. I have new wheel bearings and no breaks dragging. Alignment is straight. I'm going to clean the egr valve next round. I know it's not that aerodynamic lol. But man 150 miles between fill ups sucks! But I dig my Tracker4x4!

I wouldnt be suprised if they increase in value soon. they are dirt cheap compared to landcruiser,pajero and patrol. remember when pajeros were cheap. go to instead of expensive land cruiser. No other body on frame real 4wd for this price i think.

They don't sell suzuki's in usa anymore since 2009. Mines a 2004. Love the car.

Thoughts anyone on a 2002 Vitara with 220,000kms? How long will these engines last? Parts replacement cost? Priced at around 6k

18 miles to the gallon is really good

Jimnybits in UK do a rear mechanical locker for like $150 if you are going to remove the vacuum operated front diff actuator you will need to weld the diff closed for ideas on lift kits look at Jimnybits uk one issue withe front diff is the right side drive shaft actually runs on the oil seal so I have a nylon bush behind the oil seel to support it and you will have to put camber adjusting bolt in the strut to get your alignment right

Hi, I have a GV 2.5 as well, and I do not understand this hose from fuel pressure regulator to apparently to canister. Mine go from pressure regulator to intake manifold. Did you make this to use more canister gas steam ?? Best regard from Brazil

You can use lookers from a Suzuki samurai... It works

Im 6,5 and i fit very well in mine, but i have the long version so maybe its bigger but the only problem i have is that the clutch is too close to me

Shit man, I might need to commission you to build me a front bumper too haha.

I think mechanic side would love to hear about Drive Train specifics. Like does it have a Toyota trasmission? I know 98-00 jeeps they had totota transmissions. I think thats why they were so reliable.

Hi mate, I have a video outlining the TRE air locker available for SQ Grand Vitara's. It's a reasonably good option, though there are trade offs.

I'm dead set on buying one

there is quite a bit off support for these up here in Canada and in Europe. Join the fb groups for all the info .

Timing cover leaks often and that's a pain in the ass job. Otherwise I love them.

My v6 gets average 23 26 mpg which is fantastic compared to my ranger I traded for it, I hate my Vitara because the v6 in 02 only came automatic and it sucks I'd much prefer a 5spd manual. I hate that mine the 4x4 blew out and front differential grenaded, I agree that with no aftermarket support especially the first gen grand Vitara/ gen 2 tracker it sucks and custom parts will need built. I have nothing good to say about mine and I'm turning mine into a race truck since nothing works on it, after I find a Honda civic to daily lol. Will be k20a2 and 6spd swapping mine for power and performance and dropping it down as well as 2wd swapping, that's the plan if I keep the junk.

Nice donuts section. Haha

damn when he said bad mileage i was like ohh nooo then i realized that the 4cl 1.6L is really fuel economic

Here in GB , I have 5 of these also a MK 1 , one 2door for spares, one 2 door it's next to use needs some work, and the next a 4door diesel, I don't think they do bad on petrol and the diesel is really good on fuel, none of mine are the V 6,, all I dislike are most are in silver, and many have that awfull plastic trim round the bottom, also the price is going up,,dont like the MK3 too complicated and look naff,,😅

just was feeling out a 2012 Ultimate Adventure Ed. 2wd - - dude said no issues. any experience with those things? 4 cyl i think, too. "Minor cos. defects" is the buzzword for -driven half to deth by a crazy . . under 120k mi. and under 6k$.

Do your research and youll find plenty of aftermarket support

I've just got mine it's a 2003 1.6 petrol I'm currently looking for alloys my 4wd light is flashing I've been told it's the actuator, it's on 60k and I've just done timing belt and waterpump

I love my Suzuki Grand Vitara. The down side has been breaking bottom of the rear shock mounts. They are too light weight for my use. I drive Rocky BLM roads in Central Oregon. Have others had the same issue?

Nice vid man. Next time I would just be mindful of the beeping noise made by the key in the ignition. It's very distracting, and I almost made the same mistake of putting in footage of that while I was talking as well when I was making my video on my 2000 Vitara in 2019. Good luck with it though! I miss that car. Like you said, the off-road capabilities out of the box along with the simplicity of it were my favorite attributes.

I have front and rear locker from ARB. You can also buy from TRE or even China made one. Fits no problem. Rd208 on front and RD205 on rear

What are your tyre sizes? Looking to fit a 225/75r16 after a 2 inch lift

So what’s the consensus on the viability of a gen 2 (vintage 03/04) GV/Tracker in 2021? I’m looking for a light weight flat tow option to pull behind an RV that will be boondocked in BLM land and parks. I’d rather put a few $$$$ in something like this than drop $30k on a Jeep. But I do worry about parts and after market options.

Its a 2002 seven seater too

I wander how much the mpg would change after putting on lock out front hubs?

I have the same car take off the front grill wen u off-road and the back bumper to make thos tires fit better and they need to make more parts for this car

I've had an immobiliser problem with a similar car for about 2 months now... all the auto mechanics who've looked at it so far are failing to fix it...

How to use the 4weel drive

Can you cut the front bumper a bit to make room for larger tires?

does the grand vitara's 2.6l have the same oil leak issue as the xl-7's 2.7? is that also a thing?

Anyone out there know will the other gearboxes out the other Mk2. series vitaras fit and work OK it the 16 model, Thank You,,

Question: does the 1.6 engine swap onto the 6 cyl trans?

What yr is yours

does it have a 1.6 engine?

A bumper for anything is $500

He talked about all the "mods" he was gonna do and hasnt done shit

Time to buy an other 4x4.