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
@samuelbonaccorso99695 ай бұрын
Ive had mine for about a week now. I absolutely love it.
@TrailTrekmedia5 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@ripnandtearing7 күн бұрын
I love that color combo.I had a 2001 manual equipped XL7 and loved that rig.
@MrScrewz134 ай бұрын
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 👍🏻
@TrailTrekmedia4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@fun2916 Жыл бұрын
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
@kocholawis185111 ай бұрын
Well i a mexican and have this car well the Chevrolet tracker version, i would like to know your mechanic
@jamespeters39073 жыл бұрын
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 💪
@mmenigma82112 жыл бұрын
I need to replace mine now. Did you buy Suzuki parts or use a kit? What do you recommend?
@reaperasylum Жыл бұрын
Their junk, mine hasn't started yet but with 290k and burning a ton of oil it'll be a matter of time, I just got tired of putting oil in it so I'm waiting for it to blow so I can have an excuse to k20a2 turbo swap it for triple the power that junk v6 can put out, mines auto and was told they never came manual in 02 so a 6spd will take the place. Best advice I was told was swap the Suzuki junk for reliable Honda power, best advice yet.
@jimsweiven97643 жыл бұрын
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!
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of my favorite features!!
@Baffi_2 жыл бұрын
I drive one for about a year before I discovered them lol
@CptnZuki Жыл бұрын
i have a 99 grand vitara, automatic, 4wd; i love it. i got a 2 inch lift with 30 inch tires.
@GameCastCubed2 жыл бұрын
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
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
I wish we had that here 😍
@mikesanders40123 жыл бұрын
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
@richardyoung694411 ай бұрын
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.
@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank71392 жыл бұрын
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
@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank71392 жыл бұрын
Welcome to some crazy answers when service should be done. Parts, seems to be the issue. 3 weeks might be 12 weeks. Depending on the problem.
@michalbarsfajny42682 жыл бұрын
How it is with reliability? Considering buying it
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
I have since sold it to a family member and it’s still running strong! It’s been very reliable, just small maintenance things that should be done with time.
@bryceknez3 жыл бұрын
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
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
No problem!!
@josephnovotnak8 ай бұрын
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
@jeffwhite90013 жыл бұрын
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.
@JavierAndresAnd2 жыл бұрын
A lift up panel? Storage compartment underneath? Is that something custom made, or is it stock? I'm going to check mine tomorrow
@jeffwhite90012 жыл бұрын
@@JavierAndresAnd stock
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
It’s stock.
@nightwing2348 Жыл бұрын
Heck yes, I’m about to get one, thanks for the info
@ChiefLilly71 Жыл бұрын
Just got a 2001 from my Dads ole lady. It’s V6 auto. I’m looking to swap to a manual first thing!
@kareenburchell7626 Жыл бұрын
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.😔
@robormiston28413 жыл бұрын
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!
@HyperMordi82-ux9ms10 ай бұрын
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.
@Anjanya19483 жыл бұрын
They don't sell suzuki's in usa anymore since 2009. Mines a 2004. Love the car.
@Baffi_2 жыл бұрын
Stopped selling them in Canada too. But they sell LOTS of small vehicles outside of North America. Wish I would have bought one of their small pickups before they left the North American Market
@tomzouzoulas31694 ай бұрын
Thoughts anyone on a 2002 Vitara with 220,000kms? How long will these engines last? Parts replacement cost? Priced at around 6k
@landbefortime6898 Жыл бұрын
18 miles to the gallon is really good
@shropshireladoutdoors7433 жыл бұрын
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
@navarrot.i63577 ай бұрын
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
@TrailTrekmedia5 ай бұрын
I’m honestly unsure
@marcosalas9993 жыл бұрын
You can use lookers from a Suzuki samurai... It works
@TrailTrekmedia3 жыл бұрын
Really?
@marcosalas9993 жыл бұрын
Yes dude... As we know me don't have any support for 4x4 parts. Here in Costa Rica it's what we do
@codh3gro Жыл бұрын
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
@daniel94533 жыл бұрын
Shit man, I might need to commission you to build me a front bumper too haha.
@brizzx322 жыл бұрын
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.
@modarkthemauler10 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's a toyota transmission. There's also a kit for the transfer case gears to make the low range really low like 1:3
@mr.a51473 жыл бұрын
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.
@TrailTrekmedia3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@clooperman37452 жыл бұрын
@@TrailTrekmedia We have the V6 Vitara in England but only seen them with automatic transmission but gas mileage is way better than what you are getting with a manual, a friend had a swb van version with a diesel engine and it was very good offroad.
@Fortuna_716 Жыл бұрын
I'm dead set on buying one
@canadiantbone2 жыл бұрын
there is quite a bit off support for these up here in Canada and in Europe. Join the fb groups for all the info .
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Definitely will check them out
@losipoop3 жыл бұрын
Timing cover leaks often and that's a pain in the ass job. Otherwise I love them.
@reaperasylum Жыл бұрын
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.
@geoffstewart93552 жыл бұрын
Nice donuts section. Haha
@tboneshoes12602 жыл бұрын
damn when he said bad mileage i was like ohh nooo then i realized that the 4cl 1.6L is really fuel economic
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s the V6 is a gas hog for sure
@williamredfern55042 жыл бұрын
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,,😅
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Definitely wish we had a diesel option here.
@_Ramen-Vac_ Жыл бұрын
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$.
@zachvallantine6758 Жыл бұрын
Do your research and youll find plenty of aftermarket support
@TrailTrekmedia Жыл бұрын
At the time of the video that is not true. And aftermarket support in the US is not as much as in other countries.
@rockyfish31153 жыл бұрын
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
@halflife1033 жыл бұрын
there are videos of people taking apart the actuator and sanding down some corrosion and reinstalling it and they work.
@rockyfish31152 жыл бұрын
@@halflife103 lol I found it very simple fix, just got my alloys on there now just installed keyless entry system, and fitted a chip tuning box from ebay that was 79 pounds to be fair not much difference but there is some, I'm averaging 30mpg now where before it was 28, I'm looking for the silver kit you have on yours
@SkylinersYeti2 жыл бұрын
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?
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Honestly it hasn’t been on many trails so I have not had that issue. But I can see that being a problem.
@DoubleClutchAutoReviews3 жыл бұрын
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.
@victorbotea42442 жыл бұрын
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
@Baffi_2 жыл бұрын
How’s the ride on pavement with the lockers? Could you still use it as a daily driver?
@victorbotea42442 жыл бұрын
@@Baffi_ of course i can use it. It is an air powerd locker. I only switch it on when i need it off road. When i am on road, the air locker is off and the car is a normal open diff
@cwstmwst3 жыл бұрын
What are your tyre sizes? Looking to fit a 225/75r16 after a 2 inch lift
@TrailTrekmedia3 жыл бұрын
I’m running 235/70r16
@alittlegeckogamer46083 жыл бұрын
@@TrailTrekmedia I’ve im australia and I have a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5L and yeah, I understand what you mean, over here, there is hardly any aftermarket parts. I’ve hit 166k kms and it’s going okay, have a leak coming from the engine. I’m running 235/60r16. It’s also a weird model as I have a mid year clearance car that is missing stuff, aswell as having a more powerful engine compared to the original sports model.
@ashtyns60663 жыл бұрын
@@alittlegeckogamer4608 hey mate, I live in Australia as well and have a 2000 model grand vitara and found it hard to find parts for it. Try this website: www.zookoffroad.com.au/ It’s has lift kits, body lifts, lockers and more. I found it super helpful so I hope it helps you out too mate.
@shropshireladoutdoors7433 жыл бұрын
I had to put wheel spacers in mine as they rub the frame
@shropshireladoutdoors7433 жыл бұрын
Jimnybits uk for lift kits
@ljg69793 жыл бұрын
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.
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I got to you so late, they are very good flat tow rigs. This one was actually flat towed behind a RV for most of its life.
@ljg69792 жыл бұрын
@@TrailTrekmedia thanks for the reply. Do you feel that this vintage is still supported in the after market with lifts, racks, bumpers etc? What about spare parts availability?
@kareenburchell7626 Жыл бұрын
Its a 2002 seven seater too
@paulcondie25202 жыл бұрын
I wander how much the mpg would change after putting on lock out front hubs?
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
Probably not very much honestly
@7732boo2 жыл бұрын
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
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
I agree!!
@bujeah14l852 жыл бұрын
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...
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry…. I’m not sure if I can help you.
@keithbailey61712 жыл бұрын
How to use the 4weel drive
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
You just select 4Hi or 4lo with the transfer case shifter.
@Fortuna_716 Жыл бұрын
Can you cut the front bumper a bit to make room for larger tires?
@TrailTrekmedia Жыл бұрын
Yes
@pickcicle Жыл бұрын
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?
@TrailTrekmedia Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately yes
@williamredfern550411 ай бұрын
Anyone out there know will the other gearboxes out the other Mk2. series vitaras fit and work OK it the 16 model, Thank You,,
@TrailTrekmedia11 ай бұрын
Look up randy Gibbs on Facebook he should have a idea
@Praytri0t2 жыл бұрын
Question: does the 1.6 engine swap onto the 6 cyl trans?
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
This Is a tough one.. I’m not sure, I want to say no but I’m not confident. There is a guy in Facebook names randy Gibbs that would definitely have an answer for you.
@mikesanders40123 жыл бұрын
What yr is yours
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
2000
@lukarukhadze48593 жыл бұрын
does it have a 1.6 engine?
@TrailTrekmedia3 жыл бұрын
2.5
@lukarukhadze48593 жыл бұрын
@@TrailTrekmedia do you have any info about it's 1.6 engine? mpg, quality, i found a good deal on a 1.6 vitara coupe but couldnt get any info about its engine...
@shemmac47003 жыл бұрын
@@lukarukhadze4859 vitara coupe?
@COLLAR012 жыл бұрын
A bumper for anything is $500
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
I mean I’ve seen some dirt cheap ones for wranglers on Amazon lol. On a real note though that’s why I just fabricated my own. Has my style, have the cost and more satisfying.
@COLLAR012 жыл бұрын
@@TrailTrekmedia so how does it wheel, im buying one tomorrow and doing the 4 inch lift deal just for shits and giggles
@TrailTrekmedia2 жыл бұрын
@@COLLAR01 it wheeled really good actually! Super capable out of the box, aired down on some good tires and it did most of the easy trails in 2wd. Unfortunately I sold it and didn’t get the chance to build it completely and see what it could really do.
@brianbrooks1909 Жыл бұрын
He talked about all the "mods" he was gonna do and hasnt done shit
@TrailTrekmedia Жыл бұрын
Because I started a family, and sold it. Sorry if it hurt your feelings.