This Car Brand Just Left America Because It's Total Crap (Do Not Buy)

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Scotty Kilmer

Scotty Kilmer

16 күн бұрын

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@scottykilmer
@scottykilmer 15 күн бұрын
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@ThomasWBaldwin
@ThomasWBaldwin 15 күн бұрын
That's it! I'm buying a Trabant!😃
@SlimMichaelSpaghetti
@SlimMichaelSpaghetti 14 күн бұрын
You are very funny at times we like watching you
@cactneir
@cactneir 14 күн бұрын
And that junker was ford. Got kicked out because the mechanics got pissed off and had installed tires without lugnuts on them.
@wandameadows5736
@wandameadows5736 14 күн бұрын
Suzuki could compete nowadays in the US Market if the EPA would let them but the Emissions Regulations makes it hard on smaller companies. The only reason there's been EV startups because they didn't have to worry about emissions & even got Government Subsidies. You never hear anyone talk about what these EPA Regulations do automobile manufacturers & ultimately the consumer.
@matthewhirons7756
@matthewhirons7756 14 күн бұрын
Our Suzuki Esteem gave us 235K absolutely trouble free miles, needing only brakes, and 1 cv shaft. Engine finally went down hard.
@stephenarbon2227
@stephenarbon2227 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki in Australia has been one of the most reliable makes, can't find any owner with complaints. Scotty seems to have a badge engineered GM model.
@jillymason6910
@jillymason6910 15 күн бұрын
Yep, Aussie here my niece has one going on 10 years now and problem free just the normal wear and tear!
@1redgate8
@1redgate8 13 күн бұрын
Yep, equal #1 for reliability with Toyota...
@MrFg1980
@MrFg1980 6 күн бұрын
Ahhh, my GMC Sierra is just passing 198,000 miles. Any more myths ? Big foot ?
@monishthomasp
@monishthomasp 4 күн бұрын
Suzukis are very popular in India. They do have reliable and reasonably lasting engines with low maintenance and a great gas mileage. But there ends the good things. Poor build quality, extremely dismal crash test ratings, poorly built body parts leading to premature wear - resulting in the car falling apart long before the engine does. The power trains are compromised in performance in most cases. Scotty is right - they’re pure city cars. Don’t belong in US and Canada ❤
@johncharney2374
@johncharney2374 15 күн бұрын
Proud owner of a Suzuki here. My 2010 Kizashi has over 266k miles and is still running completely fine. No electrical problems besides a glitchy window. I bought it around 220k miles and it has been perfect, no major repairs except some exhaust work. Cvt transmission still does just fine. Parts are super hard to come upon and those that can be found are very expensive. That is one of the major downsides to owning one. But it’s been an excellent car that was less than $3500. I’ve had it for 4+ years and put over 40k miles on it, it’s been a pleasure.
@michaelkaiser5994
@michaelkaiser5994 14 күн бұрын
Test drove one a few years back. I thought it was nice car. Nicely appointed, very tight steering, only it had absolutely no power, which was a deal breaker.
@luiscardozo0000
@luiscardozo0000 14 күн бұрын
yes dont worry but scotty is an exelent mechanic and me too ...please go read my other coment ..dont worry suzuki build in japan not in india is one of the best brands quality in the world
@johncharney2374
@johncharney2374 14 күн бұрын
@@michaelkaiser5994 there’s definitely a trick to get power out of this cvt. Most people who drive my car say the same thing. If you know good rpm ranges for the car, it’s got some pretty decent power. “Manual” mode really helps acceleration too
@chickenfarm09
@chickenfarm09 14 күн бұрын
This is GM engineering and not Suzuki of Japan.
@lime6862
@lime6862 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki is very popular here in the Middle East. They make very bulletproof extremely fuel efficient small to medium sized cars/vans. They're unbelievably simple so anybody could patch them up if they ever break down.
@nigelcoles1979
@nigelcoles1979 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki in UK are classed as a reliable brand.
@PaulJohnson-vn7eh
@PaulJohnson-vn7eh 15 күн бұрын
They also probably have a great dealer network. Suzuki dealerships weren't exactly plentiful here.
@drakevevo3710
@drakevevo3710 15 күн бұрын
They’re not that good, they’re just very popular, for example it’s easy and very cheap to get replacement parts for a Suzuki swift
@luiscardozo0000
@luiscardozo0000 14 күн бұрын
yes they are one of the 4 best quality brand in the world dont worry scotty has a missconcept in this brand , even the best mechanics can be wrong sometimes ok
@unknowpeople1614
@unknowpeople1614 7 күн бұрын
For once,Scotty is wrong
@greathey1234
@greathey1234 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki small pickups and vans run forever. The old Baleno was as good as any Corolla
@butkusfan23
@butkusfan23 14 күн бұрын
My Tracker 4WD was the same as a Suzuki and that thing ran forever. It had 216,000 miles, terrible acceleration, rode like every corner above 30 MPH would send it into a barrel roll and rust was eating it quite badly, but it was still running great and the 4WD worked great. It was s fun little toy to take out and get dirty.
@gjar22
@gjar22 14 күн бұрын
Baleno in North America goes by the name Esteem
@gjar22
@gjar22 14 күн бұрын
Good little cars!
@stuartr8356
@stuartr8356 14 күн бұрын
Yup, I had a 1996 for 10 years & it was bulletproof, not that I ever shot it to test :)
@mrgarrison3516
@mrgarrison3516 15 күн бұрын
In Australia the Suzuki vehicles we get are made in Japan & they're very reliable/affordable 🤷
@DamianIbberson
@DamianIbberson 4 күн бұрын
Same here in the UK.
@theonlygoofygoober
@theonlygoofygoober 2 күн бұрын
Suzuki is an icon in Hungary.
@mrgarrison3516
@mrgarrison3516 2 күн бұрын
​@@theonlygoofygoober Yes 👍 ....and Suzuki has a manufacturing plant in Hungary if I remember correctly 🤔
@theonlygoofygoober
@theonlygoofygoober Күн бұрын
@@mrgarrison3516 yeah, you remember right
@klano8443
@klano8443 15 күн бұрын
In Australia where I'm from there reliable cars
@kellyross4397
@kellyross4397 15 күн бұрын
We've got heaps of Suzuki's in NZ they Last forever and cheap as chips
@BOOSTED70KG
@BOOSTED70KG 14 күн бұрын
I had a 2003 Vitara 2.5L V6 4X4 that I put 175K on and went everywhere with it, and it had a decent ride, and would throw you back in your seat when you stomped on the gas pedal. It was a great car that I sold last year, and I still see it driving around town. Engine and Transmission only had regular maintenance, such as fluid changes, belts, hoses, and spark plugs, and an alternator at 190K miles. I miss that little car!
@intheorytech
@intheorytech 15 күн бұрын
It’s just a rebadged Chevy Equinox, same gauges and AC controls
@JR-hw3pc
@JR-hw3pc 15 күн бұрын
I have a Szuki sx4 2008 awd 100% made in Japan with almost 180.000 miles and still runing perfect, everithing is working, good maintenance , parts never a problem, probably there is problems with body parts, but not impossible to find. Scotty I disagree with you regarding your coments, Suzuki made in Japan are very good, made in others countries maybe not.
@gbax110
@gbax110 15 күн бұрын
I had one too fotlr 10 years 130K ran great. unfortantly the Jayco CVT finally gave up.
@DavenHiskey
@DavenHiskey 15 күн бұрын
MY 2009 was made in japan and blew up recently from oil consumption, 74,000 miles
@JXM33
@JXM33 14 күн бұрын
​@@gbax110I'm lucky my Suzu has regular automatic transmission, no CVT.
@JohnSmith-pl2bk
@JohnSmith-pl2bk 14 күн бұрын
@@DavenHiskey Did you have it from new or did you buy it second hand? Was the oil consumption via worn rings?
@DavenHiskey
@DavenHiskey 14 күн бұрын
@@JohnSmith-pl2bk It has 18,000 miles when my dad and I bought it from the dealership not sure about the internals and why it gave up at 74,000👾
@tonydoggett7627
@tonydoggett7627 15 күн бұрын
There’s a waiting list for Suzuki Jimny 4WD’s in Australia.
@trdrav4
@trdrav4 15 күн бұрын
Jimnys are sold south of border in Mexico, they just got the four-door ones
@michaelburrows8323
@michaelburrows8323 14 күн бұрын
There's a lot of people in the US that would buy a Jimny. It would be an excellent toy.😊
@gavinwild2647
@gavinwild2647 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki owns a lot of the road in South Africa. While not wildly powerful vehicles - they offer good value for money, functionality, reliability, and fuel economy. And a lot of new Toyota models here are actually rebranded Suzuki's. Plus their bikes are very popular too.
@rayboccino5174
@rayboccino5174 15 күн бұрын
The interior sure does look an awful lot like a mid-00s GM to me.
@Antman-kt3rf
@Antman-kt3rf 14 күн бұрын
That’s because this generation rode on a GM platform.
@justacinnamonbun8658
@justacinnamonbun8658 14 күн бұрын
I always thought these Suzukis were riding on some kind of global GM platform. Can't help but look at a Suzuki Sidekick and think of a Geo Storm.
@joeythreeclubs
@joeythreeclubs 14 күн бұрын
​@@justacinnamonbun8658suzuki sidekick is the original in that case, with the geo being a re-badging by GM
@bghoody5665
@bghoody5665 14 күн бұрын
@@justacinnamonbun8658 Geo Tracker (Storm was a car) which later became the GMC/Chevy Tracker.
@justacinnamonbun8658
@justacinnamonbun8658 14 күн бұрын
@@bghoody5665 Yeah that's what I meant, Tracker.
@kclefthanded427
@kclefthanded427 15 күн бұрын
The engine is a GM High Feature 3.6 liter V-6 (N36A made in Japan). Maybe they build them better there
@72capri
@72capri 15 күн бұрын
Why talk about a brand that stopped selling in the USA 12 years ago?
@439pd
@439pd 14 күн бұрын
I have a 2001 Grand Vatara that I pull behind my RV with over 150K that has had no problems. It will go anywhere with 4WD and is easy to tow. If I could buy a new one just like the one I have, I would!
@HotRod-wv4vm
@HotRod-wv4vm 15 күн бұрын
From what I see customer doesn’t take care of his car
@crlaw75
@crlaw75 14 күн бұрын
The Suzuki XL-7 was made at the CAMI plant at the time in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.
@HotRod-wv4vm
@HotRod-wv4vm 15 күн бұрын
unfortunately there are some people that don’t take care of their cars no matter the car brand or quality 😮
@psycodoood
@psycodoood 14 күн бұрын
Got a Suzuki Swift 2008 and a 2013 (sport) and as of today it is both daily driven, not a single issue. Would recommend 10/10 (if made in Japan)
@philthefriendlyfrog
@philthefriendlyfrog 15 күн бұрын
I must be a lucky guy i bought a gran vitara brand new 2000 put over 500 000 km on mine with only regular maintenance and only canned it about 6 years ago when i couldnt change my water pump unless i stripped the valve covers and front timing cover ( 18 bolts)and alot of parts cost was over 1500 cdn...ya nope..still happy
@sammiret4472
@sammiret4472 14 күн бұрын
That's a GM 3.6L V6. It's related to the Chevrolet Equinox
@richunggoy3960
@richunggoy3960 15 күн бұрын
My family has owned many suzuki cars, I own an sx4 now. Suzuki cars are good cars if ( like toyota) you do the maintenance. Why can't you get part for suzuki? Any parts I've ever needed, I've had no trouble finding.
@mopiktm9480
@mopiktm9480 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki cars have good reputation in Guatemala. Probably they are good for bad roads and not good for bad drivers with wrong applications
@christopherfrench9715
@christopherfrench9715 15 күн бұрын
I have a 2007 sx4 awd car and it’s still awesome but it has 345,000kms and it’s got a lot of rattles but still rips, especially through the snow like over the headlights passing trucks in the shoulder.
@fil1329
@fil1329 7 күн бұрын
Amen Mine too
@stockey
@stockey 15 күн бұрын
They left America like 10 years ago lol.
@wturner777
@wturner777 14 күн бұрын
He knew that. Lol. KZfaq algorithm is something else though.
@run2fire
@run2fire 15 күн бұрын
Funny I saw a cherry red Suzuki pickup today. The body looked great.
@geraldstephens8791
@geraldstephens8791 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki left years ago. Did you just wake up from a coma?
@patrickwade3150
@patrickwade3150 14 күн бұрын
He said they left in ‘12
@luc375
@luc375 15 күн бұрын
Meanwhile In India, they have the largest market share. 1.2 L engines with manual transmission
@fil1329
@fil1329 7 күн бұрын
Used to have a lot of diesel options too
@mgrella63
@mgrella63 15 күн бұрын
I've owned several Suzuki's they were Awesome,never in the repair shop. Not sure why he's ripping on a very old vehicle?! Whatever Scotty
@richunggoy3960
@richunggoy3960 15 күн бұрын
If it's not toyota, he don't like it
@IAmStillNotMatthew
@IAmStillNotMatthew 5 күн бұрын
When I was buying my first car I was thinking of a Suzuki, couldn't get myself to buy one, since it would have reminded me of my father who died in a high speed car crash. We had a 2005 Ignis with a 1.5l engine, it was awesome, plenty of space, not too big, powerful enough, all that. I have a Polo 4 now and it has good bits, like the transmission being snappy instead of feeling like stirring a swamp(the Ignis' shifter was awesome as well), but it feels overcomplicated in a few spots.
@cgrscott
@cgrscott 14 күн бұрын
In the late 1980s, I always liked the Suzuki Samurai as a fun little inner-city urban-ride. Yes - it was not a good vehicle for long interstate road trips.
@organichotdog3807
@organichotdog3807 15 күн бұрын
My 2011 Suzuki SX4 is still chugging along. I won't be getting rid of it any time soon. Rock Auto is good for all the maintenance parts. Uncommon parts can be ordered from Japan.
@DavenHiskey
@DavenHiskey 15 күн бұрын
MY 2009 BLEW UP FROM OIL CONSUMPTION
@pete_dj33
@pete_dj33 7 күн бұрын
SX4 mid sedan? It was on sale in India until a few years back. I'm sure you could get cheaper parts online from India.
@nigelnazeemjohannes85
@nigelnazeemjohannes85 15 күн бұрын
Uncle Scotty here in South Africa we've got a nice range of Suzuki vehicles from entry level cars to midsize SUV's and the famous Jimmy and they hold up pretty well 🇿🇦
@cesardavrieux3767
@cesardavrieux3767 15 күн бұрын
Jimny.
@nigelnazeemjohannes85
@nigelnazeemjohannes85 14 күн бұрын
@@cesardavrieux3767 Yes it's called the Jimmy
@alexsaffamerica
@alexsaffamerica 6 күн бұрын
Cesar is right, it is Jimny.
@Punkpsychobilly
@Punkpsychobilly 15 күн бұрын
It’s a good drivetrain because it’s a GM drivetrain.
@damianpasour
@damianpasour 15 күн бұрын
I believe that is the GM 3.6 engine which are known for having major timing chain issues it’s basically a gm suv that says Suzuki on it it’s basically a gmc Acadia or Buick enclave same engine pretty much
@JohnSmith-pl2bk
@JohnSmith-pl2bk 14 күн бұрын
That explains the trouble codes...
@fil1329
@fil1329 7 күн бұрын
Yup that sounds about right The only gm vehicle that was any good was the tracker lol Also built by suzuki lol
@ramspace
@ramspace 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki are very good cars. They left North America because of capital allocation to markets where Suzuki sales are on the increase. Furthermore, Suzuki cars are too small for North America.
@louishumphreys5451
@louishumphreys5451 15 күн бұрын
They are still in canada...and still junk.
@bh2155
@bh2155 14 күн бұрын
There cars were not too small for America they offered different sizes of SUVs, mid sized and small cars just like Toyota and Honda
@Rimkus7
@Rimkus7 14 күн бұрын
@@bh2155 best Suzuki cars are small cars.
@americanpatriot2422
@americanpatriot2422 14 күн бұрын
Great video
@yosoymats4
@yosoymats4 11 күн бұрын
Someone take a 2006-2008 V6 Grand Vitara to Scotty, I bet he'll regret his words. I got this car and it its simply a beast. I can't do it cause I live outside of the us tho, but someone please do justice to this magnificent car!!
@michaelnance8319
@michaelnance8319 15 күн бұрын
Scotty Kilmer! Everything You mention in this video is correct except if You look at the XL7 models made before 2005 all of those models from 2001-2004 and early 2005 models were 100 percent made in Japan and one hundred times better than the GMC models made in Canada. It’s only after later 2005-2012 those terrible models were made which is one of the reasons why Suzuki left the North American market because of all the law suits and poor GMC parts. The Japan made XL7 were on the same level of Quality as old Toyota and Honda. I myself until four months still had my 2003 XL7 which still runs and was in good shape had gotten to the point where I had to do high maintenance and I opted to get a new vehicle. I love my new Mazda CX-5 Turbo signature 2024 and I plan to keep this vehicle for at least 20 years as well. I still miss my old XL7 and it was a well made SUV. The 100 percent Japanese build version, not the Canadian version with GMC parts.
@craigsampson3386
@craigsampson3386 14 күн бұрын
Suzuki wouldn't of needed to partner with GM on this model of XL-7 or rebadged the Nissan Frontier as their Equator in the North American market if their reputation wasn't so damaged from that faked roll over test in 1988, all these problems stemmed from this.
@michaelnance8319
@michaelnance8319 14 күн бұрын
@@craigsampson3386 I aware of the earlier exploits of the Suzuki samurai. But if You had driven the early pre models made in Japan of the XL7 they were well made and once in a while those models show up on the road. Even the one that I previous own was over 21 years old and it went throw years of wear and tear to the point that I had no choice to replace it with a new vehicle. I agree that Suzuki quality hasn’t been good when making vehicles in the past, but the XL7 made in Japan had been some of their best performance and quality vehicles the company produced in the past 30 years. Mazda suffered similar issues and problems when partnered with Ford. Ford actually owned. About 40% of Mazda until 2012. Then the company of Ford sold its stock in Mazda and Toyota now owns about 20% of Mazda stocks. It seems their partnership relationship seems to keep getting stronger. Mazda has improved on their production and sales on newer models and vehicles. Hopefully in the future, maybe Mazda will buy out Suzuki and fix that company around.
@rumberitoboricua
@rumberitoboricua 15 күн бұрын
don't like in USA. Here in Puerto Rico they rule !
@JoseDiaz-qw7mg
@JoseDiaz-qw7mg 15 күн бұрын
Todavia veo los Aerio y las Grand Vitara en todos lados 😂
@user-do9ir8lv2m
@user-do9ir8lv2m 15 күн бұрын
Sorry to bust your bubble, but you are part of the USA
@scdevon
@scdevon 15 күн бұрын
@@user-do9ir8lv2m - Only when they want something like cash bailouts.
@JoseDiaz-qw7mg
@JoseDiaz-qw7mg 15 күн бұрын
@@user-do9ir8lv2m part, but still not a state. ask your congressmen about it 🤷🏻‍♂
@alanjm1234
@alanjm1234 15 күн бұрын
Suzuki's are decent cars. But badge swapped GM versions not so much...
@Disgracefoold
@Disgracefoold 15 күн бұрын
Scotty Kilmer, Toyota’s American marketing “Apostle of the Waving Arms” doing his best to crap on any car maker other than his master. His usual preference is the American car industry, but he all but wiped them out. Kudos…
@nitinkumar29
@nitinkumar29 15 күн бұрын
In India, Suzuki hold majority shares because they are economical and reliable, and they are very fuel efficient. The parts are very easily available and plenty of cheap aftermarket parts. In Japan, they are also growing very rapidly and second to only Toyota putting Honda to 6th place. Perhaps, you have a bad piece or that isn't maintained properly.
@julezxbandit6734
@julezxbandit6734 15 күн бұрын
its a GM vehcile bro blame GM
@michaelsprinzeles4022
@michaelsprinzeles4022 15 күн бұрын
I worked with a guy that commuted 300 miles a day, for years, in his manual SX4. He loved it.
@DecrepitBiden
@DecrepitBiden 15 күн бұрын
300 miles a day?!?!? My commute was 75 miles, 1 way. Takes me 1:30-2 hours. I just sleep in my car at work.
@michaelsprinzeles4022
@michaelsprinzeles4022 15 күн бұрын
@@DecrepitBiden He moved to rural PA from NYC. He wanted to transfer but didn't want to give up his seniority so he drove 150 miles, each way. Then he drove a delivery truck at work.
@Cool.holmes8710
@Cool.holmes8710 14 күн бұрын
2005 to 2006xl7 are pretty good. Was made in Japan at that time. I have a 2004 XL7 . Almost 300,000klm.
@Sividis
@Sividis 14 күн бұрын
I had a Suzuki Grand Vitara and loved it. So much so I’ve looked at newer models for when I move to the EU to get one. One of the best vehicles and cheap to maintain cars I’ve ever had. Ended up giving it to my brother when he needed a car. Sadly extremely hard to get parts.
@yactabay
@yactabay 14 күн бұрын
I have that vehicle. It’s a 2008 with code P2122 and it’s not the pedal position sensor. Drives well but not if you need to pick up speed fast like on an on-ramp when getting on an expressway. Shows traction control error and reduced engine power messages on the dash. Otherwise runs fine both engine and tranny with 229,000 miles. Don’t know if engine was ever repaired. Engine is a Japanese-made version of a GM design. The car is almost the same as similar GM’s of those years: I looked it all up.
@mCblue79
@mCblue79 15 күн бұрын
There are a lot of Suzuki Swift's on the road here in Australia, which was a decent little car. But they're getting a little long in the tooth now. Not sure if they were sold in the US?
@craigsampson3386
@craigsampson3386 14 күн бұрын
Looking on Wikipedia they only got some like the 1st gen from 1985-1988 under a different name the Suzuki Forsa/Cultus and under different manufacturers badges too like being rebadged as the Chevrolet Sprint and Pointiac Firefly in Canada. 2nd gen in the 1990s was rebadged as a Geo Metro but I think they never got any of the fast sporty versions in North America like we did in Australia such as the Swift GTi, so they have always been a joke over there and even referenced in the Simpsons by Ned Flanders being slow lol. From what I can see they never got any newer Swift generation models though like from the early 2000s and onwards which is a shame because they're great cars. Australia is set to receive the new generation Swift next month actually in June, to replace the outgoing generation thats been here since 2016.
@ala116
@ala116 14 күн бұрын
hi scotty : from quebec canada ; i 've a 2013 last year here with135000 km. the truck is in great shape !the v6 was not from suzuki but from GM .it have the 2.4 l from suzuki , for me is a great suv for taking the boat to the lake in summer ,take the snow-mobile in winter , and is't a 4x4 reallly appreciate in winter here in canada.realy better than some JP . for my self is't a great truck . p.s. if u need part suzuki canada is a great supplier for parts .my brother have work for them for over 27 years in car division in canada .he just retered last year from the marine division . i love your video ! sorry for my english!
@thullraven1
@thullraven1 7 сағат бұрын
My friend had a Suzuki Samurai. It took forever to reach highway speeds. It seemed dependable enough, but he hated it and couldn't wait to get rid of it.
@frederick6008
@frederick6008 15 күн бұрын
Scotty, were you able to clear all the codes?
@Romona__Single__again
@Romona__Single__again 15 күн бұрын
Scotty thinks everything is crap except for Toyota. He's probably right
@scdevon
@scdevon 15 күн бұрын
"If you don't drive a '93 Corolla, you're life's gonna be a total disaster, so you might as well just get a '93 Corolla".....
@tocreatee3585
@tocreatee3585 15 күн бұрын
now toyota partially owns suzuki.
@Dankcatvacs
@Dankcatvacs 15 күн бұрын
toyota is going down the toilet , so leveled down with the rest
@ErichH68
@ErichH68 14 күн бұрын
I would say.
@user-iz3gv5vo6b
@user-iz3gv5vo6b 14 күн бұрын
He also likes old Hondas.
@murrayhelmer8941
@murrayhelmer8941 14 күн бұрын
I had an 87 firefly turbo.(suzuki). Sold it to my friend with 320,000 km on it. Put 2 mufflers and brakes He gave it to his daughter who drove it to 450,000 I’d say pretty good car
@johnmadow5331
@johnmadow5331 14 күн бұрын
Same as Isuzu Trooper-II I brought one new in 1988- too many issue and it is money pitts. Once it die on intersection after picking up from the shop, I drove it to Toyota dealer and Trade it in for Trecel that the end of Isuza in America.
@anthonycason2136
@anthonycason2136 14 күн бұрын
Scotty got a Suzuki Aerio SX and it runs like a top power windows, A/C and heater excellent.. mileage 165,000 miles and running strong .. drive it from the Midwest to Mississippi no problem it's clean, clean, clean ... I have two neighbors who have one and they run all three daily drivers .. so we are 3 happy owners ..
@mornerobins
@mornerobins 14 күн бұрын
If Suzuki were making such bad vehicles why would almost a quarter of the Toyota models sold in our country be rebranded Suzuki vehicles.
@ivannadler1789
@ivannadler1789 13 күн бұрын
Hey Scotty, you mentioned that Suzuki makes great motorcycles but they also make great Marine engines. I have a Suzuki outboard 225 horsepower and it runs like a champ.😊
@bradhampton6457
@bradhampton6457 5 күн бұрын
Had a 2007 Suzuki Forenza. Very dependable. Few issues.
@davidstark8894
@davidstark8894 14 күн бұрын
When I worked at Nissan in Tennessee they used to make a Nissan Frontier with a Suzuki badge on the front. A Frontier with a little different trim. I drove a few off of the assembly line. This was around 2012.
@craigsampson3386
@craigsampson3386 14 күн бұрын
Called the Equator.
@jasonfedeli
@jasonfedeli 14 күн бұрын
Drove a Jimny down in Mexico. It was a nice little ride.
@darrelljohnson5764
@darrelljohnson5764 14 күн бұрын
Proud owner of a 93 Suzuki Sidekick ! 140k . Runs like a top . Other than the “tip-over” option (lol) , it’s a dream to drive . 30 -35 mpg .
@tallthinwavy3
@tallthinwavy3 14 күн бұрын
You can make an 1 hour video of the fixes on the 105 trouble codes 😂. As always we will watch.
@TESPOU812
@TESPOU812 14 күн бұрын
The last version XL7was a rebadged version of a Chevy Equinox , I had a Suzuki Fiorenza (Chevy Cobalt) most parts had GM part number on them, it was a good little car it only lasted 302K miles when the second head gasket blew.
@pascalleduc1735
@pascalleduc1735 14 күн бұрын
Scotty forgot that this Suzuki is a GM product ...
@joeknowz4898
@joeknowz4898 14 күн бұрын
Thats the twin to the Saturn Vue.. almost identical to our 2006. V-6 Honda power train and GM plastic body panels..This XL7 is an step cousin to the Vue ..like Mitsubish'si version of the Jeep Cherokee was..Our 2006 Vue is still running strong...
@denisdewolf3236
@denisdewolf3236 14 күн бұрын
Had a Vue, a Honda engine Drive train with Susuki body Saturn. Got 189,000 miles till the frame rusted out
@ThomasKing19933
@ThomasKing19933 15 күн бұрын
Scotty thinks everything is crap except for Toyota. He's probably right.
@masonreppeto882
@masonreppeto882 15 күн бұрын
It's too bad that even Toyota is dropping in quality.
@josephbell2160
@josephbell2160 15 күн бұрын
​@@masonreppeto882Yeah, but I'd still pick it along with Honda over anything else
@katana258
@katana258 15 күн бұрын
he does not understand 12 years is not '' just left the usa ''
@andyblank4157
@andyblank4157 15 күн бұрын
You’re absolutely right.
@aussie2uGA
@aussie2uGA 15 күн бұрын
Scotty and ISIS only buys Toyotas.
@domenicncostanzo2477
@domenicncostanzo2477 13 күн бұрын
I'm looking to buy a Mercedes C Class 2020. Your view please. Thanks
@danc.9554
@danc.9554 2 күн бұрын
Small Suzukis sold in Europe and the UK are pretty much like budget Toyotas. They are very reliable little cars requiring very little maintenance. Now, their newer compact crossovers with turbocharged engines probably need more maintenance, but they are holding up pretty well so far. Better than most tiny turbo engines.
@jimdavis5230
@jimdavis5230 14 күн бұрын
Now being 67 I have owned many different makes of car over the years. Most of them broke down at some point and some broke down several times. However, the two Suzuki Swift's I currently own have never broken down. One of them is 14 years old and still passes it's annual safety inspection with flying colours. I therefore conclude that Scotty can't tell the difference between reliable and unreliable cars. I find that somewhat worrying.
@user-tp1zq6ey9j
@user-tp1zq6ey9j 14 күн бұрын
i had a 4 dr chevy geo 3 cyl .. 1.0 liter same as suzuki swift ... luvved it.. friends liked the blue rocket..
@haroldmunoz819
@haroldmunoz819 15 күн бұрын
my wife's 2005 is still running great at 169k miles. I had the driver's window fixed other than that....no problems.
@kiwizz2177
@kiwizz2177 14 күн бұрын
Had a Suzuki Alto for years. Amazing reliability!! The thing just wouldn’t break down, would go forever.
@tolrem
@tolrem 14 күн бұрын
A huge amount of Suzuki Swifts [small car] running around here in New Zealand.They have a good reputation here.They now have a CVT trans now which would be a deal breaker for me though.The Sport with a manual and turbocharged is pretty fast and fun by all accounts though.Reasonably priced as well.Our gas is about $3 a litre so small cars are the thing.
@mrhzk35404
@mrhzk35404 15 күн бұрын
I bet you can get gm parts for it. 😅
@69mutulica
@69mutulica 14 күн бұрын
I have a Suzuki swift 13 years old with 1.2 litre engine. No electrical problem. I have the p0420 error. In europe they are pretty popular. They are cheap and reliable cars.
@jeremyb456
@jeremyb456 14 күн бұрын
I had a Suzuki samurai x-90 and 2 swifts I absolutely loved them and yes they were all reliable cars for me the samurai was underpowered. I believe that last generation XL7 was basically a GM with the 3.6 general motors I thought Scotty would know that by now
@johnfortwengler4496
@johnfortwengler4496 15 күн бұрын
I had a used samari and it was a good beater
@kerkiraz
@kerkiraz 14 күн бұрын
I find this so strange as I have a 24 year old Suzuki Carry 1.3 van, the bodywork is that of a tin can but the mechanical side engine and gearbox have proved to be bullet proof reliability.
@azu3806
@azu3806 14 күн бұрын
scotty, my cars engine has a rattling sound when i’m accelerating and when i step on the clutch, i just got my clutch replaced today so im not really sure what it is. if you or anyone have any idea please let me know
@fsnissen
@fsnissen 13 күн бұрын
I've got two Equator pickups. Mechanically a Nisan Frontier. Dirt cheap when Suzuki announced they were bailing on the US market in 2012. I love them. I also have a newer Frontier. A friend bought the Frontier new after borrowing one of my Suzis a few times. The Frontier is not nearly as good. Just specd out differently. I got it when he died unexpectedly.
@youdontknowme5969
@youdontknowme5969 14 күн бұрын
Wow, it actually has more electronic issues than my last GM vehicle did
@royogrady9179
@royogrady9179 10 күн бұрын
I had a Suzuki Swift GTI that was a great little car for about 3 years. Then it fell apart around me. Gave it to a mechanic friend of mine.
@mickeydonnovan2393
@mickeydonnovan2393 14 күн бұрын
Those xl7's are actually re badged gmc envoy suvs I sold them and had friends who owned them
@richardhuynh1198
@richardhuynh1198 12 күн бұрын
I will agree. My GF bought a Suzuki. Great vehicle until it breaks. Economy vehicle and would've been fine for off-roading as but parts and servicing is hard to come by with these vehicles.
@bernie472
@bernie472 12 күн бұрын
I remember those Suzuki Samuri's. A girl I used to like when I was 17, and she had one. She almost died in 1993, when the thing rolled over on her on a sharp curve.
@jamesk370
@jamesk370 14 күн бұрын
If the Suzuki Jimny were available in the United States, I would buy one. It's just good-looking runabout.
@MothershipVideos
@MothershipVideos 14 күн бұрын
My goodness they love them over here in NZ.
@alphacentauri8083
@alphacentauri8083 14 күн бұрын
I love Scotty's dramatic tag lines. Very creative. "Don't drive this car model because engines can spontaneously combust while parked in your driveway, leveling every house on your street". 😁
@boilerroomed3682
@boilerroomed3682 14 күн бұрын
My EX '05 Suzuki 140 HP Outboard ran very well, until. Parts were available but expensive of course. The youngster I sold the boat to has it running good again after 20 years! None the less, I'd still recommend against the Suzuki's because the Yamaha's are WAY more popular even though more expensive. Meaning way more parts available and guys who can fix them, etc....
@user-fu8vn7xo6c
@user-fu8vn7xo6c 14 күн бұрын
I rented a Suzuki Samurai years ago. It was the scariest vehicle I ever rented. It was unstable in freeway driving. It felt like it was wandering on its own & required many steering corrections to drive straight. Spooky. It acted possessed.
@marcusgarvie4758
@marcusgarvie4758 15 күн бұрын
Toyota starlet is a suzuki with a toyota badge.
@HardWhereHero
@HardWhereHero 14 күн бұрын
My first vehicle was a samurai!!!! it really DID ride like a washing machine half full of water.
@westcoastronnieOC714
@westcoastronnieOC714 14 күн бұрын
You can buy Suzuki parts for cars at Advance Auto Parts. I've known some people to have gotten parts.
@Zzrdemon6633
@Zzrdemon6633 13 күн бұрын
Those north american suzukis were built at the GM plant in ingersol ontario
@jameskesselring6433
@jameskesselring6433 14 күн бұрын
I have a grand Vitara 2011 I bought it use in 2014 I had no issues with it it just keeps on going has not let me down once only work I have is regular maintenance best car I have bought wish I could get new one
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