2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara consumer reviews

Bought this car new right after graduating from college. Initially, I was hesitant to buy a Suzuki but was drawn to it purely for the very reasonable sticker price. Once I test drove it, I realized the GV offers many of the ammenities of much more expensive small SUV's without the cost. Now, 9 years and 75,000 miles later, I am preparing to trade it in for a larger vehicle for my growning family. I've gotten regular oil changes on it and new tires but otherwise it has required no other work. It has been a comfortable, 100% dependable car that I would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a small SUV.

My daughter bought her GV brand new in 2000. She put 52,000 miles on it the first year, and when she lost her job, couldn't afford it, so I took it over. I don't drive nearly as much as she does.. I've only put on 20,000 miles in the past 8 years, and other than changing the oil, I've invested very little in the car, other than keeping her clean and shiny. I love it, would recommend it, and will buy another one when the time comes.

We have 2. A 2000 and a 2005. Both have been very reliable. We traded a 2000 in on the 2005. All three have held up very well. Run great in snow too!

Got this Car since 36k miles, I added 30k. Took me 6 months to find a decent equipped package, luckily after a few month I gave up looking, Got this Lovely Limited Edition with All the Options. Never had a single problem. Nothing from this car ever failed me. And all I do for it is changing oil regularly, Believe it or not, this engine and transmission will last forever, Silky smooth(dead silence at idle and highway) engine even at 66k miles with well maintained all stock. I don't know why those reviewers said engine fail, did you well maintained?

I had this truck for 5 year. I love this truck the first four year I had it. It started having problems when it reached 75,000 miles. It was going to cost me about $3000 to fix all the problems it had. My mechanic advised that I should trade it in asap. The truck engine completely die as soon as I got to my car dealership parking lot. The previous day a young salesman value my truck at $5800 without test driving it. All other dealerships wanted to give me $1000. I flew out of the dealership as soon as I got the keys for my new truck.

Had problem with differential at 30,000 miles/ Had major engine problem at 40,000 miles. Cam tensioner failed. $900. repair cost. Suzuki refused any good will remedy or help.Will NEVER buy or recommend Suzuki vehicles to anyone I know.