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The dealer told me this is due to crown. I understand crown can affect this. However, it can cause such a severe drifting problem?
So the dealer let me test a new Forenza. I feel the same thing. Run off the track for about 100 feet. Now, they claim that "drift to the right" is the characteristic of the Forenza.
Are there anyone with the same experience?
Morganren
It is still in PA (I am in NY).
:mad:
Morganren
All they said was MPG was low(and from my test drive, the car with the automatic felt slow up to 45, but once it got out of shifting gears, basically, it kept up with traffic with fair amount of ease).
I had read a report Suzuki had some (minor) words with GM about these/this car this past year(some survey said they ranked last for IQS? JD Powers?), and they are gonna re tune these GMDAT vehicles themselves(separately from the factory, or how GMDAT does it? Heard Suzuki has a part of this factory?).
Anyhow.... in-laws had/have 2 suzuki's(trackers, made by suzuki) a 92 and a 97.
92 was traded in 2001, at 213,000 miles. No issues.
the 97 is still at their house, running, no issues, 80,000+ miles.
Maybe because these cars were "new", they had issues?
I dunno.
I will monitor this thread more closely. I have a few years yet before trade in time.... hopefully, all issues will be ironed out by then.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115623
Can someone please explain if the "Hold" feature of the Forenza's automatic transmission really does help when one needs some extra traction in slippery conditions, such as snow for example. I know it doesn't take the the place of a true traction/stabilty control, but still I find this hold feature intriguing. I'm condidering the purchase of an '07 Forenza after seeing a brand new '06 yesterday, in Cobalt blue, just glowing under the sunlight (so to speak).
It's very attractive, and I liked what I saw.
How does it run, normally, in snowy/icy conditions though?
This is the one thing I'm curious about.
Anyone willing to advise/inform?
I'd sure appreciate it.
Many thanx!
Peace. . .
If you click on Track this Group, you won't miss anything else that shows up there.
Am I the only one to find that ABS is ONLY available with the 2007 BASE model of the Forenza? I find that bizarre corporate thinking on Suzuki's part. Maybe Daewoo's part too! This just doesn't compute, speaking for myself. Instead of improving this model, both Suzuki and Daewoo seem not to care enough to include ABS on ALL their models, whether standard or an option. That's too bad. I've seen two Forenza sedans lately, in my neck of the woods, (in red and cobalt blue) and they seem to be quite the perfect urban runabout. What's up here? Hmmmm... :confuse:
Peace! :shades:
This is food for thought...a shame for such an inexpensive yet handsome car.
Your issues caught my eye because I have a 2007 with major electrical issues (caught fire within the first week) and currently has an intermittent problem that it won't shift out of Park without using the shift-lock release. Current tally: four reported; one on video; lemon lot bound. :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :mad:
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Suzuki and dealer deny a problem exists - can't duplicate the problem. Well, not my problem! Arbitration scheduled for 18 Dec.
:lemon: :lemon: :mad: :sick:
I think Suzuki does have issues that can be fixed if they focus on customer concerns instead of jerking them around. From a manufacturing standpoint, everyone will have defective items - it's how you deal with them that make the difference.
As for an 06 Forenza, do your research. I heard today that there is a known problem with conectors in the wiring harness and a recall on seatbelts. My "07 nightmare" was electrical in nature and an underlying factor in our arbitration. I now think that it was an 07 built with the remaining stock of 06 parts.
Now for the arbitration update...
We were awarded a replacement vehicle. That's the decision. How they work it is on them, but beware! Anyone going through the process may be liable for mileage and other charges (i.e.- cracked window). However, we are hopeful that the dealership managers (most of whom are new!) will be true to their word about taking care of the problem (can't fix what has already happened...).
I guess you could call me an optimistic skeptic. I will be their worst nightmare if we get "hosed" on this replacement. Your best defense is being an educated consumer. Find out what problems a certain car has as well as how the dealership handles those problems. Contact the NCDS for additional info or do a web search for lemon law and disclosure law for your area. Here's to hope!
i have an 05 forenza s model and i dont know how to make it faster performance wise without blowin my transmission up...any suggestions
1. How to proceed with it?
2. Any on-line sources that contain exploded/detail schemes showing
how this and/or other car maintenance/repair items?
Thank you.
other issues ive had with the car:
-constantly have to jump it to start it (just replaced the battery and that didnt fix it)
-the ignition sometimes doesnt turn at all, jumping it makes it start.
-oil leak (easy fix, it was a defective plug)
:sick: :confuse:
If you are seeing an "X" over the "D" and given the rest of the quirks, you probably have a defective modulator. Oh, it's not covered under the power train warranty (at least that's what we were told). The part is less than $100 and takes about 30 minutes to replace. Problem is that you can only get the part at the dealership and they'll charge a full hour.
Suzuki really does make good cars; they just may have a few "quirks" working on their assembly line...