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2007 Suzuki SX4
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BTW, the Sub and Suz are not directly comparable, although some people might cross-shop them of course. The Subie is a bigger vehicle and it gets less mpg. The SX4 is more the size of a VW Golf, but still offers AWD and decent ground cleaarance.
Resale is a factor for people who trade every three or four years, but means less if you keep your vehicle longer. Furthermore, the SX4 has proven to be a very good seller for Suzuki, selling well without a lot of incentives. That alone will prop up resale a bit.
We'll see how the SX4 does. Suzuki as a brand is doing better. I wish they'd bring the Swift over. That is a nice car. The Fiat diesel would be nice too.
I think you will gladly acknowledge that it's a really BAD idea, patently UNSAFE, to downshift a manual transmission to attain a significant level of engine compression braking when you KNOW, are aware, that the roadbed traction is LOW. It is also now being widely acknowledged that even a not significant level of engine compression braking can potentially interfere with the operation of your ABS as you slow to a final stop on these adverse, slippery, roadbed surfaces.
Since late in the last century many FWD automatic transaxles have been (re)designed to upshift upon a full lift throttle event in order to alleviate instances of loss of directional control or ABS interference. In at least one instance this technique is only used if the OAT is very near or below freezing.
Good idea, DAMN good idea.
But.
If you should happen to need to quickly accelerate immediately after a full lift throttle event you may find yourself dead in the water for 1-2 seconds until enough ATF pressure/flow is built up to support a second gear shift in quick succession.
Most "legacy" gear type ATF pumps do not have enough capacity with the engine at idle RPM, to support a second gear change in quick succession to the previous one.
Does the SX4 use the evolutionary technique?
Safer wintertime driving if true.
Does its ATF pump have sufficient capacity?
If not expect 1-2 second DBW "enforced" sequential downshift delays or early transaxle failures.
Have your sister-in-law buy a "stick" and teach her how to drive a FWD "stick" safely if she doesn't already know.
I apprecaite the insights on the Suzuki from all. Now it's up to her!
Mark
Great advice!
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He sold me one for $34, and it works great! The back of the dash is just one big space. I can route the cable from the back of the radio through the back of the glove compartment and into the glove compartment. I can shut the glove compartment on the cable when I have my iPod out. Otherwise I hide the iPod there when not in use. No cables visible anywhere that way.
It was a little tricky getting it plugged into the back of the radio. You have to be very gentle with the plastic molding when removing it or else you'll break something.
Rhys
In 4 years I put a new battery in my Aerio and that's it! I bought that car used and Suzuki still repaired the hatch and brakes for me FREE of charge. Suzuki stands behind every car they make. No other car company I have ever encountered has ever stood behind their product like Suzuki did.
When I went car shopping, the Suzuki dealer was my first stop. I knew I wanted another one. The Sx 4 is great! Major fun to drive and has more features than I expected. The keyless entry is wonderful.
I tell everyone - once you own a Suzuki you won't want any other car. All the American car companies make cookie cutter cars - all the same! Suzuki is an original.
I love my SX 4.
I agree, Suzuki's SX4 is a great looking car. I think that Suzuki is a fine choice because they are all about making great small cars. What was it about your Honda though?
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