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Anyway, with just over 5000mi on the clock my car runs great. I experienced some rattling in the door panels which has gone away by it self and I wish the car rode just a little smoother, but for what it is (and what I paid) I got a real bargain.
I wish the automotive press wasn't so clueless about Suzuki?
So far all is well. No problems, squeeks or rattles or oil usage. With some 12hr drives, the seats have proved to be great. Also did some touring with five adult passengers. Cozy.
One observation. This is not a car for the mountains. Auto downshifts can be pretty dramitic. Five speed would be OK. Highway fast lanes are just fine.
To improove things Suzuki should borrow some of those numerous cuby holes from the Toyota echo. There is just not enough place to put your stuff.
So far, very happy.
Revka
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Door bottoms, and hinges rusted out at the frame at 100KM. Suzuki repaired hinges no charge. Had the door frame cut out and new factory one put in, then repainted. Like new.
Bent rear axle, from driving on pavement in 4WD. (other family member)Traded in on next below.
1991 Swift GT (used),white,5 speed,2dr,100 hp. What a blast to drive. Nothing like waking up a sleepy Smokey at night doing 145KM. Yes the ticket hurt. Said goodby at 150KM. Chassis rust very evident but body only minor.
Current cars, 2003 Aerio SX AWD and 2002 Civic SIR Hatch.
My advice....maintain wery well, don't be cheap. Wash and wax frequently, even if it's the drive through.
I'm looking at a red Aerio SX with AWD. The sticker says $17,299. I'm used to negotiation of course, but Edmunds seems to think that it has a TMV of $17,261. Huh?!? $38 difference? I was thinking around $15,800 out the door, maybe less. Am I being too optimistic?
I'd be willing to sacrifice the AWD for ABS, but according to the workup, it's still $17,099 list versus $17,061 TMV. Surely the dealer must deal, right? What should be about right? Obviously, there's incentives on the 03's which will affect the price and I don't think the 04's have any incentives yet.
Thanks everyone!
-Andy
Look for that information near the bottom of the TMV information box. Don't forget that you can also price with options (and zip code) for a more accurate TMV value. Others hre may have more to add.... Good luck, and please keep us posted on your purchase!
Revka
Host of Hatchbacks & Wagons
Thanks
When your are on vacation and you need to keep a close eye on your speed, I found the digital is better than the analog.
-d
PS: Regsrding the digital display. I like it - very user friendly. My 8 yr old granddaughter noticed it and thinks it is the best dashboard display around. Every time she rides in the car, she mentions how cool it is.
Here is a list of changes:
heater mirrors standard (thank god! a much needed addition)
leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob (one of the things I upgraded while an owner)
standard center armrest (another thank god)
standard subwoofer located under the driver's seat in addidtion to the 6 other speakers (I bet the already great stereo kicks butt now)
silver painted door handles and chrome door lock knobs (should eliminate the cheap looking door handles)
lever type height adjustment for the driver's seat, instead of the hard to turn knob.
available automatic climate control (only available on ABS equipped models; an interesting option in this price class)
and lastly, a smoother finish to the 5 spoke alloy wheels. No more annoying nook and cranies to dig brake dust out of.
Suzuki must be listening. They still didn't listen about offering 16" wheels and a power sunroof though. Oh, and the mileage dropped to a disappointing 25/31. What are everyone else's thoughts on these changes?
Seat height lever is great (+ it raises the whole seat....it doesn't just pivot the cushion like the current one)....wish we could swap our front seats!
We already had heated mirrors standard on the SX in Canada.
Trim changes should brighten up the interior somewhat....armrest would be welcome.
The new alloys look good....because of their design, the track looks a bit wider.
Btw, had our front wheel clunk fixed (under warranty) at the dealer....tsb w.r.t front bearings/steering knuckles for some 2002 models.
Clunk is gone, so we're happy.
Even though I don't have a problem with the current digital dash (I do like being able to switch from km's to miles when we go to the States), the analogue dash/new centre stack looks way better. Since we've already seen the 2004, either these changes are a mid-year freshening or we may get them in 2005. Oh, I almost forgot....
the link!
http://www.suzuki.co.jp/motorshow2003/automobiles/aerio/index2.ht- ml
As for the upgrades on the 2004:
-- The armrest is not the same as the center console armrest that has been available as an after market. It is attached to the drivers seat leaving the passenger without the comfort and eliminating the much needed storage space
-- The heated mirrors I agree thank god
-- Additional hsp would be nice but have had no lack of power except when loaded on mountain roads
-- The flat spoke wheels would be MUCH easier to clean but the look is a little plain
But, I must say there is nothing the car is missing that would make me want to trade it away.
I'm really for just one more damned thing to break on the Focus before I snap and get rid of it. When it's good, it's REALLY good, but when it's bad, I want to toss it off a cliff.
http://www.auto-g.jp/news/200311/07/newcar03/index.html
version. The 1.8 in both sedan and hatch (equivalent to our "SX") remains the same.I think it's a good move, as the base models here always looked a little funny....weak-kneed, if you like,
while the SX versions looked pretty good. All models get the new interior/analogue gauges, so it's only a matter of time before they show up here. I guess Suzuki was tired of listening to complaints from auto journalists. I certainly don't mind the digital ones and it's handy when going to the states and you can switch back and forth between miles and kms, but if I had my choice, I think the new gauges/interior look much classier.
(You can see this on the Japanese Suzuki website:
www.suzuki.co.jp
just like our 2003-2004 XL7s, new interiors and styling updates are always "tested" in Japan first, to see how customers react to the new changes
some new changes for our 2005 Aerio:
-standard brushed aluminum
-electronic automatic climate control
-electroluminescent gauges (ala XL7/GV)
-new grill and foglights
-and bigger dashboard tweaters
-lights on dashboard (stereo, A/C) are in a reddish/orange color (like the current Aerio's stereo display)
those are just some of the things he mentioned..HOPE THIS HELPS!!
I have a automatic AWD Aerio SX with only 1200 miles. I am noticing what sounds like tire noise from the rear of the car at arround 35 mph( Geolander v rates). It happens consistently at 35 mph + or - a few. Has any one had/have this problem? Also, does anyone have a fix for the common door buzzes yet? Thanks teets.18@osu.edu
Thanks for the reply davidd5; I'm taking my sx to the dealer tomorrow morning regarding the tire noise. I'm a tech turned salesman at Firestone; It seems almost sac religious to let someone else work on my car. I hope that doesn't stop me from going their tommorow(remember, breath slowly and take baby steps).
Where is everybody? Checking my spam is becoming more interesting than visiting a slow site.
Went to the dealer, he thinks the humming noise is "normal drivetrain noise for an AWD." It would be interesting to hear other AWD owner's reactions.
It'll be interesting to see if the Suzuki Swift+ (sister car to the Chevy Aveo) will have any effect on Aerio sales. It is in a smaller size and price class, so I guess there won't be too much overlap.