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Is anyone having problems with the gas pedal position? I recently purchased a 2007 JLX (Canada) and it feels like the gas pedal is too close to the seat, not something I picked up during the test drive. I'm 5' 8". If I move the seat back the steering wheel is too far away. Without a height adjust for the seat will I need to get a cusion to support my thigh? Does anyone have suggestions?
Pet peeves:
Model name differences between countries.
Option/accessory differences between countries.
Available elsewhere: driver seat height adjustment, clear hood and light protectors, reverse parking sensor, tow bar, tow bar mounted bike holder, tailored sunshade set for rear/rear-side windows, hands free or bluetooth cellphone kit, ipod dock, a big center armrest. Would you believe that in Canada there is no remote start option available?
Why is not only the car but the accessories so much more expensive in Canada vs USA? Sun Shade = $83? As if.
NHTSA knows about the complaints lodged under many makes and models such as "VERY POOR-DOESN'T ALLOW ME TO SIT TALL W/GOOD SPINAL POSTURE-HITS BACK OF HEAD WHEN I TRY TO SIT TALL. IT'S NOT ADJUSTABLE, I REMOVED AND REINSERTED IT FACING 180 DEGS FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION."
We found this cushion and it works for her.
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I am thinking of getting a 2009 SX4 Crossover with MT, I have heard that it is a great car. I am a bit concern about the MPG, I have heard that it does not get the rating that is on the sticker, and that it can be as low as 22mpg, I hope to be doing a lot of road trips in this car, so MPG is important to me. I do mostly mixed city/highway, I am also looking at the Fit. Also I would love to hear any other thoughts on the 2009. I am new to this forum and look forward to hearing from you all. Thanks
Hope that helps you!
I have the 08, but wish it was the 09 now.
I do not like the HUGE blind spots from the A pillar. Someday I will rear end some one on a left turn.
Storage sucks. There are no "extra spaces". I had an Esteem Wagon and loved all the extra little holes.
While the rear seats fold, removable would have been much better.
Lack of arm rests and the 10 gallon tank are my last peeves.
And, yes, not much storage. I got the arm rest with storage cubby, and am very glad that I did. The rear seats can be removed rather easily with wrench if you really want to do that.
But, as many have pointed out, in a car at this price point, there are always going to be trade-offs. I'd rather have the 4WD and ESC than more cubby holes.
2009 Suzuki SX4 Long-Term Test
(Yeah, somewhat of a personal request - we're tire kicking and have a clunker to trade).
Can you find the 2WD flavor around? The range between fill-ups is a bother with the AWD version since it has the smaller gas tank I believe.
Thanks.
Any owners lurking out there? Please join in.
have fun!
Our Seattle-area dealer (actually way out in the 'burbs) seems to be running low on the automatic version of the 2009 crossover, and that's what we want. We might end up waiting a few months and checking out the 2010 with the CVT, but we still plan to test drive a 2009 this weekend.
Suzuki Expands Lineup With 2010 SX4 Sportback
Now my 2 bits: I've owned a 2009 SX4 Tech package crossover for 9000 miles. What a pleasant surprise for $15,000! Not one problem. Not one rattle. Smooth and zippy performance. Outstanding traction in the snow in Salt Lake City last winter. My daughter drives this one mostly, but I like it so much, after shopping around and comparing to Honda, Toyota, Subaru, VW, etc. AGAIN, I'm buying another one for myself this weekend. Clearly the most performance, reliablility, and features available for the money. I don't know how resale will turn out, but I intend to keep these cars a long time, so less of an issue. 5 stars.
And you have an airbag service light come on, which causes you to abandon all hope? I have had my 2008 for a year and a half, and nothing at all has needed adjustment or repair. That has been most people's experience with the SX4. But you are right to get rid of it ASAP. You obviously do not like this car, and thus it will never do right by you. Next time around, make a list of the things you must have as well as what you won't put up with, and then research your purchase so that you don't end up buying a car you won't like. Good luck.
"Little guys Suzuki and Mitsubishi demonstrated during the half why they might want to seriously consider the advice of some Japanese industry experts who advocate they get out of America. Suzuki's sales plummeted 60.2 percent; Mitsubishi's were off 50.9 percent."
Half-Time Scores: Winners Lose The Least; Subaru Ultimate Winner (AutoObserver)
It's funny, the other car that we're considering if we do the Cash for Clunkers deal is a Scion. Their sales were a tad worse than Suzukis. On the bright side, you won't see yourself coming and going all the time.
I saw your post and am considering an SX4 or a Nissan Cube. Just wanted to ask an SX4 owner - how do you like your car? Any problems? I went to a dealership today and was shocked to see $19,989 and that wasn't a touring pkg.
Do you ever fold the rear seats up? Any problems with that?
Any advice is appreciated!!
Thank you,
Sunny
Don't be shocked by what's on the sticker. You should never go by that. Find out the invoice pricing (from edmunds.com or kbb.com) and negotiate up from that, rather than down from the sticker price.
Don't you dare pay anywhere close to $19,989 for the base model. I paid $20K for my Touring pkg, and I think I could have bargained them down further if I'd been more hard-nosed.
I fold up the rear seats frequently. Never had a problem.
All in all, I love the car.