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Any heat problems etc. etc. etc., thinking about running around Canada next year for about three months and carrying all essential items and camping gear in a small enclosed trailer.
Thanks ahead,
Frankk
James
Almost 10,000 miles and not one lick of a problem. I was a bit skeptical when we got it of how reliable it would be, being a first year new model. It's almost boring how reliable it is, which is certainly not a problem.
My wife really likes it more and more. She especially likes the higher seating position, giving her a better view of the traffic ahead.
I really appreciate that it is a real truck, not some civic or corolla made up to look like a truck. We might even think about buying it when the lease is up if it continues to be as good as it is now. The payoff at lease end is only about $9,500.
Happy Zukin!
-mike
Let us know how it goes.
Today I brought my vehicle in. The rack and pinion noise was heard by the service advisor and by the technician. They tried moving the steering wheel on another XL-7 and found the same looseness and clicking noise. I still also have the vibrations from my steering wheel at high speeds. I will probably bring my vehicle to another dealer in a few weeks to see what they say. As far as the speedometer is concerned, they are ordering a new speedometer.
I plan on installing an autodimming/compass/temp rearview mirror (GENTEX mirror) in my XL-7, BUT it looks like I need to tap into my ignition and backup lamp wires. Can anybody tell me where to tap into the ignition and backup lamp? What are the color codes for the wires?
Thanks,
T
After wanting a SUV for years, I got this one, and love it.
When the girls go out for an evening, I have to drive, since there are 6, and I would not want to go for a cross country trip, but around the town for the evening is fine. I have made several trips of 4 hours or more to go skiing, or a long weekend with no problems at all.
I did take Greyhounds advice and use synthetic oil, and I am going to up the tire pressure. Wind is a factor right now, but frankly, I expect it to be in a higher profile vehicle. My dealership was great, and got in on the 1.9 financing back then. (was honked when it went to 0 after September 11.)
I will keep reading, and keep you posted on any problems. Seems I am one of the higher mileage drivers. I have a mix of driving, in town, long trips and found this fits perfectly!
But boy she is a hamster and runs like a whipped horse.....!
Later Ron
I found some articles on this board that talked a little about what
CD changer could be added to the XL-7 other than the one from Suzuki.
I'm not sure if anyone officially reported getting one to work and
if so, what model it was.
Just for the record I bought the Clarion DCZ625 6-CD changer and it
works with the FACTORY head unit in my brand spanking new 2002 XL-
7. I only payed $130 for the Clarion vs $399 for, presumably, the
same player with the word Suzuki on it.
I also threw in 4 Sony 3-Way 6.5" speakers for the doors. Perfect
fit but a little weak on bass, BUT only 50.00 per pair.
I had Best Buy do the install, eventhough I bought the stuff
elsewhere.
The audio stuff was in addition to the full wood dash (loads of
fun), tail pipe extension (no where near as "Fast and the Furious"
as I feared), vert cargo net (first time ever drilling into any car).
I am offically an accessory freak...and this is the wife's car.
(officially)
Mean little truck...love it so far.
See ya...
10,000 miles and still not a single problem, we love our XL-7!
Experienced a failure with the remote that locks and unlocks the doors. Replacing the battery (3V) did not cure the problem. However, the 2nd remote worked fine. Two were issued when the vehicle was purchased.
The dealer advised that the entire remote unit must be replaced in order for two keyless remotes to work. It requires 1 to 2 hrs to replace.
Not bad......27+ miles and the first minor problem.
It was explained, for security reasons remotes must be programed to matching units only by authorized suzuki service centers.
You might want to look at the 2002 Trooper. It has a system that can be engaged full-time and is selling for around $26K loaded right now.
-mike
Cheers,
Frankk
I like the under bench storage feature and the rack seems to be able to handle gear, but 1) is the maintenance as easy as 5greyhounds wants us to believe, 2)would the 4wd be worth my while in the touring, 3)can I expect my dealer to be willing to deal at end of model year now without any trade-in from me, or is the XL-7 "in a class alone" and the price is the price. I know edmunds says 22,400 +/- in my area but...
Thanks in advance. Hope to test one this week, without the kids and will keep you posted.
John
PS; I almost forgot, my wife saw on tv or read on the net something about the XL-7 having a "bigtime" rollover problem. Any word on this?
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For long trips, I feel that six passengers would be the limit in the XL-7. Assuming that you're using a car seat for your 2.5 year old, there would not be much interior space left for luggage. I have not used the roof rails to date so I can't advise you on that.
Last week (Thursday - Saturday), we took a trip to Hershey, PA, stopping at my in-laws on the way home. Round trip mileage was 522 miles. The truck was extremely comfortable and we had no complaints from my three children who are 16, 13, and 11. The split rear seat was real handy for luggage (my son sat next to the suitcases). At the 455 mile point, I checked the gas mileage - 20.3 mpg with the front AC on 100% of the time, the rear AC blower on 75% of the time, and a 70MPH speed about 75% - 80% of the trip.
Good luck with whatever vehicle you purchase.
I don't know if you can post pictures with these messages, but I would like to see the basket roof rack you added.
Regards
My only criticism of the truck as a parent is that with 2 car seats in the middle row, access to the rear row is impossible. I know i can put one kid in the back, one in the middle for long trips, but for general use I'd rather have the kids in the middle of the vehicle, it's just safer.
The only saving grace is that if I purchase a Latch system carseat, I assume it would be easy to snap out so someone could get in the back. It's either that or entering via the tailgate!
Thanks,
Jay
Also, how do they measure the leg room?