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I took an 04 out and did not notice a change in the RPMs at speed. The 5-speed auto just keeps the engine in its best tourqe range. The owners manual should have the gearing in it so you can compare the two. The gear shift light on the dash now shows 4 gears plus OD There is a schematic of the 4WD system and the push buttons for the drive systems are where the fan switch for the rear air was in 03. That is now on the passenger side. Other than that it is identical.
I have yet to see an 04 in person. NO dealers in the Philadelphia area have any 04's yet. weird..
We has 03's before anyone else last year.
Frank
see?
http://www.suzukiauto.com/sr_04/xl7/specifications/otherinfo.php
Frank
Steve, Host
I'm considering a 2003 2WD touring. The sticker says $20,599 and they are offering a $2500 rebate but it was a Dealer Driven DEMO and has 999 miles on it.
The listed options are 4-Speed AT, Alloy Wheels and $95 dollars worth of floor mats.
My question: What kind of mileage will I get out of the milage? Is the 999 miles a bargining factor for me and how much less, if any, should I expect to pay?
Also, What is an acceptable range for this truck?
Thanks in advance.
Sounds like a good rig......hopeyou can get a good deal for it.
Frank
I was chatting with a guy in the shop about the 2004 vs 2003. One thing he indicated about the 2004 is that the electronic switch from 2WD to 4WD was a little touchy. The manual stick shift on 2003 and earlier models had no problem shifting from 2WD to 4WD. The electronic shift on some XL-7's required a couple tries before the full shifting took place.
Just something to consider...I certainly like the slight changes from 2003 but not enough to drop an exta wad of cash.
Phil
Frank
also, i do like the clear-lens tail-lights..chic, very chic
CBS News
Steve, Host
I did lot of research on internet and had to choose between Honda Pilot and XL-7. I decided against Pilot for the main reason that it feels heavy behind the wheel and you have to pay MSRP just because it's in demand right now. Few years down the line - people would be paying invoice price so what you pay now is like premium.
The lowest price I found in D.C area for 2003 XL-7 LTD was at Fitzerald's fitzmall.com which was an internet delivered price of $21,782 (including freight). I called a Manassas delaer with this quote and he was willing to beat it at $21,300 (but with a dealer processing charge of $259). But it was not the color I wanted and mileage was a bit high. I called Fitzerald Wheaton with this new quote and they came down to $21,500 after few minutes of talking. This is with no dealer processing charge. They also gave buyer protection plan (free oil changes, coupons etc.) and free rental car at every service. So including MD tax and tags, I paid $22,883 on road. I did all the talking on phone so I just had to test drive and sign the paper work with the dealer. They were probably the best dealer I have dealt with so far.
Look at some of the stuff I got for this low price : 4X4, Leather seats, woodgrain trim, Heated front-seats, 3rd row seating, Climate control, Rear air-conditioning, six-disc in-dash CD changer with subwoofer.. wow!. I would have had to pay $10,000 more for a comparable Honda or Toyota. Considering XL-7 is made 100% in Japan (well may be 90%) and Suzuki is one of the top auotomobile companies in Asia I think it's a great deal.
I haven't made any long trips on XL-7 yet and I will post more after making a long trip. So far city driving has been great. Many of my friends who saw the SUV went wow even before I told them the price!. I especially like the six-disc changer and the heated front seats option (which I am going to love this winter). 3rd row option was another main reason for buying XL-7. I tried seating few of my friends in 2nd as well as 3rd row. If you learn to space the seats correctly it's not difficult to accommodate seven. Ofcourse I am not talking about seven heavy-built adults here. Cargo space is perfect when 3rd row is folded down but otherwise it's enough only for grocery bags.
All in all - a proud owner of XL-7 .
They offer a lot for the money and when you throw in legendary japanese reliability, you can't go wrong!
I agree, Suzuki has been under-rated in U.S for its worth. You cannot go wrong with the No.4 auto company in Japan. Here are some of the good articles on XL-7. May be we should share some articles here for everyone's benefit!
4wheeldrive Review - Body and Heart of a Navy Seal
Autobytel Review - An appealing, economical package
This spring I purchased a 2002 XL-7 Limited with some sort of aqua tread tire on it that I have never heard of. For a water tire it is great I would buy them again but I am looking for a good all weather/snow tire for it. I have looked at tirerack.com but I am wondering what kind of tire you all out there are using and recommending. Any help would be appreciated.
tidester, host
I have completed 3 weeks on my XL-7 LTD and have been extremely happy so far. I got to use the 4 wheel drive during the snow fall in D.C last week. XL-7 handled great in my snow-covered neighborhood. I could literally feel the difference of a 4-wheel drive while driving through the slush. I am planning to go on a long trip the Christmas weekend and am looking forward to it.
Has anyone purchased a roof luggage rack for XL-7 ?. Should I go to the dealer or buy it online and install myself?.
Frank (Philadelphia)
On another subject anybody out there replaced there Hepa filter yet?? I am wonder at what interval it should be done at, and how to do it?? I asked the local dealer and he actually looked at me in shock that it had one.
ATP. The part # for the set is..
GA-6.
I found a local auto parts store who can get em for $27 a set..
go to
www.atp-inc.com
to find a local dealer to you:)
Frank
Frank
Also I was planning to get an alarm that has remote start installed. Does using anything other than A suzuki alarm installed by the dealer void the warranty for the electrical system???
Where did you hear this??
Frank
"Nothing in the 3rd row at all.
Where did you hear this?? "
DUH! How could they fit heating ducts under the third row?? The plastic ducts feed heat TO the third row.
LOGIC..
Frank
My wife drove the XL7 all this month and we just returned from a 600 mi (300x2) road trip to visit the kids/grandbabies yesterday, no problims.
I have been driving Suzuki cars off and on since they first arrived in the US in the mid 1980's as chevy sprint and later as metro/swift etc. a year and a half ago I gave my Daughter my 1997 Geo Metro to take to college. Suzuki makes very inexpensive highly reliable cars.
Storm
"offers more proof that Suzuki, better known for building fast motorcycles, is beginning to take cars seriously"
The Little Engine That Can
Steve, Host
ALL 01-04's have plastic ducts under the 2 front buckets feeding floor heat to the second row. NO HEAT to the third row.
I want to be sure everyone is gettin the corrct info here..
Frank
rctennis3811 Dec 28, 2003 (5:44 pm)
That's only for the 03-04 models. The 01-02 models have holes feeding heat to the second and third row models. It's a split in between
Tell me HOW the plastic duct makes it from the front to the second row???? On the floor??? Think about it.. It can't..
Frank
Are you sure? I owned an 01 XL7 and it did have the plastic vent under the second-row bench. It was replaced with the 03 XL7 when they moved the spare tire tools under the second row bench. Did you own an 01 XL7??? Or did you own an 03 XL7?? Plus, I never said the heat comes from the top...everyone knows that's AC