Gonna be bringing Adrian “Bug Ninja” on board for a monthly Car Talk video. Engine mods, car reviews, and industry info.

@matthewgray3375

4 жыл бұрын

Bug ninja? Thought he worked on Volkswagens Here in NZ because of trade agreements we had Japanese Suzuki's for years, I have never seen a Daewoo or Nissan badged Suzuki, thanks for the great video, Mitsubishi would be a interesting brand to discuss joint ventures and performance cars with, what they made that never made it to America is mind blowing

@Matt_The_Hugenot

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a buy this not that Lexus sometime.

@AM562

4 жыл бұрын

Car Wizard what about Suzuki Kei S

@zuti071

4 жыл бұрын

Great. Your calm voices makes really good vibes.

@Jayhawkga

4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking you two could do the Kansas version of The Unicorn Circuit. Ms. Wizard would love the fanking pictures. HaHa....

Nice to hear a car salesman who actually knows about his product inside and out.

@Xandil

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding. I've had one salesman (Mercedes) in the last ten years have more than passing knowledge of the brand they sold. It's very frustrating going to a dealership and knowing more than the salesman...and I'm not talking about detail/nerd level info but the basic details.

@nou8257

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a used dealer here is my advice on gm run away from a Duramax unless you enjoy fixing them

@TJC450

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s what I like about Tesla. They’re salesmen/women seem to be very knowledgeable.

@Tom_pr

4 жыл бұрын

@@Xandil true

@charlessale409

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler telsa has only been in existence for a very short time though

2008 Suzuki Swift Sport owner. It's never let me down, such a reliable joy to drive.

@andreaskusch9129

4 жыл бұрын

I habe a 2011 siwft 1.3 basic and ist a blast

@coendejong6581

4 жыл бұрын

i have a 2009 one, it great, but i have an appointment to sell it tomorrow, i dont need it anymore, and its too expensive to run (road tax and insurance is 150 euro/month, before any fuel (€1,70/liter or maintenance) it really is fun to drive, plenty of space, but if you dont need a car at all, and get paid fuck all for an internship while you dont live at home, its still too much. keep it going as long as you can!

@Tom_pr

4 жыл бұрын

@rogue haha strange

@plonkster

4 жыл бұрын

My wife has a 2009 1.5 model. Not as nice as the sport but it's Japanese built, easy to work on, pleasure to drive.

@Mrb00st

4 жыл бұрын

I really wish we got the Swift Sport in the US.

Legend has it: The Car Wizard never wears a watch. He simply decides what time it is.

@blackbass4u2c

4 жыл бұрын

Wizard life.

@herrbela84

4 жыл бұрын

I don't like wearing a watch or the like while wrenching.

@TheThreeLeggedChair

4 жыл бұрын

He looks @ the car clock!

@skylerroxasmidoriyatardisp2882

4 жыл бұрын

“A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.”

@aexiy

4 жыл бұрын

if jesus was a person in this world, it would be him.... the man. the myth. the wizard

Good to see Adrian again! I enjoy hearing from such an intelligent man.

My family sold Suzukis in Indiana since 1993 until they left. Adrian is correct on every point. Be careful of frame rust on the 1990's models

I've never known anything about Suzuki, other than that they were a motorcycle manufacturer. Adrian has an impressive speaking voice. He should be on the radio.

@8corymix8

4 жыл бұрын

That's funny, i was thinking the exact same thing about his voice! Lol Being frim Detroit, none of those cars took off. I never knew much about them & assumed the were junk. I'd never buy one. Maybe the Samurai. Anyway, hello from the Motor City👍

@piercehawke8021

4 жыл бұрын

Barry White 2.0 ^^^

@theshocker4626

4 жыл бұрын

@@8corymix8 UAW brainwashing runs deep in MI. You rarely see anything but Ferd or Chibby north of Sagnasty.

@bicyclenerd.9377

4 жыл бұрын

Have you been living under a cave?

@laurieharper1526

4 жыл бұрын

@@bicyclenerd.9377 "Under a cave"? Sorry. You've lost me there.

Wow, Adrian knows so much from personal experience. He's a wealth of knowledge. 🤓🤯

Adrian knows his stuff! Thanks for bringing him on!

Buy - Japanese & Hungarian models Avoid - GM Korea shitboxes

@SoLDMG

4 жыл бұрын

Some Hungarian Swifts rust more easily, but that’s pretty much it.

@johnp556

4 жыл бұрын

Had a 88 Pontiac Lemans. Pushed that *!*÷+! all over Atlanta when I first moved there.

@SDZKProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Daewoo is GM so, don't buy GM Suzukies, except Geo ones

@The_Macaroon

4 жыл бұрын

Hungarian = good?

@LowerYourExpectationsPleb

4 жыл бұрын

@@The_Macaroon as a hungarian i can confirm... those old fuckers are still out on the street without ever having been properly maintained

The original Profit center for a Pizza Driver. 3 cylinder Metro

@redneck4528

4 жыл бұрын

Food delivery, process servers and paper delivery, they were cars you could sell dozens of times, phone rang non stop.

@johnp556

4 жыл бұрын

Like 52 mpg, guy down the street has a convertible.

@sejembalm

4 жыл бұрын

The Mitsubishi Mirage packs 74 hp, side airbags and a continuously variable transmission. As the Monty Python boys used to say, "Looxury!" The Geo Metro had a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine that produced something around 55 horsepower, 20 or so less than today’s Mirage. These were the days when 4-valve heads and multiport fuel injection were novelties, and the Metro had neither. It did have an innovative built-in speeding-ticket protection system: If you turned on the air conditioner, it wouldn’t go faster than 65 miles per hour. www.autotrader.com/car-news/you-think-mitsubishi-mirage-bad-try-geo-metro-257050

@MrDownRater

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Oliver Amon's Swift (european metro) videos on youtube! You'll like it! ;)

@davidpayne2469

4 жыл бұрын

I had a geo storm and a sun flower I still have a tracker

As the original owner of a 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan with a mere 123,000 miles on it I can honestly say this vehicle has been very cheap to keep. The last few years it's mainly seen weekend use to run errands for the most part. Other than routine maintenance this car has not needed any repairs. I call it a "Japanese Rambler" since in the vein of an old Rambler American it has pieces sourced from other makes. I discovered this from the automotive parts site Beck Arnley, the front brakes are a Nissan design, the rear brakes a Honda design, the transaxle (used from 07 thru 09) was an Aisin unit sourced from Toyota. When I changed the radio out a few years ago it uses a Honda style adapter plug, and the steering wheel was right out of the General Motors parts bin. All in all this has got to be one of the most under rated cars ever made. If you're looking for solid reliable transportation on a shoe string budget the SX4 especially the 07 thru 09 models deserves a look.

Adrian is a great guest. We bought a Volvo from him in 2004. Super knowledgeable and nice guy.

Pleasantly surprised. Thought this was going to be a really short "don't buy any of them" video. I'm impressed with Adrian's knowledge of this brand.

got to have Adrian more often.very informative about various cars.i love his demeanor.

@adrianhicks1616

4 жыл бұрын

kblinn68 thank you!

The suzuki esteem from Saul Goodman.

@98triffid

4 жыл бұрын

As opposed to to Pontiac Aztek?

@angelsepulveda8393

3 жыл бұрын

@@98triffid yes.

@Mustansirtaher6

3 жыл бұрын

@@98triffid in India its called Maruti Esteem

The SX4 AWD hatchback was one damn fine little car. I’ve seen these cars run for years and years with only needing regular maintenance.

@mescko

Жыл бұрын

I've been seriously thinking of snagging one of those but it's hard to find a manual which is *mandatory* .

@bobbyvh786

8 ай бұрын

It’s the best car I have driven in the snow👍

@db321g

2 ай бұрын

@@bobbyvh786 me two. I work at a Ski Resort up a steep winding road. SX4 was awesome in the snow, better than my Explorer.

Hes exactly right, anything Daewoo made or was a part of was complete piles of junk. When Daewood made their own cars, they were totally pieces of crap that were made very poorly and were very unsafe vehicles

@sismofytter

4 жыл бұрын

In europe Daewoo changed brand name to Chervolet but still the same pile of shit

@TonyRule

4 жыл бұрын

They fit the price bracket they were in though. Now they're badge-engineered GM vehicles they're not even value for money.

@kevinbarry71

4 жыл бұрын

Anonymous yes, that's why GM bought them. A perfect fit

@UnrealOG137

4 жыл бұрын

Daewoo cars were still present in the US up until 2011. Chevy bought them and the aveo was a rebadged daewoo.

@cameronlovesevolve

4 жыл бұрын

"we will have an alternator for you in 6 months tops" was something my friend heard a lot when she took her optra to the chev dealer back in the day haha. So funny. 'its totally a Chevy guys'

This salesman is on his game and he seems like he cared about his customers. You don't hear about many sales people actually following up with previous buyers about their cars. It's nice to see and hear an honest salesman for a change. 😁👍

Owner of a 2012 SX4 here and besides tie rod issues/pump issues which wasn’t too bad the car has been great at nearing 125k miles! Just your typical maintenance of course and this car is a little beast in the snow! I’ll be zooming through traffic comfortably in a snow storm lol Also, I feel like the more I’ve beaten on the car the better the gas mileage got😂 Sucks that they don’t sell in the U.S. anymore because I would love to own a new Jimny

Suzuki was such an underrated car company. Their best cars were the Aerio, SX4, and Kizashi. Kizashi was called by one magazine as the biggest hidden gem in the auto industry. That’s how good a car it was. The Aerio sedan especially in AWD was a terrific car, smallest AWD car out there and it’s a car with good power. The Esteem was also underrated it just wasn’t known Much. They also had the Suzuki Swift and the Chevy/Geo Metro which was a reliable little car. The Forenza, Reno and Verona were garbage made by Daewoo. But if Suzuki should ever return to the USA, this is the time. The Jimny is basically the modern Samurai and it would sell so well here, and SUVs/Crossovers are what it’s about now.

Had a Geo Metro in college. That thing was extremely reliable and cheap maintenance. Perfect for a broke college student

@98triffid

4 жыл бұрын

That was a custom AFAIK, it was a Suzuki Swift with a 3 cylinder engine . They did work well but it's not quite the same as the OEM cars

@T0tenkampf

2 жыл бұрын

The are selling like hotcakes if you can find one that hasnt already been crushed...LGB!

I sold Suzukis in the early 2000's... I'll have to agree they were underrated vehicles... boring, but underrated...

@JDMHaze

4 жыл бұрын

Rekcuf690 kizashi was actually GREAT, a few wrx owners hopped into them

@richardwapner5781

4 жыл бұрын

I love my sx4 2007 great little car. I have never had to do anything to but Regular maintenance. Very reliable.

@42Hertzer

4 жыл бұрын

A pity you didn't get the Swift over there the sport version is a hoot!! 👍

@JayDee-xj9lu

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardwapner5781 My wife had one. Great car. She crashed it.

@MrJimbo666

4 жыл бұрын

@ju kiwi no they are hot.. parts are dirt cheap i had 3 Suzuki's.. a Toyota and a couple of Civic's and i prefered my Suzuki's

SX-4’s will always be one of the coolest subcompacts ever. They look amazing with a lift and skids

@kingjlinza

4 жыл бұрын

Be_Easy there’s someone on my college campus that has an SX-4

@joebrewer4529

9 ай бұрын

I’ll park next to one yesterday was really enamored by and even more so I’m not one day review video

Adrian goes deep into the details. I would take him along to help me pick out any car. Good work, gentlemen.

Welcome back, Adrian. Thank you both for infotainment during the quarantine. Owned '89 Sidekick (1.6L 80hp, 5 sp) and LOVED IT. Simple is right, 5 years 200k miles before I blew a rod (trade-in $4,500).

Suzuki needs to bring the Jimny SUV here!!! They'll sell a ton of these!!!

@WeCube1898

2 жыл бұрын

Well most of those who want to own the Jimny needs to re-learn manual speed stick, install deadening and thermal insulation and patient with its boost. Its an off road-utilitarian vehicle, boring in performance but durable and reliable, but if you like garnishing and dressing mods the Jimny is so much fun. You can make look like a G Wagon, Little D and Jeep.

@damilolaakanni

2 жыл бұрын

@@WeCube1898 you can get the Jimny with an automatic transmission.

7:33 in other words, don't buy it unless you want the Veronavirus. 10:32 Dude! I remember that car in Grand Turismo 2. That thing is a monster. The turbo lag is insane but once it spools up, it takes off like a rocket and is hilariously fun to drive.

The kizashi is a sleeper car! It does 0-60 in just 7 seconds. But stay away from the cvt models. They tend to break more often. Get one with the standard transmission

@issuesexplained681

4 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Mckinney, I’ve been looking into the Kizashi and I am actually impressed. Great styling, ride quality and interior quality, and 180hp out of a 2.4L in-line four and a 6 speed manual for under 6 grand. I’m impressed!

@nickbee1291

4 жыл бұрын

Kizashi is a great car. 100% correct on the CVT. Don't loose the keys. It's next to impossible to find someone who can program the keyless start since most dealers have folded and didn't buy the updated immobilizer system for programming.

@davidpick1076

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. The used model I test drove was a CVT automatic.

@Oz-ov1uu

3 жыл бұрын

Bang on. Too bad they didn't make an awd manual with more power.

@Mustansirtaher6

3 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted one it looked sporty

I really wish I had a Kizashi instead of my unreliable 3 series...

@davidpick1076

4 жыл бұрын

I test drove a used 2013 Kizashi 5 years ago. A good car. It just wasn't the right time for me to buy a car. And the teal green color and tan interior just wasn't what I needed for my blue collar job.

@SuperEman500

3 жыл бұрын

What year is your 3 series?

The Suzuki Sidekick has an impressive record for the number of brands and model names under which it was sold: -Suzuki Vitara -Suzuki Sidekick -Suzuki Escudo -Santana 300 -Mazda Proceed -Chevrolet Tracker -Chevrolet Vitara -Geo Tracker -GMC Tracker -Pontiac Sunrunner -Asuna Sunrunner -Wanli -Guantong

If Suzuki stayed a little longer, Mahk would've been a swan song for them. Joking about Chevy and leaving the scene with his flying Grand Vitara which got people talking about it.

I've never considered a 'Zukie car (motorcycles, several times), but my mom bought an SX4 brand new just before Suzuki pulled out of Canada. I was fully prepared to not like it, but it has made a good impression - well built, reliable, comfortable and drives way better then I thought it would given the weight of the AWD system (it's pretty heavy for such a small car) and the tiny length and width dimensions combined with the almost comical tall roof line. The only things I don't like are the A-pillar windows and the tiny space for cargo in the trunk. Beyond those two things I'm not crazy about, I can't really find any serious fault with the car & it has grown on me - I think she bought the right car.

@williamparker7823

4 жыл бұрын

I really wanted one last time I was looking for a car. Bad news for me was this was going to be my wife's car and she didn't want a manual, we couldn't find an auto one anywhere. We got a Pontiac Vibe which has been pretty good so far. It's done some light trail driving and has fit 10 2x4x8's with ease.

My wife and I both have SX4's as our winter cars. I am super impressed with them. Great in snow. Boring and slow but very reliable and easy to fix. It seems like they are pretty immune to rust and we live in Northern VT on a dirt road. We see salt brine daily for 5 months. There are a lot of SX4's around here and they all have much less rust and rot than all other brands. Most other owners of them are very satisfied with theirs too. Mine is a 6 speed and hers is a 5 speed. The 6 speed has a hard time with 6th gear unless it is very flat. I also own a Samurai but with a 4.3 chevy engine. Parts for the SX4's have also been cheap and easy to find on the web.

Also in the US, late 80's there was the Chevy Sprint. 3 cylinder Suzuki engine. I had a 87 turbo charged one. Very simple, with the turbo it made something like 70 hp, which is not a lot but this car was extremely light. Very reliable too, it had around 250k miles, turbo still worked fine (original). That is one to recommend

I've had 2 manual 97' Sidekick Sport. The sheer joy I get from driving that 120 hp body on frame SUV honestly has been one of the best driving experiences of my life. I've jumped it, wheeled it, slid off a cliff, and used it for work without fail. I can honestly say that Suzuki has amazed me at every turn with this car. Dead simple, extremely easy to work on, if you find one of these I can't recommend it enough.

Thanks Wizard you are always honest with us viewers on items you are not fully versed on. Your honesty keeps us watching. Thanks to Adrian for sharing his knowledge.

This is a great video! Love the dialogue and education.

The SX4 was way ahead of the curve with the subcompact CUV segment. You could get AWD and it was a very capable car. The Fast Lane Car has a very impressive off road test of it

@shanet7511

Жыл бұрын

It's literally a hatchback

@jacobyo99

Жыл бұрын

@@shanet7511 it’s a lifted hatchback, aka a subcompact suv

@shanet7511

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobyo99 it's not even lifted

@shanet7511

Жыл бұрын

@J. Shreve A 2021 Nissan versa has 6.8 inches of gr9und clearance, a Suzuki sx4 had 6.3-6.9 inches of ground clearance. Typically lifted hatchbacks start getting called CUVs around 7.5+ inches of ground clearance, like the Subaru Crosstrek or some of the Mercedes GLA models

@jacobyo99

Жыл бұрын

@@shanet7511 a Chevy Trax has 6.2.” Very much a subcompact suv

The Kizashi was way underappreciated. A good looking compact sedan with AWD that wasn't Subaru.

85-86 Samuri was my bread and butter when I sold them. Then the tendency to rollover hit and we couldn’t give them away. But I really enjoyed driving them during the demonstration.

Hey Wizard, thanks for this video! My sister's looking for a car, and we hadn't even considered Suzuki, but after seeing this video, she's going out to buy a 2012 SX4 this week! Thanks for all the great advice and expertise from Adrian!

@lukewalters9460

2 жыл бұрын

How has the Suzuki held up?? I'm getting a 2012 SX4 as my first car this week!

SX4 is a great car to own. The only issue are the U-Joints. If you feel a loud vibration within the cabin while driving it’s most likely due for them to be replaced. Most shops would tell you to replace the entire drive shaft but it is not necessary. You can purchase U-Joints on eBay between $60-$80 bucks for the pair and they will include instructions.

I once had a pre-GM XL7 and it was a great vehicle. Was probably one of the smallest SUVs at the time, that had a proper transfer case and ladder frame. Apart from a seized parking brake and fuel line leak it wasn’t that terrible.

Bought a 2005 Aerio SX automatic in 2006 with 32K miles. Drove it for 14 years, now has about 160K, gave it to a relative and it still runs like a sewing machine. All it needed was motor mount replacement and AC at about 140K.

One of the most enjoyable little pocket cars made by Suzuki was the Geo Sprint Turbo. My Mother bought one new back in the 1980's and it was quite the reliable car. She then traded it in for a Geo Storm which again, was a reliable little car. Not much in the way of creature comforts, but for a commuter, both were excellent vehicles. Thanks for this break down on what to and what not to Dave! Cheers! Zip~

The man knows his stuff for sure. I did not catch any mention of the super reliable and durable Esteem compact from 1995-2002. I still have a 1991 Swift GT which is almost entirely original, even the radiator, clutch, water pump, alternator, cassette player and spark plug wires.

I have a Suzuki Vitara 1,4 Boosterjet from 2017, No issues, and i love it. Copenhagen Denmark...

When I worked at a Suzuki dealer in Philly we could hardly keep them in stock. Cheap, small, decent on gas and perfect for a city car. They did have issues with the Vatra and Grand Vatra (with mostly leaking rear wheel bearings), but those other little ones ran and ran. I have a likness for that little AWD hatch they had. I do remember brake light switches too in the sedans.

The two calmest voices on automobiles online! Please do an audio book on my Chilton’s repair manual for my CR-V I’ll finally learn hope to fix it finally!

Great interview! Adrian knows the Suzuki stuff! He was right about Suzuki was the number 2 selling brand in Japan, what killed the Suzuki brand at least in the us because in Canada, Puerto Rico and Hawaii was selling good, it was the dealer network, not very much dealerships around and the GM involvent that a long time ago it was good, but the Daewoo and GM rebranded vehicles was the cause of the declined sales and retirement of the us market. Hopefully someday they have a comeback in the us market!

@damilolaakanni

2 жыл бұрын

They have a partnership with Toyota, hopefully Toyota would help in bringing the brand back.

Waouv - Adrian er really into his cars! Nice to hear a non selfpraising guy, just knowing all there is to know on Suzukis and Volvos. You are such a nice and calm guy, and you have one of the best voices i have ever heard! I'm a sound engineer, and believe me, that voice could be used for multiple purposes in the electronic medias. Thanks to both of you for a nice video!

@adrianhicks1616

4 жыл бұрын

Kristian : Thanks for the compliment. I am just a car guy that has been fortunate to have a lot of varied experiences. I DO love Suzuki’s, tho.

@TheHerbdude

4 жыл бұрын

My daughter has a 2007 Reno that has only 100,100 miles on it. It runs well. Do you know if it has the timing belt or chain?

@TheHerbdude

4 жыл бұрын

It was built in korea, so does that mean it won't last as long as the Japan built Suzukis?

@md2k8

3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianhicks1616 I am still waiting for you to lead another buy this, not that video for Subaru, Lexus and Acura with the Car Wizard sooner or later. You already did three videos for the newer, 2016 Volvo XC90, IMS bearings for the Porsche Boxster's and the older, 2003 Passat W8 sedan. You are best individual to help the Wizard do his job on numerous things at the shop.

Another great video wizard! Really enjoy these what you buy not buy videos

According to Mahk, the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara is the great vehicle in history

@uselesspaprclip5057

4 жыл бұрын

YES SIR

@charlesstull4582

4 жыл бұрын

My son has a grand Vitara with the 2.7 & so far it's been a good one. Good gas mileage plenty of power

@gasfiltered

4 жыл бұрын

We had one and it was great. It had nearly 200000 miles when an axle seal went out. Suzuki had left the country and parts were not available anywhere and a junkyard rearend cost more than the car was worth.

Informative video C00L cats all 3 of them. The Wizard voice is pretty calming. Never hard sale calm steady and honest.

Awesome guy, always good to see him.

Dear old Dad bought a used 1999 Chevy Tracker around year 2000, with ~40,000 miles on it. He traded it in, still running like new - with 293,000 miles.

Fascinating to hear more about Suzuki! Re Volvo, I have to think one thing that reduces their sales numbers has always been their durability. I’ve had my current V70 2.5 T since 2008, and it was on a 3 year lease to someone else prior to that. Have been through one timing belt change, but since Volvo provided a hatch in the RH front wheel well to get to it, there was not a lot of time spent getting it done. As a result, they keep rolling..and as long as they do, a replacement isn’t required! The oil and filter are changed absolutely every 3 months, and it still runs quietly.

Stay away from any Suzuki made by Daewoo! The Grand Vitara was a great suv. They run forever and need little maintenance. I have had experience with many of them.

@irishuwould5185

4 жыл бұрын

I have an 07 with almost 130k miles. Not one problem

@antoniocolon9024

4 жыл бұрын

The Grand Vitara are pretty bulletproof engine and transmission, only what i hate about the Grand Vitara especially the v6 engine is the starter that is under the exhaust manifold and the oil filter location, that is a royal pita to change, because the exhaust manifold and the cat converter are in the way, either you get burn because of the manifold or cat converter or the oil filter if the last time was put too tight, good luck to remove it! But other than that great suv!

@brianlego98gaming

4 жыл бұрын

especially the geo trackers, they're good little fun cars, my daddy used to own one but he got rid of 'em and now he's gone

@atx-cvpi_99

4 жыл бұрын

JustJay 0312 Unless it’s the 3.2 V6 which is a GM high feature V6 shitbox motor.

Hi from the UK. I happen to live next door to a garage, and I used to own a Suzuki Liana 1.6 litre manual transmission (which I think you call the Aerio in the US and Canada). It was a great car, mechanically sound, comfortable, cheap to maintain and reliable. Sadly, someone pulled out in front of me giving me zero time to stop and the car was written off. As a replacement I considered the SX4, but was told by every mechanic I asked NOT to buy one - due to loads of electrical faults. That's a pity, because it would have been my ideal car.

We had an SX4 crossover it was a wonderful little car. Had a bunch of recalls that my wife never ended up having done and it still was dead reliable. The only thing I hated about it was the CVT transmission. She had bought the car before we got together. We would probably still have the car had it not been for someone pulling out in front of her. It was killer in the snow and had a locker.

My wife and I spent a lot of time in the Caribean Islands and when we were there we rented Samurais, they were always beat to hell but they ran and ran and ran. The tires were always bald as hell and you couldn't even think of them as far as safety was concerned but they always went! Fun vehicle!

You guys are so so so chill.. Keep it up wizard

suzuki's have always been very popular in the UK and Europe so im surprised they've left the USA market twice?

@williamparker7823

4 жыл бұрын

Not many small cars make it here no matter how good they are unfortunately. Low fuel prices and large roads tend to make people justify larger vehicles.

@thelonelywolf88

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, they didn't sell very well

"Dai" of Hyundai (現代) and "Dae" of Daewoo should be pronounced the same, because they are the same letters in Korean. however, they are different Chinese characters. 代 大 pronounced dài and Dà in Chinese, but both pronounced like English die in Japanese. George Lucas named Jedi after Japanese word jidai 時代, which he heard from 時代劇 "period drama"

I am actually buying a suzuki vitara 2013 petrol and This would be my first vehicle ; I am glad I saw your video, very informative. Thank you..I feel much better with my decision. 👍🏾

I had a 2006 XL-7 and with 180000km on it when both the rear coil springs cracked, the push button 4wd system stopped working, the AC died and the airbag light all came on at the same time in 2013. No AM coil springs and it was $300 per side coming from Japan to replace them. I ended up bringing it to the scrap yard after having it for sale for $500 for 2 months. I'd still buy a Kizashi or SX4 AWD any day though.

@namemcnamerton4249

3 жыл бұрын

112k miles and 7 years is pretty bad no matter what car

In 1990 I bought a brand new Geo Metro “XFI” with a manual transmission. It was a Suzuki product. The XFI had a milder cam than the rest of the 1 liter Metros and less horsepower. When I first got it I was actually getting 58mpg at mostly 60mph driving on the freeway. I put 247,000 miles on it and it was still running well when I got rid of it. Now that being said, when Adrian talked about the Metro not having a lot a creature comforts he was not kidding. No a/c, thin plastic feeling vinyl seat with thin fabric inserts. Not comfortable at all. I think it weighed around only 1,500lbs, so I am sure it was not highly rated in crash tests. But it did two things well. It had outstanding fuel mileage and mechanical longevity. Right after that car I bought a Geo Tracker (Suzuki Sidekick) with manual transmission. A 4x4 rig that got 29mpg. Loved that one also. No problems ever with it.

I daily drove an 87 Samurai for a few years. Those little trucks are always rewarding to work on. It was easy to fix almost everything on it. I’ve always been a fan of Suzukis and wish they were still sold here. The Samurai is NOT anymore prone to rolling over than any other 80s era 4x4. Consumer reports tested the Samurai in the roll over test many more times than the Bronco II and the Jeep Wrangler. I took corners in my Samurai on wet pavement and never felt any fear of going over.

Don David Wizard, can you please make a video "buy this not that" about diesel engines: Duramax, Cummins, Powerstroke

@sirsweetness8332

4 жыл бұрын

I agree ☝️. 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke will be on the do not buy side.

@theamerican7080

4 жыл бұрын

They are all money pits these days.

@Po_Buoy_Fresh

4 жыл бұрын

Any def diesels are JUNK!

@Random-nf7qb

4 жыл бұрын

Buy: 1.9 TDI, M57 and OM606 Don't buy: Powerstroke, Duramax, 2.0tdi

@nou8257

4 жыл бұрын

Duramax is money pits powerstrokes depend on who owned it and if you are religious on maintenance and willing to fix issues like the 6.0 and 6.4 has and Cummins is an amazing engine in a body that has terrible front ends and transmissions on their last legs all the time unless you get an older model with a manual transmission

I was hoping that Adrian might become a regular after seeing your Volvo "Buy this not that" session. A good move and one that has convinced me to subscribe. 👍

I’m a huge Suzuki SUV fan. I’ve had 2 Trackers and currently have a Samurai. They are darn near bulletproof when they have a manual transmission equipped. As you guys mentioned, they are great off-road.

@acemobile9806

4 жыл бұрын

My mom still motors around in her 1997 Sidekick 4dr, only problem we ever have is finding quality rebuilt starters. Can't find any new ones anymore. Otherwise totally bulletproof. I'd take Suzuki over Toyota anyday.

I love the lawn chair format, two men talking truth. Love from 🇬🇧

Great interview car wizard, more of this!

My family has the TopGear Suzuki sedan version, but it's Chevrolet branded (I've seen Daewoo ones too). We have it since 2005. Everything on it is still original. Never broke down. Even the interior is amazingly still like new. Very good car in my experience. I don't know if all these market versions have the same motor and stuff in them, but it's the most reliable car I have ever seen.

Excellent info at 15:27 regarding the 3.6 liter. I hear your disdain for it but didn't know why. You likely saved a HEAP of issues because after renting a 2018 Cadillac XTS 3.6 for 2 weeks and simply falling in love with it - I was adding it to my possible buy list. I am NOT a GM fan but I loved the car and the styling. Now I am walking away to prevent serious financial problems.

My stepfather had a 1986 Chevy Sprint (Suzuki built) that he bought new that year(for $6,000.00, those were the days). 48 hp inline 3-cylinder engine. I learned how to drive a stick shift in that car. It was actually fun to drive I remember, like a big go-kart.

This guy is great. Bring him on more

The Reno's, Forenza's & Verona's were actually made by GMDAT (GM-Daewoo) The U20SED is actually a GM engine, somewhat torquy, the main issue was timing belt failure. The second gen. Honda Passport/Rodeo had a 2.2 of the same engine. The Verona had a underpowered straight6. Also the older Chevy Aveo have the same engine as the Daewoo Lanos

Fantastic Guest!!!....So knowledgeable, It would be a pleasure to buy a car from this guy!Great content Wizard! Thank You for posting. (liked & subscribed)

Suzukis are amazing...Dead reliable. Also Chevy Trackers (Suzuki Vitaras). Extremely reliable and easy to work on. Built like little tanks!

@stephenreed3381

4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my Tracker. Dead reliable and goes and does anything I want it to (except be fast.)

@XerxesTheGreatOne

4 жыл бұрын

Very True! Fast, them ain't, them Trackers. but they will get you there no matter where there be! lol

I've had a TON of Suzukis. They're great little dependable cars (the ones actually made by Suzuki) but I've noticed they kinda all need frequent water pump changes. Loved my Swift (and my geo metros), loved my 93 Tracker and I had an 86 Samurai once that you couldn't kill. I heard the Aerio was good but by that point I was buying Toyotas, you can get an Aerio for like $900 these days lol. AVOID the Daewoo "Suzukis" at all cost like the Forenza or the Aveo (and its ilk)

@omt4293

Жыл бұрын

Own an Aerio AWD 4 door sedan. Had it for 13 years. Was gonna get rid of it. My friend says don’t it runs so well. Decided to keep it, not often a small car like this is AWD. It’s all Japanese it was made very well

Great to see u guys social distancing. Stay safe!

@DR-nw7xn

5 ай бұрын

You are adorable. You stay safe out there mike ...it's vewy skewy! Wear the mask and do what the TV says. 📺 😵‍💫

Samurai prices have now skyrocketed all over the U.S. as if they weren't already over priced.

My parents had a Kizashi they had until about 120k miles sold a few months ago. Literally never broke down ever. Not even once. Not even something small and super fun to drive very good handling you'd be surprised.

Hi from the UK. I happen to live next door to a garage, and I used to own a Suzuki Liana 1.6 litre manual transmission (which I think you call the Aerio in the US and Canada). It was a great car, mechanically sound, comfortable, good to drive, economical, cheap to maintain and reliable. Sadly, someone pulled out in front of me giving me zero time to stop, and the car was written off. As a replacement I considered the SX4, but was told by every mechanic I asked about them NOT to buy one - due to loads of electrical faults. That's a pity, because it would have been my ideal car.

Have a 1996 sidekick JX 4-door 4wd automatic. Great little truck, goes everywhere, great gas mileage, extremely reliable. Wish Suzuki was still in the US market

Awesome honest opinion from Adrian . Suzuki Swifts are every where here in New Zealand . Brilliant channel.

Great interview... I’ve had my Suzuki Samurai for 20 years now👍

1992 Suzuki Swift 1.3 GS, in Europe. Very sporty, good mileage, very simple and robust. Mine has less than 50.000 miles on it, confirmed by the Dutch mileage report.

@timothykeith1367

4 жыл бұрын

I have one of those motors in my garage, from a U.S. 1990 GTi Swift. I don't have the ECU to run it.

Suzuki DID make a really fun car; the 1988-1994 Swift GTi/GT, with an all aluminum twin cam 16 valve high revving 4 banger, with forged internals and 100hp. Also had a close ratio 5 speed, 4 wheel disc brakes, Recaro-style seats and weigh around 1700lbs, so pretty quick back in its day and they handled great!!! I'd kill to get another one in good shape!

My grandpa has a 2005 SX4 with the 1.5vvt engine and 850000km-s. At 820k the engine had to be rebuilt. But for the most part i think they are relaiable cars.

In Puerto Rico it was a very well known brand. I have a 2006 Suzuki Aerio wagon, 170k+ miles on it and it starts and drives great. Minor repairs, only complain is the alternator which has been changed more than once. Love those cars.

That Samurai looks exactly like the one that John Ross and Amber Glaves purchased a few months back. That should be an interesting car when it's done.

Hey all, the GEO METRO is all Suzuki, and let me tell you, they're GREAT! I've had atleast ONE, since 1995, and still have my 1994 Geo Metro with a 1.0 Liter , 3 cylinder they go like hell, take a licking and keep on ticking,, they get great gas mileage, are light weight, very good vehicles. The weak spots are the inner and outter door handles, and window cranks.

The Equinox had a GM 3400 like an Impala. Rumored to have been built in China, they are pretty good engines. The XL-7’s 3.6 was found in the CTS. It shared no parts with a 3400. Supposedly Suzuki built that engine in their Tataksuka plant and shipped it to Canada for installation in the XL-7 on the Equinox and Torrent assembly line.

I drove an AWD SX4 manual hatch for a few years. It was fun, reliable, and super capable in the snow. Total Gem.

I had an 87 Pontiac Firefly I bought in 91. I called the "Singer", or the "Screamin' 3". Basically a (not so) Swift. The only issue I had was the heater core gave out, in the middle of winter on the way to Moncton NB from Saint John. I replaced the core, and never had another problem. I traveled all over the province in that thing, one time lugging my wife and her sister, PLUS 1/2 my band gear stuffed in the back to a gig in the middle of nowhere in winter. Traded it in in 95 for a 91 Lumina.

I bought a new Aerio SX hatchback in 2003 because the wife just had to have one. We never had any issues at all with it. It was noisy on the highway and was cheaply built but was reliable. We did experience several flat tires due to them being so low profile.

Still enjoying my 1986 Suzuki Samurai as well, but on 2nd motor from a 1.6 8v tracker. Fun little jeep/car!