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Suzuki Grand Vitara JB / JT.I Prestige (2006-2011)
LemonBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Cracked engine block
Owned 2008 Prestige model for 5 years, @ 190 000 km and engine block cracked. Because of GFC in 2008 the alloy used to cast engine block is substandard and becoming well know to crack. Paid $20 000 for Grand Vitara 4-5 years ago, now being offered $500 from wreaker or $8 000 engine replacement.
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DiggerCanberra Central 2601, ACT
- 5 reviews
- 14 likes
Perfect Car For my Needs
My Suzuki GV is the prestige model so it has all the fruit, full leather, sunroof, keyless entry and start etc. It's a great looking car, very reliable, easy to get in & out of, easy to park. It's a bit heavy on fuel for a 2.4 litre motor but I love it, so does everyone who drives it. With 140000 klms on the clock, so far it's proved to be super reliable. I use it as a 4x4 and it'll keep up with the big boys....for a lot less. I've towed a small caravan around Australia, easy as. Returned 12.8 l/100 klms overall. It's a great Car.
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Roslyn LAU
Keep away from Suzuki and their incompetent dealer network
Westpoint Indooroopilly not consitant with servicing cost$138 for oil filter,when asked to check rattle in rear told it was toebar,charged$128 for privlage.3 days latter glow plugs failed,repaired by Bundaberg dealer and informed the rear diff bushes broken repaired under warrenty at 90000kms engine light kept coming up, booked in to Keema Mt Gravatt. Crankshaft broke on way, informed by SUZUKI new crankshaft 2 conrods would have engine back to new,after 8 weeks the vehicle was driven home only to discover cooling system had not been filled ov...Read more
er heating engine as temp sensor was not covered by coolant,sent back on tow truck, next time coolant hose to back of engine came off, no clamp installed,next time clutch failure due to hose not clamped on,next time brake failure due to pipe not correctly installed, next time oil leak due to poorly installed oil seal and sump gasket,next time oil leaks and vechile could not be driven at100kms hr due to severe vibration,informed by SUZUKI tyres out of balance nothing wrong with vechile,next same problems and the engine block was found .to be severly cracked SUZUKI agreed to install new engine Keema was asked to make sure clutch was ok Keema was asked to trade on new vechile offered$3000 a 99%lost in 2yrs After new engine installed dpf fault, loud noise through transmission,taken to Moorooka Suzuki at request of Suzuki,wrong oil installed by Keema and clutch found to be broken should not have been reinstalled Next problems starter motor failure due to only 1 not 3 bolts installed,front drive shafts failure due to only 2 bolts installed,continuing engine faultsleading to engine failure due to inlet manifold not correctlyinstalled 100%LOSSSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ArgusSouthwest, VIC
- 9 reviews
- 3 likes
2007 GV Prestige
Had vehicle now for just over two years, and can't fault it. It has done over 200,000km's (petrol engine) and although it seems a little down on power for a V6, apparently this is the norm. Original parts are expensive but wreckers in Melbourne have the occasional GV through their workshop.
Use of vehicle is solely for personal use. Depending on the week on how often the vehicle gets used.
Haven't had serviced since I had the rocker cover gaskets replaced. Hasn't clocked up the necessary kilometres.
Purchased in May 2021 at Major Car Sales.
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G MountMELBOURNE
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
best little suv i every had.
drise well.as a big person 186 140k i was very comfy in it. is ex of road cept up with the big suv if not better. ex in snow slush and mud. interior was ok little bit too plastic but the v6 auto made up for that hands down. not too bad on fuel trips 9l/100k town 12l/100k 2tonne towing is very nice too did it well.
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mjpssTownsville
- 5 reviews
cracked engine block at 90 000 not able to be fixed or replaced poor
so i owned a prestige from new at 90 000 it overheated due to a faulty radiator cap and i stopped straight away, the engine was stuffed. cracked block. same crack same place as a number of other engines no warranty. no car. never buy one. the car drove ok, not great but it was ok. the engine power was a bit under what it needed to be.
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Kay BeeDarwin
French Diesel Engine
The Diesel Grand Vitara has a lot going for it conceptually. Good size, comfortable, capable off road but an unfortunate non Japanese choice in engines. I have had injector, and drive problems costing several thousands. While it's running gear is off road capable I wouldn't venture far from help mechanically with this poor choice of diesel motor by Suzuki.
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True BlueNSW South Coast
- 3 reviews
Top Value Vehicle
Excellent value car with enough kit to do the job(s) without "electronic overload".
Constant 4WD a big plus vs "on demand" type.
Terrific performance within it's class. Fuel a little heavy at 11.0 litres/100km but acceptable for the go.
Gearbox works well but could learn from Mitsubishi (Super Select). A bit fidgety in cruise control mode.
Ride is good compromise for type, steering a little light, brakes excellent.
Rear space is adequate although a few more "cubby holes" would be good.
Reliability over 55,000k hasn't been an issue, just a...Read more
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ValerieQuilpie
Perfect vehicle
Just bought my second Grand Vitara Prestige. Bought 2006 model new which has been passed on to my son. 235000 km and still going like a gem. My son loves it! great family car. Nine years old and travelled all conditions. Air-conditioner just chucked it in, but after surviving Australia's harsh outback conditions, 47 degrees for half the year, pretty good I think.
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Glenn AWestern District, VIC
- 29 reviews
- 20 likes
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 Prestige; 3.2-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon
Have owned this model for nearly 2 years, as a family that lives in regional Australia we are very happy with this SUV .The luggage space is good with the back seat fold down design is a great feature .The instrumentation is great and the best appointed we have seen.
Great instrumentation
pity no diesel model available
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denash70AU
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Comfortable, and smooth.
Purchased top of the range, Suzuki G.V. Prestige, 3.2L V6 Auto Petrol mid 2011. Currently 3 mths into a caravanning holiday travelling the West Coast. Towing a Jayco Swan fully loaded approx 1.7t.
Has had no problem towing, and comfortable at 100-110kph. So far car has done 25000, of which 10000 has been with van in tow. A little thirsty we average 8L/100km Highway/NO van, 10L/100km Town/NO van, and approx 17L/100km with van in tow. Only problem we have had is the driving lights washer/sprayer, jammed and was stuck approx 10cm out off front b...Read more
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With the Jayco Swan what is the tow ball weight? Does this match up with the vehicle's specifications?
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Kay Bee
Me again retracting my criticism of the Renault Diesel injectors. I foolishly filled up with petrol not diesel. The injector engine warning worked well. Sorry Suzuki.