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| Author: | N.T. [ Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
Hi guys and gals, So I'm far from new around the sierra scene but now due to a few back surgery's need to find a bit more comfort. I'm looking at going down the path of of the Grand Vitara's due to how cheap they are and the fact they're still a zook. I'm looking at year models between 2006 and 2012. These all average around 100,000ks on the clock. What I have found confusing is all the bloody engine options. Is there a cracker of an engine I should be going for or a lemon I should avoid out of the 2.0L 4cyl, 2.4L 4cyl, 2.7L V6, and 3.2L V6. I don't know where to start. Any why is the market flooded with them is there something else I'm missing. Thanks for any help N.T. |
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| Author: | watermouse [ Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
The majority of them are 2.4l. The infamous J24B. I would avoid this one in particular. http://www.auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=48209 And read the end of Disco's rig thread. http://www.auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42253&start=150 My dad had a diesel version. That one karked in the warranty period. Maybe the V6 versions would be ok but no first or second hand experience with them. |
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| Author: | N.T. [ Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
Cheers, I just read the link, so absolutely no 2.4 that's for sure. I wonder what the 6 cylinders are like?? Would love to get some feed back before I possibly make a mistake |
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| Author: | Zook_Fan [ Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
2.7L V6 was what I chose. It's still a Suzuki motor, heaps of power for the size of the car, not terrible on fuel, and are probably the most reliable of the lot. The 3.2L V6 is a GM motor, only experience with these is a few inspections and they were all leaking. Never drove one so can't compare the feel. For the age bracket you're in I'd stay away from the 4 cylinder models, the 2.0L is lacking in power and the 2.4L does have issues as listed above. |
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| Author: | tonyevans [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
I have a 2.5 V6 1998 and am very happy with it - Power good - Fuel good - Comfort Good - Tows my big camping trailer well. I don't do any hard off-roading at all just dirt tracks to nice camping sites. |
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| Author: | Marck [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
I have the 2.7 in a 2006 prestige. It's my first Suzuki and I love it. I put dobinsons lift in it and it's great on the road good fun on the beach and I tow my camper trailer with it. If you look hard and don't rush you can pick up a good deal on these like anything you find some people want a million bucks and some are looking to dump the car. I haven't driven any of the others yet so I can't compare I picked the 2.7 over all the rest I really wanted the 3.2 but they are fetching a few more bucks than I wanted to spend. M |
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| Author: | N.T. [ Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
Great thanks for the info guys. I have done lots more research and it sounds like the 2.7 is the most reliable but a bit old tech and fuel isn't super but not horrific. The 2.4 in the auto is only 4 speed and is fussyalways looking for gears, the 3.2 is the 5 speed auto only available in top spec so goes for more money but much better mating to the auto. Thanks again for your advice / experiences |
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| Author: | ZUZUKI [ Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which Grand Vitara do I want. Help plz |
The 2.7 V6 is not a bad motor, don't seem to have cracking / overheating issues. Do like a drink. Can leak a bit of oil (front & rear cranks seals - especially if used in sand, plus a small o-ring at the bottom of the block, between the upper sump - painful to replace). Do have timing chain issues - can break & turn the engine into scrap or at least an expensive rebuild. Usually gives lots of rattly warning though. Replacing the chains is a overly complicated & labour intensive job. 3.2 V6 commands a premium for a reason - is GM based & related to Captiva / Commodore. Don't seem to give much trouble at all, but also have oil leak issues - mainly rocker covers, I believe. Would be my pick if looking for a NGV. Another engine option is the 1.9litre diesel, but can blow up turbos (Renault euro based, with better fuel than we get, or something like that). Another consideration if going to use the thing off road, is that while the wheelarch will take a reasonable sized tyre, the suspension travel is ordinary. Early cars didn't have traction control & it makes a goodly amount of difference to the latter cars ability. Good luck with it. Rgs, Michael. |
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