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N.T.
Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:47 am Posts: 98
Vehicle: Suzuki Sierra Stockman
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 Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:02 pm |
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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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watermouse
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Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 868
Vehicle: zook
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:23 pm |
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N.T.
Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:47 am Posts: 98
Vehicle: Suzuki Sierra Stockman
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:36 pm |
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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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Zook_Fan
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Joined: Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:30 pm Posts: 4530 Location: Toowoomba
Vehicle: Maruti and LJ80's
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:38 pm |
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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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tonyevans
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Joined: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 1998 Location: Lightning Ridge NSW
Vehicle: SJ40 - LJ50 - LJ50V - Vitara
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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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Marck
Joined: Sat Jul 18, 2015 6:20 pm Posts: 147
Vehicle: 2006 2.7 prestige auto.
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:47 pm |
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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.
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N.T.
Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:47 am Posts: 98
Vehicle: Suzuki Sierra Stockman
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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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ZUZUKI
Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:50 am Posts: 427 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: '85 Sierra LWB, '99 GV 2.5L
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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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