[krat]

Hi all,

After about 6 months of reading these forums and gaining some info from a lot of you, I have finally purchased a 96 SWB JLX Vitara, 1.6EFI Auto, Stock Standard, with under 170,000km on the clock.
Particular thanks to Gwagensteve for previous advice on what to look for .
Now for a couple of quick questions.
The vehicle will be collected at the weekend and needs to be driven 200+ kms home. Given that I don't know much about the Suzuki, other than doing the usual tyres, oil, and water check before departing, what else should I check for and what do you suggest for the trip.eg Drive for 15 mins and re check temp, oil etc.

Not to sure about this and I don't want to stuff something up just because I miss a warning sign.

Thanks for the help so far,
Kev.

[Fatzook]

Just treat it like any other car mate. Check your temps and fluids, listen for odd noises, smells etc, and drive safely.

[Aaron]

Also it will take you 3 days if you are stopping to check water every 15 minutes, having to let it cool down enough to open without burning yourself.

[TasRat]

I'm guessing you'll be going with a mate so if trouble strikes you'll have support.
Take some tools & tow rope so you don't need them

Check the obvious & air in tyres and enjoy the adventure

Have u got RACV or your equivalent

I bought a 30 yr old original imported unreg classic & drove home 800km, many things didn't work, checked the fuel & topped up the oil at each servo we passed,

one of lifes highlites.

[JIMNYPETE]

It's a Suzuki, nothing will go wrong!

[MrRocky]

grease hubs before first 4wd

[krat]

The car drove a treat and never missed a beat.
Another question however,
it does not have the owners handbook so I don't know how somethings work.
Does anyone have a spare book for a 95-96 Vitara for sale or can someone suggest where I might be able to get one.

Kev.

[ellis]

try ebay

[shandy92]

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=30126

grab this mate, will help you out and save you some $$$