Suzuki Alto - Suzuki Alto 2003 to 2006 - Owner experiences please

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Sat 20 Feb 2010 16:16
Suzuki Alto - Suzuki Alto 2003 to 2006 - Owner experiences please - Norman77
I have been looking at downsizing and the Suzuki Alto seems to fit the bill. Having never owned a suzuki before, are they reliable and emical?
It would be great to hear from owners/previous owners about their experience with them, before i take the plunge!

Many Thanks in anticipation.
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Sat 20 Feb 2010 20:06
Suzuki Alto - Suzuki Alto 2003 to 2006 - Owner experiences please - Rob E
Hi

There are lots of these around on the used market, and a quick check on ebay reveals that many of them are very good value. Cost new was 5K, so bear this in mind when you're buying - I've seen some pretty silly prices at franchised dealers.

This model seems to be wearing well: no real problems as such, not rusting, still giving reliable service (some on ebay have wracked up some pretty high mileages so clearly quite tough).

The 1.1 engine is a nippy unit (as the car is light). Economy very good, and cheap tax because of low CO2 emissions.

Probably the biggest thing to watch on these is skimped servicing as these are often bought 2nd/ 3rd hand as a cheap buy and not really looked after properly.

I owned a mid-90s Swift and found it to be extremely reliable and I think this Alto is the same. It is built in India and there are loads over there existing quite happily in tough conditions (heat, dust etc).

Hope this helps

Rob E

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 20/02/2010 at 21:13

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