Tech thread- Suzuki Vitara/ Grand Vitara

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » April 24th, 2016, 11:31 pm

pugboy wrote:Looking for cradle bushings for a PCR grand vitara
is company only option ?

X2 looking for the same...
And axle/CV boots

Postby **JUS4SHO** » April 27th, 2016, 1:07 pm

Used super pro
P/n SPF3384K

jerry2008 · Postby **jerry2008** » June 18th, 2016, 5:51 pm

Any engine

jerry2008 · Postby **jerry2008** » January 10th, 2017, 8:48 am

I GT thanks

dougla_boy · Postby **dougla_boy** » January 19th, 2017, 12:14 pm

bought a GV 2004 model. love it mucho.....any tips for caring and servicing? and buying parts?

drift_master · Postby **drift_master** » February 11th, 2017, 7:58 pm

grand Vitara 2006 shocks original?

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » February 11th, 2017, 8:24 pm

drift_master wrote:grand Vitara 2006 shocks original?

If u locate any...update the thread

hong kong phooey · Postby **hong kong phooey** » April 16th, 2017, 6:26 am

Hello guys
I am contemplating buying a grand Vitiara, new from firm Any reasons why i should not.
I was originally planning on the Xtrail hybrid but due to all the mixed reviews i am doubting my original decision.
I dont want a vehicle which i have problems with.

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » April 16th, 2017, 12:40 pm

We have a PCA grand vitara
Brought from new
Doing 140,000kms currently

No issues after 10years.
Except 1 caliper had gotten stuck at around the 5year mark.

Normal servicing done outside firm.

hong kong phooey · Postby **hong kong phooey** » April 17th, 2017, 1:11 am

thanks kronik

jerry2008 · Postby **jerry2008** » April 25th, 2017, 5:39 am

I have my PCC grand vitara asking 80k or best price for sale

jerry2008 · Postby **jerry2008** » April 25th, 2017, 5:43 am

hong kong phooey · Postby **hong kong phooey** » June 7th, 2017, 4:30 am

I went ahead and bought the Grand Vitara and i am hoping i did not get a lemon
less than one week and the car have brake problems. they say one of rotors have rust on it and they have to order a new one.
Car dont even have a hundred miles on it yet.

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » June 8th, 2017, 4:26 am

hong kong phooey wrote:I went ahead and bought the Grand Vitara and i am hoping i did not get a lemon
less than one week and the car have brake problems. they say one of rotors have rust on it and they have to order a new one.
Car dont even have a hundred miles on it yet.

I'm sure its not rust causing that.
A few metres of braking should have cleared that.
I suspect its a seized caliper
Happened to ours and a friend of mine

hong kong phooey · Postby **hong kong phooey** » June 8th, 2017, 5:46 am

Did the calipers seize from new ?
Not there so i cannot see for my self .

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » June 8th, 2017, 7:11 am

hong kong phooey wrote:Did the calipers seize from new ?
Not there so i cannot see for my self .

Nah
Was at around 50,000kms

But it seems to be a common problem

hong kong phooey · Postby **hong kong phooey** » June 8th, 2017, 1:20 pm

Or . This one is new . Just collected it from the firm last week .

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » June 8th, 2017, 1:54 pm

Hmmm

Well let them sort it out.

Hold them to the warranty

Mad_Indian · Postby **Mad_Indian** » June 19th, 2017, 8:53 am

good day tuners....i have a problem with my 2000 gv, everytime i pull off i am getting a flat spot.... vehicle starts to stutter then it will pull off...i checked a number of things..nothing seemed to solve the problem...a lil help would be appreciated.

Postby **worksux101** » May 21st, 2019, 1:14 am

Hi all. Was always a fan of the SGV so thinking of getting a used 06-15 as a daily driver and maybe eventually some basic off roading.
Probably do a slight lift with spacer and larger tyres etc. Any experience on how this affects ride quality?

Any suggestions as to what to look for when buying a used one and any advice on parts, maintenance etc? Ive heard they can be difficult to come by.
Also, what is the ride quality like usually? Thanks much.

VJTEK · Postby **VJTEK** » May 21st, 2019, 12:59 pm

Worksux101...

I use a 2006 model as a daily driver.

Things you should be aware of...

The 4x4 model is all time, so more fuel consumption (18-20mpg) more tire wear (All four in 40,000km, depending on brand and driving style and less acceleration (0-60mph in 15 secs). Top speed is about 100 mph after you beg her more than a tired wife

Parts are expensive at the firm, but that's the story no matter what firm you go to.

It's best you get one with the fabric interior, the leather cracks and looks awful after a while.

It's a proper trail rated SUV and will take you many places a car won't. It chews up the powdery sand in Maracas and scares you a bit but doesn't actually get stuck.

Almost forgot, if you ever have an issue with the power steering, don't stick! The design makes the fluid fall onto the alternator and destroys it in very little time. I've learned this lesson the hard way. The power steering pump was $9,200. can't remember the price of the alternator.

All that said, I love mine and will be upgrading to a newer one in due course, or a swap for a 2.7V6 or a 3.2 if I find a willing and able mechanic and the components.