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The sharp handling and punchy engine do justice to the sporty looks and it's so well built that you can expect to see little of the dealer. A fun and really affordable supermini.
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I was given a ’10’ reg one of these with 1 mile on the clock for a day when I took my Mitsubishi Lancer in for a service, as it is a joint dealership with Suzuki. The looks are a bit of an acquired taste but the basics of what you want in a car: handling; performance (especially for a 1.3 litre engine); economy; interior layout etc., were all good, to very good. Being used to a low slung Lancer Sport it did feel a bit like you were sitting in a 4x4, but high sided vehicles are the modern trend and a good chassis and excellent visibility made some amends. My mother owned the previous generation Swift and it was totally reliable, as are most Suzukis. If I wanted a nippy, fun supermini that got virtually all the important things right I’d consider one of these.
Submitted: 03/03/2010 09:30:59
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Very happy with my Swift 1.3. No problems what so ever. It just runs. Very well built and cleverly designed for such a small car.
Submitted: 07/12/2009 22:30:06
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Is anyone else having problems with the clutch on the Swift 1300? I find it is not biting until the last minute especially on a slope - so stalling. Have been back to the garage but was informed it is a ’ hydraulic clutch ’ and needs getting used to. Apart from that a great little car!
Submitted: 13/07/2009 09:57:52
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I bought my first Suzuki swift in 2006 (Diesel). It was such a fantastic car with good driving experience. Did any one drive this car under 3 years time up to 100000 miles? I did. When I was selling the car it was already completed 98000miles. What is the next car I bought? No question - another Swift 1.3 diesel. Why? I can trust this car to take from Cambridge to Aberdeen just taking a single break. No back ache no other problems. Apart from normal oil changing and oil filter changing I paid one time changing my wiper. That is the extra I spent for my car. I never had any problem with this car even though I drive in different climate conditions all over the country. The new auto volume controlled CD player supporting Mp3 and leather steering with additional place for hide to keep luggage in the luggage area and after all a very silent car made my choice second time also brilliant. Within 3 months I completed 11000+ miles. I would say It is a nice small car but good also for journeys like Cambridge to Aberdeen.
Submitted: 30/06/2009 10:31:39
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