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by Senegal
Sat May 26, 2012 2:38 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.
Replies: 27
Views: 16129

Re: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.

In 2004 Suzuki had about 550 dealers, the list grew to over 700 in 2006. Currently that number stands at just about 150. It is difficult not to notice trends. I have to believe that Suzuki is still profitable in US, the question however remains that if much more profit can be made somewhere else in ...
by Senegal
Tue May 22, 2012 3:37 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.
Replies: 27
Views: 16129

Re: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.

I'm not sure which dealer OP is referring to, but 15 new suzuki's is probably average for a typical suzuki dealer.

the largest is Wichita Suzuki and they have over 200 new suzuki models
by Senegal
Mon May 21, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.
Replies: 27
Views: 16129

Re: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.

same situation here, loved the Kizashi, but discussing things with the Midwest dealer owner who i've come to be good friends with, I found out about the same disturbing news...this dealer though said he's "just gonna ride it out" Still, Kizashi is moving 400-500 units a month and SX4 1300-...
by Senegal
Wed May 16, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Odd request for you
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: Odd request for you

yep, resale value is not that great, nearly 42% drop for my car over ~2yrs/32k miles. I traded in the '10 SLS AWD Kizashi today for '13 Acura RDX AWD + Tech, and I got 15k for it and I had bought it for $25.5k in March 2010. Edmunds TMV value for the trade was about 15800, but good luck getting anyo...
by Senegal
Tue May 15, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Odd request for you
Replies: 6
Views: 4410

Re: Odd request for you

got my vote
by Senegal
Tue May 15, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: power windows with grinding noise
Replies: 6
Views: 4915

power windows with grinding noise

my passenger side front window is now making grinding noise with up or down motion, i'm not sure if i had not noticed it before since the car was either on or I had music on, has anyone else noticed this? it does what it's suppose to do but i'm not sure what to make of the noise, taking it to the de...
by Senegal
Sat May 12, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: What is the ONE thing that bugs you about your Kizashi?
Replies: 106
Views: 52800

Re: What is the ONE thing that bugs you about your Kizashi?

the fact that you have to remove the front bumper to replace the headlight lamp...seriously??? :shock:
by Senegal
Sat May 12, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: What is the ONE thing that bugs you about your Kizashi?
Replies: 106
Views: 52800

Re: What is the ONE thing that bugs you about your Kizashi?

if you want to raise the seat, it also moves forward....which makes it useless. I've seen the same setup in other cars as well, but my bmw does it right.
by Senegal
Fri May 11, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: whine/whirl noise 2012 CVT vids
Replies: 19
Views: 11520

Re: whine/whirl noise 2012 CVT vids

true, but it is still a very capable car as obvious by the many reviews out there. I drove one yesterday and I thought it was interesting that reviewers thought the car was very quiet, which is "relative" at best, but I think the build quality of the Kizashi as it well as its cabin appoint...
by Senegal
Fri May 11, 2012 1:17 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: whine/whirl noise 2012 CVT vids
Replies: 19
Views: 11520

Re: whine/whirl noise 2012 CVT vids

got offered $15k on 2010 SLS AWD with 32K miles. May trade it for '13 Acura RDX AWD with Tech package. They are offering it $2300 off MSRP and 10% off accessories/installation cost (Hitch, splash guards) and 2.9% for 72 months.

decisions, decisions...