114 days
What brand/size snows you putting on your Kiz? I make a nj to vt run 2-3 weekends a month - i've got 18" GY eagle GT's on my 2011 sls, pretty soft tire - have handled pretty well in what little snow we had last year - yet hoping for allot more of the white gold this winter...curious to know what anyone else is using for a winter white..
The first winter I tried 205/55 R16 General Altimax Artics on my 2011 S with its 16" steel wheels.
Last year I bought the new Goodyear UltraGrip Ice WRT snows, size 215/60 R16. Quiet, smooth, and unbelievably 'cushy'.
Decent, and very good at higher speeds (like from 50 to past 100MPH).
But If I have it another winter I'll be buying WS70 Blizzaks, because they really are the best non-studded snow.
Your results may vary.
Last year I bought the new Goodyear UltraGrip Ice WRT snows, size 215/60 R16. Quiet, smooth, and unbelievably 'cushy'.
Decent, and very good at higher speeds (like from 50 to past 100MPH).
But If I have it another winter I'll be buying WS70 Blizzaks, because they really are the best non-studded snow.
Your results may vary.
728 days (that's right, three days shy of two full years) 70,026 miles
Last tank 27.6 MPG.
Definitive answer for the 'up-down-stop' power window issue: Wash them. Fixed.
Nothing else to report.......
Paint remains attached. Lasted longer than the company, ay?
Last tank 27.6 MPG.
Definitive answer for the 'up-down-stop' power window issue: Wash them. Fixed.
Nothing else to report.......
Paint remains attached. Lasted longer than the company, ay?
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chazyouwin
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- Location: Northern New Jersey USA
I have the 16" Blizzaks. Put them on last year with new wheels (there are pics somewhere on the site). Going from the 18" wheels the squishiness took a bit of getting used to - I'd suggest the 17". I've used Blizzaks on various vehicles for many years. They are great on ice, real snow, and slush, but for the cold dry or wet weather I suppose I could use more of a "touring" snow.
2010 Kizashi SLS FWD Gray; 2013 Grand Vitara 4wd red; 2012 SX4 blue; 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV black
Previous: 2002 XL-7 Limited (2); 1992 Accord; '91 Volvo; '85 Toyota; '84 Celica; '73 Mercedes.
Previous: 2002 XL-7 Limited (2); 1992 Accord; '91 Volvo; '85 Toyota; '84 Celica; '73 Mercedes.
2 years ten days 71,169 miles
What can I say? My last tank returned 26.2 MPG, not bad considering the winter wonderland I'm currently operating in.
Zero service issues.
The windshield is without question the toughest piece of non-ballistic glass I've EVER encountered.
Paint still attached.
I just keep driving...........
Happy New Year!
What can I say? My last tank returned 26.2 MPG, not bad considering the winter wonderland I'm currently operating in.
Zero service issues.
The windshield is without question the toughest piece of non-ballistic glass I've EVER encountered.
Paint still attached.
I just keep driving...........
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and thanks for your updates Weshoot!!!
Suzuki Kizashi GTS AWD-Platinum Silver-Since 5/28/10
Mechanical Engineer
Owner of http://www.theCollegeDriver.com
Mechanical Engineer
Owner of http://www.theCollegeDriver.com
Well I am at 60,000 km and my warranty is over.
My last claim - My car is currently in the shop to have the center air vents replaced due to collapsed adjustment clips. To date I have filed 5 warranty claims:
1) Stereo amp replacement - volume would go up and down on its own.
2) Sunroof seal replacement - leaking when wet
3) Side door garnish replacement - it fell off
4) Bad starts, excessive cranking - computer was reflashed with new software
5) Center air vents replacement - airflow adjustment clip fell off.
In addition to the noted problems, I have also had the front left H7 bulb replaced at a cost of $60.
While my car is in the shop, I had to rent a car out of pocket as Suzuki does not supply loaners in Canada for warranty repairs. I currently have the Dodge Dart and what a POS! Feels like I am sitting inside a plastic coke bottle and it drives like crap.
Even with all of the problems that I have had with my Kizashi, I still rather it than any other car in its price range.
My last claim - My car is currently in the shop to have the center air vents replaced due to collapsed adjustment clips. To date I have filed 5 warranty claims:
1) Stereo amp replacement - volume would go up and down on its own.
2) Sunroof seal replacement - leaking when wet
3) Side door garnish replacement - it fell off
4) Bad starts, excessive cranking - computer was reflashed with new software
5) Center air vents replacement - airflow adjustment clip fell off.
In addition to the noted problems, I have also had the front left H7 bulb replaced at a cost of $60.
While my car is in the shop, I had to rent a car out of pocket as Suzuki does not supply loaners in Canada for warranty repairs. I currently have the Dodge Dart and what a POS! Feels like I am sitting inside a plastic coke bottle and it drives like crap.
Even with all of the problems that I have had with my Kizashi, I still rather it than any other car in its price range.
2011 Kizashi SX
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Northernstar
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- Location: Surrey Canada
it's totally weird how toyota, honda and other companies offer loaner vehicles while customers' cars are in the shop but suzuki doesn't. it's a huge disappointment.