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by phaeton1
Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: My Kizashi is now a 3dr Swift Sport
Replies: 6
Views: 5503

My Kizashi is now a 3dr Swift Sport

Having owned my Kizashi AWD Sport for just over 18 months I have to say I developed a love/hate relationship with the car in the end. Overall, I would say this is an amazing car spoilt by a mis-matched transmission. I just hated the CVT box from the outset and whilst adapting my driving style to sui...
by phaeton1
Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: CVT- Kizashi's Achilles Heel
Replies: 36
Views: 22242

CVT- Kizashi's Achilles Heel

Hi I own a Kizashi over in the UK and have to say it is one of the most underrated cars in the market save for one thing which is it's achilles heel when fitted,namely, the CVT gearbox. It's not a marriage made in heaven that's for sure. Overall, the car is superb with excellent handling, great inte...
by phaeton1
Thu May 08, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Finally, the dreaded creak from the rear has gone!
Replies: 6
Views: 7150

Finally, the dreaded creak from the rear has gone!

As a direct result of you kind people posting the USA TSB relating to the creaking rear shock absorber bump stops, I was finally able to convince my UK dealer, with support from Suzuki UK, to change my rear shocks under warranty. Absolute bliss now......... whisper quite after months of gritting my ...
by phaeton1
Mon Sep 02, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Rear "Suspension" Creak Fixed
Replies: 3
Views: 3972

Rear "Suspension" Creak Fixed

Hi Guys I live in the UK and picked up my Kizashi Sport a few weeks ago. The vehicle had been run by the dealer for 8 months during which time it had covered around 8000 miles. Paid virtually half price compared to the cost new! Fantastic car. We have a load of speed humps where I live and a couple ...