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by MadBlack
Sat May 26, 2012 12:39 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.
Replies: 27
Views: 21985

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

They're cutting "certain" dealers as I pointed out - those that are running used car lots and calling themselves Suzuki dealers. You may not agree with their marketing strategy but keep in mind, they will not turn this into a Honda over night. They built the Kizashi which I think we all ag...
by MadBlack
Thu May 24, 2012 12:22 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hate to be the bearer of not great news.
Replies: 27
Views: 21985

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

I spoke with my dealer (owner) today about some of the stuff flying around the net about Suzuki. We talked for about 20 minutes and this is his feedback: This dealer (Winnpeg, Manitoba, Canada) recently purchasing a majority share in the dealership. He came out of the corporate offices of Ford Canad...
by MadBlack
Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Rear squeaks
Replies: 27
Views: 22768

Re: Rear squeaks

Anyone have an update on this issue? My dealer is unaware of the problem and will not address it.
by MadBlack
Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Seems like bad news for Suzuki
Replies: 25
Views: 19229

Re: Seems like bad news for Suzuki

I rolled the dice when I bought this car - I didn't have any experience with Suzuki after sales service and that concerned me. But I never considered this possibility - market value on this car has just dropped off a cliff. Talk about your catch 22 - can't sell it and expect any return and if you ke...
by MadBlack
Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:44 am
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Whistle noise while accelerate. Help
Replies: 9
Views: 17964

Re: Whistle noise while accelerate. Help

I can hear it in the vid you posted - since you did that test with the car in Park, get a friend to rev it while you are under the hood. You should be able to pin point it that way. Looks like your idle is solid so I would be surpised if it is a vac leak, especially on the intake side. Listen around...
by MadBlack
Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Alignment and rapid tire wear issue.
Replies: 62
Views: 71230

Re: Alignment and rapid tire wear issue.

So it's the consumers fault for not picking up on the issue? Wow, you must work for Suzuki. Comparing this problem to a guy that never changes his oil is a joke - this car is being sold with out of spec alignment and you are blaming this on consumer neglect? It should not be up to the buyer to pick ...
by MadBlack
Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Alignment and rapid tire wear issue.
Replies: 62
Views: 71230

Re: Alignment and rapid tire wear issue.

"Most all import cars have alignment issues" So what's your point? It's OK because it happens with other imports? I picked up on the issue when I bought the car so I'm lucky. But for those that are now replacing expensive tires after putting out major money on a new car, this is garbage. S...
by MadBlack
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Motor Trend needs to get a reality check
Replies: 11
Views: 9167

Re: Motor Trend needs to get a reality check

Why are they comparing my car to a civic???????
by MadBlack
Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: TSB SI-0007 WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS
Replies: 106
Views: 84043

Re: TSB SI-0007 ALIGNMENT SPECS

I would demand an alignment check regardless of mileage or tire wear - I had my car checked when I bought it and sure enough, it was off - in fact the car pulled to the left during the test drive. I drove 2 different cars when test driving and both pulled left. The service writer also mentioned to m...
by MadBlack
Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: dealer closed
Replies: 14
Views: 11365

Re: dealer closed

You're preaching to the choir - I agree that this car offers incrediable value - it's unfortunate they don't sell many. IMO, they don't sell because they don't advertise. If they start closing dealerships, this impacts the value offer - I have to go further to find a dealer (and i want the dealer wo...