2011 Kizashi S with Manual Transmission only in White?!

Fishobaby · Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:19 am

On the Suzuki website, the 2011 Kizashi S with manual transmission seems now only to be available in white. I could not keep that clean, nor the beige interior. I'm afraid I just don't like sunroofs much, and I'd rather pick my own wheels, although I do prefer the 2011 style. The dealer near me has only four 2010 models, and only the red GTS has a manual transmission, but it has those chrome strip on the side, which I absolutely hate. I suppose there are drilled holes associated with those?

mapeterson2 · Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:23 am

Sounds like one hell of a dilemma! lol

I'm not too sure about the side strips though...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-SUZ ... ccessories

This says it's genuine and it's only double sided tape.

Fishobaby · Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:17 am

mapeterson2 wrote:I'm not too sure about the side strips though...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-SUZ ... ccessories

This says it's genuine and it's only double sided tape.

Well, that's good news! They sure seem to be installed on a lot of them, though.

Another thing I noticed, the '11 Kizashi S doesn't seem to have the included standard audio system that the '10 had. Ack! Bait and Switch!

mapeterson2 · Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:04 am

and THAT'S why I'm getting a 2010 GTS.

sloopercat · Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:02 pm

They are port installed. I got mine covered in black car wrap vinyl. They are actually attractive when blacked out.

Fishobaby wrote:
mapeterson2 wrote:I'm not too sure about the side strips though...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-SUZ ... ccessories

This says it's genuine and it's only double sided tape.
Well, that's good news! They sure seem to be installed on a lot of them, though.

Another thing I noticed, the '11 Kizashi S doesn't seem to have the included standard audio system that the '10 had. Ack! Bait and Switch!

mapeterson2 · Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:21 pm

What does "port installed" mean?

TheHolyGhost · Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:24 pm

They're installed on delivery to the country that they were shipped to, rather than at the factory.

mapeterson2 · Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:11 pm

Ah, ok. Thank you.

Fishobaby · Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:49 am

mapeterson2 wrote:and THAT'S why I'm getting a 2010 GTS.

Is there any reason you prefer the 2010 to the 2011? I thought they might have a few kinks ironed-out.

Is it the 10mm reduced ride height that's the deal breaker? That's .394 inches– practically dragging on the ground and sure to hit every speed bump.

mapeterson2 · Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:23 am

Fishobaby wrote:
mapeterson2 wrote:and THAT'S why I'm getting a 2010 GTS.
Is there any reason you prefer the 2010 to the 2011? I thought they might have a few kinks ironed-out.

Is it the 10mm reduced ride height that's the deal breaker? That's .394 inches– practically dragging on the ground and sure to hit every speed bump.

Actually its a few things.

1. I'm in the Marines so I get $500 off PLUS the 2010 discount of $1000 = $1500 off a new 2010.
2. Less chrome. I HATE chrome.
3. I really like the one I test drove lol

The 10mm reduced has no effect as I am going to lower it anyway.