Just bought a Kizashi

Zoomin · Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:55 am

Hey guys! Own a 2007 XL7 and now a 2012 Kizashi GTS. LOVING it!!! I live in Vegas but bought it in Phoenix as they had the one I wanted.

Here are some pics from when I drove it back on Sunday:

And my "TWO-Suzki's"

Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:21 am

Nice! Welcome.
Auto or manual GTS?

That body style XL-7 is rare too.

Tamstaz · Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:37 am

Great shots of the car -welcome to the club. : )

Zoomin · Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:39 am

Thanks man! Loving this car, I got the GTS with CVT! I seriously have no complaints, the only things I miss are the faults of my own for not properly researching prior to buying.

Auto headlights and auto lock and unlock (when you put in drive and park) but I will easily get over that!

I want to put synthetic in it (the only oil I ever use) and was not sure what weight is recommended?! Any suggestions?

Firefly · Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:51 am

Welcome. Same Platinum color as my SLS. Awesome.

Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:25 am

Zoomin wrote:Thanks man! Loving this car, I got the GTS with CVT! I seriously have no complaints, the only things I miss are the faults of my own for not properly researching prior to buying.

Auto headlights and auto lock and unlock (when you put in drive and park) but I will easily get over that!

I want to put synthetic in it (the only oil I ever use) and was not sure what weight is recommended?! Any suggestions?

Auto headlights are found in the top of the line SLS trim. The autolock thing is something not found on the Kizashi.

I also use synthetic. I have always used what the manufacturer recommends in terms of viscosity. For this engine, it's 5W-30. Since you live in Vegas, I am sure you could use heavier oil, but 5W-30 should cover your temperature range just fine and will be easier and probably cheaper to obtain.

Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:57 pm

Nice...

Zoomin · Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:51 pm

I did have a quick question... Is the tire pressure monitoring system standard?! I never see the "check light" come on prior to the engine starting.

Bobolini · Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:47 pm

On the GTS the TPM is standard.Trust me, i've had the TPM go off too many times with my OEM Dunlops. One had a slow leak and finally blew around 25,000. If you keep your pressure lower than 32PSI you will get the TPM on even if all are within tolerance. I complained about my TPM going off and when the dealer checked the pressure (all around 28) and he said the pressure is too low so they pumped them back up.

Made a poor decision in new tires. I went with the Kumho Ecsta 4x and they handle quite wheel (especially in wet weather) and steering response is great, but man! I felt the shocks gave out when I hit my first bump. They do not isolate at all. Itsounds as if my car is falling apart. If they could absorb bumps better I'd rate them as a best buy.

I can't wait to get rid of them. Now I have noticed them getting a little softer, either that or I'm used to them. (11,000) . They do have good treadwear also.

Anyone else have advice on tires? 235/45/18?

Oh, and welcome. Not sure but I seem to be the only one without a problem with my sub. Yes, 36k+ miles. Matter of fact I have not had one problem except that Dunlop tire leaking and that's not the car's fault

Once again, greetings and great buy. I debaged my back and I see people looking at my car and they have this look of "WTH" is that? Haven't seen one in the SLS or GTS version in central Virginia. Love it.

Speed_Racer · Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:32 pm

Another Vegas Kiz owner. Hi! If you see a red GTS in Summerlin, it's me.