RIP Kizashi :-(

murcod · Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:51 pm

Congrats on the 3 - make sure you post pics up.

CLLee wrote: As much as I love (still) the Kizashi, it's aged quite a fair bit.

Exactly. The Kizashi technology and fit out is just not competitive with the latest release vehicles.

Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:34 am

Consider that the Kizashi has been largely unchanged since its global debut in 2009 for model year 2010. It's not surprising that it can feel a bit dated 5 years later given nearly everyone else has had new generations since.

Suzuki is supposed to be releasing new models in 2015. I occasionally search for any clues on the internet about the next gen Kizashi, but I come across nothing. They are either working on it right now or it simply doesn't exist meaning the car will get phased out from global production.

gmkizashi · Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:01 am

Sorry to hear about this. Glad there was no one hurt. I'm at about 110,000 miles and coming up on three years trouble free except for paint.

The car held up well it appears despite being a loss. Comforting, as I will probably be transferring my car to my daughter who will be getting her license.

Just curious, was it the guardrail that caused the front end damage?

murcod · Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:04 am

gmkizashi wrote: Just curious, was it the guardrail that caused the front end damage?

The only front end picture appears to be of the Mercedes B200- showing the matching impact area which connected with the Kizashi's boot.

gmkizashi · Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:16 am

murcod wrote:
gmkizashi wrote: Just curious, was it the guardrail that caused the front end damage?
The only front end picture appears to be of the Mercedes B200- showing the matching impact area which connected with the Kizashi's boot.

Aha. Now I get it.

Thanks

coref1 · Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:27 am

Now i get it too. Thought that picture was the front of the Kizashi. Looking forward to the pictures of the new Mazda.

murcod · Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:39 am

Don't you guys ever look at the front of your Kizashi's? (You must have fun finding your cars in car parks.

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CLLee · Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:56 am

Hahaha. I know. The headlights are completely different.

Kizashi's front is undamaged, as I managed to steer clear of 2 cars in front and pulled over.

Confirmed write off.
2010 built, 69,000km.
Pay back $19,000.

It's a decent figure based on the research I've done.

murcod · Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:32 am

Yes, certainly a lot better than any trade in price you'd be offered.

I'm guessing you'll have already looked at Redbook? http://www.redbook.com.au/cars/research ... x=2&eapi=2

Wonson92 · Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:42 am

This has to be one of the sorriest endings to a Kizashi i've seen thus far

Glad your ok!