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raider48
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Joined: Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:29 am

hang in here with me guy and gals !! life changing decisions here !!! :mrgreen:
i have the chance to trade my 2011 honda civic si in for a red gts sport-awd !
i had a 07 si for 5 years and decided i might like the nissan JUKE :roll:
drove that POS for 4 months until nissan offered a by back program
long story !! ne ways i went back to si,,i loved the juke awd capabilities
in the ohio winter {well one of em lol} i saw the kiz on tv and went and checked em out
i test drove the kiz and it rode so much better than si, but only drivin it for 30 mins
doesnt tell me alot !! would love input from kiz pilots !!! by the way 24,499 is what they want,,good price ?? thanks
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newworld2004
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Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:30 pm
Location: Northern VA

This is purely my opinion. I have 2010 SLS FWD, and absolutely love it, I traded in my 2007 Honda ACCROD coupe for 2010 SLS FWD. Drive and handles well, and brakes are awesome, after 7 Months of driving still look for driving it every day. Best purchae ever for me, not Problem so far.
2010 Dark Blue SLS FWD CVT
1998 Mitsubishi Montero Winter Package
1994 Soft-Top Samurai Sold
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EnfinityX
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Joined: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:11 am

I have a awd sls no problems so far very reliable, drives well really enjoy it. Feel free to ask any specific questions, hard to just give a general overview. Well equipped.
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lookin
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Best car out there for the money if ya ask me
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WESHOOT2
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Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:37 pm
Location: Vermont

But MY car is a 2011 S AWD (with just under 31,000 miles on it; bought 12/23/10).

"Works well in snow"
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kskizashi
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Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:59 pm

Traded in my Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for my AWD GTS and love it and the gas mileage is a big plus.
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Moto
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I run websites for both cars. The Kizashi is the better of the two for sure. I have also driven both quite a bit, and I am seriously looking for a kizashi for the right price. The Juke is fun, but it feels like a kid's car. The awd system of the Juke is better on paper, but I think the kizashi would probably out preform the juke in many cases. (nissans traction control system sucks)

The Juke has more power and is lighter, but you will pay for it in gas.
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Moto
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bah, maybe I should have read your post. Anyway, the statements remain the same.
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Senegal
Posts: 149
Joined: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:46 am

After 18months of ownership and some 26K miles, I can say this is the best car i've driven. Issues so far:

-horrible paint job, repainted by suzuki (hood, fenders, door sills)
-blown subwoofer, replaced by suzuki
-trunk door handle came off, replaced
-"Service TPMS" has appeared 5 times, and went away on its own
-"Hill Control Disabled" warning came on once, and went away on its own
-hard starts (~10-15 seconds) about 5 times, there's a software fix, getting it requires some luck


Not bad at all if you ask me. Suzuki dealers though leave MUCH to be desired. I love the car, its fun every single time you get in the driver's seat.

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raider48
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Joined: Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:29 am

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: well i DID IT !! bfn 2012 vivid red gts- AWD sittin in garage
had to travel 150 miles to get it but the ride home was just enuf time for us to get aquainted !!
first impressions !!
the ride quality is 10x's of the civic si
noise is nil compared to civic,60mph is 3000rpm in civic about 2000+/-in kiz
power isnt way down but i dont think she would hang with civic very long JMO !!
no rattles squeaks or weird noises goin on
seats dont even compare !! with all the adjustments--civic front/back/tilt
paint is average didnt let em detail it ! ive been in the kenworth truck paint shop for 20yrs and just dont trust em !! sorry ILL detail myself
best lookin factory rims ive seen
controls are very well layed out and easy to reach and use
fosgate system is ok,,i like the mid adjustment not found on very may factory head units..highs r crisp vocal are clear,bass sounds good with big bass tunes but fades out on softer stuff { ive got a 1500watt kenwood amp and 12in kenwood sub to take care of that}the only problem w that is the head doesnt have a sub adjustment{civic did} ONE MORE what r you guys doin to get ur xm/sirrius?? i refuse to pay 500 dollars for suzukis tuner ! theres gotta b a cheaper way and i dont want to send signal through radio {xm's little things} that sucks i want a tuner hook up but not 500.00 !!!
im done ranting for now !! but ill be back thanks for all the advise !!!!! thanks again PROUD NEW KIZZY OWNER !!!
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