Sorted...2019 Vitara SZ5, 1.4 manual, two wheel drive.
Considerably cheaper than the equivalent year Sportage, albeit without the 7 year warranty. I don’t need the extra space the Kia affords, and can live without heated seats, steering wheel, soft touch plastics.
My first Suzuki, and they’re supposed to be reliable. Neighbours are on their second Swift, friends bought their 2021 1.4 SZ5 a month ago and are averaging 50mpg, tell me it handles well and is a comfortable ride with acceptable wind noise at 70 on extended motorway trips.
Only downside they say is the notchy manual gearbox.
Pick it up in a few weeks when I return from warmer climes (again)...dealer knew that I’d done my homework, knew the vehicle inside out and what price I was prepared to pay. Very pleasant, friendly negotiation over the phone and both parties happy with the agreed price which was realistic...I’d checked out values on WBAC, Motorway and CarWow beforehand.
Video sent, deposit by BACS, balance before collection. Train ticket to buy.
I need to source a space saver tyre, jack etc before heading off to Spain in September.
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