"Vimto" (smudgey)
08/06/2014 at 22:44 • Filed to: carshopping, suzuki
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"Vimto" (smudgey)
08/06/2014 at 22:44 • Filed to: carshopping, suzuki | 0
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There is an exception.
I love Suzukis. They hold a special place in my heart because my first car was a '99 Esteem 1.8 GL.
So am I asking for your opinion on the price/concept of this Kizashi.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
I know the parts will start to get scarce eventually. But it's a manual, there is all of 1 in south Florida for sale currently, and there will be no more. (Also, it uses quite a few 2006-2010 Passat platform parts)
R.I.P Athena the Suzuki Esteem - scrapped against its will in June of 2012.
My citroen won't start
> Vimto
08/06/2014 at 22:49 |
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They look great. If you buy it, these wheels are a must.
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Vimto
> My citroen won't start
08/06/2014 at 22:51 |
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Done and done.
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> Vimto
08/06/2014 at 23:08 |
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North Florida must have hoarded all of them then, because I see more than one every day, other than the two in my neighborhood.
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Vimto
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/06/2014 at 23:10 |
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Yeah, we have chatted before, I'm in Pensacola but there isn't a single one for sale anywhere near zip 32514. I do see them fairly often to say how little they sold.
sellphones2493
> Vimto
08/06/2014 at 23:23 |
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I was driving my R the other day, and on my right was a Kizashi. While reminding how much I like them, and how sad I am that they no longer make them, the guy rolled down his window and gave me a thumbs up.
I like Kizashi Owners...
As for that one, I bet you could do better. That one's pretty much a base model with 50K for 10K. New, that probably sold for give or take ~16K.
I'd look around for a more featured one for that price.
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Vimto
> sellphones2493
08/06/2014 at 23:25 |
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It's literally the only manual Kizashi of any year on Autotrader within 200 miles.
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sellphones2493
> Vimto
08/06/2014 at 23:27 |
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That's what shipping/driving is for man!
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Vimto
> sellphones2493
08/06/2014 at 23:28 |
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Would that not defeat the savings though? I doubt they had the manual in anything other than the base model. I mean, I don't want this car specifically, that aftermarket single din radio looks ridiculous and probably rattles. But I don't see a 2 year old midsize car going for much less than that, even with Suzuki's miserable resale value.
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sellphones2493
> Vimto
08/06/2014 at 23:38 |
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I spoke too soon. The market for Kizashi's with a stick is smaller than I thought - a lot smaller. Cars.com pulled up about 20, total!
Here's one in NC that literally identical but $1,500 less. Shipping will probably run you like $500-600. $1,000 is ~$20 a month with good credit.
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/…
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Vimto
> sellphones2493
08/06/2014 at 23:45 |
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do you happen to know how much it would cost me to rent one of those U-Haul dollies? I am sure my Panther could tow it no problem, I think the Kizashi is only like 3200 lbs tops. I think that would cost less than shipping, although my gas mileage would tank.
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> Vimto
08/06/2014 at 23:53 |
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I'm pretty sure the owners like them, though. That's why they are never for sale. I never see one even slightly abused or uncared for.
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sellphones2493
> Vimto
08/07/2014 at 00:17 |
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Greyhound or cheap flight - drive it home
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Vimto
> sellphones2493
08/07/2014 at 06:51 |
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Agh I am so tempted. But what if the deal falls through? I guess I'd have to arrange another flight/trip back. Suzuki, y you so temptress!?
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sellphones2493
> Vimto
08/07/2014 at 07:57 |
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Yeah, It's a major risk. It always helps going to the Suzuki Forum and seeing if anyone is near it and if they could check it out.
thebigbossyboss
> Vimto
08/07/2014 at 11:39 |
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You may also consider the Suzuki SX4. I had one as a rental. I was pretty impressed.
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Vimto
> thebigbossyboss
08/07/2014 at 16:56 |
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I love Suzukis. But finding them at all, let alone manuals, is not an easy task. Suggestion taken.
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Vimto
> thebigbossyboss
08/07/2014 at 18:21 |
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There's this one... http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…
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thebigbossyboss
> Vimto
08/07/2014 at 18:35 |
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What do you think?
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Vimto
> thebigbossyboss
08/07/2014 at 18:52 |
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The SX4 is handsome, the Kizashi is /gorgeous/ IMO. There is also one or two SX4 manual all-wheel-drive crossover thingys about 200 miles from me.
That SX4 I linked to, however, has only 28k miles and the CarFax details oil changes every 4000 miles, so it's been taken care of...