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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara (Gen. 3 Platform) 2006 - 2013 => Topic started by: sergio on November 10, 2006, 08:57:46 AM

Title: Considering buying GV
Post by: sergio on November 10, 2006, 08:57:46 AM: Hello,

Considering new 2006 or 2007 GV XSport 4x4 . How much off MSRP can I realistically get? What is your experience?

I test drove one yesterday. Brakes seem kinda soft. Is it because there are new? Can you give me a feedback on yours?

Please let me know.
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: camduncan on November 10, 2006, 01:11:26 PM: Hi Sergio

I've owned my 06 GV Australia model for approx 2 months now - I think it's pretty much the equivalant of the US XSport model once I drove away - constant all wheel drive with selectable 4 high and 4 low. We don't get Electronic stability control or Keyless entry as an option.
Our recomended retail price for the V6 model is $34000 (in Australian dollars - multiply by 0.75 to get US dollars)
I optioned mine with about $4000 worth of extras (for our market) - alloy wheels, fog lamps, cruise control, floor mats, window tinting, tow bar and color coded mud flaps... as well as paint and fabric protection. All up, the dealer gave me a generous trade and discounted my drive away cost of $38000 by about $4500.
Markets and models differ, but if you work the percentages, you might be able to negotiate a similar deal....

See some of my experiences buying a GV in this thread -
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=13372.0

Oh, and the soft brakes - I noticed this when I test drove the model as well - but have since put it down to the nature of the ABS on the vehicle.... It's never failed to pull up quickly if I hit the brakes hard...
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: sergio on November 10, 2006, 03:17:28 PM: Thanks a lot camduncan!
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: sergio on November 13, 2006, 08:12:27 AM: Another question. Why GV has rear drum break? What's the reason behind it?
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: camduncan on November 15, 2006, 01:28:55 PM: That's a good question Sergio ;D
Here in Australia, it's about the only SUV model that isn't disc brakes front and rear.
I haven't noticed any problems with my brakes - they definately pull the car up quick when I need them too.
It certainly wasn't a deal breaker on my decision to purchase the GV...
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: sergio on December 07, 2006, 09:04:41 AM: I bought 2007 GV X-Sport last weekend. It's a great little SUV - we love it. Now we're going to do some off-roading this summer. By the way, that soft brake feel is gone after first 50 miles. Braking is very good! Thank you for your advice.
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: camduncan on December 07, 2006, 01:44:17 PM: That's fantastic news Sergio - congratulations ;D
I'm glad you like your new car and enjoy driving it.
I've had mine for over two months now, and still get excited every time I get to drive it :D
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: sergio on December 07, 2006, 02:28:25 PM: Cumduncan,

I ran accross an interesting article. You Australians, have love affair with this SUV:
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=10230&vf=1
Title: Re: Considering buying GV
Post by: AZ Grand Vitara on December 10, 2006, 11:04:21 AM: Quote from: sergio on November 13, 2006, 08:12:27 AM
Another question. Why GV has rear drum break? What's the reason behind it?
Economics/cost cutting. It costs the manufacture less $$$ to put on drum brakes rather than disc brakes...