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Sat 30 Jan 2016 19:21

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Glenn 42

Thinking of changing my K13 Nissan Micra by the end of the year and for all this has been an economical, reliable enough car, there isn't much pleasure in driving it. The dealer is also a Suzuki dealer and I quite like the latest shape Swift as it looks funkier and drives better than the Micra, with similar running costs and five doors. Anyone rekon it would be worth moving across to Suzuki as I know plenty of people who enjoy driving them and they seem reliable enough?

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Sat 30 Jan 2016 20:20

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - bazza

It's on our list of possibles for both daughter and Mrs Bazza. It's well liked as a cheap fun car, the 1.2 is very economical too. The earlier ones have their fair share of gearbox troubles according to the owner forums, but I haven't seen too much adverse about the 1.2. The 1.6 Sport is, apparently very reminiscent of an 80s hot hatch, so is appealing from that view. Why don't you test drive one?

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Sat 30 Jan 2016 22:11

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Avant

HJ is equally positive about the Swift - see the car-by-car reviews section of this site.

Even if you don't want the 1.6 Sport, the 1.2 has 94 bhp and seems to be very lively. As far as I remember it has a small boot: if you need more space, look at a Skoda Fabia with an equally lively 1.2 engine.

Either of these will be more fun than the worthy Micra.

Edit - I should have added that - again iof you need more room - your local dealer will doubtless show you the Nissan Note. Silly name but a good car.

Edited by Avant on 30/01/2016 at 22:14

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Sun 31 Jan 2016 13:25

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Glenn 42

Thankyou, the original model Swift was thrashy and not particularly economical, which was why it was never on my list, but the post 2010 models seem far better and many surveys praise them for reliability. Also like the Micra, 50 mpg is possible and the tax rate is similar.

It's not that the Micra is in any way bad, it's been largely reliable, it's economical and very well equipped for the money, just it's not brilliant to drive and resale isn't that clever. However, a Note could be a consideration once used ones become cheaper.

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Sun 31 Jan 2016 15:07

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Doc

I have owned both the mark1 (1.5L) and the current model.

If you like driving then you will find the Swift fun.

The engine does need to be revved, but it responds well with its VVT.

It is cheap to buy and run and is very reliable.

With the car's compact dimensions the boot is on the small size, but this does not concern me as you can easily fold down the rear seats.

I think it is a very underrated car.

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Sun 31 Jan 2016 15:32

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Glenn 42

I have owned both the mark1 (1.5L) and the current model.

If you like driving then you will find the Swift fun.

The engine does need to be revved, but it responds well with its VVT.

It is cheap to buy and run and is very reliable.

With the car's compact dimensions the boot is on the small size, but this does not concern me as you can easily fold down the rear seats.

I think it is a very underrated car.

There are loads where I live as Suzuki had a VAT free scheme and the dealer has a good reputation. Also unlike the Mini, they don't cost a fortune used and are cheaper to maintain.

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Sun 31 Jan 2016 16:51

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - dan86

I had a 2006 1.5 swift from new for 4 years and it never gave a moments trouble. It was fun to drive and cheap to run and insure. If it wasn't for needing a bigger car I would probably still have It. We replaced it with a new 2010 suzuki sx4 1.6 petrol and we still have that. As long as u keep up the maintenance on them they tend to just solider on.

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Sun 31 Jan 2016 19:36

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Bianconeri

I know a couple of retired folks with 1.2 Swifts and a member of my team has a newish Sport. Never heard a bad word said about the cars or the dealers.

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Wed 3 Feb 2016 17:04

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - Doc

Suzuki has announced the new Swift SZL in the United Kingdom, where it starts from £10,999 for the three-door and £11,499 for the five-door.

Based on the SZ3 mid-grade, it is equipped with standard LED DRLs, rear upper spoiler and gloss black 16-inch wheels. The list also includes ESP, seven airbags, air-con, USB, Bluetooth, sat-nav, DAB radio, and remote locking.

www.suzuki.co.uk/cars/cars/new/swift

Edited by Doc on 03/02/2016 at 17:07

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Wed 3 Feb 2016 17:11

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - skidpan

Looks exactly the same as before. Its just a special eddition, its not a new car.

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Wed 3 Feb 2016 19:37

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - KenC

It has been reported elsewhere that a new Suzuki Swift is being introduced soon

(this year) so this is no surprise, a common tactic used by manufacturers to increase sales of the existing vehicles and "clear the decks" for the new Swift.

The problem with a new model is a set of new/fresh potential problems & recalls

This special edition is just a SZ3 with a few extras, I do not like the rear spoiler its not subtle enough and spoils the look of the car.

Edited by KenC on 03/02/2016 at 19:41

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Sun 7 Feb 2016 05:04

Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift - daveyK_UK

Regarding the Nissan Note, if your able to wait until September there will be a significant number of 3 year old new shape models hitting the market.

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