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j12piprius · 03-02-2011, 09:57 PM

I looked at the suzuki, and took it to my mechanic for a check. He scanned the codes and said they were fine, but thought the car was due for a timing belt change at 60,000 miles ($300). He was right, as shown on this link.

I drove the car and noticed the gearing was quite low, certainly not suitable for extended freeday driving, but okay around town. I'm passing on the car and will be looking for a 5 speed for me now.

03-02-2011, 09:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
j12piprius Liberty Lover Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: central california Posts: 587 pris prius - '12 Toyota plug in prius 90 day: 71.09 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 83 Times in 60 Posts	I looked at the suzuki, and took it to my mechanic for a check. He scanned the codes and said they were fine, but thought the car was due for a timing belt change at 60,000 miles ($300). He was right, as shown on this link. I drove the car and noticed the gearing was quite low, certainly not suitable for extended freeday driving, but okay around town. I'm passing on the car and will be looking for a 5 speed for me now. Last edited by j12piprius; 03-03-2011 at 01:08 AM..