2003 Suzuki Aerio - It's a decent car for a decent price.
I have driven my 2003 silver Suzuki Aerio for almost 10 years now. I have put over 120,000 miles on it and I have to say that for the price, I am very impressed with how well it runs. I love that it is a simple and small 4 cylinder car that is very easy on gas mileage, but it feels so much bigger on the inside. This is important to me because for a lot of other smaller vehicles the aerodynamic designs make for so many blind spots and it feels like you are jamming yourself into a tin can. That is not the case for me and my Suzuki. My car has been wrecked and fixed 3 times and it still runs like a dream. The body of the car is made of a very light plastic and that is one thing that I was not very fond of. There is a strange panel on the back bumper that fell off of mine leaving my poor c... (more)
I have driven my 2003 silver Suzuki Aerio for almost 10 years now. I have put over 120,000 miles on it and I have to say that for the price, I am very impressed with how well it runs. I love that it is a simple and small 4 cylinder car that is very easy on gas mileage, but it feels so much bigger on the inside. This is important to me because for a lot of other smaller vehicles the aerodynamic designs make for so many blind spots and it feels like you are jamming yourself into a tin can. That is not the case for me and my Suzuki. My car has been wrecked and fixed 3 times and it still runs like a dream. The body of the car is made of a very light plastic and that is one thing that I was not very fond of. There is a strange panel on the back bumper that fell off of mine leaving my poor car to look toothless and I have seen that in several other Aerios just driving around, so that must have been a faulty design. And over time, I have noticed that the metal is just cheap and starting to rust a bit. The interior feels like a much bigger car than it is and the windshield is nice and tall and wide, so I feel like I can see so much better. The seats in the back fold down and you have access to the trunk, and I have found that to be a very useful feature for when I have had to move from state to state. The digital dashboard is a nice touch having the large numbers make your speed very easy to read. I also liked having the gear shifter in between the seats instead of on the steering wheel. I find that to be more comfortable to drive. There were some electrical issues that, over time, I noticed the buttons would just stop working, so that is one thing to look out for. The engine is settled in a way that is not too difficult to work on. But the parts are not normally in stock. This car is not a really common one like a Toyota sienna, so it can take a little bit more time to get the parts that you need. Overall, I would say that I have been very impressed with the Suzuki Aerio. If you are looking for a consistent and stable 4 cylinder that is easy on the gas, I would recommend this vehicle.
Like the old souls that we are, my husband and I like to take Sunday drives and just cruise around the country and look at the wood and the crops and enjoy the sunshine and weather. One Sunday we were out trying to get lost in Central Indiana (which is almost an impossible thing to do) and our 1 year old daughter was in the back seat playing and looking out of the window. Suddenly, we heard a ... (more)
Like the old souls that we are, my husband and I like to take Sunday drives and just cruise around the country and look at the wood and the crops and enjoy the sunshine and weather. One Sunday we were out trying to get lost in Central Indiana (which is almost an impossible thing to do) and our 1 year old daughter was in the back seat playing and looking out of the window. Suddenly, we heard a big whoosh and realized that she had figured out how to push down the window button using her toys. Her hair was flying and she was so surprised! It was a very special and favorite simple memory of mine.
My favorite feature about this vehicle is the design of the interior and how it feels much bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. It's not quite the TARDIS but it certainly does have a surprisingly roomy interior for a small car. I also very much like the gas mileage for this vehicle. It is not a hybrid, so for being just a standard combustible engine, I have saved a lot of money just driving this little guy. I also love that it is compact so parking in the city is not a big deal at all. Being a smaller car, I am very happy with how much "get up and go" this car has. One thing ... (more)
My favorite feature about this vehicle is the design of the interior and how it feels much bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. It's not quite the TARDIS but it certainly does have a surprisingly roomy interior for a small car. I also very much like the gas mileage for this vehicle. It is not a hybrid, so for being just a standard combustible engine, I have saved a lot of money just driving this little guy. I also love that it is compact so parking in the city is not a big deal at all. Being a smaller car, I am very happy with how much "get up and go" this car has. One thing I always look for in a vehicle for myself is if it has some zip to it. As long as it's taken care of, this car has lots of it! I will also say to it's credit, for the mileage that I have put on this car, it has really held up. I have had 0 transmission problems and the only times I have had to take it in to be fixed were just for body repairs.
The quality of the materials used in this car are not really exquisite. The front and back bumpers are a cheap fiberglass plasticy type material and there are panels that easily fall off. The metal is not fine quality and it will rust easily, so you have to take extra care of that.
The ignition has had some issues over time where I have to use a specific key and jiggle it up and down a few times in order to get the key to work. So I don't know if that is just specific to my car or if there are other Suzukis out there with the same problem, but that is definitely a con for me.
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The quality of the materials used in this car are not really exquisite. The front and back bumpers are a cheap fiberglass plasticy type material and there are panels that easily fall off. The metal is not fine quality and it will rust easily, so you have to take extra care of that.
The ignition has had some issues over time where I have to use a specific key and jiggle it up and down a few times in order to get the key to work. So I don't know if that is just specific to my car or if there are other Suzukis out there with the same problem, but that is definitely a con for me.
This is not a sexy car. So if you are looking to drive around and impress your friends, obviously this is not the one for you.
2006 Suzuki Aerio - Compact King
Overall I have really enjoyed the vehicle. It was bought used at just over 100,000 miles and is now around 130,000 and is still going great. Just had to do routine maintenance at this point. The gas mileage is pretty good, I only have to get gas every week at minimum. It's usually about 275-350 miles per tank depending on how much city or highway has been driven. The car sits very low so you have to be careful when driving through dips in the road because the front end will scratch very easily, we lost a piece of our front end because of that. The space inside is okay for the size of the car. The backseat folds down for extra storage space in our 4-door hatchback model. I have a car seat in the back seat that, to be installed properly, the front seat is pushed so far forward that my kn... (more)
Overall I have really enjoyed the vehicle. It was bought used at just over 100,000 miles and is now around 130,000 and is still going great. Just had to do routine maintenance at this point. The gas mileage is pretty good, I only have to get gas every week at minimum. It's usually about 275-350 miles per tank depending on how much city or highway has been driven. The car sits very low so you have to be careful when driving through dips in the road because the front end will scratch very easily, we lost a piece of our front end because of that. The space inside is okay for the size of the car. The backseat folds down for extra storage space in our 4-door hatchback model. I have a car seat in the back seat that, to be installed properly, the front seat is pushed so far forward that my knees touch the glove box door of the passenger seat. With the seat in it's hard to fit two other people in the back seat. They would have to be very thin. If you don't have children in car seats, the space is fine for everyone in front and back and 5 can fairly comfortably fit. The upholstery cleans pretty easily in our model that has black cloth and has held up very well, showing little to no wear and tear. The hatchback storage space leaves some to be desired if you have a lot to bring with you and you have any intentions of being able to see out the back. But without anything blocking the back, the overall visibility is wonderful.
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-Good gas mileage
-Upholstery easily clean and shows little wear
-Amazing A/C
-Good car for general use
-Car holds up well, just routine maintenance at over 130,000 so far
-Back seat folds down for extra storage
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-Good gas mileage
-Upholstery easily clean and shows little wear
-Amazing A/C
-Good car for general use
-Car holds up well, just routine maintenance at over 130,000 so far
-Back seat folds down for extra storage
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-Hatchback space when hauling a lot like on a road trip
-Sits low so it easily scrapes
-Little room in front seat when car seat installed
*More details of each point in main review*
-Hatchback space when hauling a lot like on a road trip
-Sits low so it easily scrapes
-Little room in front seat when car seat installed
2003 Suzuki Aerio - Love my little red LeeRoy Jenkins!
I purchased this car used. It was actually the first used car I've ever purchased. I tend to always buy new, but after working for a dealership for 10 years, I've learned a thing or two about depreciation. I am very happy with this little guy so far. He runs very smoothly for being as old as he is. There's only 140XXX miles, which is phenomenal for the age. Everything still is in good working condition. There are a few things that have slowed down like the power window. I also had to replace the speaker system. The only real issues I have are the absolutely insane way the windshield wipers are removed. I still haven't been able to get them to come off, and I'm in dire need of replacements. Also, the six-CD changer stereo likes to toy with me incessantly. I did some research... (more)
I purchased this car used. It was actually the first used car I've ever purchased. I tend to always buy new, but after working for a dealership for 10 years, I've learned a thing or two about depreciation. I am very happy with this little guy so far. He runs very smoothly for being as old as he is. There's only 140XXX miles, which is phenomenal for the age. Everything still is in good working condition. There are a few things that have slowed down like the power window. I also had to replace the speaker system. The only real issues I have are the absolutely insane way the windshield wipers are removed. I still haven't been able to get them to come off, and I'm in dire need of replacements. Also, the six-CD changer stereo likes to toy with me incessantly. I did some research on this subject and seems like quite a few Aerio owners have the same problem. Either it constantly says error 3 (when it's super cold for some reason), or whenever the CD's do play, only the right side speakers work. Now, that is only if you're wanting to listen to anything CD. If it's just the radio, you're golden! My little monster sips on gas and hasn't had any meltdowns yet! Always have said foreign cars do the best! Other than those couple of issues which most likely happened due to the age of my car, there's zero wrong with my little red monster, or LeeRoy Jenkins, as I like to call him!
The very first day I had him! The weather was just warm enough to put the windows down. I put the radio on and an amazing song came on and I just blasted it and drove. Haven't felt that free in years!
The very first day I had him! The weather was just warm enough to put the windows down. I put the radio on and an amazing song came on and I just blasted it and drove. Haven't felt that free in years!
Price wasn't expensive. Paid Kelly book and it held a decent price. Gas mileage is fantastic. Small enough to not really kill me at the pumps and large/comfortable on the inside.
Price wasn't expensive. Paid Kelly book and it held a decent price. Gas mileage is fantastic. Small enough to not really kill me at the pumps and large/comfortable on the inside.
Apparently, the windshield was replaced at some point, and whoever did the job, didn't seal it completely. The blower motor for the heat and A/C only works on the high setting. CD player is a cranky old cat lady.
Apparently, the windshield was replaced at some point, and whoever did the job, didn't seal it completely. The blower motor for the heat and A/C only works on the high setting. CD player is a cranky old cat lady.
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