An old friend back

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Alboy
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An old friend back

Post by Alboy » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:17 pm

Hello everyone,

30 years ago I bought a brand new Vitara JX long wheelbase. It's 1.6 engine managed at best around 26 mpg. However, it was a great car we loved it to bits until we sadly exchaged it for something more 'suitable'. Then 6 months ago after a few boring cars in between, I bought a new Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5. It's like having an old friend sitting in the drive.

Alan.

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Re: An old friend back

Post by maxaret » Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:15 am

Hi Alan :welcome:
Glad you enjoying your new Vitara :D
What average MPG are you getting ?
We have a 2005 SQ416 Grand Vitara 1.6 Auto which does 30mpg on warm days LOL

cheers max

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Re: An old friend back

Post by Alboy » Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:15 pm

Hi max,
Yep, still loving it. :lol:
I've always liked the changing Vitara designs over the years.
Getting about 48 mpg(manual) as I seem to be doing longer journeys recently. :doublethumbs:
Cheers,
Alan.

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Re: An old friend back

Post by maxaret » Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:49 pm

That is pretty good Alan - quite a nice looking vehicle as well :D

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Re: An old friend back

Post by RichyP » Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:59 am

Welcome to the forum Alan, suzuki do some nice cars old and new glad your happy with your new zook!

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