Suzuki Swift 16v GTi Reviews

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“I've had mine for 4 years now and its awesome”

Written on: 27/02/2013

I bought it 4 years ago as my first car, it was in good shape I paid a bit more than what they usually cost...and man you had to see the faces of the 106 and 205 gti owners, it just destroys them, you can take the little 1300cc engine up to 8000rpm, it loves to rev. (read more)

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“MK1 owner . . .”

Written on: 19/06/2012 by Wheelnut78

Got my hands on a VGC MK1 GTi - 1987 model. Found out they are quite rare which is a bonus and have not seen another on the road since buying, unlike my common as muk WRX. Mine has straight through exhaust and sports suspension and Enkei Mags. The car is a great cheap ride, practicle, reliable and great on fuel. Engine and handling are fun but its let down by average brakes, heavy steering and is upset by bumps while conering. If u are considering buying one make sure u get a good one as... (read more)

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“Such great little cars so quick for a 1.3. Cheap to...”

Written on: 22/02/2009 by couyracer

Such great little cars so quick for a 1.3. Cheap to run never let me down 148k and still going strong. Still looks fantastic today. Parts can be expensive modding or just repairing keep them well undersealed. Thin metal used in building them keeps weight down but I found they can rot badly. Suzuki Swift 16v GTi is a great car all round had mine 9 years now and would never sell it. (read more)

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“Beats most 1.6l cars and I like this car very much had...”

Written on: 26/11/2008

Beats most 1.6l cars and I like this car very much had 1 now for some years long live the Suzuki Swift GTI. (read more)

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“Good power, handling and general perfomance. realy...”

Written on: 07/10/2008

Good power, handling and general perfomance. realy reliable never broken since iv had it. cheap to fix and there lots of tuning bits available for it. its a poket roket. I luv it would definatly have anuther if this 1 ever breaks. There arent ny bad points. (read more)

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“A very good car to start with an have a lot of...”

Written on: 21/02/2008 by nikosgti (1 review written)

A very good car to start with an have a lot of fun... You can beat cars that are more expensive and thought to be faster. (read more)

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“I have just passed my test and I have got a 1993...”

Written on: 08/02/2008 by andy1082 (1 review written)

I have just passed my test and I have got a 1993 Suzuki Swift gti, and omg I took it out and put foot down I didnt think it was as fast as it is. Im so glad I decided to have the car and i would recommend it to anyone, I bought the car for £300 excellent condition, 1 owner 73k on clock full service history, if anyone knows wer i can get bodykits for it at reasonable prices please comment. I was lookin on the internet and I found out the swift I have is 124bhp I don't know if this is true was... (read more)

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“The Suzuki Swift is just a owsome little car to drive...”

Written on: 29/12/2007

The Suzuki Swift is just a owsome little car to drive a true pocket rocket for the size of engine. OWSOME everyone should have ago before its to late in life. Only bad points are A LITTLE BIT TO SMALL OF A CAR WITH TWO KIDS BUT HEY I LIVE WITH IT OK (read more)

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“Young owners with this car usually leave them in poor...”

Written on: 19/12/2007

Young owners with this car usually leave them in poor condition, its hard to find a good example. Over all the car works very well, all though several hydrolic lifters all failed on mine... (read more)

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“I have owned my 91 Swift GTI for just under a week now...”

Written on: 17/09/2007 by CraigSpella

I have owned my 91 Swift GTI for just under a week now and love it! The only thing is I haven't had a chance to drive it hard yet as literally 3 hours after receiving the car the radiator burst. I fitted a new rad but the engine still tends to overheat and me 'check engine' light comes on from time to time. Could this be due to the fact that the engine was not used for 6 months? Plus the engine idles strangely, it goes up and down between 1500 and 2000 rpm. Can anyone help me and explain... (read more)

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“I bought the car just over a year ago, its white......”

Written on: 08/12/2006 by Rolo786 (1 review written)

I bought the car just over a year ago, its white... and it's currently in the garage getting fully restored... I have ordered a new shell for the car from Japan so the car will be totally rust free and in mint condition. The swift I have will not be totally done up - it has the standard kit on it and will be transferred to the new shell and this swift will only have a few modifications done to it - firstly a K&N induction Kit will be fitted, then the back three windows will be made Midnight... (read more)

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“The Suzuki Swift is an unbeatable super mini.”

Written on: 25/08/2005 by average gezzer

The Suzuki Swift is an unbeatable super mini. (read more)

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“I have had many cars over the years and my modified...”

Written on: 08/08/2004 by david phil (1 review written)

I have had many cars over the years and my modified 115 bhp Suzuki Swift 16v GTi car was the quickest, flickyest fun car I've had until the car I've got now. And even when the cam belt broke it took only 3 1/2 hours to put a new belt on and start it up and away I went. No problems with bent valves etc. Brilliant!! Oh, my new car is a import modified Impreza wrx SA. I would go out and get a SSGti any time to have for a fun car. Up to 124 mph hardly any car can beat it! (read more)

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“Having only just bought my first SSGTi I was stunned...”

Written on: 15/04/2004 by swiftgti

Having only just bought my first SSGTi I was stunned at its performance, it handles like a go-kart and has decent fuel efficiency. The best part of owning the car is the look on owners of Nova GTE's, Golf GTi's, Metro GTi's and cavalier SRi's faces as you tear by them (apart from the metro, tight race but the swift pulls better upto 100mph) Altogether a truly remarkable little car. (read more)

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“I brought my Suzuki Swift 16v GTi last year and was...”

Written on: 02/04/2004 by davegti007 (1 review written)

I brought my Suzuki Swift 16v GTi last year and was suprised at just how quick they are. The swift was my attempt to be sensible. The only car I have had thats as much fun is my mini, handling was great. Buy the Swift it has both. (read more)

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“The Suzuki Swift 16v GTi is a trully great car. I am...”

Written on: 11/03/2004 by Miltos Patronis

The Suzuki Swift 16v GTi is a trully great car. I am from Greece and I own a slightly modified 1990 Swift GTI. It now has firm KONI-Eibach suspension, a free flow stainless exhaust and a racing air filter. After these mods the car is seriously fast -faster than any 106 GTI/Rallye or Saxo VTS in a straight line and in winding roads. In 'Limanakia',a well known area in Greece is one of the fastest cars around...and it sounds great too! (read more)

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“Having rolled my 2nd SSGTi, I thought that was the end...”

Written on: 31/10/2003 by Redliner (1 review written)

Having rolled my 2nd SSGTi, I thought that was the end of my racing days. But after hearing the roar of the twincam 16V G13B redline at 8000rpm, it is clear that it will be SSGTi forever. (read more)

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“i brought my swift for £495 it had one lady owner and...”

Written on: 25/07/2003 by walid.

i brought my swift for £495 it had one lady owner and only 51K on the clock the first time i got in the car i said to myself its a 1.3i i didn't know it had a 100BHP i put my foot down and i slowed right down and said to the lady i'll take it right now. The car is standared i have raced a 306 XSI, Golf GTI, XR2I and won all of them and you can see the look in their faces that they can't belive that its a 1.3 swift . (read more)

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“I had a Suzuki Swift 16v GTi from new as a company...”

Written on: 09/06/2003 by AndyMac.

I had a Suzuki Swift 16v GTi from new as a company car! I worked for a company that purchased it's company cars, and you could have anything under £7.5k. This car was the most powerful car for the money back in 1990 (100bhp), the GT turbo being a bit more expensive. The little suzuki was great fun, it felt a lot quicker than it was, like a go-cart. Not really passenger friendly. (read more)

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