2006 Suzuki Forenza User Reviews

Pros

I have not had any problems, Premium package

Cons

Gas mileage could be better, would like to see around 35 to 40 mi/gal

The dealer made some programming adjustment @ the 3000mi oil change (complaints from other owners, hard starting) I now have over 11,000 mi. Car is holding up great so far.

Pros

Good gas mileage

Cons

Hard/no start. Radio speakers died in five months. Blind spot. Runs hard in summer. Slow take off.

This car was put on a pedistal. It is sad that it has not lived up to it's hype. If I could get my money back I would. I'd use the money to make sure no one else bought one.

Pros

good on gas

Cons

too compact, not good for newborns w/car seats, not good if you're tall!

This car is not recommended if you're tall, constantly bump my knee on steering wheel adjuster. Also with me having a newborn, the front seats have to be pulled forward to get carseat and passengers in.

Pros

solid gas, surprisingly roomy, low noise,

Cons

slow on the gas sometimes, blind spot troble

I've had the car for about 1,000 miles now. I got it new from the dealer on a special. It runs quiet and can handle the road pretty well. Has some trouble when ya gotta press the pedal down though. Also some troble when ya try to check your blind spots. Pulling down the rear seats will help you some in that aspect. A little disapointed on the lack of cruise control and keyless entry on the standard edition.

I live in the city with alot of short trips and still managed 325 miles on my first tank of gas....read morehide

Pros

GOOD ALL THE WAY AROUND

Cons

No cons

This is an awesome car--especially since gas is so expensive. It is also a very safe automobile. The trunk is big for alot of cargo.

Pros

Great gas mileage, nice ride, no air noise

Cons

Not quite the luxury I was looking for but it's everything I need.

I was out looking for an SUV when I came across this at the Suzuki dealer. I was impressed with pricing, and the standard features you get. They tinted my windows free also. I really like it, it's rather zippy and have to watch my speed. With the roadside service, warranty and cashback deals, I made a good choice....read morehide

Pros

Good fuel economy; can get around 320 to 350 miles per tank. Like the instrumentation; easy to use.

Cons

Acceleration is just ok. Visibility over my shoulder to check the blind spots is limited.

I bought my brand spankin new Forenza back in June. I have had no problems whatsoever with the car. I have driven this car up to 110 mph and kept it there just to see how it would handle. Besides touchy steering it handled just fine. The forenza may lack acceleration like some of the faster cars on the market but this little 127 hp engine is plenty if all you're doing is trying to get from a to b economically. But don't let her fool you. I've passed plenty of much faster cars that decided to cut me off. I guess they didn't think a Suzuki could do that. The interior is satisfactory and trunk space is ample. She's been a good little car and I'm glad I got her. My next car is gonna be a Suzuki also. I figure why ruin a good thing. If you don't have extravagent taste go get yourself one. I'm sure you won't regret it....read morehide

Pros

styling, interior room, price, well equiped for the price

Cons

acceleration(auto), hard starting, vibration(wobbling at low speeds)

Purchased my Forensa in April 06, airbag sensor light replaced after 2nd day. Drove to San Diego from Las Vegas and it ran great (smooth on the freeways). At about 2000 miles started to notice a vibration when I would come to a stop or accelerate from a stop(thought it was the road). Dealer checked front end , said nothing wrong. Started to have trouble with cold starts(would start on 1st attempt then stall-would take 2 or 3 tries before it would start). Also started noticing a popping or "putting" noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. From reading other owners comments, the starting problem seems to be widespread and is starting to concern me. Called the dealership, they sounded suprised about the "starting" problem. Will take the car in to be checked. Can't wait to hear the answer from their "diagnosis"...read morehide

Pros

nice radio

Cons

wont start

bought my car this month, nov. had it 4 days and car wont start ,as soon as it got cold.took it back, they said they would work on the computer, and i would not never have the problem again. so far , the next day it started! but this is a common problem,so i expect it to be in the shop more than on the rode.it has 200 miles on it, i made a awfull mistake in buying this car, i would not recommend this car to anyone,of course, i cant get out of this untill ive had it long enough to trade out of it. Im should have stuck with the honda,which i do have a 94 honda civic,runs great,YOU CANT BET A HONDA, they should let everyone with this problem out of this stinking contract! thank god for my 94 civic!!!...read morehide

Pros

Seems like a nice car. Has all the comforts except for keyless entry and cruise control

Cons

It won't start!!!!!!

I bought this vehicle last Wednesday. On Monday afternoon I had trouble starting it. This got worse each day until I called the dealer and he said there was a recall on the car and they would fix it. Today is Wednesday, my one week anniversary of this car. I should have read the reviews before buying this stupid car. God help all of us who own one!!!!...read morehide