Overview & Reviews
The 2000 Limited Edition Grand Vitara comes with leather seats, privacy glass, foglamps, a hard spare tire cover, an armrest, gold emblems and a special black-and-white paint scheme. The spare tire cover on regular Grand Vitaras features a new design. The '99 model's base trim levels JS and JS+ have been renamed JLS and JLS+. A CD changer is standard equipment on JLS+ and JLX+ models.
- Standard V6, distinctive looks, low-range transfer case on 4x4 models.
- Harsh suspension, unimpressive brakes, lack of cargo space.
User Reviews:
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Out lives it’s conpetition - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By Pete - October 29 - 12:01 pmMy 2000 V6 Grand Vitara is built for the long haul. Everything is simple, reliable and easily serviced. I have a 2†lift and take it places you usually need an ATV to get to. It is fun to drive around town because it is fast enough and can park anywhere. I get 23mpg on trips even with 30†tires an my dirt bike attached to the trailer hitch. The manual transmission shifts great, 1st is a little notchy at a stop but nothing to worry about. I recommend keeping up with oil changes due to the V6 timing chain intricacies but all overhead cam motors have the same issue. The only issue I have is the water pump is under the timing cover which make a 2 hour job a 12 hour job. I have 100,000 miles and haven’t done the pump but have done the research. It is the price to pay for the 165hp motor.
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Very good until - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By Lizzie - December 8 - 9:23 pmLove this little SUV that we bought used. Do not have to climb up and in, nor have to lower oneself in - a boost for those of us w/ creaky knees. Zippy, 4WD when it suited us (birding) quick and easy. But the AC has died and the estimate is just under $1000.00! In So AZ cant live w/out AC so we will have to trade it in on... what?
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Fun, Sporty Reliable V6 5-spd=grt value! - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By jazzbabe2 - November 22 - 2:00 am26000K down the road, and I would highly recommend this SUV. Before buying, I compared it to Mazda, Honda, & Toyota - offered in 4 Cyc SUVs built on car frames, at a higher price + w/o power incl. The GV is built on a truck frame w/shift on the fly 4-wheel drive, + power options incl! I added after market extras and the car looks sporty. Fun to drive, it has exc interior passenger space + headroom, quality comfortable seats, good cargo space, + handles well in snow. No problems in 26,000+ miles + dont anticipate any problems ahead. I live in Boston yet drive to the Fitchburg dealer because their cust. serv. is unsurpassed!
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Good truck - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By nic0814 - May 4 - 10:00 amI bought this vehicle before I had a child, it was good until he moved to the "big kid" car seat. No one has leg room on that side of the truck. The truck is very reliable abd fun though. Only complaint is the room with a carseat.
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nice suv - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By russm3 - April 23 - 10:00 amI bought this car used and did not no if we would like it we love it its been great and no problems
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Great little SUV - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By Hostman - December 10 - 4:40 amI have been fortunate enough to drive several different SUVs, including highline makes like Lexus, Infiniti and BMW. I can honestly say Ive enjoyed driving the GV more than any of them. It has been incredibly reliable to this point, everything still works. By far the best value for the buck. Its been a blast to drive, just the right size, decent fuel economy at 22 MPG and with the 6 cyl. engine there is plenty of power. I would recommend this SUV to anyone and would not hesitate to buy another one.
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Good Little Truck - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By ed - March 16 - 2:43 amI brought this little suv brand new 10 yrs ago. Its been really good for the most part. Only problems are a/c condenser and the steering rack needed replaced (after driving on nyc roads for 10 yrs, I dont blame the car). Also, the body panels had to be glued back on twice (Suzuki covered). I still own it but due to my kids getting bigger and needing a pick-up for yard work, its getting traded in soon (Ill miss it).
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Big Disappointment - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By Notreallybeth - November 4 - 10:00 amI purchased this car new following extensive research. Thrilled initially: great performance, adequate gas mileage, able to be loaded up with STUFF and then coverts easily for passengers. And, FUN TO DRIVE. I began having mechanical problems around 40,000 mi. Front axle seal came out of position causing leakage--3X! (Very costly repair)Finally, root cause is determined to be ring and pinion. Dealer and Suzuki picks up cost. 3 months later, another costly repair involving the air conditioner. Love this car, but I will never buy another one. Too many problems. Dealer service was EXCELLENT. I guess I was lucky there.
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Perfect little SUV for me! - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By Fajardo - April 7 - 10:00 amI bought my Grand Vitara new in 2000 and havent had one complaint yet. It is a little on the small side for myself and friends (all of us are 6ft+ tall), but I new that when I made the purchase. I test drove the CR-V and RAV4 and even was considering a Sportage, but the Suzuki offered more power and standard options for my constant highway driving. Ive had several cars including and BMW and a Mercedes, but this one is my favorite. All in all Im very pleased and hope to have this truck for a long time to come.
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Its hot in here - 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
By BadSuzuki - January 26 - 10:00 amThis has been a good little vehicle for the most part. A couple of on-going problems problems have caused a lot of frustration and prevented it from being a great vehicle. The air conditioning never worked right from the day it was new. It has been to 2 different dealers a total of 11 times and still is not working. The body cladding kept coming loose until I finally glued it back on with industrial epoxy. Dealer service is pathetic. Both dealers in my area have dropped their Suzuki fanchise. I would never by another one.
