Suzuki APV [Merged Threads]

[levi]

Im planning to buy the APV GA but after reading this thread it seems that repairs start as early as 30T km. Isnt it too early for a brand new car? The reason Im buying a brand new so no repairs for at least 4 years but it seems its not the case. I hope Im wrong and its just my impression from the thread. Pls help me decide. Thanks

[Macky]

Im planning to buy the APV GA but after reading this thread it seems that repairs start as early as 30T km. Isnt it too early for a brand new car? The reason Im buying a brand new so no repairs for at least 4 years but it seems its not the case. I hope Im wrong and its just my impression from the thread. Pls help me decide. Thanks

Actually, repairs starts as early as 70,000kms naman hehehe.... My O2 sensor conked out somewhere during that time. All the other repairs within my first 70,000kms of ownership was shouldered by the warranty since I accumulate an average of 22,500kms yearly for my 1st 3 years of ownership. The only repair na hindi na-cover ng warranty sa ride ko during my warranty period was the ball bearing since I changed my rims and tyres immediately after purchase (may allignment issue din kasi yugn Type I APVs).

I've said this before and I'll say it again.... Suzuki cars, in general, does not break easily specially if properly maintained BUT, if they do break, prepare to shell a lot from your hard earned money as parts does not come cheap.

Also, TEST DRIVE, TEST DRIVE and TEST DRIVE!!!

Visit Club Suzuki Philippines' website for more details. Madaming ownership experience dun na siguradong makakatulong sa yo sa pag-decide.

[levi]

Thanks. Anyway what is the size for the mag wheels of the APV?

[dr j]

thanks maxb for the reply, space not an issue, want something small and high, would you recommend it to me to get one? what about the parts, is it hard to find or readily available?

[Macky]

Thanks. Anyway what is the size for the mag wheels of the APV?

AFAIK, the stock wheel size of the APV is 185/80/R14.

[totie_phoyah]

Thanks. Anyway what is the size for the mag wheels of the APV?

stock mag wheel size is 14"... but you can put 18" or 19" mag wheels, just use low profile tires series 35 or 40..

[totie_phoyah]

thanks maxb for the reply, space not an issue, want something small and high, would you recommend it to me to get one? what about the parts, is it hard to find or readily available?

spare parts are available at suzuki casa.. it's not hard to find, but it's a bit expensive for a middle class people like me.

[kurapikats]

Hi Guys,

I'll be going to suzuki today or maybe tomorrow for my first maintenance. 6months na kasi yung APV ko, 2k+ pa lang yung odometer, usually magkano nagagastos pag pumunta at magpamaintenance.

Thanks!

[olidotcom]

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[samtrooper]

hi apv owners! share ko lang experience ko this afternoon. nag test drive ako ng apv sgx. ang ganda ng ride hindi matagtag. i think because it has a longer wheel base and magandang suspension. sinama ko din kasi family ko during the test drive. and sabi nila maganda nga daw ang ride. and magaan ang manibela, ganda ng handling. although expected ko na mahina ang arangkada sa automatic transmission. tested also on uphill, papuntang monterey, san mateo. six people kami lahat and ok naman nakaya niya ang mga matarik na paakyat. sa space, maluwag siya unlike isang brand na competitor. legrooms are ok, kahit ang headroom. if God permits, hopefully first quarter next year, we'll be getting one. yung glx manual.

[totie_phoyah]

hi apv owners! share ko lang experience ko this afternoon. nag test drive ako ng apv sgx. ang ganda ng ride hindi matagtag. i think because it has a longer wheel base and magandang suspension. sinama ko din kasi family ko during the test drive. and sabi nila maganda nga daw ang ride. and magaan ang manibela, ganda ng handling. although expected ko na mahina ang arangkada sa automatic transmission. tested also on uphill, papuntang monterey, san mateo. six people kami lahat and ok naman nakaya niya ang mga matarik na paakyat. sa space, maluwag siya unlike isang brand na competitor. legrooms are ok, kahit ang headroom. if God permits, hopefully first quarter next year, we'll be getting one. yung glx manual.

nice boss! hopefully mabili nyo ang APV boss, then you can join us sa club namin.. CSP is the name boss, feel free to check our website. Club Suzuki Philippines Online Community - Index <--- yan boss.. good luck! and Godspeed! c",)

[thahood]

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[MoonbeamTURBO]

Hi, ask ko lang kung naexperience niyo na medyo nagstuck up yung front right power window ng APV niyo? Usually kung gamit mo yung switch sa front right window ganun yung problem. Pag sa driver side na switch yung ginamit naman napansin ko medyo mabagal ang pag akyat niya.

Mine is a 2009 SGX A/T. 34,500 km na sa odometer. Since 3 years/100,000 km naman ang warranty, sasagutin naman ng Suzuki yung problem na ito diba? 2nd time na ako nag warranty claim. First was a defect with the steering column. May knock ako naririnig pag dumadaan ng lubak. That was around 10,000 km at the odometer.

My mom is driving a 2008 Type 1 GLX A/T. So far wala naman problems. Mas laspag ng konti ang APV ko though since siya 3 years na pero 32,000 km palang pero ako in 2 years 34,500 na.

Thanks!

[totie_phoyah]

Hi, ask ko lang kung naexperience niyo na medyo nagstuck up yung front right power window ng APV niyo? Usually kung gamit mo yung switch sa front right window ganun yung problem. Pag sa driver side na switch yung ginamit naman napansin ko medyo mabagal ang pag akyat niya.

Mine is a 2009 SGX A/T. 34,500 km na sa odometer. Since 3 years/100,000 km naman ang warranty, sasagutin naman ng Suzuki yung problem na ito diba? 2nd time na ako nag warranty claim. First was a defect with the steering column. May knock ako naririnig pag dumadaan ng lubak. That was around 10,000 km at the odometer.

My mom is driving a 2008 Type 1 GLX A/T. So far wala naman problems. Mas laspag ng konti ang APV ko though since siya 3 years na pero 32,000 km palang pero ako in 2 years 34,500 na.

Thanks!

hello boss, yep na-experience ko na din yan but on different ride.. problema nyan boss ay yung power window motor boss, reason why gumagana sa driver side is because naka-centralize mechanism ang windows nya.. kung magpapalit ka ng motor i have no idea how much.. kung sa casa it should be free of charge kung sakop pa ng warranty... and if di mo pa na-vovoid yung warranty sasagutin ng casa yan, i hope you know what i mean boss..

anyway, you can join us our forum at Club Suzuki Philippines Online Community - Index thanks!

[MoonbeamTURBO]

hello boss, yep na-experience ko na din yan but on different ride.. problema nyan boss ay yung power window motor boss, reason why gumagana sa driver side is because naka-centralize mechanism ang windows nya.. kung magpapalit ka ng motor i have no idea how much.. kung sa casa it should be free of charge kung sakop pa ng warranty... and if di mo pa na-vovoid yung warranty sasagutin ng casa yan, i hope you know what i mean boss..

anyway, you can join us our forum at Club Suzuki Philippines Online Community - Index thanks!

Sige pacheck ko hopefully within the week or after November 1. Wala naman ako ginawang mods sa kotse ko so sagot naman yung warranty yan.

Just joined CSP. Thanks for the invite!

[olidotcom]

welcome to CSP!

[daycode88]

ask ko lang po kung may display sa panel na bukas ang door? kasi yung APV ko ng type II na matic eh wala pong display. kaya yung
ilaw na lang sa ceiling....

[olidotcom]

wala po. both APV Type1 and Type2..

[samtrooper]

hi. ask ko lang kung ano updated fuel consumption niyo for apv GA and typeII? salamat.

[samtrooper]

For those who criticize the APV when not climbing up the mountains, the pistons and rings in the engine are very tight, it means lots of friction because they set it to a hundredths of a millimeter, so almost zero in tolerances. That's why they recommended the break-in period (5000 kilometers) with up to 4000 rpm only when shifting (for sticks), to remove little less metal from moving parts until the correct tolerances are met, when that happens, the friction reduced thus improving power and fuel economy. When switching to synthetic oils, the engine is now much smoother running, crisp throttle response and fuel economy improved even further. Our APV's mileage is now 1300 kms. and Cebu is a very small place compared to manila and Luzon. I'll try to climb up the mountains similar conditions to Bagiuo with 8 souls with AC placed at #3 speed the temp. control knob pointing to blue area (colder) after 5000 kms with oil changed to syn oils. This is the time you'll test the APV's capabilities and you'll be surprised.

maayo buntag! ask ko lang update sa break in mo and if nag improve ba fuel consumption. by the way is your apv a GA or type II? salamat