[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by Trogdor

Here's some reading for you on the Kizashi Dave
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...uzuki_Kizashi/
http://www.edmunds.com/suzuki/kizashi/2012/#fullreview
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/suzuki/kizashi.htm

Across the board the critics knock this thing for the same reasons.
1) Less leg room in the back, which isn't that big of a concern for you.
2) No V6, or turbo version, also not a huge concern for you. In fact, probably a plus so you don't mess with the turbo!
3) Lack of dealerships and availability. Not an issue in the twin cities.

Thank you sir, I really enjoyed that car and am strongly leaning towards it now.

Just to update the thread, drove a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi, was extremly suprised. Very nice driving car. Great interior, quiet, peppy, solid handling and comfy! And at 31mpgs its is pretty dang good.

I am honestly leaning towards buying this. I drove an AWD version too which is nice as you can flip a switch to go straight FWD mode too! So we will see might pick one of those up.

I also drove a 2010 honda accord and an SE 2011 galant, which wasn't half bad, nice options for sure but a bit more expensive at like 18900. I pepped at a newer toyota corolla S but just wasn't interested, hate the looks.

The accord was very blah, I liked the galant more honestly and the suzuki a lot more. The accord seemed very dated, very basic, seats sucked, road noise was more...however i know the motor is great and it will last but it just lacked anything to draw me in.

I am going to attempt to hit up Kia and Subaru before this weekend and either this weekend or early next week make a purchase.

I love that with the suzuki I get a 7yr/100k powertrain warranty, that is huge.

Thoughts on suzuki from others? I would've never looked at them if I didn't see one in person, I was very surprised at the car.

None of the cars are Lexus' or anything, but great cars for the price.