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1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Donovan writes:
A Great 4x4 — This is not a death trap! I drove this thing over and through everything. You have to do something stupid to flip it! It does leave you wanting a lot more in the power department, but it is so incredibly reliable it isn;t funny. Plus a 10 mm and 12 mm wrench will pretty much disassemble the whole thing! Highly Recommend Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Reliable!!!!! Cons: 1.3L I-4 engine doesn't make a lot of power ![]() Looking for a Used Samurai in your area?CarGurus has 2 nationwide Samurai listings and the tools to find you a great deal. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Carey writes:
Perfect Offroader. — Performance is great with a few mods, not that great if it is stock. Build Quality it is one tough piece of machine. Appearance is very rugged. It is cheap to maintain, parts are cheap and fuel economy is the best you can find. It is most fun car to take off road. No fear of breaking parts. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Rag top jeep format. Cons: On road ride comfort. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Tony writes:
Samurai's Are Awesome!! — I like to bomb around in my 1988 Suzuki Samurai. It has a mild Suspension lift via a Jeep YJ spring swap kit and 29in Toyo tires. I currently have running off a ZOR my-side2 Harley Davidson Side-draft conversion setup. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: its a Samurai? Cons: Rust |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
cappii writes:
Great Little Suv. One Of The Best Cars I Ever Drove. — I had an 88, which was not an option. A cute, but small 4X4, this is the little SUV that could. She could go places in 2WD that bigger $WDs wouldn't tread. I drove it sideways up a 75 degree incline. So steep, I could reach over and touch the ground through the passenger's window. The engine was terribly slow, but the 30MPG was great. When I literally threw a piston, it still went, and I was able to overtake a car that was preventing me from merging onto the shoulder. After towing it 100 miles, and it losing all of it's oil along the way, it still cranked and drove to th backyard to be repaired. The braking was poor. But, it was stable, and very fun to drive, especially with the tops off. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: sporty, fun to drive, durable Cons: slow, bad breaking. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Christopher writes:
Best Way To Spend Money. — This rig kicks arse. It is totally stock and really straight. I traded a wood chipper and $500 for it and have out "wheeled" Jeeps with thousands of dollars in mods. My favorite thing is the look on peoples faces when they get schooled by my "cute" little four-by after they talk troves of crap about it. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Because it goes ANYWHERE! Cons: None. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
James writes:
Excellent If Used Primarily Off-road Or On Low Speed Roads, Avoid Freeways. — It was a good vehicle, seemed to be reliable, intereor was not real comfortable especially with two people in it, was once told "it felt like being in a can of sardines". The power was disappointing, to say the least; fuel economy was alright about 20-21, handling was not very good, more than likely due to it being so narrow. This is an excellent off-road vehicle, will go almost anywhere. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: If you off-road 90% of the time, like having removable roof. Cons: Not very comfortable, low power, poor handling. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Jeffrey writes:
Samurai — This Samurai was a great off road vehicle because it didn't have a bunch of power and it was light and small! it was very easy to navigate in tight areas and climbed steep terrain very well. The Samurai was lifted 3" with 31/10.5 mud tires that didn't help the stability much but made it go any place i wanted it to. The interior was nice to clean not to stylish but if it got dirty all i had to do was pull the plugs and hose it down. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Great off road Cons: very tipy |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Matt writes:
Awesome Little Rig To Own And Wheel — I love owning this Zuk it is fun to drive on and off road not real great on the freeway but it is stable and it feels like your safe (at least the way I drive it). It is pretty easy to fix and parts have gotten a little easier to find in the last 10 years I have owned it. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: Easy to fix, fun to drive, there are lots of after market parts to make them your own. Cons: People have stolen tools and a radio out of my Zuk it is a soft top so it is easy for them to get in to it. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Sean writes:
Great First Car — When I first got this car I hated it, when i lost it I loved it. This car was a do as much as possible and go as many places as it could. I miss this car. Give it a try. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Took this car many places it should have never been. Cons: I cant think of anything. |
1990 Suzuki Samurai JL 4WDReview
Mariah writes:
Still Crazy After All These Years — **NOTE: is 1988, not 1990. love love love. wanted one since elementary school. found for 16th birthday. yay! bearly makes 60mph. easier when going downhill. prefers slow and steady. rattles you to the bone. put new speakers and stereo in. needs exaust, alternator, and manual locking hub. decent gas mileage for little four banger. sounds like squirrels in a cage. good front seats, back bench needs help. gas gauge lies. love it! Pros: that its a 1988 and is still kickin' Cons: needs alternator, exhaust and manual hub |
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Reviews From Other Years
1995 Suzuki Samurai Reviews
Suzuki Samurai - The Ultimate Off-roader? By Joe
The Suzuki Samurai, the last uk version of the Suzuki manufactured jeeps which originated in the late 1940s. Fitted with a 1.3 fuel injection engine, the Samurai was also the most powerfull of the "je... Read More
1997 Suzuki Samurai By Pedro
great car but the engine is a bit weak its a 1.3 liter so yeah not the fastest thing in the world but it is really fun off road it very reliable its well built the one i owned was a later 1997 model t... Read More
1994 Suzuki Samurai Reviews
Awesome Never Breaks Down. By Jeff
I love my truck because It can go through smaller trails unlike other trucks usually never gets stuck and its my baby I love that truck more than any other vehicle I've had. It's the best truck I've e... Read More
Its A Great By By Jesse
performane- acceration, poor. braking- good, handling- amazing gas mileage amazing fun factor, tons of fun to drive they are really great to work on and they are really good in the bush. they have a ... Read More
1992 Suzuki Samurai Reviews
Fun, Open And Perfect For Anoyher Climate Than Denmark ;) By Julie
a fun car to drive, windy and vry nice in the summer. Interior and exterior is made for rough handling and it is not tha fastest car, but is is cheap and runs very long on one tankfull. Read More
1991 Suzuki Samurai Reviews
Drive It At Every Oppourtunity By Gearnuts
With some minor work on the driver's seat- moving the mounts up, and back, a 6 foot 210 pound guy finds it more comfortable than anything else I drive. You must add an arm rest also. I made one out of... Read More
If You Wanted A Jeep-like Thing, It Was Good. By Todd
Well, my first wife talked me into to buying this thing. It was indestrucible, but uncomfortable, tiring and irritating. I was young when I owned it but I just didn't get a lot out of it. I liked t... Read More
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