Tips on buying a suzuki vitara 1.6 soft top?

hi i want to purchase a second hand suzuki vitara 1.6 soft top, just wondering if theres anyone out there with any tips and what to look out for when looking at one and taking it for a test drive, i want to know the bad points about this car and how to check it when viewing it.
thanks
much appreciated

Answers:
Why do you want one of them for. They suck
there fine if you're a hairdresser, otherwise you should go for something, sorry, anything else.
I used to own one but very quickly came to hate it. The soft top is a pain to take off and put back on and the road noise over 30mph is incredible, you can't hold a conversation with a front seat passenger without shouting. Oh, and boy are they cold in winter. If you still want one check out the soft top for perished stitching and where it joins the bodywork, the clips rust and the rubber seal can come adrift. Also have a look at the underneath of the bonnet and front wings near lights where its prone to rust. Be aware you can't leave anything inside them they are a thiefs dream car and stanley knife wielding youbs love to slash the soft top.
check for underfloor off road damage body panel fit matching paint,if it has bigger wheels do they also have the standard set.check for tyre wear suspension wear has it been lowered?check for rust blue smoke any rattles curb damage,and general wear and tear.also check the top for tears and proper fitment
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I hope this helps.
don't, thats my tip! I agree with the hairdresser comment
My daughter has had one for the last two years and will not sell it. Make sure that it has power steering. The Fat Boy versions don't look too bad. The performance is not what you would call mindblowing with a top speed of around 80mph and they are not the most comfortable of cars.
dont bother the worst vehicle ever,when its really windy it almost feel like its going to take off and it doesnt hold very well if you take a corner a little to fast,mine scared me half to death i kept it for 6 months and got rid of it,plus there is no space for shopping.

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