Car financing: 1997 Suzuki Esteem
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 9.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Suzuki Esteem for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Suzuki Esteem specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 212 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $13.95 |
1997 Suzuki Esteem: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,790 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Suzuki Esteem
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (3), electrical system (2) and structure (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1997 Suzuki Esteem
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Suzuki Esteem for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 1997 Suzuki Esteem before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, electrical system and structure; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated at 8.1 L/100 km combined, it needs around 24 litres for a 300 km round trip. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.56 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Esteem
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 340 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Esteem first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.56 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Send a request
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Suzuki Esteem from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Suzuki Esteem
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Suzuki Esteem for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Suzuki Esteem
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Suzuki Esteem?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Suzuki Esteem before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Suzuki Esteem have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Suzuki Esteem cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.