Car financing: Suzuki Sidekick
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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.
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We do not have a Suzuki Sidekick 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.
Every Suzuki Sidekick year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 1994 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 30 |
| 1997 | 1 | 41 |
| 1996 | 1 | 60 |
| 1994 | 0 | 21 |
| 1993 | 0 | 14 |
| 1992 | 0 | 10 |
| 1991 | 0 | 14 |
| 1990 | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 | 0 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Car financing: the Suzuki Sidekick
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the Suzuki Sidekick for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the Suzuki Sidekick before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Specs, explained
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What the Sidekick is like
It is the kind of vehicle that makes a family trip calmer.
A good match for
It suits groups, airport runs with luggage and family trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Try before you buy
A week with the Sidekick answers more than any brochure. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Sidekick for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
One more step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 Suzuki Sidekick from us first.
Ask us about the Suzuki Sidekick
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Suzuki Sidekick for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Suzuki Sidekick
Does CarmaCars sell the Suzuki Sidekick?
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 Suzuki Sidekick 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.
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.