Sixteen years after purchasing my 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, we have never had a problem with this car. It has no rust. It's still in mint shape. It starts every time. We have had no break downs. Honestly, every car should be like this.

'91 Sidekick - Basic but Fun

D. Tracy, 10/18/2005

1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4dr SUV 4WD

Yes, the Suzuki Sidekick is plain, but it will take me anywhere I want to go. On long trips to the mountains or on 4WD only trips in deep sand on Padre Island - this car has never let me down. I've pulled F-350's out of the sand. I bought mine for $2,500 and have put another $5,000 in it. I am now selling it for $1,800. As yuou can see, this truck has poor resale value. It can be …

fun, quality, economy

markdl, 11/01/2002

1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top

why buy a diesel for fuel economy, its noisy, shakey and no one knows how to fix it. why buy hybrid cars for fuel economy, they are expensive and not yet perfected. This SUV is made in Japan. Not Korea and not USA. In fact, it is being sold by an american car maker as GEO Tracker. Why? because they can't make anything this perfect. Fun to drive, quality built and so …

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LT, 12/26/2015

1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top

suzuki sidekicks are nearly extinct! Most basic fun vehicle! Feels like an atv . Cousin of the samurai. Better mpg than the Jeeps! This thing is unstoppable.. I used to use it as a daily driver and did the job quite well. Now its a week end fun ride. Pro. Cheap aftermarket pats. Simplicity .decent mpg. Compact 5 seater. Off road capabilities. Cons. Slow accelertion and speed. …

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1991 Sidekick Highlights

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Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$179/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	32.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive

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