Should I have bought this ?? Suzuki Swift Sport impulse Dealer Auction Buy!

[@chriscjt1238]

Always find it strange that a number plate bulb is a ‘major defect’ and a fail, yet the non latching seat (even marked as Dangerous) is only an advisory!

[@nath0987]

I doubt it would pass not latching, would imagine it more refers to the fact it cannot be moved at all?

[@chriscjt1238]

@@nath0987 yes, good point, that would sound more likely 👍🏼

[@themadcoachman]

Loads of advisory faults , generally means it's not been serviced regularly if at all

[@ferrumignis]

Cracking little cars, I had a 13 plate Sport for quite a long time and it was an absolute hoot to drive, and if I was sensible I used to get 42-45mpg commuting to work. The only thing I would say about them is parts can be a bit hard to find and expensive since they don't seem to be supported very well in the aftermarket (apart from performance parts). Also my insurance was very expensive for the performance, no doubt reflecting cost of repairs. Unless it's already been fixed the gearchange is pretty loose and imprecise from the factory, due to the loose rubber mountings that hold the remote mechanism to the floor, the whole thing moves around when you change gear. Aftermarket bushes available. CTC in Yeovil is a specialist for these little pocket rockets, they will sort you out with engine tuning, suspension and brakes etc.

[@cartygti]

Had a ZC31s for 2 years, absolutely loved mine. Drivers seat is common and mine had the ghost code (P0420) which pops up in fifth gear at light throttle around 50mph, nothing to worry about but makes it hard to sell on. The FB owners group is really helpful too.

[@benevans3733]

Hi James congratulations on reaching 23,500 subscribers and you will soon be at 24,000 subscribers and well done for all your hard work once again

[@andrewbarclay8844]

I bought a new Suzuki Ignis 4trak in 2004, had it for 10 years until 2014 when I punted it due to rust. Looked great on top but the underside was showing the dreaded tin worm.

[@DashDriver-z1r]

Looks like it’s been ones by someone young and had some love. The double din head unit space and the 4d plates seem tell tell.

[@Pauljn67]

How can something (drivers seat) marked as "Dangerous" not be an MOT fail item? Strange.

[@darenliddle4411]

exactly what i said

[@alabalanutnbolt]

It is a failure item in the mot manual section 6.2.5 (B1) . Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended. Major fail . Seat moving inadvertently and cannot be retained upright is dangerous. The manual is quite a war and peace job but the search facility is quite helpful. And it’s available to everyone on the you gov site

[@owrang9756]

We had a 1.5 automatic GLS and never had any problems with it. We now have a 1.2 auto and it too has never had any problems. They are very reliable but have hard rides and lots of thin plastics inside.

[@billy140572]

My nephew had one of these for 4 years and totally loved it, the only problem he had was the steering wheel air bag had to be replaced as it was bringing up a fault code but it was still under warranty for that.

[@ianmason2296]

My daughter's first car. I love it. no issues apart from wear and tear in three years

[@JohnAdrenochrome]

I've had one of this generation Swift Sport on a 57 plate for 5 years. I've taken it from 40k miles to 140k miles in that time! People always say that the gearboxes and clutches are weak on these - I say nonsense, mine is still on the original clutch and box at 140k miles and I rag it everywhere! Not had a single issue with transmission. These were homologated by Suzuki for S1600 ra so unlikely to have poor gearboxes. There are weak areas however. Yours is fairly typical with the seat bolster issue. The material Suzuki used was poor quality - when mine was at only 40k the bolsters on both seats were already worn through and had torn. Springs - I've had loads of front springs - maybe I'm just unlucky but N/S/F now on 3rd spring! Exhausts - Back box weld failed on mine at 50k miles, whole thing was rotten. None of the usual motor factors had a replacement. Had to resort to a Suzuki dealer - 6 week lead time and £800 for the twin outlet backbox - had to be ordered in from Japan. I said no to that offer, and bought a stainless steel system made by Piper for £600 instead - best thing I ever did - fantastic sound and fitted really well. Quality product, and immediate availability. Spares availability in general is quite patchy for some items. Got to look around sometimes. Check engine light issue - There's a bug in the ECU where it throws a CEL at the slightest provocation - P0420 - where data from sensors not interpreted correctly. This was fixed on mk2. I just clear the code before MOT and it's OK for a few weeks until it does it again. Doesn't affect power or driveability etc. In my view brakes don't need upgrading, apart from decent pads for trackdays. The car is so light - 1040kg only. Apart from the Piper exhaust, I run a Pipercross panel filter and it's putting out 140 BHP at flywheel. Standard door speakers are rubbish. Lots and lots of interior rattles and squeaks, even from new. They came as standard! Keyless works well for a 1st gen system. Chain driven - no cambelt to worry about. M16A Engines are absolutely bombproof. Totally over-engineered. Definite future classic - the 205 GTI of the 2030's! Not sure how Suzuki managed to make any money on these - here are most of the engineering changes for the Swift Sport of this generation compared to the boggo 1.5 Swift :- Chassis strengthening with additional cross members Stiffer Monroe gas dampers Stiffer and lowered springs Bigger wheel bearings Revised suspension mountings and bushings Revised steering rack mountings Revised steering rack ratio and assistance Bigger front brakes Rear disc brakes Revised gear ratios, closer on 3rd 4th and 5th Different final drive Revised gear linkage, shorter throw Uprated clutch Uprated headlamp units and bulbs Different tail light units Electronic Stability Control derived for this model External cosmetic mods - spoilers, different bumpers front and rear, bigger alloys & tyres etc Internal cosmetic mods - seats, leather wheel, trim, stainless steel pedals etc

[@ChopsGarage]

Wow great info thank you so much! Was thinking about an exhaust so great tip. Certainly no sticker job then, I never knew they did so much to them

[@junxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Gearbox are a common problem with these swifts, wouldn't suprise me if it was an issue with this one

[@TheDigger06]

Not that common tbh, they rarely go but probably one of the things thats a weaker point than the rest

[@markanderson4919]

When you ask about tuning tips you may find some if you look at the swift racing series that there is

[@charleskay1663]

If you're using it just for track days then you should swap the seat for a racing one designed for the purpose plus a battery cut out a fuel cut out and a built-in fire extinguisher system plus a roll cage yes you may not need them for a trackday but they just may save your life

[@davejenkins6896]

The style of the Swift has survived still looks good now never tried one heard negative things about gearboxes & corrosion in general be interesting to see how you manage - Im about the same build as you possibly a little fatter & struggle with my picanto probably have a Rio but my drive is narrow & only the Panda & Picanto are about 1550 wide but I think you will enjoy it

[@davegillespie3948]

My son's got one....great fun...driver's seat doesn't wear well but the closest thing you can buy to a mk1 golf in feeling to drive. Brake pipes at the rear are prone to corrosion and springs are weak...engines are revvy and bullet proof. Induction kit makes them sound great and frees up the breathing compared to the Suzuki system.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Springs, brake pipes and discs not unusual. If you're into selling Swifts maybe also consider the original SX4 (also Fiat Sedici = effectively same car) which basically a jacked up Swift with 4wd option and should sell well in your rural area. EML/cat issue could be faulty exhaust sensor behind the cat - common fault at 50k miles - £30 to replace from Green Spark Plug co.

[@KRJT_Media]

Save the original listings by using print to pdf, you can save each webpage into a folder.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

I think it’s a great little buy and it’s not like you can’t fix the few little problems when they do go wrong. Iv bought myself Another E46 M3 I started my channel with one and have had over 5 in the past 5-6 years just love them I did a video yesterday… so il be doing that up along side the car trading…And I got a few great buys for trading/business got some nice Hot hatches that I want to keep already lol. But as always mate great video.

[@leonismyname6573]

Not a bad little car. I had a 2009 with reasonably high miles on it, and while it burned oil, it went pretty well. Watch for 02 sensors failing, and the cat converter failing. When the air con stops working, it gets bloody expensive very fast. Springs, shocks, and an uprated rear sway bar will give you a car with a nice little turn in. The rear bar helps dial out the understeer on a front drive car, and represents to me, one of the best improvements you can make on a front drive car for track use. Wouldn't bother chasing power to be honest, you won't get much for your money. While the suspension work will transform the car on track. Chuck a set of good pads in it too, that way you can stand on the brakes all day, and it won't let you down.

[@leonismyname6573]

Oh and that tear / fail on the driver seat base, basically every one out there will do that.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes noted that engine work is expensive and re maps give little

[@dmw13]

Weld the seat in place. It doesn't need to adjust if you're the only one using it.

[@MiracleMitch]

Seat adjusters aren't usually difficult to fix. Fiestas also suffer from sticky / broken seat adjusters or worn lever pivots etc. Often it is the ball bearings and springs that lock the runners that are the issue.

[@nathanselley1109]

Suzuki Swift Sport is a great chuckable car. Only problems are seized rear calipers, rusty brake lines, corroded fuel filler line, and the odd gearbox problem but they are solid cars. Quite expensive to modify so stick to putting good brakes and tyres on and enjoying it for what it is. The hole in the seat happens to them all and is just wear and tear from getting in/out.

[@IfInDoubt..]

Gearbox.... alternator... thats all that really goes wrong. Had 3 Swifts in the past, 1 Sport this shape, get them revs up past 6,000 rpm with a massive grin on your face down a great road.

[@carlosbarradas7807]

I read some time back that the Suzuki Swift was the car that you could rent at Nurburgring. As long as ther're well looked after, these are very resilient motors.

[@timfurby]

Just sold mine for peanuts, 2007, fab car to drive, massively over engineered, loved it....until the gearbox started playing up, probably bearings, traction control unit went, lost one of the keys, springs coroded both sides, ball joints and wishbone arms worn, new discs needed and tyres, constant rattles and worn seats and bumper hanging off.etc. Needed prob £1500 spent to get it back MOT'd. I'd buy another tomorrow but it would need too be mint, low mileage and full service history.

[@ChopsGarage]

Unfortunately 90% of that is standard consumables for a car that age, a FSH low miles one would get same issues

[@JohnAdrenochrome]

@@ChopsGarage There's quite a few people on here saying they've had gearbox issues with their ZC31S Swift Sport. I get the gearbox oil changed every 3 years on mine as per the manual, (though you can go longer if using the genuine Suzuki gearbox oil). Never had any issues, now at 140k miles, no bearing noise etc. I wonder how many of these people get to 100k miles or 10 years, still with the original gearbox oil, and wonder why the bearings are getting noisy! These are very robust cars if maintained properly. Gearbox oil every 3 years and engine oil every 9k with good quality synthetic. Also the engine performs best on 98RON or better. (I use Tesco Momentum). There was one Swift Sport at the Nurburgring for hire that did 270k miles around there, and only needed one wheel bearing, one clutch, and an exhaust in that time.

[@curtaintwitcher1148]

If there's any rust over 0.5cm on the roof or quarter panels it's an automatic grade 5

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh cool tip

[@SteveDull]

That driver's seat bolster wear always bugged me - they're all like that. Great to drive. Have fun!

[@jonathonedwards6741]

Great little cars. My fiancé and I have an 07 and 13 swift sport. I’ll still offer my 13 plate if you want to try it. Generally there are no problems but service the gearbox, they’re known to be weak.

[@philipnewton7942]

James It looks a nice little car wheels can be repainted no trouble new seat replacement the car is in the right colour black the sporty colour you forgot to show us picture of engine Phil In . Stoke

[@silvermane9370]

When they were new they were certainly cracking. How they fare after fifteen years i have no idea.

[@justsumguy2u]

I think you did very well, nice find. Suzuki made decent cars, and I think you're going to enjoy driving that one. And if you did decide to flip it, you bought it at a low enough price that you could do some repair work if needed and still come out ahead

[@darenliddle4411]

dont understand that seat moves backwards and forwards advisory but in red letters dangerous

[@AA-os1sg]

Very good cars you will enjoy it.

[@timbounds7190]

They are great cars - I've got one! Fun round the lanes, though not as sporty as you might expect. You have to really thrash them to get lot of performance. Gear ratios are rather too low IMHO - once you are rolling, you rarely need to go below 3rd! There is a gearbox oddity that Synchro is a bit suspect on 2nd - its not a failure, 'they all do it'! Fantastic reliability. A minor annoyance is that the tyres are a slightly unusual size, and so a bit more expensive than you'd hope. Still, I got around 20k miles out of the original tyres, which is amazing for me!

[@joeg8186]

You want a good little sports car smart 45r 2004 to 2006 cdi, get it mapped, fun or for a bit more 44 Brabus. My 1.5 smart 2005 failed twice number plat light bulb. 122000 miles.

[@kenwyatt1076]

That aftermarket blanking plate where the radio should be looked like a hole to me. ;-)

[@ChopsGarage]

That it is

[@TheDigger06]

Bulletproof little car.not the fastest nor highest spec but good enough.had one for 4 yr.loves and needs revs to perform tho.. I work in a garage and rarely get these in , servicing , shocks n tyres .thats about it... never use oil or water.. was that impressed i bought a vitara after that

[@jeffreyoneill2625]

Hi James, I can honestly say suzuki cars are superb I haven't had a swift , but I've had 2 altos , and now I've just bought a new baleno 3 years ago , excellent cars mate buy with confidence cheers mate .

[@alexlang5649]

Agree with you...I also bought a Baleno and it's really a great car!

[@grahamdunning294]

He who dares wins ....good luck

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Link for swift video mate, was last January, I know it was snowing when we delivered it, bet it was a 2695er rather than 18 (ish)

[@ChopsGarage]

Fingers crossed eh

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage I'm sure it will be fine mate

[@pauljeffries]

Those swifts often suffer with gearbox bearing issues, about £450 to fix.

[@benevans3733]

Another brilliant video again as always and looking forward to watching your next video when it comes out

[@somethingelse411]

Just have fun with the nippy little thing. We all need a bit of fun in our lives. Happy Christmas.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thank you

[@robertgibson7716]

its had some amount of MOT failures mate with the reg started its life in Scotland how did it get away down your way i wish you all the best with this PUP

[@10rGreenninja]

Be interested to see what it's like when you get it as I'm currently considering a cheap 2006 Swift Sport as a 2nd car to my MX5

[@ChopsGarage]

Yep me too

[@sammytheseal2307]

I've not got any experience in anything to do with these specifically, but always heard they're very good for what they are

[@SalimKhan-gk1fh]

That will be a total rot box sammy you wait till it goes up on the ramp they are a piece of crap in general but the Scottish ones are even worse which this is judging by the registration number. If he’s lucky it will have a half decent quite gearbox but most of the secondhand ones around have got knackered gearboxes

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@SalimKhan-gk1fh You're right, I hadn't twigged initially that it was a Scottish car. I wonder how long it spent up there 🤔

[@SalimKhan-gk1fh]

@@sammytheseal2307 it’s got a proper Glasgow registration code was registered up their new Probably spent first 10 years up there and the MOT advisories full of corrosion crap!

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@SalimKhan-gk1fh Not great, time will tell!

[@SalimKhan-gk1fh]

@@sammytheseal2307 No Sammy the seal on the comment section today?? it must be his night off !! look what James doing now he is now going down the salvage route buying silly damaged cars That’s a game I gave up years ago

[@JustTrumpeeh]

Also, I'm not too familiar with 'problems', but when looking I never saw a particularly high mileage one. I'm not sure why they 'go', but I never saw one over 140,000 miles. There are a few KZbin channels who have tried these, so maybe check a for of their videos with regards to modifications and potential problems. My unwarranted guess is that they just gradually suffer with general wear and as these get cheaper they get neglected and people shift it on. I wouldn't worry too much, it's Japanese!

[@hoggmotorsport]

They used to have Suzuki Swift super 1600s in WRC and JWRC, have a Google, should be plenty parts available for them, Demon Tweeks possibly. Definitely fit a roll cage, it adds to the structural rigidity of the car, the stiffer the shell the better it'll handle. Bin the drivers seat and runners for a race/rally seat and harness, these have an fia expiry date, an out of date seat would be ideal for a track car, ideally the seat bars should be welded in but you can buy universal one's from Tweeks 👍 Definitely do a build series of videos as you go on with it 😎

[@J500ANT]

CTC are the Swift tuning guys

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@andygage6259]

I think you paid a little bit more than you should have?

[@bretthale9290]

I personally wouldnt buy blind for a 2006/7 but be interested to see what its like

[@BJ0BHAX]

Does the near side front wing look a bit dull or is it my screen?

[@craigbourne4792]

Have thought about getting one of these for a while now, driving home from work one day on a duel carriageway, in a type-r ep3 a swift sport put his foot down as i was passing him... i thought ok down a gear or 2. it was quicker than i thought lol

[@ChopsGarage]

Trouble I found with Type Rs is exactly this, you have to be in the right gear with revs up there or most things will see you off

[@alansimpson835]

Another Taysider. Guessing it probably came from Gordon Motors in Crieff or Brenwood in Kirkcaldy originally, both of which are still trading. I think for around £1300 you could do a lot worse. Always fancied a go of one myself as they sound like terrific fun

[@ChopsGarage]

I hope so

[@hoffmanlol]

James, i was actually looking for one of these recently. I enjoy watching your channel and did even think about dropping you a cheeky message seeing if you could keep an eye out for one 😜. I couldnt find a good one so ended up purchasing an FN2 type r instead for simmilar money. Allways have a soft spot for the swift though

[@5tevenH]

Normal wear and tear on that seat

[@spaglemon]

I have a Swift Sport, Ctc Performance in Yeovil are the UK's premier Swift Sport specialists, nobody knows these cars better

[@UK7868]

Where's the garage based? I'm from Birmingham too

[@johnwilliams5345]

We had one of the last series 1 on a 11 plate, wife’s, loved driving it smiles every time far more pleasurable than my big Merc. We passed onto our son, recently gone through mot only tyre needed. We did have the same spring go but other than tyres 👍 flew through, and that seat cut is the seatbelt I’d say as ours chaffed at the top fancy seat covers sorted that. Bypassed the 2nd generation. Loved it so much brought the very first 18 plate before the traders got there demonstrators never mind in the showrooms, yes the champion yellow. Again brilliant car. Everything we expected, only a couple of gripes one that stands out notchy gearbox but that’s being picky, treat them right they’ll look after you. First mot no problem. I’m not sure about it being a long track day car but around tight twisty track 100% boy will you be smiling? if not you’ve managed to put it on its roof.

[@johnwilliams5345]

So the 11 plate has only had two owners, us and our son who is looking to change, but the Suzuki is staying. His pre Suzuki was a Clio 170, now that says something.

[@71bassg]

these seems to be going for good prices now,i had a suzuki ignis sport loved that car and i was tempted by one of these as ive seen them for sale around 1.5k enjy!

[@muffindell]

Look forward to actually seeing it

[@ChopsGarage]

Me too!

[@smoothmicra]

Great little cars, their reputation goes before them. However, a damaged 2006 example with 90K on the clock, £1300 tells me we are still in silly season with second hand cars. On the other hand, if it turns out to have few faults i.e. someone has spent money to keep it serviced, you may have a gem. Good luck!😉

[@JustTrumpeeh]

I'm very jealous, James. I looked at these a long time ago as a nice, sporty hatchback for a 'young-ish' driver! Genuinely great cars, bar a little cheap feeling. Those seats ALWAYS show wear in that place and they are expensive to replace as everyone is looking for ones in a better condition. Nonetheless, a good little buy. When I was interested in a Swift Sport, these were around £2000-£2500 with over 100,000 miles, privately. You can tell it was owned by a 'boy-racer' with the 4D plates, stereo removed and none of the advisories cleared on the MOT history. It should be a fairly cheap little runaround/track day daily, though. You'll need to get it wrapped in a Chops Garage livery!

[@ChopsGarage]

Lol, no then people will know who it is hooning round

[@JustTrumpeeh]

@@ChopsGarage But they'll see the quality Chops Garage shine to the bodywork 😎

[@kieraz10]

Unfortunately I would say you over paid a little for that, I sold one privately for £1200 with full MOT same age with just a little more mileage. I currently have a 2008 one which is great. I would suggest joining the uk sport group on Facebook in which plenty of parts are for sale and CTS down your way who sell mods are also on the group. Absolutely love my sport but the key things to go are rear callipers seize which Requires rebuilding, gearboxes can fail but plenty around for cheap. Front wishbones also a know fail point and are cheap for parts. For MODs remapping is not worth the option, these cars are strong in cornering to concentrate on tyres (worth changing for 205/55/17 when you need to replace), suspension like coil overs work great and strut braces. The car will wipe anything out on the track just in handling which is the strong points. Also worth noting super unleaded is recommended by Suzuki for this car even though I have used e10 ok. Other weak point if not been serviced with oil changes regular is bottom end bearings fail and this is most likely the biggest issue. Could be worth replacing them if history is a little weak. Otherwise these cars love to be redlined and just thrown around. Welcome to Dm me if you want more help, also got a shelf full of parts if needed. A haha

[@DarrellW_UK]

TBH I would have spent a bit more on an early Civic type R, the Suzuki is OK but not as bomb proof as the Honda. If you want to find the information out about faults and reliability look on Honest John; great source of that sort of information!

[@ChopsGarage]

It will prob be chucked in for the Type R at some point, had a Accord Type R for a bit

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Bad gear boxes mate, I've had 3 in the last year and had to have re con boxes on 2,unfortunately there are no used cheap units about so it's recon, about 400 quid, it's the bearings that go, rest of car seems to be trouble free, bought one last winter for 1100,an 08 minter and sold it St away for 1800,which was obviously too cheap, hopefully yours will be OK, they seem to get to that milage then need a box.

[@ChopsGarage]

Way too cheap bud lol. Im happy to stick another £400 in it if needed

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage I've bought a mgtf tonight mate, to do the same as you.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage late night fiesta sale tonight 11 pm

[@roystonvehicles9129]

24 hour car dealing here

[@ChopsGarage]

@@roystonvehicles9129 be interested in that never pulled trigger on one

[@marklittler784]

Was the air in the tyres thrown in ? 😅😅😃😂😅😂😄😅😁😅😂😄

[@mickthompson584]

At that mileage 500 quid tops, great little cars when new but they dont age well.

[@ChopsGarage]

You would never get one at £500 not one in the entire country near that

[@mickthompson584]

@@ChopsGarage ive been in the trade for 40 years Mr Chops your reply is much appreciated. i guess the west country is very different on price compared to Birmingham.

[@ChopsGarage]

@@mickthompson584 well this is true, don't forget to get a car to the south west is over £200 even just as far as Bristol let alone Birmingham etc. But I think allot of people are comparing a Sport price wise with a standard 1.3 SZ Swift which is far lower valued

[@oldboy1690]

Very excited about this project!

[@trevorjarvis3021]

By the photos provided it looks to be a good buy. I recon it will be 👍 ok.

[@M.R.C.]

Looks like a lot of fun, for not to much money.

[@ChopsGarage]

Hopefully so

[@dantheman7370]

That looks like a fife or dundee reg james

[@benevans3733]

Have you been able to win then more cars from auction as well then

[@stevethomas3406]

You will love driving this little gem of a car

[@benevans3733]

Looks a very good little car and yes agree with you about the price

[@briangriffiths114]

I always fancied one of those because they all perform far quicker than the Suzuki's official figures, judging by KZbin reviews. It seems like a cheap form of motorsport, even if it only gives you a year of use.

[@ChopsGarage]

Exactly

[@sismofytter]

Gear box can be an issue on these

[@RichbUKDE]

I have always hankered after one of these. Great engines by all accounts and bloody reliable. good money too. Well done fella.

[@benevans3733]

It will make a really good track day car

[@mg-roveradverts]

To be fair I have always liked these to nice quick little car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Im hoping for good things

[@spottedinyorkshire7387]

Not big fan for this 2006, FB you can pick these up for £600 less

[@ChopsGarage]

Sports? I think not mate not a single Swift Sport on Marketplace anywhere near that price

[@ched999uk]

Any idea how they can only charge £11 vat when you paid them close to £300 in fees? It actually looks good enough for you to retail?

[@ZippyPenguinTribute]

Nice wee motor James

[@finleyplympton]

suzukis NEVER DIE !!

[@ORBIT9224]

the Aygo platform is ment to be good track cars strip it down inside put exhaust and give it a turn they ment to be super fun track cars and being an aygo you no its going to be cheap to run and fix

[@edwardkarran4963]

Bloody expensive, bought mine for £900 and sold it for £1450 and it was a 2008 plate. Great cars.

[@ChopsGarage]

But when, what miles, what condition, and you have sold it for £450 more than I bought mine for so age adjust about 1k is bang on by your own example

Should have or should’ve, not of. Sorry, but it’s a bugbear of mine. But £1,300 doesn’t sound that cheap for a 15 year old motor that is getting occasional use.

[@ChopsGarage]

Well a 15yr RS Focus will set you back £50,000 for all relative

@@ChopsGarage Quite. But you're comparing apples with lemons, there.

[@ChopsGarage]

@ Well no , a Suzuki Swift Sport is a completely different proposition to a 15yr old 150k base model Micra which would be a £300 car. The age is not the decided value is my point there are many other factors

​@@ChopsGarage I understand that. If it's not really stock and just for you, that's fair enough. But there's not enough margin in it, otherwise. I still can't believe a seat indicated as dangerous doesn't fail an MOT. Surely it cold have been failed on two points as dangerous (insecure and seat moving) and major on its structure and the adjustment not operating as intended.

[@ChopsGarage]

@ Oh agreed

[@markbridge4049]

What's stupid about the front reg plate ??

[@ChopsGarage]

One with letter standing out

[@marklittler784]

Mind you if you like it customers probably would too.

[@filipwennergren2712]

Best Buy!!! Swift is a underdog!

[@38skippers]

I've got 2 autos in West Australia 😏

[@acorndogs904]

No offence get this sold They are a great wee car

[@marklittler784]

Wonder what the headrooms like.

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Dead reliable kickabout James unless something aren't aware of.

[@marktyler2396]

I’ve just bought a 09 plate swift for my granddaughter I only paid £950 with 74000 miles and only one owner with full dealer history so you paying £1300 for a scraper they saw you coming

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh dear here we go, what model, a 1.3 SZ I bet, completely different proposition

[@marktyler2396]

@@ChopsGarage 1.6 vvt sport

[@marktyler2396]

@@ChopsGarage the one you got from bca probably only cost less than £100

[@ChopsGarage]

@@marktyler2396 ? cost who £100

[@ChopsGarage]

@@marktyler2396 there is not a 09 Sport in the country anywhere near the price you are claiming you got yours with those miles so you cannot claim thats anywhere near the norm even if it is accurate

[@daddyfixit5188]

Love the swift. If I was a millionaire I would buy one for fun can’t wait to see it👍

[@JackFowlesJF]

Speak to CTC Performance = They specialize in this car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Will do!

[@gleng6812]

Sounds interesting looking forward to seeing what you got and the plan. Always found this an underated car a kind of thinking man's Mini!

[@RumpleXstillXskin]

Looks a like nice car for ragging about in 👍