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2016 Suzuki Swift GL Manual - $14,990 Drive Away (+ $500 for Metallic Paint) + $400 Genuine Accessories (Excludes QLD)

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2016 Suzuki Swift GL Manual - $14,990 Drive Away (+ $500 for Metallic Paint) + $400 Genuine Accessories (Excludes QLD)
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Employeespackbace on 12/09/2016 - 18:53 suzuki.com.au (5928 clicks)
Last edited 12/09/2016 - 19:49

5yrs/100,000kms Capped Price Servicing - $199-$289 every 6 months/10,000kms
5yr/140,000km Extended Warranty (when maintaining the CPS)

Cruise control, USB, Bluetooth, 5 Star ANCAP

Best use of the $400 is either:
a) the Metallic Paint charge ($500), if you want a colour other than white
b) Protection Pack - $499 fitted - Headlight protectors, bonnet protector, front weather shields, floor mats, cargo mat

Very strong resale on these, and damn reliable cars. My cousin drives one, my boss's sister drives one, both were because they were recommended by us.

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  • monty.melb on 12/09/2016 - 18:57
    +4

    So you work for Suzuki.

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 18:57
      +31

      What gave it away? :P

      Lol I'm always open about it when I comment on forum posts :)

      • monty.melb on 12/09/2016 - 18:58

        I just find it today.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:00
          +2

          Didn't Spackbace post a comp for Suzuki with himself marked as an employee. Think it even got comp of the month.

          Edit: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/243635

        • monty.melb on 12/09/2016 - 19:01

          @TheClipIt: I don't check forum and comp very often. I must have missed.

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:01
          +1

          @TheClipIt:

          2 so far :)

        • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:02

          @monty.melb: Same, only saw it as he won a monthly reward from it.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:09
          +1

          @Spackbace:
          3

        • Kangal on 12/09/2016 - 20:10
          -1

          @Spackbace:

          This explains EVERYTHING.
          Now we know why backspace is such a tightarse
          ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

        • subywagon on 12/09/2016 - 21:03
          +1

          @Spackbace:

          Can you do another one mate? My Triton died the other week and I need a reliable run about :P

    • ronnknee on 12/09/2016 - 19:19
      +1

      Yea Spackbace has previously mentioned that he's a car salesman.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:50
        +3

        And made it very clear he's not a used car salesman:-)

        • illumination on 12/09/2016 - 20:25
          +4

          Ozbargain have used him a fair bit.. and he's a car salesman.. so…

  • altomic on 12/09/2016 - 18:58
    +13

    Excludes QLD

    I was going to buy 2, oh well.

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 18:59

      You guys have a totally different franchise there, it's strange

      • cornbeef on 12/09/2016 - 20:30
        +17

        QLD in general is a totally different franchise if you get my drift

        • montorola on 12/09/2016 - 20:42
          +4

          Pfft, you guys are just jealous we get hot and spicy kfc all year round! =p

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 20:49
          +4

          @montorola:

          So do we ;)

        • aja12 on 13/09/2016 - 17:14
          +1

          Lol. Having lived in Qld for the last 3 years (from NSW), this is absolutely true.

    • monty.melb on 12/09/2016 - 19:00
      +33

      I can buy n express post to u if u want.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:17

      Try ausFF sure they won't mind a couple of cars ;)

    • the69thhokage on 12/09/2016 - 19:47
      +8

      See if your local OW will price match

  • tomleonhart on 12/09/2016 - 18:59
    +3

    God damn. Good price!

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:00

      I know, right?! Lol hasn't been cheaper (at least, not that I recall in this current shape - 2012 onwards)

      • tomleonhart on 12/09/2016 - 19:01
        +3

        I'd get one if I was in the market. Love the Swift!

  • rgr on 12/09/2016 - 19:00

    nice zippy little car, too bad they no longer have the timing chains and use belts.

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:00
      +10

      Timing chains on every 2016 Suzuki model :)

      Not sure where you got your info from

      100,000km service on these is $199

      • Chickenleg on 12/09/2016 - 19:41
        +2

        That's insane. Add another 9 on the end and that's what I paid for the 100000km service for my Evo 7 😑

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:43
          +3

          Yeah, timing chain vs belt :)

        • Kangal on 12/09/2016 - 20:16
          +6

          @Spackbace:
          How much would the price bump, if someone wanted one of these but in Auto?

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 20:36
          +4

          @Kangal:

          $1000 more, and for this week it also gets the $400 towards accessories

        • geoffellis on 12/09/2016 - 20:37
          +1

          @Spackbace:

          Not sure timing chain has anything to do with it. Our '98? '99 Grand Vitara had a timing chain - which needed servicing (rattled). They wanted about 2k for it. Ended up rolling/totalling the car before we ever had it serviced though. Apparently it's a horribly designed system where it required disassembling the whole (profanity) engine or something to replace it.

        • RockyRaccoon on 12/09/2016 - 20:57
          +2

          @Spackbace: Given the Baleno is only $3K more including auto, what do you think of that as a deal

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 21:01
          +4

          @RockyRaccoon:

          Proving to be very popular cars :) certainly worth it if the budget allows.
          Same engine & gearbox
          Bigger boot
          More room on the back seat
          Reverse camera
          GPS/Carplay

        • virhlpool on 12/09/2016 - 23:53

          @Spackbace: So, that's a good price for auto version.

        • Yadekul on 13/09/2016 - 10:38

          @geoffellis:
          My 99 Grand Vitara's timing chain "self-disassembled" once. Needed a complete engine rebuild :(

        • geoffellis on 13/09/2016 - 13:31
          +1

          @Yadekul:

          Ya the mechanic suggested that if we didn't fix it, it was just a ticking time bomb. We took our chances. Considering we paid 4k for it, and they wanted 2k just to fix it… and the resale value was only about 3,500$ - we took the risk… last about 2 years with no issues. Then while driving in the outback we took a rough corner a little too fast and essentially destroyed the vitara.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2016 - 17:00

        The 100,000 service is cheap but the number of people that will hit 100,000 within the 5 years of capped price servicing is going to be very few (especially for a micro car).

        Otherwise, $199-$289 per 6 months is actually very expensive. I pay $120 for 12 months service with my independent mechanic.

        Good price for the car.

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 13/09/2016 - 17:01

          Independent isn't dealership. Please compare like for like

        • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2016 - 20:21

          @Spackbace:
          So, dealership service you may get extended warranty if you've kept all servicing with dealership.

          What I think of extended warranty.
          http://consumeraction.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dona…

          Summary - car warranty doesn't cover wear and tear. Everything wrong after a few short years will be attributed to wear and tear, otherwise, it will be subject to manufacturer recall. This article talks about insurance based extended warranty but in my experience, applies to manufacturer warranties.

          Dealership servicing for common vehicles is glorified by car sales reps. I don't call it a rip off, but it is definitely not what it is made up to be.

          Like buying from expensive retailers when local stock online is far cheaper. Warranty is effectively the same, product is identical, place of purchase is not.

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 13/09/2016 - 20:33

          @tshow:

          Not many local mechanics have the devices required to read codes from every car - that requires the dealership to do it.

          Most local mechanics will do a service for cheap when you don't mention logbook, once you ask for a logbook service the price between local mechanic and dealership become almost negligible.

          I've had local mechanics overfill oil in a car. And that mechanic came recommended! At least with a dealership you have a few channels of dispute to get something fixed - ie if you have issues with a service, you can go to the service manager, and then the DP.

          I actually recently heard of a customer's Diesel Grand Vitara get destroyed - engine went, at around 150,000kms. Suzuki wouldn't come to the party because the service history was sketchy. ACCC couldn't help in that case either, again sketchy service history. Yet if the car was serviced as per logbook and by someone reputable it would've been a different story.

          Everything wrong after a few short years will be attributed to wear and tear, otherwise, it will be subject to manufacturer recall.

          We'll agree to disagree. From the aircon to the radio to other electrics, these aren't fair wear and tear, they're warranty repairable.

  • turk182 on 12/09/2016 - 19:02
    +4

    Great car. On my second swift.. Been saving my dollars and servicing it myself. Neither have broken down in the last 8 years

  • Clear on 12/09/2016 - 19:02
    +1

    Looks like I'm coming over for a visit. None of my dealers have it :/

  • Car-la-la on 12/09/2016 - 19:06
    +1

    Any chance for a deal on autos?

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:08
      +3

      Have been $15,990 drive away for a while now, which is a damn good price :)

      They also get the $400 free accessories this week

      • thanq on 12/09/2016 - 20:59

        Would pounce if auto. You think any of the sydney places would price match?

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 20:59

          Would be tough

        • thanq on 12/09/2016 - 21:01

          ok fair enough. maybe the can sweeten the deal with extras.

  • ShamelessBargains on 12/09/2016 - 19:06
    +1

    Always good to have some more car deals on Ozbargain. I remember you saying last time that it was hard to get permission to post up Suzuki deals so kudos for the effort and the ripper price! Swifts do hold their value well in the used car market too :)

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:07
      +11

      I got in trouble for posting a dealership specific post. This one benefits all dealers, so can't see this being an issue :)

      • robertbruce on 13/09/2016 - 17:28
        -3

        So you did check with them didn't you? It sounds like you didn't and seems like you are being belligerent circumventing your employer like that… from your earlier posts is that what you mean by being professional?

  • spuderump on 12/09/2016 - 19:10
    +16

    Thanks op! Been waiting for these to go cheap. Ordered 10 cheers!

  • KOBH on 12/09/2016 - 19:10
    +11

    Hey mate, how about free upgrade to AUTO for Ozbargain members?

  • HentaiEnjoyer on 12/09/2016 - 19:14
    +2

    "iPod connectivity"

    What year is it

    • the69thhokage on 12/09/2016 - 19:48
      +24

      Should have a disclaimer

      • Aux input not compatible with iPhone 7
      • Kangal on 12/09/2016 - 20:11
        +1

        So it uses Lightning + CarPlay ??

        • StewBalls on 12/09/2016 - 20:45
          +7

          No, IIRC the new iPhone uses courage as I/O…

  • Noire on 12/09/2016 - 19:14

    What kind of car do you drive Mr.Spackbace?

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:15
      +4

      I drive a company demo, Mrs drives a Territory to ferry around Lil Miss 2 & Lil Miss 4 :)

      • Noire on 12/09/2016 - 19:17

        Alright, might come down and check it out myself

      • ELH05 on 13/09/2016 - 13:33

        Wouldn't a Suzuki Vitara not be big enough for a family ?

  • nephilim on 12/09/2016 - 19:18

    Not sure if its still on, but a ad on gumtree had old "new" altos for 13k in Auto.
    I know its a nolonger produced car for aus (new model is ugly), but pretty cheap.

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:34

      Considering Celerio (the newer version, same engine but bigger) is $13,990 drive away in automatic, that seems rather expensive!

  • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:19

    Wiki's favourite car @ a bargain price! :D

    Edit: they don't come in yellow anymore? o.O

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:35

      Sport only in yellow ;)

      Always has been too

      • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:36

        How much is the sport?

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:37
          +2

          $23,990 manual
          $25,990 automatic
          + $500 for yellow

        • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:44

          @Spackbace:Thanks.

          when would be the best time to buy one? I've sort of wrecked her car and need to buy her a replacement. She won't need it until Feb/March 2017.

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:45
          +3

          @Jar Jar Binks:

          Wait for the new model then, turbo engine in the Sport ;)

          If it's anything like the 1.0T in the Baleno, or 1.4T in the Vitara, it'll be worth the wait

        • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:55

          @Spackbace: I will then. Cheers =)

        • Fuzor on 12/09/2016 - 22:55

          @Spackbace:

          You really should have said the best time to buy is now and at my dealership

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 23:23
          +7

          @fuzor:

          Should've but honesty is the best policy :)
          And google would tell you straight away that there's a new model

  • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:21
    +2

    So whats the RRP?

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:36

      List price is $15,990 plus on-roads (dealer delivery, stamp duty, registration)

  • Wampus on 12/09/2016 - 19:21

    Easily the nicest car to drive in the 15k bracket, bonus that it's reliable too..

  • tomleonhart on 12/09/2016 - 19:24
    +6

    Paging Thorton with his recommendation for the Polo….

    • Rorschach on 13/09/2016 - 15:23

      I thought it was Jeeps?

  • THICKnSLOW on 12/09/2016 - 19:25
    +1

    Where's the car made in? Is it Vietnam?

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:37
      +7

      Japan

      • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:42

        Well hit me with a fish. I was almost certain we source Australian swifts from Thailand and Altos from India.

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:44
          +7

          Lol in 2013 we briefly went to Thailand, but it was like a 6 month stint, then quietly back from Japan :)

          Alto/Celerio/Baleno from India
          Swift/Grand Vitara from Japan
          Vitara/S-Cross from Hungary

        • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:47
          +2

          @Spackbace:

          Cool. I must have read that in 2013 then. My focus is Thailand built and I'm impressed with build quality.

        • PinzVidz on 12/09/2016 - 20:44
          -7

          Alto/Celerio/Baleno from India

          lol, are they as bad build quality and material-wise as the Ford EcoSport, Tata Xenon, Mahindra Pik-Up and other shitboxes delightful motor vehicles that come out of India?

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 21:29
          +3

          @PinzVidz:

          Suzuki India have a >40% market share over there

          Just think about that for a second… Their population and subsequently how many new cars are sold every year… Yeah

        • montorola on 12/09/2016 - 21:40

          @Spackbace:

          Damn, they must have a Toyota reputation there. What's no 1 out of curiosity?

        • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 21:49
          +1

          @montorola:

          Suzuki ;)

        • udyz on 12/09/2016 - 22:57

          @montorola: i think they have been in india lot longer than toyota.

        • Meconium on 13/09/2016 - 17:47

          @udyz: India does a kind of cross-production of products under agreement with foreign companies, sorta socialist in nature. Honda bikes are sold as Hero Honda so some of the profits (and manufacturing responsibility) go to Indians, not 100% to Japan. Suzuki must have struck a similar deal some time ago and have managed the Indian influence well so their reputation hasn't been damaged! And having Suzuki there has probably helped develop skills in the Indian auto industry that supports Tata et al.

          You're always going to get a better quality product from Japan, Germany etc who have the skills as well as the equipment to build complex machinery. Trouble is that you pay for the higher wages. Thailand seems to have been trained well by the Japanese to be the manufacturing hub in a place with lower wages though.

        • udyz on 13/09/2016 - 18:38
          +1

          @Meconium: True… it was Maruti-Suzuki.
          I think before the market opened up selling automobile without joining a indian company attracted hefty taxes.

  • Tiggrrrrr on 12/09/2016 - 19:25

    Excludes WA also?

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:47

      Why would it? :)

      • Tiggrrrrr on 12/09/2016 - 19:48

        Because the linked price is $15,990?

  • jdr on 12/09/2016 - 19:26
    +2

    Why do these require 6 monthly services, I thought 12 months was more the norm these days?

    • fritzsticker on 12/09/2016 - 20:37

      6 months for toyota.. Mitsubishi is 12months

    • Matt P on 12/09/2016 - 21:21

      Shorter intervals keeps consumable costs down. If you're a ~20k a year driver, it doesn't really matter too much. If you're a very low mileage driver, cars with more expensive oils but a longer interval can work out cheaper.

  • [Deactivated] on 12/09/2016 - 19:34

    Is this for MY15 cars only??

    Car sales has an example at $14,888 DA with auto tranny

    • Employeespackbace @ Suzuki Australia on 12/09/2016 - 19:38
      +1

      I believe they are 2015 built, 2016 complied

      In WA we purely go off Compliance Date

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