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09-21-2006, 10:25 PM | #1 | |
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Tracker safe?
Is a 1996 Geo Tracker safe to drive? I read about them flipping, swerving in the wind, etc. Whats the deal?
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09-22-2006, 12:53 AM | #2 | ||
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09-22-2006, 07:23 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Tracker safe?
How are they for highway driving?
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09-22-2006, 10:21 AM | #4 | |
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As viperh stated,if you get in a strong crosswind, it will push you a bit. Other than that. if you drive responsibly you should not encounter any problems. These are great vehicles in the snow etc, and I usually get around 28-29 mpg with an automatic. I drive 40 miles one way to work, so I use it everyday.
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09-23-2006, 11:44 AM | #5 | |
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I drive my 96 soft top from Western KY to Dallas and back every six weeks. It's 10 1/2 hours each way(1250 miles RT) and aside from there being no cruise control, its never been a problem at all even amoungst all the 18 wheelers on I-40 and I-30. It does great at 75 MPH but I'm not real comfortable above that for extended periods just for the engine's sake. Just wear some ear plugs and its like driving a Lexus.
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09-25-2006, 07:34 PM | #6 | |
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I was gonna say not comfortable for a looong ride but farmerfelts must be a youngun.
I would say IF YOU know how to drive, should not be a problem. Esp. if you have experience driving. If you consider yourself a mediocre driver, well, take a cab. If you have less than say 8 yrs experience or are prone to accidents - it's probably safer for you to drive something else or even walk. Could they tip over?, certainly, but I think that is magnified with inexperience, seriously. They do have a very short wheelbase and I could see where fast turns could cause a rollover. Study the laws of physics and you should be OK. If you don't know what they are - stay away. If you like speed, stay away. I love mine & think it is fun to drive. But it is NOT a porsche, so I don't drive it like a porsche. To quote Clint Eastwood - "A man's gotta know his limitations."
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09-26-2006, 06:24 PM | #7 | |
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Naw gumby ct, I'm 62 years old and although our other car is a Lexus RX 300 that's very comfortable on long trips, the Tracker is more of a fun adventure out on "the slab". Haven't had any controllability close calls since I got it in 2002 but kinda knew what I was getting and have always driven it like that.
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09-27-2006, 01:51 AM | #8 | |
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ha ha. this is great. i have a 92 4X4 that is slammed and i drift it. it handles like a porshce. and its for sale. i love my geo.
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10-13-2006, 06:33 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Tracker safe?
Watch This!
15 minute video, explains everything about the Tracker/Samarai's "problem". This is something worth watching: http://www.acksfaq.com/videos/suzuki...merreports.wmv
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10-16-2006, 09:11 PM | #10 | ||
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I do like CU and remember seeing this ALL over the news in 1988 when I was car shopping and did NOT consider the Sammy because of it. I bought a 4Runner instead at 3 times the price. The 4Runner was a good choice, just bought it from a dealer that fixed the same problem 5 times, stole something from my vehicle, even shorted me 1 qt of oil on an oil change. The Regional office was NO help so I am NOT fond of Toyota for that reason. But do watch this video.
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Isn't that amazing? I wish everyone knew about this like they "know" about the "rollover"!
I don't know how Consumer Reports keeps on selling after this. How can anyone believe what they say?
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