I have had two of 98-model manual and I loved them. I drove over 300.000 km in each of them, 135 km back and forth on job every day; over 4 years. Yes they are wind sensitive at high speed, so have a good grip at the steering wheel. Rear seats could fold completely flat, so I could camp in it over night, without backpains after.
I own a 1997 4 door wagon R, the blanks on the bottom of the dash are for your power rear windows. I also have the two blanks on the dash. Ones for the optional fogs and the other is a factory blank. My 5spd WR is much better for long road trips. I daily drive mine as well regularly taking it to the dragon. Love the channel keep it up
love the insight and honesty you bring to various makes and models of kei vehicle ownership in these videos. i'm a year out from purchasing one here in Canada; which legally allows us 15yrs old. Staying away from turbos are a must for me and i dont care too much for power windows, power door locks and sunroofs as a vehicle ages. i'm leaning towards some kind of 4wd van/wagon as a second vehicle for short inner city/suburbia runs/chores like hardware stores, Ikea, garden ctrs and overnite camping after hikes and cycling with a roomy interior. Honda Acty Van, Honda Vamos Hobio, Diahatsu Hijet Atrai, Suzuki Every, Subaru Dias, Mitsu Townbox, Mazda Scrum Van come to my mind.
The old model Renault Twingo and the old model Suzuki Wagon R. are the only cars where you can fold all seats, including the front seats. And make a bed. sleeping, sitting, eating in a car are very safe. No problems with rain, thunderstorms, wind or insects. Better than a tent.
I have a 1998 wagonR that was sold in Australia. The power window switches are next to each other rather than the odd setup here. I think my model is based on the 'wide' version, maybe that's why there are some little differences.
@@Waybeforethefame 20yr old car with a 1.2l engine. You should come over here and drive one. Handles motorways fine and almost as much fun on the twisties as a motorbike!
This generation of Suzuki Wagon R, also known as 铃木北斗星 in China, has been in production for almost 30 years. There hasn't been much major changes to the car except for refreshed engines designed for the latest emission standards. The Chinese version of this car comes with a 1.4 liter 4 cylinder engine from the factory with almost 100 hp, and you can get a nice working example with left hand drive for around $1000 US.
Plenty of room for someone of your height. I have 6ft4 friends who are amazed when I tell them to sit up after they scrunch into my Agila (same car, different badge). Then check out how much extra headroom they have.
interesting to see the cons of the car, i was wondering what the legroom was like? ive seen a couple things saying the headroom is very good but how much legroom is there?
Hi, I have a 95 Suzuki Wagon R and I have a bad right hand side front steering tie rod. I’ve tried to find the part and even ordered one that seemed to match up with the part number, but it’s still incorrect. Do you have any resources online where I can find the proper part?
@@Waybeforethefame you use a pry tool and pop up the controls then the rest you visually can see how to release each switch. They are the same size so just swap them when you put them back in.
I have had two of 98-model manual and I loved them. I drove over 300.000 km in each of them, 135 km back and forth on job every day; over 4 years. Yes they are wind sensitive at high speed, so have a good grip at the steering wheel. Rear seats could fold completely flat, so I could camp in it over night, without backpains after.
I own a 1997 4 door wagon R, the blanks on the bottom of the dash are for your power rear windows. I also have the two blanks on the dash. Ones for the optional fogs and the other is a factory blank. My 5spd WR is much better for long road trips. I daily drive mine as well regularly taking it to the dragon. Love the channel keep it up
I can’t wait to get back into another wagon R or fun hot hatch
love the insight and honesty you bring to various makes and models of kei vehicle ownership in these videos.
i'm a year out from purchasing one here in Canada; which legally allows us 15yrs old.
Staying away from turbos are a must for me and i dont care too much for power windows, power door locks and sunroofs as a vehicle ages.
i'm leaning towards some kind of 4wd van/wagon as a second vehicle for short inner city/suburbia runs/chores like hardware stores, Ikea, garden ctrs and overnite camping after hikes and cycling with a roomy interior.
Honda Acty Van, Honda Vamos Hobio, Diahatsu Hijet Atrai, Suzuki Every, Subaru Dias, Mitsu Townbox, Mazda Scrum Van come to my mind.
I’ve owned a Mitsubishi bravo for over a year, best complete kei car I’ve ever seen. Mine had basically ever option and non turbo.
The old model Renault Twingo and the old model Suzuki Wagon R. are the only cars where you can fold all seats, including the front seats. And make a bed. sleeping, sitting, eating in a car are very safe. No problems with rain, thunderstorms, wind or insects. Better than a tent.
I have a 1998 wagonR that was sold in Australia. The power window switches are next to each other rather than the odd setup here. I think my model is based on the 'wide' version, maybe that's why there are some little differences.
yeah yours is probably not a kei car
I love it, the most precious car that ever existed. It sounds like I'd have to get a 4wd model to be comfortable. I want one so bad lol
I have a 03 1.2 Agila. It's bloody great fun to drive.
But that might be because it's a manual and UK roads are less boring.
and double the engine size lol
@@Waybeforethefame 20yr old car with a 1.2l engine. You should come over here and drive one. Handles motorways fine and almost as much fun on the twisties as a motorbike!
This generation of Suzuki Wagon R, also known as 铃木北斗星 in China, has been in production for almost 30 years. There hasn't been much major changes to the car except for refreshed engines designed for the latest emission standards. The Chinese version of this car comes with a 1.4 liter 4 cylinder engine from the factory with almost 100 hp, and you can get a nice working example with left hand drive for around $1000 US.
i wish i could get one like that for 1k USD
Nice video, How tall are you? I am 6foot4 and I think about buying one. Is there a lot of space for the driver?
I’m 5’9 being 6’4 it’ll be hard to be comfortable in any kei car
Plenty of room for someone of your height.
I have 6ft4 friends who are amazed when I tell them to sit up after they scrunch into my Agila (same car, different badge). Then check out how much extra headroom they have.
interesting to see the cons of the car, i was wondering what the legroom was like? ive seen a couple things saying the headroom is very good but how much legroom is there?
Legroom was okay if you’re over 6 feet maybe not so good
Thanks for the vid, been looking at Wagon R’s
Great kei car one of my favorites
8:05 that blue smoke isn't a good thing
true
Hi, I have a 95 Suzuki Wagon R and I have a bad right hand side front steering tie rod. I’ve tried to find the part and even ordered one that seemed to match up with the part number, but it’s still incorrect. Do you have any resources online where I can find the proper part?
Mega zip or www.amayama.com/en
Why not pull the window controls out and switch them so drivers is close to you. Should be super easy to move them
sounds like alot of work honestly
@@Waybeforethefame you use a pry tool and pop up the controls then the rest you visually can see how to release each switch. They are the same size so just swap them when you put them back in.
usually that has a arm that slides it back and forth and the spot the arm connects at wears out
an armrest would be a life savior ima see if i can find one on yahoo auction
@@Waybeforethefame I’m talking about your vents the metal rod is broken somewhere in your dashboard
@@justdrivemann1266 ohhhh Werd let me look into that maybe I’ll take it apart this week
Have you any website for buy parts for this car? Than you
its one of my latest videos
How much can I get this car now pls thanks
Sold for 4500 usd
We got the wagon r but 1000 and 1200cc in the UK from Brand new.
I wish I had a 1200cc this thing would be flying 😂
Wished they had one of these with 4x4
Same
I'd run it for rural mall carry lol.
Man that thing looks like it’s so much fun to drive
no doubt there, its a cool hot little hatch!
What year is the r wagon from
its a 1996 CT21s
@@Waybeforethefame thanks
How did the other people react to this car?
They love it, blends in better than a kei truck and van but still gets a lot of thumbs up
^_^
I’m hosting a car show in New Milford Connecticut on August 27th from 5-8 PM on 254 Danbury road. If you can make it please bring the wagon r
Wagon R sold, I miss it everyday thing was a beast
Trust me Bro, it's really *TWITCHY* 😮
😭
Ima have the motocompo in the back of this lol
@@Waybeforethefame 😭
Are you explain all disgusting things with smile and using fast lane, i thing you should rebuild this car...
should I scream when I name them?