Buying your 1st Geo Tracker? WHAT TO LOOK FOR! Buyers Guide Tracker & Suzuki Sidekick @Hwy83 SUZUKI
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- When buying your first Geo Tracker there are several things you will want to inspect to ensure you are getting a good vehicle for a good price. In this vehicle I cover commonly damaged areas and mechanical flaws. With this knowledge you can make an educated offer on the Geo Tracker you are interested in. If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to text or call at 262-470-6425 or message from our website Hwy83suzukisalvage.com QUALITY PARTS AVAILABLE FROM OUR ONLINE STORE! @Hwy83 SUZUKI @millerhighlife
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I trust this man because he reviews this car with beer in hand
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“Price just went down” fucking love this guy 😂
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After regrettably selling my first tracker, I have finally returned to this video before going to see my potential second tracker. Absolutely love these cars, thank you for your service in the suzuki community Tony
"People ride around with no top on, let that carpet get soaking wet and sit there for a month or 2"
I feel attacked!! 🤣😅
nobody likes a damp rug 🤷🤣
Bahaha love it .... mine is sitting in yard wet right now.....
Shots fired.
Take care of your shit!😂
Mine has been sitting in a field for 7 years with no windows and it's fine.
I have no idea why I’m so intrigued by geo trackers, but I really want one 😂
It's a vehicle you have to drive to truly appreciate. Then you buy multiple of them!
First things I look for 1. 4x4 2. manual trans
That’s what I have. Manual 4X4 Tin roof. Love it.
I like the autos on these
im doing one that was rolled both mirrors gone windshield busted on pass but she still runs and drives like a dream going to sub to this guy
Everything he mentioned my tracker had lol I just welded the whole fucking thing back together
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Basado and weldpilled
i love this dudes energy
Can’t wait for the key way video! Been wanting to check mine for a while and will always take your guidance!
Video coming soon!
I didn't know what to expect in the first two seconds but boy this guy is awesome. V entertaining and informative, thank you!
HaHa! Glad you enjoyed - Thanks for watching!
This is like the best TH-cam video I've seen in weeks on any subject.
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
There are some more areas to look for corrosion:
The body is mounted to the frame at 8 points. The mounting points at the very front under the head lights are okay most of the times, so are the mounting points at the very back.
But the mounting points located ca. under the pedals and on the passenger side are rusted very often.
The other mounting points are located in front of the rear wheels. These are rusted almost on every Sidekick/Tracker/Vitara/Escudo.
Dude yes. You are exactly who I trust with this knowledge right here bro. Yes
Needed a refresher -
I was a sub for a couple years. We had 2 of these. Moved to Arkansas a couple years back. Looking to get another one or 2 or 3.
Thanks - Excellent as always !!!!
just got a new subscriber once the hood popped w/ the miller highski in there. great work, friend!
looking to buy my first samurai and your videos have been an amazing resources! Thank you so much for putting all this info out there, youre amazing! :)
Glad you're enjoying the videos, thanks for watching!
damn just started looking into buying one this is super useful thank you
I'm looking at one of these tomorrow that have a stripped interior, the guy used it as a hunter rig and it is (relatively) cheap. Thanks for giving me ideas on what to look for!
Goodluck on your purchase!
Very detailed and fun buyers guide video man!
Price just went up! up! up! 😄😁😄
Glad you enjoyed the video!!!
You were extremely thorough
My rockers were gaping open, I filled them with spray foam and actualy put the plastic trim on. Bashed them on some stumps, solid as hell. You also gotta check the rear body mounts in front of the back tire too. 8v valve cover gaskets leak when old. The rear speakers were rotten on both of my trackers.
LOL love the video man! Entertaining but also informative. Keep em coming.
Glad you're enjoying the videos 😁👍🏼
just got a 92 tracker for 2500 canadian your website and videos are awesome!!!
Congrats on the Tracker!
Great video my brothers and I have been talking about starting a geo club this video is going to be very helpful
Awesome! Thanks for watching 🍻
I bought a 1990 hardtop. It was awesome.
I don't know much about cars or anything but this is my favorite video ever
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I trust this dude he puts off the best vibes fr
That laugh at the beginning has me on the floor 😅😅😅
Thanks for sharing!
If i found a beer can in the engine, will buy!!!
But seriously, great video and funny!!
Great vid. You're a top presenter too! Hi from Oz.
This is definitely one of my favorite car videos I've ever seen on youtube
Just bought one of these, price just went up bud. She's mint!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is very good info with good content this video helped me buy a 95 tropical green tracker 🤟
Great to hear the video was helpful!
Thanks for the video
Street legal side by side. Mine's a 1990. Manuel shift. Manual hubs. Red/black.
Very capiable off road (stock). Reliable as hell but easy to fix any issues out there if you need.
Gets down those tight trails without all the extra pin striping.
Best in town runabout for fuel, parking, ... and climbing the odd curb.
Removable top is cool. I always leave my hard shell (rear & driver sections) sections on then cruise with the driver/passenger section either on or off on a whim. This piece slips in behind either set of seats easily.
I use my big pickup for the big stuff and use this little guy for all the rest.
Always get offers to sell it ... monthly if not weekly at times ... kinda says it all.
Great video👍🏻
If you are looking at an 8valve(samurai same deal) check the #4 cylinder compression, they like to burn the exhaust valve! I haven't seen a sidekick or tracker with crank windows that work well! Just take the doors off to fix that! Also if you put the 2" body lift and you wheel it hard, don't be surprised if all 8 body studs rip out(ask me how I know) but you can just weld in plates and then put bolts thru.
Thanks, Julian. Say 'Hi' to Ricky and Bubbles for me, will ya?
In all seriousness though, that was an extremely informative video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do all that, my dude.
price just went down. Love it.
Wish I had this available to me before I bought mine! All the tricks! Thanks again Tony!
Happy to help!
I might get one for my first car someday hopefully
This video is awesome
This dude is awesome
Great video thanks
Guess what?! Price just went down. Looking at trading my car for a sidekick, great info. Thank you!
check under the rubber of the door seal at the top of the windows. Those are notorious for rusting right out
I sheet metal screwed the tin 'floor pan' in mine and the fuel tank is held up with cam straps over the frame as the front mounts are gone. You did forget to mention the fuel filler tube, where the body fastens to it. The rear wheel throws crap up and it just sits there.
Oh man im looking at a geo tracker! Guy wants 1500 for it. Red soft top stick shift. Outside looked great but haven't done a full inspection. Are the engines reliable? Doubt it has rust being down here in texas but will test the sideskirts and see if rust falls lol. Thanks for your tips.
"would you look at that" 😁 another Ed Bassmaster fan here.
you forgot the most rust prone section of these vehicles. The rear section where the plastic bumper meets the metal panel and that section of the rear wheel well just slightly back of 90 degrees. That section tends to rust right out and looks just fine from the outside.
Same thing with the front bumper where it meets the fender.
i NEED A 1996 06 BACK DOOR
I watched this and it helped me to get a better deal on the tracker I bought today. Great video!
Ahhhyeahh! Congrats on the new Tracker!
Well I tell ya what, I'm just gonna look right at it! 👌
Was hoping for more hidden High Lifes. :P
New to this group. Where's a good place to start on vids and lit?
I love it!
Dam this thing is clean 😎
Million thanks Tony this video it’s super helpful, but can anyone tell me if it’s legal to drive this vehicle in the state of Florida?
Good info! Anything else to look out for on 4 door models or the 4 speed auto transmissions?
The 4 door models have basically the same things to look for. They usually hold up a little better on floor board rust because there is no soft top to leak and also no soft top trim pieces to worry about. For auto trans you will want to check fluid when car is warm, trans in neutral . Look for oil level and color and smell. Nice red color with no burning smell is what you are looking for.
Thanks for the video. I'm in the market for a 2dr tracker to play with in the woods and be a backup commuter car. Any advice on choosing a 5 spd manual or the 3spd auto transmission? One concern is I want to be able to drive 75mph with a bigger tire, maybe 30" or 31". Is this possible with either transmission? I dont know if the auto is going to be a dog. The manuals seem to be harder to find here.
Also, my family is from wisconsin, they brush their teeth with Miller High Life lmao!
merci encore Tonny
This guy is sick and he knows what he’s talking about!
Hell yeah! 🤘
Man is right, i bought a geo tracker beautifully modified 3inch lift 32x tires, didnt check it properly it was rotten away, i work 3 yrs to weld out on my free time
Thuu it s video makes me really confident with my 1000$ geo it’s 5spd and 4wd and has no rust in any of these places
Great purchase as that price!
you are a god among men for making this video
Happy to help out!
I just bought one....its a rough one,dudes been using it to go hunting..but it has title and solid frame.....hopefully it does me right.
Enjoy the new Tracker 👍🍻
first place I look is at body mounts in front of rear wheels and then the body mounts behind front wheels. Those rot easy like their rockers and rear seatbelt bolt. Not as easy to fix though.
Thanks !
Thanks for watching!
Got a 92, had if for 10 years all california miles and the only rust I have is under the driver side tail light😎
BadAss! Keep her clean 😁
At 4:24, what are those seven square holes in the plastic panel between wiper fluid hose and wipers for, except to let mice into the heater fan and ducts?
First we get the money, then the power, then the respect!
Found a rust hole in the cross member tube located in the center of where the rear bumper mounts. Only saw it when i removed the gas tank.
Omg!! Your hilarious ! I just found a tracker near me. Shit .. It is probably junk. Is the car your reviewing for sale? Thanks Man, your video probably saved me some cold hard cash
Ask me about the "check engine" light that never goes off. I own a 93.
I will buy it if it comes with you!
Does the crank pulley wobble always mean a bad keyway? I just picked up a 1994 for basically free and the harmonic balancer looks completely rotted out and rusted. It is a one-owner car and he has never had the center bolt off. It has a slight wobble at idle but I really don't want to take that center bolt off unless I absolutely have to to check for the keyway. It runs absolutely amazing and has almost 300K original miles on it LOL
If my geo tracker engine sprayed oil on the inside of my hood is that my valve cover gasket??? Price just went down?!?! Also I am highly interested in those metal soft top brackets you mentioned you were going to post a video on... very good video on this one!
If it is spraying oil it is more than likely a leak lower on the engine like a crank seal. The leaking oil will get slung up from the pulleys, this can also deteriorate the rubber belts or make them slip.
Legendary
The worst rust spots I have found on the vitaras is under front guards at bottom of windows and stuff
Is this the same engine as in the following model my vitara had a carburetor then the grand vitara 1.6 GV was fuel injection but engine is very similar if so front cam seals are prone to oil leak
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My little friend!!! Nice shirt
I’m getting ready to buy my moms old tracker, I’m probably going to pick your brain a lot lol hope you don’t mind
Ive got a 2004 chevy tracker 4 door hard top v6. Almost rust free from California.
Hey so I just got one of these and after some highway miles its got a clicking sound on decel like a card in a bicycle spoke.. I have some ideas but wondering what u think. It's speed not rpm.
You for got about the transmission and noise wore out bearings they need to check for that
had a 1992 suzuki sidekick 4 door. no major issue until over 200,000 miles. Did have a known wire issue with it and a crack in the radiator. The engine at that point around 236,000 just keep blowing head gaskets and was worn out. sigh.
I like it when the price goes down
Being in Colorado with all the road salt in the winter you really see cars age after awhile.
What are some valve issues that cause white smoke? I have white smoke. Im buying a ton of parts just to tune my new-to-me sidekick and freshen up some things. But i have a little white smoke.
You remind me of my Uncle Mike, anyway I am about to buy
My very first car was a purple 95 geo tracker back in 2007. My girlfriend now wife called it a Barbie car, but she still married me so a wins a win lol. Miss that car
They like to rust in the firewall and where the bonnet hinges are as well… as well as the front pillars and in the door hinges to the point where the doors will fall off… and in the boot under the bracket that screws over the carpet too … and on the hardtop ones they rust from the inside out where the window washer is just above the back door because washer fluid gets trapping in the top sill and cant get out
aahh will you look at that, lol. Great vid, thumbs up
Just look at it! 😂
Great video.....looking at a 95
Good luck on purchasing a Geo Tracker! They're awesome vehicles
how much do you think black spray paint over the original teal decals and the tracker logo would mark off the price? Im looking into buying a geo tracker.
Meeeettttaaalllll soft top trim!!!
Yes! 🤘
Hwy83 SUZUKI sweeeeeet. I’m ready. Give us a tentative release date!
What's the average price range for these? 2 wd?
Im looking at a 94 suzuki sidekick lx 2door hard top convertible 113000 miles on it guy wants 2500 comes with new started not been run for years looking at it for a daily driver. Is it worth it?
For one in shape like yours how much should you ask for just to be sure its not too high or something! Thanks man
Price varies depending on where you're located. It's usually best to check what others are going for in your area. The Midwest usually has them from $500-5000
So, Hoss, I sometimes spill my Miller can in the rig. Will that rot out the floor pan? If so, should I start looking for a donor stop sign for patch material?
High Life contains a natural anti corrosion property. The more you spill, the thicker the metal will get! 😀🍻👍
I got a 96 for 500 bucks. Looks about in the shape. Did i score or is that anout normal.for these? Im gonna turn it into a hunting rig. Thanks for the vids.enjoy the high life!
500 way too much to pay ! just kidding