Someone is offering me a Grand Vitara (model year 2000) for N1.1m. The SUV seems to be in good shape, and its got auto transmission and true 4x4.
How reliable is this car? Is it worth the price or should I just buy a regular 97/98/99 mitsubishi sedan?

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http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2000&make=Suzuki&model=Grand%20Vitara

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Reliability Rating

Engine:

Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Front Timing Cover Gasket and Timing Chain Tensioner #1. Problems with the Front Timing Cover Gasket can cause an oil leak at the front of the engine. Problems in the Timing Chain Tensioner #1 can cause a ticking noise at the front of the engine. The cost to replace the Front Timing Cover Gasket is estimated at $30.00 for parts and $715.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Timing Chain Tensioner #1 is estimated at $100.00 for parts and $767.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.

Transmission & Driveline:

Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.

Steering & Suspension:

Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.

Brakes:

Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.

Heating & Air Conditioning:

An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Condenser Fan Motor. Problems with the Condenser Fan Motor can cause the Air Conditioning System to not operate correctly. The cost to replace the Condenser Fan Motor is estimated at $259.48 for parts and $39 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.

Starting & Charging:

Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.

Accessories:

Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.