This Samurai was purchased new by

"4 WHEEL DRIVE & SPORT

UTILITY MAGAZINE "

This new Sammy was used in a 1994 article as the magazine was doing a new "build". Vendors participated with the latest accessories and services to showcase their products. The "build" continued even after the article was published.

This sweet little 4x4 still has just over 10,630 documented miles from new. This is undoubtedly the lowest mile Suzuki Samurai
that exists.

Here is a link to 100 + photos, documentation, Car fax reports (2), a video and 1994 magazine article.

1994 Suzuki photos

NOTE: There is no contact information on these pages in the link.

Use Ebay "contact seller", as per EBAY"S rules.

The original equipment and upgrades:

1994 4 Wheel Drive and SU magazine with the article on this vehicle. This

was very hard to find in perfect shape by the way...

Factory air conditioning (changed to R-34; and blows ice cold) the vehicle
has never run hot, even on the hottest days with the air on.

Factory tinted glass

Factory fuel injected engine

Sidekick power steering conversion. Gearbox, pump, and all needed components.

Petroworks "rag joint eliminator" heavy duty steering transfer shaft
from cowl to steering box (with universal joint rather than the composite
joint that came stock).

After market power steering fluid cooler

2" Magnaflow cat-back exhaust with aluminized tubing, catalytic converter
to tail pipe, flanged bolt together system from Trail Tough

GM high amperage alternator

Premier Welder / 120 volt power supply inverter, welding cables

Rock Lobster transfer case (4:1 low) from Victory Engineering

Petroworks polyurethane transfer case shifter bushing

Detroit locker front differential

ARB air locker for rear differential (replaced Detroit locker) for a
much improved on road stability, and no more on road tire scuffing

Warn locking Hubs

Warn 6000 winch

Warn cabled remote control

Bestop (black) "Sunport" 2 piece top (top of the Bestop Line)

Bestop (new white) summer top (draws less heat)

Bestop XX large 33 x 13 black denim spare cover

2 Smittybuilt G.E.A.R. tactical style seat covers with 14 moveable
compartments for small and medium sized gear.

Black sheepskin for left seat (in addition to above) for additional
seat protection of original seats

Door stops with buckles and altered door hinges for fast and easy removal of doors with no tools. 5 - 6 seconds per door (or less)

ZUK spring - over - lift with beefed up custom spring mounts

5 BF Goodrich 33 x10.5 Mud - Terrain KM2's (@ about 8000 miles)

5 Pro - Comp 15 x 8.5 polished alloy wheels

4 Rancho RS9000-xl gas shocks - 9 selection positions

ZUK custom made 1/4 inch plate welded on rocker panel
guards with step plate

ZUK custom pitman arm drop

ZUK custom made rear bumper w/ hitch receiver

ARB Bull front Bumper with winch mount and driving light mounts

ARB On-Board High Performance 12 Volt Twin Air Compressor (CKMTA12) tank-less with accessory kit and hose

Petroworks differential pumpkin skid caps

Hella "Black Magic" driving lamps

Hella clear light rock protectors

Custom made tow bar with added length for towing stability

Trail Tough rear drive-shaft disconnect for transfer case and
transmission trouble free towing capabilities

Battery Brain top of the line battery disconnect / anti theft control
with remotes

Low Range off road rear disc brake conversion including new rotors,
calipers, and steel hard lines for disc brakes

Low Range off road upgraded front brake caliper guide pins

Low Range off road line lock (brake fluid lock) emergency / park brake conversion

Low Range off road adjustable brake line valve kit (can be adjusted from front to rear brake proportioning)

Low Range off road panhard stabilizer kit for stability with spring over conversions

Old Man Emo custom springs (all four) with polyurethane spacers

4 Wheel Parts Inc. new rear differential / axle housing spring perches
(to get the best pinion angle possible and eliminate any axle wrap)

SpiderTrax front panhard (adjustable) bar (a panhard bar
controls the lateral stability of the front axle)

SMH 12 volt Cables and receptacle at the rear bumper (for jump
starting a vehicle behind you or any other need for power)

Tuffy security console with "cam lock" also includes a 2 cup "holder"

Tuffy large cargo security lockbox with top or rear entry (super secure)
and doors are keyed alike. 2 gas lifts on top lid to support when open.

Tuffy 6 inch riser to create secure storage below lockbox

Tuffy inside LED lights for both security cargo units. These are steel lights
with 4 LED's and automatic on / off switches.

RotoPax fuel containers, (2) 4 gallon with double piggyback extension
mounting with locks and upgraded spill proof spouts

Trail Tough battery hold down

Zukioffroad "clicky-fix" starter relay upgrade

Rola cargo carrier, hitch mount, 600 lb. capacity, mount for Rotopax fuel cells, cargo net, and large expandable weatherproof cargo bag (large 9.5 to 11.5 cu feet)

LED tail lights in cargo carrier, LED dome light, LED reverse lights, and LED license plate light.

ARB X-jack exhaust jack, compressed air or vehicle exhaust
will inflate up to 8800 pounds. This is a welcome tool for off road.

New timing belt 2010 at 7500-8000 miles (good precaution considering
age, not necessarily mileage)

New water pump (right there with timing belt replacement)

New drive belts (good precaution considering age, not necessarily mileage)

All fluids and filters very recently replaced, BG injector cleaner
treatment, wiper blades, etc.

New factory brake master cylinder (good precaution considering age, not necessarily mileage)

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American Suzuki Motors files chapter 11, will no longer sell cars in the United States

Mon, 05 Nov 2012

As much as we knew it was a possibility, we have to say that Suzuki's announcement this afternoon that it is filing chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings caught us a bit off guard. American Suzuki Motor Corporation - the sole distributor of Suzuki automobiles in the United States - will realign its business to focus on motorcycles, ATVs and the marine market.
What does this mean in simple terms? In short, new Suzuki cars and trucks will no longer be sold by Suzuki in the United States once current supplies run out. Period.
Suzuki cites "low sales volumes, a limited number of models in its lineup, unfavorable foreign exchange rates, the high costs associated with growing and maintaining an automotive distribution system in the continental US and the disproportionally high and increasing costs associated with stringent state and federal regulatory requirements unique to the US market."

Remembering Suzuki of America... in commercials

Wed, 07 Nov 2012

American Suzuki Motors is leaving us, but as long as the lights are on at YouTube, its commercials will stay behind to remind of the times we shared. We dug up nine commercials - sort of like a Time Life infomercial for an entire brand - and among the starring actors are the X-90 improving the 90s with the help of a Pez dispenser, the Peter Pan-ish Sidekick, Optimus Prime getting his pipes all smoked up over the 1987 Samurai and an XL7 that would have sold in the millions if its commercial were even half true.
We've also included a remarkably oddball eight-minute featurette/commercial about a giant Suzuki Swift. You'll find the retrospective in the videos below. Enjoy.

Suzuki calls in 26,000 Daewoo-built Veronas for overheating lights

Wed, 30 Jul 2014

Suzuki is recalling yet another Daewoo-built model due to possible problems with the daytime running light module in the instrument panel. This time it covers about 25,899 units of the Suzuki Verona from the 2004 through 2006 model years that need fixing. Like the repair campaign of the Forenza and Reno in May, it's possible for the part to overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire.
According to the Chronology of Principal Events section in the defect notice submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this recall was actually a direct result of the Forenza/Reno campaign. After finding the problem in those vehicles, General Motors Korea started investigating for more affected models and discovered that the Verona was also at risk. However, the report says that no cases of melting or fires have been found in the Verona.
Obviously, Suzuki will be notifying affected owners and will replace the DRL module free of charge. Scroll down to read the recall request or check out the full defect notice in PDF format, here.

1994 Suzuki Samurai 10630 Actual Miles - Used New As 4 Wd & Su Magazine Build on 2040-cars