What causes Rust on frame and body panels on the Suzuki Lets 4?

Undercarriage, wheel wells, door sills for bubbling paint Estimated fix cost: $500-$2000

What causes Automatic transmission slipping or hesitation on the Suzuki Lets 4?

Fluid color, listen for clunking during gear shifts Estimated fix cost: $1200-$3500

Rattling noise on cold startup near engine front Estimated fix cost: $600-$1400

Check engine light, rough idle, black smoke at startup Estimated fix cost: $200-$600

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Suzuki Lets 4. What to check and how much repairs cost.

SERIOUS

Undercarriage, wheel wells, door sills for bubbling paint

Fix cost: $500-$2000

SERIOUS

Fluid color, listen for clunking during gear shifts

Fix cost: $1200-$3500

MODERATE

Rattling noise on cold startup near engine front

Fix cost: $600-$1400

MODERATE

Check engine light, rough idle, black smoke at startup

Fix cost: $200-$600

☐Pull full service history before buying

☐Test drive on highway and in reverse

☐Inspect undercarriage for rust damage

☐Run OBD2 scan for hidden fault codes

Decent if maintained, rust is biggest enemy