New gsr owner needs info

[jonfowy]

Hi all.
         Just a quick story on how i came a gsr owner!! After my trusty old focus broke down in the cold weather i was desparate for some new wheels as i work 20 miles away from home . All that was on offer was a baleno 1.8 gsr black. Never heard of them before but when i went to view i brought it on the spot 1 owner service history from new and as in new condition. I cant belive having been a ford man all my life a lil car like this can come along and change all that !! Had my focus fixed but keeping gsr!! Just wanted some info really i belive the car is not to common in the uk and really just wonder how many were shipped in to the uk.

[jay1919]

hi not sure how many ,but ive had mine 6 months and ive only ever seen 1 since , bit of advice check your front subframe ,my car looked a1  but when it went for mot the frame was rotten as hell ,
welcome

[paulmcc]

First things first, welcome to Clubaleno mate  . checking the subframe is good advice. i have pics of mine on the common problems page. images speak for themselves. i have owned my GSR for 6 1/2 months now and never had any other problems and im very pleased.

also there aren't many of these around, unlucky for me theres 3 in my area lol. no-one knowin what it is is the best bit about having one, surprises quite a few people.

only thing im aware of is that they are a 1.8 twin cam 16v engine with between 119 - 125 bhp as standard other than other owners reviews there isnt much info on these

[STAR2K8]

Welcome 
Yes very rare and under-rated cars, and its always nice to have something different.
Was a previous Ford man myself.

Once you buy Jap your'll never go back! lol

[jonfowy]

Hey
       thanks for the replies. Im really chuffed with my lil baleno. thanks for the info on the subframe think mines alright having being garaged all it,s life and only just havin an mot with one advisory which was the back box a bit rusty lol!!!I like how it roars after 3 thounsand revs and leaves other hot hatches standing!!! Gonna make it my mission to find out how many were shipped to the uk !!!

[paulmcc]

let us know when you find out, im quite intregued myself

[jonfowy]

Ive emailed suzuki direct to ask them if they know how may were shipped into the uk if they dont know then we are stuffed lol. Will post if i here anything back from them !!!

[paulmcc]

just read this on an ebay article, not sure if its true but here it is....

"The Suzuki Baleno GSR was introduced in 2000 to compete in the sporting hatchback market. Suzuki fitted a Mazda-supplied 1.8 Twin Cam 16-Valve engine with 120hp and 112lb-ft of torque as also used in the Mazda 323 GT."

As this model was sold in the UK for less than 2 years, they are hard-to-find