Year guide

1993 Suzuki Carry

Specs, price, 4WD and what to check

A 1993 Carry is a DC51T (2WD) or DD51T (4WD) with Suzuki's 657cc F6A engine. It's the most searched Carry year in the US.

Engine657cc

4WD codeDD51T

Hauls772 lb

Weight~1,500 lb

You can import and own one

It turned 25 in 2018, so US import is allowed. Road use depends on your state. Check your state ↓

A white 1993 Suzuki Carry kei truck with round headlights and a UK license plate — A 1993 Carry with round headlights, photographed in the UK.

Which year is it?

Is it really a 1993? Check before you buy

Find the frame number

The frame number starts with DC51T (2WD) or DD51T (4WD). The export certificate shows the build month, which sets its 25-year date.

What changed

What changed on the Carry in 1993

Front disc brakes (September 1993): From September 1993 every Carry has front disc brakes. Before that, 2WD trucks other than the top KC grade had drums (4WD trucks already had discs). Look behind a front wheel to see which yours has.
The van got a new name: From November 1993, the Carry van became the Suzuki Every. A 1993 "Every" is the van, not the truck.
Older wheel bolt pattern: Suzuki changed to a 4 × 100 mm pattern in July 1995. Wheels from later Carrys may not fit a 1993.
White front corner lamps: Suzuki changed the lens of the front corner lamps from white to amber in July 1995, so a 1993 has white ones.

Versions

Which 1993 Carry is it?

The code on the frame plate tells you.

DC51T · 2WD: Rear-wheel drive pickup.
DD51T · 4WD: Part-time 4WD. Many lock the front axle with a dash switch, and some have a low range.
Dump bed · 2WD or 4WD: Factory dump trucks. The bed tips up for gravel, mulch and firewood.

Gearboxes: 4- or 5-speed stick, or a 3-speed automatic.

Service

1993 Carry service notes

Suzuki's US-English manual is hard to find, so these come from engine guides and parts sellers. Check your truck's manual if you have it.

What they say	1993 Carry
Timing belt	About every 62,000 miles (100,000 km). Some fail sooner, so don't wait if there's no receipt.
Valve clearance	The F6A has no self-adjusting lifters. Check the valve gap about every 12,000 miles (20,000 km).
Engine oil	About 3 quarts. Change every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, sooner for dusty farm work.
Timing belt kits	Sold for 1991–1998 DC51T and DD51T trucks by US kei parts shops.

Sources: F6A engine guide (mymotorlist.com), a Carry maintenance guide (samuraitrucks), Oiwa Garage parts listings. Not Suzuki data.

Price

How much is a 1993 Suzuki Carry worth?

A 1993 Carry DD51T 4WD with A/C sold for $7,840 at RM Sotheby's Elkhart Collection auction.

That truck came from a well-known collection. A plain 2WD 1993 sold for $2,400 in early 2025. Most 4WD trucks in good shape sit between those two.

Real 1993 Carry prices

1993 Carry DD51T 4WD, A/CSold · RM Sotheby's auction · Elkhart, Indiana$7,840
1993 Carry 4WD, stickMarked sold · 52,833 km · JDM Buy Sell$6,500
1993 Carry DC51T 2WDSold · Feb. 2025 · via Classic.com$2,400
1998 Carry 4WDAsking · nearby year · New Jersey dealer$5,900

Seen Nov. 8, 2026. Not offers or guarantees. We’re not paid by any dealer.

See all Carry prices and where we found them →

Before you buy

What to check on a 1993 Carry

This truck is 33 years old. Ask for receipts, then check these.

Your 1993 Carry checklistTick each check at the seller.

1Model codeAsk the seller to show you the model code on the truck and on the export certificate. They should match. DD51T = 4WD, DC51T = 2WD. Don't pay 4WD money for a 2WD truck.
2Front brakesEarly-1993 2WD trucks (except the top KC grade) have drums. Check the shoes and adjustment, or swap to a later disc setup.
3Rust underneathFrame near the rear axle, cab corners, the floor under the mats and the bed corners.
4OverheatingAn engine that runs hot can warp its head. Watch the temperature gauge.
5Timing beltNo receipt means it's due.
64WD switchMake sure the axle lock engages and 4WD drives the front wheels.
7Automatic cooler linesOn automatics, the steel lines rust in salt-road states.

Your ticks are saved on this phone only. Take it, or a printout, to the seller.

From importers, parts sellers and owner reports. Not Suzuki data.

Owners

What 1993 Carry owners say

3 stories from YouTube comments, told in our words.

Owner of a 1993 Carry dumpYouTube comment · see the video ↗

Likes and dislikes

Loves the truck. Would have liked the round headlights and a 5-speed instead of the 4-speed.

First-time importerYouTube comment · see the video ↗

Insurance

Imported a 1993 Carry as a first kei truck, then went looking for insurance.

Owner who also had a GatorYouTube comment · see the video ↗

Carry vs. a UTV

Says the Carry beat the Gator side-by-side in every way: it cost less, hauled more and got stuck less often.

Can you drive a Suzuki Carry in your state?

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Questions

1993 Carry questions

Does a 1993 Suzuki Carry have disc brakes?

4WD trucks and the top 2WD grade (KC) have them all year. Other 2WD trucks got front disc brakes in September 1993; earlier ones have drums.

Is a 1993 Carry 4x4?

The DD51T is. DC51T trucks are 2WD. Check the code on the frame plate.

How much is a 1993 Suzuki Carry worth?

About $2,400 for a plain 2WD to around $7,800 for a clean 4WD with A/C, based on recent sales.

What engine is in a 1993 Carry?

Suzuki's 657cc 3-cylinder F6A, the same engine used in 1990–1999 Carrys.

What's the difference between a Carry and an Every?

Same family. From November 1993 the van was called the Every, and the pickup kept the Carry name.

Can I import a 1993 Carry?

Yes. Every 1993 Carry passed 25 years old in 2018. Road registration still depends on your state.

Next step

Found a 1993 Carry you like? Two checks before you pay.

Make sure you can plate it where you live, then take the checklist to the seller.

Check my state ↑Use the checklist ↑