1991 Isuzu Impulse RS review from North America
"A flashy piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything you can think of.
Turbo problems.
Major oil leaks.
Rear wheel hub disintegrated, almost causing wheel to come off car.
Door hinges wore out and had to be replaced.
ABS problems.
A glitch in the engine-control module caused the engine to run very erratically on occasion. Turning off the engine and restarting the car usually solved this problem.
General comments?
Performance was mediocre--very little low-end torque.
A serious case of turbo lag.
The most unreliable car I have ever owned.
The "Handling by Lotus" badges on the fenders impressed the hell out of people, though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2003 |