1991 Isuzu Impulse XS review from North America

Timing chain broke at 220000 km, it was replaced by the previous owner.

Rear-right tail light assembly began absorbing moisture and shorting out lighting circuit at 245000 km, I drained out the assembly of water, re-sealed it and repaired the wiring and terminals.

After changing brake pads at 260000 km, rear brake caliper's bolt threading was worn beyond re-fastening. Both calipers were replaced.

Ignition module failed at 265000 km, factory original. Aftermarket module was installed. This did not entirely solve the problem as it still has a tendency to idle extremely low after rapid deceleration.

Currently, the clutch bearing is beginning to hiss, as part of transmission wear, gears are becoming hard to shift into, and rust has rapidly accumulated around the rear wheel wells.

I am simply amazed at the car's durability, let alone it's style. With the amount of rust that it has, and the hail damage it has endured, people still turn heads for this car. A dark blue color sets the greatest tone, matching the car's low profile.

Believe it or not, the clutch is still factory original at 270000 km! It has ceased to amaze me that after a lot of abuse that I have put this car through, everything is still mechanically sound; with a few minor exceptions.

Did I mention great fuel economy? 400-425 km to a tank of about 40 liters (12.4 gallons).

However, the engine and road noise is considerably high in this car, and putting people in the backseat will be quite difficult for anyone above 5 feet tall.

Finding a car like this is hard, but if you do, the price tag is dirt cheap (around $2000 used), and so are parts too!