1991 Isuzu Amigo review from North America
"It takes a beating, but keeps on ticking"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch was replaced almost immediately after it was purchased costing close to $250.00 to fix.
The driver seat has significant wear.
Control knobs are easy to remove.
General comments?
This truck has been a real treat to own. I have had no major mechanical problems. This is extraodinary considering I almost drove this vehicle for 10,000 miles without the changing the oil (one a regular bases. I really abused this truck. I never did routine mainetance and constantly went on long road trips. The body was in excellent condition, however I really neglected the mechanical mainetance. Through it all I only experienced normal wear and tear to the interior.
It was not the most comfortable vehicle to drive, but what do you expect from a 4x4.
Due to tops on these trucks (soft top) it is easy to break into. I had my "Best Top" stolen in my own yard, even with the alarm on. The canvas top was about $450.00 to replace.
My truck did not have an air condition motor in it when I purchased it, which made the summers almost unbearable even with the top off.
The one thing I really liked about my Amigo is it is easy to make it stand out. With the right accessories this can be a mean looking little SUV. I had a brush guard, Nerf bars, custom rims and some aggressive tread tires. It was sharp looking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2004 |

