1993 Isuzu Trooper S review from North America
"It is slow and weak, but very capable and as far as reliability, it can't be beat!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only things that have ever gone wrong with my trooper were: rear window cables at 30,000 (expensive),idler pulley at 130,000, and the timing belt at 220,000 miles. Now, muffler at 231,000
I honestly trust this thing to run perfectly more than I trust that the sun will come up, even with this kind of mileage!
Always has had a strange popping noise from front end in AWD...?
I have to comment on power..or..lack there of. Quite simply, It has no power. At all..none..needs that v-8 torque-scrap that 3.2L!!!
General comments?
This is a rock solid SUV-very rigid frame, very top heavy-goes through shocks almost as fast as it does gas! I don't know how anyone can get good mileage from these troopers, I can best a 14 mpg... on the highway. What gives here?
Stock tires definitely leaves some to be desired.
Very roomy for Driver.
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  | Probably OK for 4wd only... but stay away from high mile examples |
| A Big Tough SUV for the dollars |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 231000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2005 |