Faults:

Choke and Float are a little sticky.

Replaced PCV valve at 175000 miles.

Replaced voltage regulator at 180000 miles.

Electric switch for back gate lock no longer functioning.

Some weather stripping deterioration.

Rust on bumpers and windshield wiper arms.

General Comments:

A very easy vehicle for a "shade tree mechanic" to work on, with simple, nicely laid out systems and plenty of room to turn wrenches under the hood. Just watch out for oil pooling in the skid plate after removing the oil filter, or you'll be smelling it later.

Incredibly reliable. Always starts, even in the middle of winter with 180,000 miles on the original engine.

Remarkable body integrity, with minimal rust on the original body, mainly confined to bumpers. And this is after being subjected to 15 years of Wisconsin's salt-laden winter roads.

Road handling, such as acceleration and cornering ability on the poor side, but this is more than compensated for by outstanding off-road performance. This vehicle has conquered jeep trails across the country, as well as enabling much field work to be accomplished in remote areas without the slightest hint of a problem.

Faults:

The only problem I have had with the Raider is the limited slip rear.

I had to replace the gear lube and add slip modifier from the dealer.

General Comments:

The Raider is one well built SUV. It puts my old Bronco II to shame. I have taken the Raider places where no SUV should go and it has always pulled through like the beast that it is.

I would recommend a Raider for anyone who is looking for a heavy duty off road vehicle. It definitly beats any one of the new plastic SUV's on the road today. Including JEEP.

Faults:

After this truck was stolen I had to replace the engine. While I had it torn down I put in a new clutch, and water pump.

This little truck is very tough - watch out Chevy, Ford, and Dodge.

I've read reviews that people use oil after 100,000 miles. This is normal for any car of any make. 4x4's are going to break parts due to the pressures they are put through. I only wish that these Raiders were still made... p.s. I would buy a new one in an instant.

Faults:

Starter at 119,000 and exhaust manifold (I think that is what it is called) at 91,000.

General Comments:

Awesome off road- I've made it through some serious stuff! bumper deep mud, seemingly vertical hills, and the way I drive.

Faults:

Oil pan has a big hole and I'm too cheap to replace it !

Gas tank has a hole at the top.

Clutch blew last year.

Engine is getting old.

Transmission will go soon.

General Comments:

I love this truck. I know it wasn't a good choice for a first vehicle because it needs constant repair and has no air bags or working seat belts, but it has such personality that I fell in love the first time I saw one. I hate it when the Raider gets compared to the Isuzu. ugh.