| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 turbo 5 speed Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 242000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Hi-lux |
Summary:
Good truck
Faults:
Wheel bearings.
Driveshaft universals.
Engine oil leak.
Seats worn. My model comes with factory Recaro seats.
General Comments:
Truck is generally reliable, other than things mentioned, and considering the kms I have done, mostly 4x4 hunting etc, it's great offroad with decent tyres.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 10th December, 2009
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1td Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 136794 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 218489 kilometres |
| Previous car | Daihatsu Fourtrak |
Summary:
Part of the family
Faults:
Collapsed near side front wheel bearing, which happened to me in the outside lane of the motorway (felt like a blowout without a drop in height). Pulled onto hard shoulder, wheel very hot and melted bearing grease coming through lug nuts, had to replace complete front hub, bearings virtually welded to brake disc. Found a second hand one through www.carsparefinder.co.uk (very good service)
General Comments:
The car is very easy to live with, have towed trailers and caravans with ease, and even pulled the odd tree down with it.
Used daily for last four years, and still feels fresh to drive. A very good family "bus" for the family and dog.
Converted to vegetable oil, which has caused no issues, only plus points :- environment, running costs, quietness.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd July, 2008
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1td Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 68000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 114600 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Serena |
Summary:
Solid, reliable, but thirsty
Faults:
Had the AA out to add a leak sealer to a leaking water pump gasket. Otherwise, just general service/maintenance repairs/tyres.
General Comments:
Excellent for room with 7 comfy seats.
Solid as a rock and very reliable.
This car will go where others can't.
The one and only bad thing is it can drink diesel 18/gal.
Great handling, still like new bodywork, waxoiled.
I'm about to part ex her for a Skoda Octavia 2.0 estate, and I am still having doubts. It's only for the fuel benefits. It's been such a good motor, and I honestly will cry on the day.
Did try bio-diesel, but it's as much as diesel now.
Even the wife doesn't want this car to go.
Last winter I towed a scouts minibus and fully loaded trailer out of the Staffordshire moors in snow - no problems. Great in 4x4 in winter.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th July, 2007
Hi Folks, I have similar car, an Isuzu Bighorn 1992. Those who may know the countries, I drove from Dar Es salaam-Tanzania to Bujumbura Burundi, then from Burundi to Arusha via Lake Manyala, and Arusha to Lilongwe Malawi, and Lilongwe to Lusaka Zambia, and back to Dar Es Salaam via Mbeya.
This car could handle all kinds of road conditions, very comfortable, and we had no problem at all. Gas was reasonable for the size of the truck and the loads I had.
Hi, I use a 1996 Bighorn in Uganda, and many of the roads are dirt tracks, even in the capital. The car flies over them effortless and handles great in the game drives too! Only problem I feel is when on an expressway, I need to hold the wheel tight as it tends to move sideways when moving along ruts, even if it's not deeper than 3 mm.
I am about to buy it for my off road safaris. I am impressed by your comments.
Thanks very much for the nice review. I also live in Uganda and was debating on which car to buy, but I will definitely settle for a Bighorn. Thanks again.
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 intercooled turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 93000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 97000 kilometres |
Summary:
Very practical and reliable for its price
Faults:
The car drives good, but when you push your foot flat to the floor, the automatic trans chops down 2 gears instead of 1, and it causes the engine to rev out, so you end up having to let the accelerator off.
General Comments:
This is a nice wagon to drive, and it has heaps of room inside.
It has good power and heaps of torque. Very good for towing, and apart from the auto problem, it has quite good acceleration.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th May, 2007