1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"Nice looking, fun SUV for small change"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There are times when it is cold outside that the engine will idle higher than normal. I had to replace the electric window switch on the drivers door.
General comments?
I have to say that I am very happy with my Rodeo. I have the 5 speed manual, V6 That's very fun to drive. My favorite point of this vehicle is it's duality. I can drive my daughter to school in comfort with reasonable handling and ride quality and if, on the way home I spot a nice dirt road, one push of the 4WD button and it's fun in the mud. The Rodeo is not flawless and there are nicer SUV's of the same year. It has it's quirks, particularly in the cold it may take several attempts to start or Idle very high. The cabin is very roomy, you can fold the rear seats flat and get some impressive cargo space. I like the look of the exterior and if you keep it nice and clean you can't really tell its almost 10 years old. I should add that with it's limited problems my Rodeo still has 144,000 miles on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Stratus |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2007 |