1997 Isuzu Rodeo review from North America
"Fun SUV, adequate power, roomy and money-hungry!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
O2 sensor.
Ball joints.
Fuel tank sensor (?).
Timing belt.
General comments?
I absolutely loved this little money trap. Bought @ 100k miles, and immediately put $1500 back into it.
After that, oil changes were regular. The 'tapping' engine was annoying and I never quite got used to it. The V6 engine give the machine the pickup it needs and it has good interior room for a 6-footers in the front and back... at the same time.
Really fun to drive!
Averaged close to 20 miles per gallon. Not bad, but generally made it a neglected vehicle, compared to my 30-ish mile per gallon sedan.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2008 |