2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS review from North America
"An overlooked, fun, well running Sport Utility Vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the Rodeo.
The only minor issue is the engine knocks when the A/C is on and you are accelerating.
To keep knocking down to a minimum, I must use High Octane gas (96), the Premium stuff.
General comments?
The Rodeo is very responsive.
Great acceleration off the line.
I average 20 mile per gallon. I replaced the air filter with a K & N high flow air-filter. It increased my miles per gallon from 16 to 20.
Lots of cargo room.
Drivers seat is not the most comfortable on long drives, i. e 4 hours or more. Legs tend to cramp up.
Overall a great car. Highly underrated. I love it.
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| An excellent cheap used-car option for someone who enjoys auto maintenance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2002 |