CD changer replaced in 2002 under warranty.
I have had no major problems with the vehicle.
Oil consumption seemed a little high, but this appeared to be due in part to the oil change place using 5w20 or 5w30.
In the last 1.5k miles it used 1/8 QT of oil. (5w40)
There have been no mechanical problems. It has been driven off road, and also on a couple of road trips with 24hours duration non stop.
Mileage has been 21-22mpg highway.
Generally speaking I am happy with it, and if I was in the market for a new one, I'd snap one up at the great prices.
I think I know why it's using some oil. A couple of trips going 24 hours with no break. That's a bit harsh on an engine. Plus, off roading can use some oil also.
I just drove my Rodeo to Sturgis, SD 1,000 miles each way. I never made it back thou, it blew a rod when I was going home. I had almost 95,000 miles on it.
I now need a new engine for a cost of between $1500-$4000, depending on how new I want the engine. It cost me $1500 to get the truck home, so this is was a very expense trip.
But before this the only problems were the gas gauge did not register correctly, told it was a common problem and the check engine light came on at 50,000 miles, But also it went through oil and brakes quickly!
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