1998 Isuzu Trooper S review from North America
"Super-Gnar-Snow-Truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Burns oil. About a quart every 1000 miles. It doesn't leak or smoke, simply burns it? Common problem for these trucks apparently?
General comments?
I bought this car to get me from A to B in summit county, Colorado (9500ft). Truck is awesome, it troops through every and all kinds of weather conditions. It does burn oil as do most all other Troopers do, but I check every time I fill up (maybe 1/4 quart short every time). No problems other than that.
When all the other 4x4s are stuck trying to get up the icy/snowy hill, the Trooper is often leaving all the Chevy and Toyota 4x4s behind, being the only one who can make it, even with less than great snow tires.
I love my Trooper and wish they still made them.
Now, if I were to live in the city, the gas mileage is awful (apprx: 12mpg) and I'd select something different, but for what I need it for, (tracking through gnar snow and ice) perfect, snowboarders dream truck.
Recommended reviews
| A high priced money pit |
|
| This car has become a bombproof addition to the family |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Subaru |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2009 |