1985 Isuzu Trooper review from North America
"Absolutely unreal, wonderful SUV!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing really. It burned an exhaust valve at about 220,000. I know the previous owner. He bought it new in 85. He never had one problem. I guess the alternator went out once too, but alternators are consumable items, so big whoop.
General comments?
Most absolutely fantastic rig I have ever owned. I have owned six cars in my driving lifetime, and this Trooper out-shines them all. Sure, it's not fast, but reliability and durability are unmatched, even compared to the Toyota's I have owned.
I just bought a new Jetta, and I still prefer to drive the Trooper. If anyone wants this car, they'll have to pry it from my cold, dead fingers.
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| It Is, What All the Other 4x4 Manufacturers Claim To, or Want To Be |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 litre gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 215000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 260000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2001 |