1986 Isuzu Trooper LS review from North America
"A great utility vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
On the third battery.
Third set of tires.
Fuel pump.
Fuel filter.
Timing belt.
Exhaust gasket.
One set of brakes.
Blower motor for heat and air.
Left front automatic locking hub.
Drivers seat material worn out.
Drivers side rear body trim fell off, looking for replacement.
General comments?
I bought this truck new and if I had known then what I know now I would have bought two and put one away for future use. I have liked this truck so much that I have the original window sticker and all sales brochures that are relative. Every receipt for any work including oil changes are kept in a folder in the truck. This thing pulls so well in LOW four wheel drive that it has pulled out 1 ton dullys that have been stuck on Florida's beaches. I can go to the mountains of NC and only fill the gas tank once (521 miles). It is no high performance vehicle in the speed department, but that's not what it was intended to do. I will keep it alive until it is a point of no return, then find a nice burial site for it so I can visit. Do I like this truck. You Bet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep CJ7 |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |