1998 Isuzu Trooper Duty review from UK and Ireland
"Tough, reliable hard working 'slave'"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch oil seal replaced under warranty at 24,000 miles, with a new clutch replaced under warranty.
Injector connector came apart at 55,000 miles, but repaired under warranty.
Several aerials replaced - not under warranty! They are on the near side and on left hand drive roads, catch tree branches. These aerials must be the best selling dealer replacement part ever dreamed up by any car maker!
The dealer fitted air con was not a good idea - we had several goes at getting it to work reliably. I will stick to genuine OEM build next time!
General comments?
The engine is really tough and pulls well. I tow a heavy Ifor Williams flat bed trailer for over 50% of all driving and it is as if the trailer is not there. It is a stunking good workhorse.
Not a vehicle to impress the golf club brigade - for that a BMW or Mercedes is the ticket, but it is acceptably comfortable, reliable and versatile.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 TD Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Trooper |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2002 |