1989 Isuzu Trooper LS review from North America
"A cheap, but effective 4x4"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes need replacing now. Also a little rust around rear wheel wells.
General comments?
My first car, and I love it.
It has disk brakes on all wheels. That came in very handy on the ice roads of Alaska. Great ground clearance. One of the better cheap SUV. With only about 120hp it doesn't look like much, but I've pulled out some of the bigger guys that got stuck when off-roading. This truck can hold its own against most out there, it can really take a beating.
I added some off-road lights, and an air horn, but other than that is stock, and easy to maintain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2003 |