1989 Isuzu Trooper 3-door review from Pakistan
"Reliable cheap to run utilitarian run-about!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake lines, shoes and disc pads have been replaced a couple of times.
Front suspension has need minor work (new bushes etc)
New starter motor.
Driver's door got stuck once, pins needed oiling.
Converted to run on CNG (LPG) in 2003.
General comments?
I've had this car for three years now, as a run-about, and generally it's been just fine.
Isuzus are quite rare in Pakistan, and as a result, spares are difficult to find.
Though not the most comfortable, refined or good-looking of 4x4s, it's certainly a well-built and reliable machine, especially compared to locally assembled cars.
It was converted to run on CNG to reduce fuel costs, and is now very economical run (though fuel economy was not bad even before) for a 2.6-litre engine.
Good off-road and on rough patches, but on long drives, he ride can be quite bumpy, and tiring for passengers at the back!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 104000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2005 |