Used 1998 Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV 4WD Consumer Reviews
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The Story of Ryan's Amigo Adventures
Ryan Wilson, 12/15/2002
Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The interior is layed out very well, as it basic, yet flawless. There is room for 6 soda cans and plenty of storage space. The glove box is generous in size. The seats are very comfortable, the pedals are sufficient in size. The exterior is very nice. The drivetrain is excellent. I purchased this amigo with a 130HP I-4 GM-made 2.2L DOHC engine that is suffuicient in rural Iowa. It is a little slow in large city traffic, such as Dallas or Minneapolis, however, it is a stick and that gives the driver enough control that an I-4 is sufficient in this vehicle. Great off-road with its full underbody skit plates. Great SUV
Was the most fun I have ever had driving
My former friend, 07/26/2010
Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV 4WD
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
First off, I loved my amigo. Even through having to replace the starter once, alternator 3 times (kept getting bad rebuilt parts), and a bad piston ruining the engine at 136,000 miles. It was the most fun I have ever had driving, and I have had 14 cars and 2 motorcycles. It was a tank, and with the gray bumpers and the spare tire on the back I avoided any visible bumps from other cars and such. The 4 cyl sucks gas like a hummer, but is very very secure. You never feel like you are losing control. I am trying to find another amigo to buy, because I miss my old one. It just costs more to replace an engine than to buy another vehicle.
broken 98 Amigo
Mike, 01/24/2005
Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really, really want to like this vehicle, but I am so upset at my dealer for the nagging little warranty issues that have plagued my Isuzu since we took delivery of it in 2002. Namely the transfer case won't stay in 4wd. I can't keep a set of front tires on it to save my life, little plastic interior parts love to fall off (i just gave up on this), the water pump gave up at 41000 miles, the timing belt tensioner, around the same time. Oh yes, and did I mention that Isuzu changed the name to Rodeo Sport? That just knocked about 3000 bucks off my trade-in, or it would have been gone long ago. The only thing I like is the body style. It's getting a vortec 350/auto trans this winter...
'98 Amigo
Amigo, 04/01/2004
Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best value in its class. More visibility than the RAV or Honda's model. Very fun to drive and does well in the snow!
Summer and winter fun
scooter49442, 06/06/2004
Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my Amigo in June of 98. Since then, the only major problem was the timing belt breaking, ruining the little 4 cylinder. This was at 65,000 miles. Guess what? Isuzu replace it for FREE due to a tensioner recall. The only other issue is the radio volume button is stripped or something. Other than that, it's been a fun summer drop top and a great winter vehicle with the 4X4. The 5 speed works great witht he little engine. Just row through the gears and have a blast in the sand and snow.
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