1995 Isuzu Pickup Review

Great truck

Written by: Lee on 06/21/2007

Vehicle

1995 Isuzu Pickup 2 Dr S Standard Cab SB

Review

I love this thing. Current mileage is just over 155K. It runs like a champ and doesn't use a drop of oil. The only repairs to date were a failed coil at something like 110K miles and a broken parking brake cable at around 140K. The paint on the roof is getting badly faded too. It's nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. The ride is a bit rough without some weight in the back, but a plush ride wasn't on my list when I was truck shopping. I wanted simple and durable. I got both in spades.

Favorite Features

Simple and durable said it all. This truck is as reliable as an anvil - and barely more complex.

Suggested Improvements

I would have liked better instruments (tach, oil pressure, ammeter, etc.) and a full-sized spare. The radio is also too low on the dash and the shift lever makes CD insertion problematic in 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears.

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Good little truck

Written by: Cathy on 01/07/2006

Vehicle

1995 Isuzu Pickup 2 Dr S Standard Cab LB

Review

I bought my '95 red Isuzu with mag wheels, with just over 63,000 miles on it, and in excellent condition for $4,500. In the first year I added another 30,000 miles. After about a year I had an accident and everyone thought it would be totaled. Damages came to about $2,600. The insurance adjuster for the other driver was surprised when the appraisal came back at $4,400. In the 3 years since I purchased my truck, I've more than doubled the mileage, replaced a fuel pump, put new brakes, windshield, and had an oil leak. I'm thankful everyday I get where I'm going. My only complaint is no power steering and no air conditioning.

Favorite Features

It's just fun to drive, I can pack things behind the seat, and mine looks better with the mag wheels. Although they don't do as well in snow and are expensive. I love the red color.

Suggested Improvements

Power steering, air conditioning, and some way to stop things on the seat being thrown to the floor when I stop.

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Isuzu truck

Written by: frejj on 10/28/2004

Vehicle

1995 Isuzu Pickup 2 Dr S Standard Cab LB

Review

This has been a great truck. It runs like a top after 120,000 miles. Has the same amount of power as new.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Been a Good Truck for Me

Written by: J Farmer on 10/18/2003

Vehicle

1995 Isuzu Pickup 2 Dr S Standard Cab LB

Review

Ive gotten 72K painless miles from the cheapest new vehicle on the market in 1995. I can't complain a bit. The truck is still in good shape and is very reliable. I anticipate having this vehicle for a long time to come (can't afford to sell it as the retail value is miniscule). I expect this vehicle to be extremely inexpensive on a cost per mile basis before I am through with it.

Favorite Features

I enjoy its simplicity,low purchase price and dependability. An overall good bang for the buck in my opinion.

Suggested Improvements

The one glaring flaw -high gear is too low so the engine revs high @ highway speeds. Needs to be geared differently as the engine has plenty of power at cruising speeds.

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My Izuzu

Written by: Lisa Valley on 03/04/2002

Vehicle

1995 Isuzu Pickup 2 Dr S Standard Cab LB

Review

This is a very dependable truck it just rides really ruff. everything still works on this truck!!!!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Need new door handle.

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