2000 Isuzu Rodeo S 4dr SUV
I did a ton of research before I bought my latest Rodeo. My wife and I had to replace our '91 Rodeo after having driven it over 100k miles. I read consumer reports and did a lot of research on this site as well. For the money the Rodeo came out on top again. So we test drove it. Compared to everything in it's class it was the hands down winner. Best things are the great seats and the great stereo we got w/ the 6 CD changer. Worst thing is the gas milage. Doesn't get 20+ MPG at 80 MPH (DUH!).
Stereo, Front Seats, power, visibility, versatile carrying capacity.
Seat belt retraction (when you release the seat belt) wore out really quick. Handle on the seat back release came off within the year.