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Used 1998 Isuzu Amigo Consumer Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Was the most fun I have ever had driving

My former friend, 07/26/2010
1998 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.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Pass on the Amigo!

wuggles13, 11/13/2004
1998 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Inferior dealer service and poor Isuzu warranty! After 8 months the red paint started to fade bad, dealer would not correct. At 20K engine had bad intake leak, continuous stalling any the alarm was now going off when ever it wanted. Switch for heated mirrors was also replaced 3x. At 30K, 4wd would not engage when it was cold out(when you need it most), dealer couldn't fix. Over-acting ABS, no good in the rain. At 50K I had to have it repainted, out of my pocket because the truck was now pink! At 60K the engine developed a major oil leak. Will never buy a Isuzu/GM product again...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Best Car to Date

cathy Bailey, 01/23/2008
1998 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

At 185,000 miles This car has given me no problems. Just now it is in need of the basics. Battery (just changed the original), brakes, couple of fuses. I love this vehicle. If Isuzu was to make them again I would purchase again. Knock on wood it will last another 185,000 mile.

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4 out of 5 stars

'98 Isuzu Amigo

scd1, 09/04/2003
1998 Isuzu Amigo S 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This vehicle has been bulletproof to 55,000 miles.No major mech prob,int/ext body hardware is holding up well.Plastic windows getting worn.Only work done other than Isuzu recalls and service bulletins was: new batt,frnt brake pads @ 50K mi, and tires @ 55K.Under warr the windsheild washer pump and radio were rpl.The dealer I purchased the vehicle from,Pitre Isuzu in Scottsdale was and still is horrible.I have been completely satisfied with Chapman Isuzu in Tempe since then.The ride qual is what you should expect from a short wheelbase utility vehicle.Performance from the 4-cyl is adequate until the a/c is turned on,then pretty tepid.

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5 out of 5 stars

Isuzu Amigo what a fun ride

Jonnnn, 01/02/2004
1998 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Absolutely a blast of a convertible SUV to drive. More room than a Jeep and very sturdy contruction.

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