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Used 1998 Isuzu Hombre Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I Love My Hombre

wolvesdaddy, 11/30/2002
1998 Isuzu Hombre XS 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

After over 3 years, I love This truck.I have had a few minor problems, but Isuzu always fixed everything under warranty.This is my second Isuzu truck, and I keep going back to Isuzu due to the warranty that is offered.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Hombre-Good Small Pick-Up

lawfr, 02/14/2004
1997 Isuzu Hombre S 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The Hombre "is what it is" and that's a small utilitarian pick-up truck. It could use some more power, but on the highway, once you attain cruising speed, you move right along no problem. This is a great well priced functional small pick-up. No mechanical problems, very comfortable seating, and easily accessible controls, and the air is cold.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good value - same as chevy S-10

wowski, 09/20/2002
1998 Isuzu Hombre S 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have owned this Hombre since it was new. Have only experienced a few problems. The front idler arm and pitman arm needed to be replaced and there was a small oil leak. It has plenty of power thanks to the V6. Also noteworthy is the addition of 4 wheel disc bakes. This is a terrific vehicle.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

160,000 miles and still running

kcbh, 08/18/2010
1997 Isuzu Hombre S 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Lowered it 3" ft and bk and put on 17" rims/tires, it corners solidly. Truck is sliver with dark windows with retro wheels.I removed the rear bumper and applied a spray on bed liner. The 5 speed transmission still works good and the engine (2.2) runs fine but lifters clatter a bit. Constant 25-28 mpg. I've driven the truck for 152k miles and haven't ran into any more problems than you would any other cheap truck. AC compressor, heater core, ft end parts and a new radiator this year. Plus the normal maintenance parts. I'll spend a few hundred dollars a year to fix anything that goes wrong and have complete confidence that it will take me anywhere I only spent $3800 when it only had 8k miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Hombre lasted 16 years

Amy Markoff, 09/24/2018
1996 Isuzu Hombre S 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.2L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I owned a 1996 izusu hombre metallic green for 16 years. I bought it new and being a 4 cylinder got over 30 mph. Loved this car and took it upstate new york for many trips. Never let me down. Cried a little when I got a new 2012 Wrangler. Amy

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