Used 1995 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV Consumer Reviews
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Reliable as can be
I bought my 1995.5 Isuzu rodeo in 1997 (one year old) with 23k miles on it. It now has 154k. Original engine and original tranny. You cannot beat this truck with as stick. Bought from FL to NC 5 times while towing 2 ton boat. Been up hills, in mountains across the country. No major bill exceeding $300. (Usually timing belt etc) These trucks were built to last. Only issues: the AC compressors are horrible and faulty. No CUP HOLDERS. But try blowing this engine, it won't happen! Now its my work vehicle and it starts every time. Get a 1995. 5 to 1997 the new int is better!
165K and 13 years Rodeo
I bought this SUV in December 95, still going great. This SUV drives great. I had no major issues. I have not fixed any thing that broke, that cost more than $200 at any single instance. I changed timing belt twice, that cost $400 both the times. After 13 years and 165K miles I am ready for another vehicle. I do not have space in my garage otherwise I would keep this gem.
Fivespeedrodeo
I had my Rodeo for eight years before Hurricane Wilma hit Fort Lauderdale, FL. The damage was minor but it was eleven years old, 250000 miles and insured. I would, never again, be offered $4000 for it so I had to let it go. It may have only been 2WD but with the 24 valve 3.2 liter V6, five speed and a 4.10 axle it could really move. It also had all of the power gadgets (windows, door locks and cruise control). At 16 miles per gallon it wasn't bad when gas was $1.09 but, before the end, gas was $3.09, reducing the "fun to drive" factor. The huge back seat looked very comfortable, but the drive axle was noticed under it and access was more difficult than it looked.
i love my rodeo
I bought this car used (in 2000) with 64,000 miles on it. I needed a large vehicle that wasn't too much of a gas guzzler. I am very satisfied with my purchase. The rodeo handles well for its size and has a great turning radius. The drive is very smooth which is pretty uncommon in other SUVs from the same year. The only expensive thing I've had to do to it was getting the timing belt recalibrated. Other than that, just oil changes and tune- ups.
Getting tired of this truck
First 60,000 miles. no probs. now, wter pump, starter, electrical kickups, doors don't want to close right. WTF. and the resale value is only 6k?? should have bought a honda car instead of the suv . oh well.