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1998 Isuzu Rodeo
gknight, 07/13/2006
1998 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Isuzu Rodeo as a used vehicle with 6450 miles on it. I have since added another 81,000 miles, and have absolutely no complaints about the vehicle's performance. Outside of standard maintenance (changing fluids, brakes, tires, charging the A/C, etc.) and proactively changing both the timing belt and water pump at 60,000 miles (no mechanical problems with them), I have only had to change 3 sensors (drive shaft, power steering and O2). Ergonomically, the dash is laid out very well, the A/C and heating vents are well positioned, visibility is excellent, the arm rests on the door and console are comfortable, and the cargo space is very good. My cloth interior wears very well.
Great SUV for $$
chefjasonQ, 06/26/2009
1998 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a '98 Rodeo as a second car in 2007, with 138K miles on it. I now have over 160K with an alternator being the only repair. It runs great, has plenty of power, decent ride, good looks but awful gas mileage. On a trip I can squeak out 18mpg highway but in mixed driving, about 14mpg tops so lots of frequent $50 fill ups with the 18 gallon tank. For $22K new I might want more in this truck but I paid $2800 and it's been worth every penny. So much so I'm looking to find a low mileage 2004. For 10 years old, it's a great used truck. It's not a Honda but beats the hell out of a 10 year old Blazer. Actually, I'd take it over a 5 year old Blazer!!
1998 Isuzu Rodeo for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- S 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,995495 mi away
- LS 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,900563 mi away
- S 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,995764 mi away
Too many repairs
BL, 03/07/2005
1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle for a pretty sweet deal in April of 2001. Years later- I now know why. The resale value on Rodeos is horrible. In the 3+ years I've owned it, it's had several recalls, replaced the alternator and serpentine belt @ 75K, got new brakes twice, endured 3 flat tires within a 4 month span, the CD player eats CDs and won't play burned ones, interior noises (rattles, squeaks) are getting very loud, and the seats are uncomfortable. Not enough storage space in the glove box and arm rest. Hard to see over the rear spare tailgate mount. The exterior (mine is silver) still looks great. Gas mileage has been pretty good. Pretty peppy v6. I regret buying it.
Do not buy a V6
Tom Davis, 10/28/2005
1998 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I very much enjoyed the Rodeo, except for the engine. The Isuzu V6's have a major design flaw. Lots of Isuzu owners from 1998 to at least 2005 have had to have at least one engine replaced in the vehicle. It is this V6 engine that has caused Isuzu to close around half of their dealerships and put them very close to just going out of business. Around 60k miles the engines begin using lots of oil and usually end up with a spun bearing.
great performance!
rodeo101, 09/12/2002
1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Considering the resale value of most suv's these days the rodeo is a steal. It's performance is grade A, while it's exterior speaks for itself. Interior is nothing to brag about but it has everything a person would need on a day to day basis. 4WD is a breeze with the push button operation. I used to own a jeep cherokee and the rodeo blows it out of the water in everyway. Well worth the money so far, and I'm sure it will continue to impress me.