Used 1990 Isuzu Trooper S 4dr SUV 4WD Consumer Reviews
SuperDuperTrooper
Bought my 1990 4 cylinder from the original owner, my father in law. Every time he sees it he wishes he had it back! 226,000 miles, very tough off-road mileage. Bought heavy duty shocks and sway bars which helped handling a lot. Saving for the limited slip differential to get all this thing has to give. Great on trials, easy to turn around when no where else to go. Low gearing and ground clearance (both stock) makes this Trooper go anywhere I ask her to go. LOVE MY TROOPER!
Puts the "U" in SUV
The Trooper truly is the most under-rated, overlooked midsized SUV. We have a ?90 Trooper-1st generation, purchased from my brother(?96 Trooper). The design makes it a true utility vehicle. The interior height is great for hauling-compare the room w/an Explorer and you will see the difference! The 4WD is great in the snow. The 4 cyl. 5-speed is not fast, but adequate. Handling? Well, it's a truck. The high profile boxy design makes windy days scary. This has been improved in recent years. The interior is basic, but comfortable. Interior noise is loud, and the ride is, well, it's a truck. The vehicle has been reliable. Overall, we love its usefulness, and will replace it with a newer version.
Trooper II is a trooper too
These things are indestructible!! It’s more than a boxy suv on wheels. I bought mine used with 78k miles on it in 2001. Still have it and it has well over 200k miles on it and still going. Air is still ice cold, stereo still works great, it doesn’t leak, use or burn oil. Amazing. 4x4 still engages perfectly. I have the 2.6 model that is pretty bare boned with a 5-speed tranny and the gas mileage is still about 26 on the highway. The only problem I have which is common on the first gen troopers is body rust. I have rust around the wheel wells but not much and it’s easily fixable. I love this suv and if I can find another one (they’re popular with enthusiasts) I’d buy it in an instant.
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Trooper II is a trooper too
These things are indestructible!! It’s more than a boxy suv on wheels. I bought mine used with 78k miles on it in 2001. Still have it and it has well over 200k miles on it and still going. Air is still ice cold, stereo still works great, it doesn’t leak, use or burn oil. Amazing. 4x4 still engages perfectly. I have the 2.6 model that is pretty bare boned with a 5-speed tranny and the gas mileage is still about 26 on the highway. The only problem I have which is common on the first gen troopers is body rust. I have rust around the wheel wells but not much and it’s easily fixable. I love this suv and if I can find another one (they’re popular with enthusiasts) I’d buy it in an instant.
Well named - it is a "Trooper!"
I just sold my 1990 Trooper with 171,000 miles on it, not because I wanted to but had to for monetary reasons. I'm already dreaming of the day I can buy another one, if I ever find one as good! Tough, tough, tough. Unstoppable in snow. Never a problem. Had the v6 engine and while not fast, it pulled strong. Awful gas mileage, but, oh well. at least it was cheap so no payments! Excellent driving position, comfortable seats (more supportive than the leather seats in my Chrysler 300m). An all around fun car to own and drive, can't wait to get my next one. I bet there aren't five car models on this entire web site that are more loved than these old Troopers!