Used 1991 Isuzu Trooper SUV Consumer Reviews
Great Inexpensive and rugged utility SUV
I wish they stil made these. Awesome roominess and rugged good looks. Steel bumpers- no plastic crap like you find all over the newer vehicles. A simple vehicle and generally easy to work on! I have 145,000 on it so far. U have put on 65,000. Yeah, it's a bit underpowered, but low range is nice if you need it. I've replaced a clutch at 133k, a steering gear box at 135k, a starter, and brakes. Very economical yet capable vehicle. Great 9" ground clearance with 31x10.5 tires. Keeping this one for a while-adding new sway bars and shocks, and maybe even a tube side steps and aftermarket rear facing 3rd row seat.
I can't believe it!!! It's still runs!!
I purchased my 1991 Isuzu Trooper in June 2001. A copule of things I notice right away: huge fuel tank (22 gals), poor gas mileage (13-15 mpg), & the poor performance (140 hp). But after some nominal maintenance, it wasn't a bad second car. I accepted a job on the West Coast. So I pack up my stuff and the Isuzu and moved 2800 miles to California. The truck (loaded to it's maximun weight) performed suprisingly well. With the air conditioning running, climbing mountain ranges, at a decent speed, I encountered no hiccups. I'm now approaching my second year with 133,000 miles. Don't get me wrong, it needs work, but it just keeps running!
A great used car for teens!
I have done a pretty thorough tune up and finally am getting up to 25 mpg on the highway and 20 in town. My 89 LS actually rides much smoother, there is likely something going on with my suspension.
Still truckin'
Nothing feels better than driving this 'minisemi' You sit so high, your Scenery is excellent. Steel bumpers, not that plastic that dealership always selling now. Those steel bumper saved my trooper when i crash it, engine turned out fine nothing wrong. They couldn't have done a better job with the interior, no plastic overload, like there is nowadays, just the essential glove box, that's it. excellent foot room. IMO this stick shift is shift to end all shifts, you definitely have a clear sense of what gear your in. Also easy to Self maintain easiest access in the hood.
Tank Trooper
Had my trooper for a long time now, have 210k miles and counting. No real problems, great for hauling cargo. Lots of space when back seat is folded. Not the best on gas or most powerful engine, great 4x4. Gets the job done and takes all the abuse I can dish out. Made of steel, not plastic like all the cars made nowadays. It also feels great to drive around knowing that its a "real" SUV, not like these wannabees being made now that never see anything other than asphalt. Highly rec. to anyone looking for one. A great reliable car that won't quit. This car is still running strong and I feel I can still go at least another 100k miles before I replace the engine.