Used 1994 Isuzu Trooper Consumer Reviews
Ole friend
So Obama is offering the cash for clunkers giveaway and it qualifies. We've owned this standard shift model for 15 years and 225000 miles, same strong engine, one replaced transmission and for the last 5 years an on road/off road car for a college student. Same son learned an important lesson, they go but don't stop in snow, but take an amazing licking so we put a front clip on it 7 years ago. Paint still shiny and consumes a bit of oil. Not sure he wants to give it up even for 4500 Obamabucks, not if they crush it he says, it deserves better. Honestly the clutch has been tedious but even the AC blows cold with no service on it ever. Can't say that about my Z71 pickup.
Next time going american!
I got this vehicle from a friend, overall for the price I would not recommend it. Interior is fine, a lot of space. Firm seats, but fairly comfortable. Steering is horrible, it has the turning radius of a bus. Power steering problems? Engine (3.2 v6) is awful, I can run faster than this car! The engine struggles and sounds horrible, also rev's really high on the highway making fuel consuption bad. Alarm problems, not too good of a vehicle. I would much rather have an american suv, like a ford explorer, or jeep cherokee. Be careful of this vehicle!
Recently Replaced Engine
Has a Very Good Engine for startres
"Fail-Safe Nighmare"
Except for being very sluggish, this would normally be a great vehicle. However, I have had a horrible experience with the transmission "fail-safe" system. System causes car to involuntarily go into third (?) gear and must be re-set by turning off engine. Ruined one transmission already and dealership still cannot correct problem. A true "lemon" case.
I Bought It New
... and now, this 1993 Trooper jewel is still ticking like a watch. It has 187,500+ miles. Exterior paint, leather interior looks great too. Have had a problem with radio but that's all. When this one dies I'll buy a new one. Isuzu definately made a great one. Buy the way, I found out that it's transmission was made by Cadilac... it's true!