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Used 1996 Isuzu Trooper Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1996 Isuzu Trooper S-PEP

Ronald S Italiano, 03/11/2002
1996 Isuzu Trooper S 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Forget Consumer Reports "unacceptable due to tendancy to roll". I've found this vehicle to perform very well under all weather driving conditions during all four seasons in New England.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Trooper Yet

JavaJohn, 10/05/2002
1995 Isuzu Trooper LS 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

While this is not a performance vehicle, it does do what is was intended to do very well. I am impressed with the quality and reliability of this year Trooper. With all the options that this Limited version has it will satisfy many looking for comfort and safety. With its build quality and engineering it is easy to maintain. 200,000 plus miles is easily do-able with all the routine maintenance performed.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Avoid Isuzu

TrutschEL, 07/06/2006
1996 Isuzu Trooper LS 4dr SUV 4WD
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

Due to an underdesign, the engine burns oil FAST! The only fix is to rebuild the engine. This engine is not friendly for the DIY'er.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Trooper2005

dan, 04/01/2006
1995 Isuzu Trooper S 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Have had for 11 years now and it's still the car my teen-aged kids want to drive the most. It's still very stylish and reliable. It is great in snow and big enough to carry my entire family or haul stuff. The only major problem is that the head gasket tends to leak slowly. My mechanic says it's best to just let it be as I only go through 1 qt of oil every 3000 miles - not bad.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Trooper limited

justaguy, 05/11/2006
1996 Isuzu Trooper Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased from the original owner and with ultra low miles (15,000) and in as new condition. Handling is a bit ponderous, but it's a truck. Love the dual locking front/rear axles and compared to domestics, very quiet in 4X4 mode. Pig on gas, great build quality. Leather seats are very firm, great for long hauls but almost like sitting on a board for short runs. Biggest sunroof I have ever seen, quality product; too bad GM didn't promote it.

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