Used 1996 Isuzu Trooper Consumer Reviews
Best Vehicle We've Owned!
We bought this Trooper new and at 200,000 miles it is still going strong. The interior and exterior still look like new. The a/c gave out at about 120,000 miles. We had to replace the rotors at 140,000 miles and the mechanic couldn't believe it. The muffler was replaced at 150,000. We love the cargo room and passenger roominess plus the durability of the interior. Living in the upper peninsula of Michigan with tons of snow, I always feel secure in knowing I can make it home in all kinds of weather.
Trooper limited
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.
BEST Car ever
Okay so I've owned my Isuzu Trooper for over 12 years now. Never had to change anything but the tires twice and the brakes once (coz I over drove it). Drove it three times from Beirut to the deep ends of Turkey and back and a lot of driving in Turkey itself. So far it is my favorite car in the world, durable economical, fits 8 people easy, it's just perfect and its body is tough. My sister drove it and took down an electrical pole and not even a scratch or dent appeared on that beautiful car. Too bad its production was stoped. If you want a car get the Isuzu Trooper. It will make you happy.
Super Value
Originally looking for a Land Cruiser, I stumbled across a dark blue '95 Trooper with 140,000 miles and bought it for $2800. Although it looks big, the Trooper is about four inches shorter (!) and an inch narrower than a Camry of the same year--so parking options are better than with most SUVs. It is very tall, which translates into a spacious interior. Interior design is average and build quality is just short of a Land Cruiser. The GM supplied engine is more than sufficient around town, but thirsty. Last, it doesn't corner like my sport-suspension equipped MX6--but the Trooper handles far more securely than its massive body lean indicates.
Best kept secret
I have been extremely pleased with my '95 Trooper. It has a very comfortable ride, and excellent off-road capability (tested in the colorado rockies). The power is not thrilling, but adequate. The truck is really roomy with great visibility. Maintenance can be pricey at the dealerships, but mechanically the truck is pretty bulletproof. Build quality is impressive -- I have no squeaks or rattles, and I off-road regularly. I intend to drive it for 10 more years!