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Used 2002 Isuzu Trooper Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

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gpepper, 02/07/2003
2002 Isuzu Trooper Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought my wife a Trooper S. Within 6 months I traded in my 97 3000GT VR4 and bought myself a new Trooper Limited. It's an unpretentious vehicle that's entirely capable of delivering on every promise. Sturdy, dependable, and it really goes in snow. My family and I recently found ourselfs in a horrific snow storm in the Trooper. 18" of dense, wet snow, fallen tree's strewn across the mountain roads and literally crashing all around us. I can't tell you how amazed we were at how easily we drove through it. The Tooper didn't even break a sweat, and neither did we.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

last chance

YPMS 82190, 09/22/2002
2002 Isuzu Trooper LS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I'm about to purchase trooper #4. Too bad they won't make 'em any more after this year(big mistake). I've logged over 200,000 miles, without any real problems. That big long warranty is a farce, nothing ever breaks. My first trooper withstood a collision that would have killed all occupants in most other vehicles, but I walked away. The visibility allows you to maneuver this behemoth as though it were a bicycle. I like the ride, and the power is adequate. The seats are far better than any comparable SUV.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Served me well

isuztroop7, 04/10/2007
2002 Isuzu Trooper S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I've always wanted a Trooper more than anything and finally purchased a used one after Isuzu ended its production. It's been 3 and half years and it's time to move on to a new love. She always made me want drive friends to places and parties. Never let me down on muddy trails, sandy Virginia beaches or snowy Connecticut highways. Always felt safely in control. The stock sport 4WD model came with lots of options but not as many as the LS or Limited. I'll never forget that outstanding truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I've owned a 87, 94 & 02 Trooper

jim, 08/20/2006
2002 Isuzu Trooper S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Absolutely the best in harsh driving conditions; the 02 is tops for driving out on the beach with no bogging down or a hint like it's struggling. You would be surprised how much room you have for big bulky items in the back. My 02 came with regular passenger tires for a more comfortable ride to my dismay but they worked in the sand.

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1 out of 5 stars

Don't ever buy an Isuzu

Kris Heiskell, 02/08/2017
2002 Isuzu Trooper S 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Isuzu trooper has a terrible transmission not only mechanical but they are computer driven nobody knows how to work on them I own one a 2002 and would love to see a trans revamp or alternate transmission to replace the (POS) that is come with. I spent $3400.00 on rebuilding mine and it lasted 50,000 miles the engineer should be ashamed of themselfs for producing such a pile of crap. Look up Isuzu trooper trans problems and you will truly see all the problems us owners are disappointed in. If there were a fix I would love my Trooper again

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