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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? #801800 04/01/07 09:00 AM Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 7 PHOENIX, AZ!!!!!!!! A ashbyota OP Need a Spot Hey y'all, 1st post, what should a guy look for in a early rodeo or trooper? As far as engine, trans, etc. What should I stay away from too? I'm looking for a daily driver, that will see mild offroad use. I'm looking to spend $3000. to $4000. Thank's for any advice! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> YEEHAW!!! DRUNK AGAIN!!! Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: ashbyota] #801801 04/01/07 11:05 PM Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 114 S Shovel Wheeler What do you mean by "early" ? if you mean the old boxy troopers, at this point all you can possibly hope for is "not beat to hell or rusted through" Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: Shovel] #801802 04/02/07 08:40 AM Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 7 PHOENIX, AZ!!!!!!!! A ashbyota OP Need a Spot Early meaning, 1990 and up, is there any engine/tranny I should be wary of? In AZ rust isn't much of a problem. I just married my sister and we need an SUV to haul my nephew's/stepkids around. I'm a toyota guy myself, but sis/honey say's the yota's are to expensive!!! ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> YEEHAW!!! DRUNK AGAIN!!! Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: ashbyota] #801803 04/02/07 11:06 AM Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 114 S Shovel Wheeler Quote I just married my sister and we need an SUV to haul my nephew's/stepkids around. wha? umm... in 92 the engine got much more powerful and they dropped the 4cyl entirely. the pre-1992 engines seem about the same for power, 4cyl and 6cyl. both gutless but reliable. Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: Shovel] #801804 04/02/07 01:03 PM Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,390 Tourist central, Maine Sc0rp10n Body Damage is Cool Quote Quote I just married my sister and we need an SUV to haul my nephew's/stepkids around. wha? umm... in 92 the engine got much more powerful and they dropped the 4cyl entirely. the pre-1992 engines seem about the same for power, 4cyl and 6cyl. both gutless but reliable. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />? If you go with a Rodeo I'd go for a 93+ to avoid the 3.1L. Since your in AZ you'll be able to find some pretty rust free older rigs that us saltbelt dwellers could never dream of. 2000 XJ Classic - Classically a POS 1994 Isuzu Amigo XS -Sold 1972/3 CJ5 Glass body, 5" lift 34's. 5 years of work coming to an end. Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: Sc0rp10n] #801805 04/02/07 03:58 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 777 SLC, UT. Jonesy Rock Warrior I call this an April Fools Day joke. Married your sister? Who's playing the prank? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Either way, go with a Trooper, you can get a super sweet one, with a SAS, small block V8 and a tow capicity of 10,000# Plus with seating for 15 like an Express van, there should be plenty of room for all the nephews/stepkids. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> '97 Rodeo 3.2L V6 DOR 3" lift, 3"BL, DOR Boulder Bars, Tera-Low's, 33x10.5,Surco Safari Rack, Cobra CB, Rancho 9000's....andnNow with Half-Doors for the summer Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: Jonesy] #801806 04/04/07 12:32 PM Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 7 PHOENIX, AZ!!!!!!!! A ashbyota OP Need a Spot I'm not trying to prank anyone, but I had a few beers before I posted that, and thought I was being funny! Actually my mom is looking for a mid-90's suv (Isuzu, Nissan, or Toyota). I'm trying to get some answers for the bombardment (dictionary for that word) of questions she's asking. I believe the Isuzu's are good vehicles. I can go with her to generaly inspect a truck, but can't say don't buy one with this motor, tranny, etc. Any opinions are welcome!!! DRUNK AGAIN!!!!!!!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> YEEHAW!!! DRUNK AGAIN!!! Re: Good buy? Isuzu Rodeo or Trooper? [Re: ashbyota] #801807 04/04/07 12:44 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 84 Dallas TX V VOLTRON Getting the Wheeling Fever Well if its for your mom I would go with either a rodeo in 93 or newer or a nissan pathfinder would be a good buy aswell. I have had 2 nissan hardbodies and my brother and father both have one and they are good vehicles. 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