Thanks for all of the replies.
I guess Im just feeling pretty stressed with it all.

However, I am still assured that Isuzu is definately not comparable to the other Japanese manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota, & Nissan, but that is probably the reason I was able to get a 98 Rodeo LS with 80k for 8500 and my friend bought his 97 4runner Ltd with 130k for 11500. My other friends 89' Nissan Pickup gave out today as well. They bought it new and the clutch finally gave up completely at 245k and it is the FIRST time it has broken down and this thing was driven like mad too.

Although it does sound like the first gen Rodeos have aged much better than the 2nd-gen. If you just search on google for all of the problems people have with these 98+ models - it is really insane. The first gens seem to be alot more bullet-proof. Maybe Isuzu made the 2nd gen cut too many corners by making the Rodeo essentially the most equipped vehicle in its $25~ price range. When looking for a newer SUV I was unable to find a 'nicer' (amenities-wise) vehicle in my $8k price range other than a 97 Grand Cherokee. All of the Toyota/Nissan/Mitsubishi/ with the same year/milage had a good 2-4k premium over the rodeo.

I guess my anxiety is compounded by the fact that everytime I get close to the amount of money I need for lift something breaks and it washes out my account to fix it. Its going to cost me $350 to get this fuel pump problem fixed. As much as I would love to work on it my self it just isnt an option because I dont have time during the week with school/work ect. and no doubt it would take me several days to do it because I am still learning much about the innerworkings of these vehicles. I really need a vehicle and everytime this one goes out it is a major pain to figure out my mode of transport. Maybe I was being a little to niave when purchasing my truck because all I saw was nice looking truck with 4WD and cheap. Maybe I should have just settled for a super-reliable car.

Anyways Thanks Again for the Help,
I dont know what I would do if I didnt
have the help of these forums!