I also have an 02 rodeo sport 3.2 v6 auto 4x4, I can highly recomend one I love the thing and use it alot for hunting, camping, fishing I pull my 16 1/2' boat all over the place with it. These things think they are a full size, full frame 4wheel discs. Seems to be able to always find traction somehow (Knock on wood)
Mine has the 10yr/120,000 warr so I dont worry much what I do to it.
Like has already been said follow maintence guidlines and you be fine
Only down fall, you wont find the aftermarket support like you would your jeeps but, what we do have is awesome!