They're rare enough to be "cool", but common enough that new and used parts are reasonably priced. And there's a bigger aftermarket than, say, the Montero (which is also a cool truck).

Let's see...boxed frame, strong rear end, quality electrics..it's a true truck (even if it's not live axle), unlike just about anything you buy today. I can't stand those unibody cars that masquerade as trucks.

Now, I wouldn't pass up a Gelandewagen, but the Trooper is here to stay. I paid $1800 for mine, had about 150,000 on it. I don't feel like I got ripped off at all. Keep in mind that this was a Georgia truck that has little or no rust, good paint, minimal body damage, etc.

I've generally enjoyed owning my truck, and certainly have no plans to get rid of it. It has a lot more character than any new truck (but remember, I live in a house built in 1922, so I'm a bit weird like that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ).