I just read that Isuzu is pulling out of the US- makes sense as their actions have indicated this for the past 10 years or more. It's a shame as Isuzu has had some innovations in the past, and at least always been competitive price-wise, and could have gone back to their "glory days" if they wanted to.

It's also a shame as I believe Isuzu has as long, if not a longer history in Japan as other Japanese auto manufacturers. If I remember right from an old Trooper brochure I have, I think back to the 1920s.

At any rate- my guess is that like most auto mfrs. to pull out of the US, their parts network may last a few years and then die as well. There simply aren't enough Isuzus on the road and enough going to dealers for them to continue in my opinion. How soon before parts stores dry up? Before we can't get anymore of the "dealer only" parts that we already have too much of?

As I plan out a rebuild of my front suspension, and a redo of the timing belt (4th new belt, as I near 300k miles on the original engine), I'm wondering if I shouldn't just sell the truck and invest in something that will have a dealer network here a little longer and give me another 300k miles of service without having to worry about where to get parts.

Or am I being to rash?