Isuzu Trooper 1992

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What isn't expensive about a 4x4. Bought from used car dealer. Returned 5 times in 4 months mostly due to airbag light continually coming on, last for turbo! Independent service - engine issues.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    approx 27mpg. Infuriating expensive aerial replacement as on left near hedge!

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Great on anything but motorway - reluctant to push above 70 since turbo failed on motorway!! Moderate body roll on cornering.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I'm sure it could pull a small village but at what cost? 2500kg most I've pulled with little effort.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    This is the worst engine in Isuzu history. Since the turbo went I have discovered similar stories - I just don't know when it will happen again and I'm about to sell it after 6 months of ownership!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks like a proper 4x4.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average, basic spec.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never been an issue - thieves probably aware of turbo problems!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Used car dealer familiar with car!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Turbo, turbo, turbo. Someone's also been tinkering with the engine as instant gasket.

    Other

    Bloody aerial is useless. It may be electrically retractable but that isn't a feature that helps against hedges.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No