Isuzu Trooper 3.0 TD Duty 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
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
approx 27mpg. Infuriating expensive aerial replacement as on left near hedge!
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On the road
Driving
Great on anything but motorway - reluctant to push above 70 since turbo failed on motorway!! Moderate body roll on cornering.
Performance
I'm sure it could pull a small village but at what cost? 2500kg most I've pulled with little effort.
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Living with it
Reliability
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
Looks like a proper 4x4.
Comfort
Average, basic spec.
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Security and Service
Security
Never been an issue - thieves probably aware of turbo problems!
Service
Used car dealer familiar with car!
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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