Isuzu Trooper (1992 - 2003) 3.0 TD Duty 3d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Not much.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

November 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheaper 4x4 to buy at the time.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

More comfort in a tractor, corners and getting stopped ridiculously dangerous, Bouncy, Dangerous, Back seat height and headrests too low to be safe or useful, Cant see behind in interior mirror due to split taildoor, Poor legroom for a tall person, Steering wheel about half a turn away from straight.

What's it like to park?

Ok

Have you had any problems with the car?

Turbo (3 weeks wait for new 1 @ £900), Flywheel (£460), Clutch (£280), Exhaust replaced all the way to the turbo, Injectors(nearly cost an engine when they filled the sump an she outrevved when cycling the oil, Aerial is broke, Brake pipes rusted through, Back wiper spring wont hold it on the glass regardless of wiper blade, Power steering box replaced as was leaking, Service intervals ridiculously short by modern standards, Handbrake cables broke and constantly need tightened when renewed, Hard to start even with genuine new heater plugs, New Altenator, 4x4 light not working properly in dash, Alignment on front tyres hard to keep right.

What's most practical about your car?

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated mirrors but the electric folding has quit, Good reversing lights.