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-mike
Had an old two door/five speed ten years ago, perhaps a 1987 or so, that I enjoyed [obiously] despite having 93k miles and a rebuilt engine with no power. Nice to be back in the Trooper again. Appreciate all the info in the forum.
Plan on keeping this one and hopefully my 13 year old will be able to learn to drive on the Trooper in a few years.
Belaircarguy - like you had done, I am using a Trooper as a part time vehicle. Was wondering if you took any special precautions given the limited use. Mine is the opposite however, as I am using it in South Florida.
I must say though that its a great vehicle for this purpose, as I just bought it and it is so far serving the purpose very well. Handles our luggage and three kids with ease, and rides well. We just took it to South Beach, among the many Ferraris, Lamborginis, and Bentleys (and "normal" cars), and it was not totally out of place (it is a Champagne 2002, with the BBS-style rims).
Great truck.
In looking at AutoTrader, I see lots of used Troopers with well over 100,000 miles and still strong value, so I believe it speaks well of the reliability of the vehicles.
As you are in Florida, I am sure the A/C will get used quite a bit. In all the time I have had my Trooper only needed about 1/2 pound of refrigerant added to the A/C. No leaks or other problems. A/C still ice cold!
You made a great choice in getting the Trooper!
Transmission rebuilt @ 180,000
Motor @ 230,000.
Excellent 4wd - capabilities of the vehicle are often commented upon by others. One trip in New Mexico after coming out of the back country meet an individual hiking who stepped back, looked the Trooper up-n-down, shook his head and stated that most people don't make it through that road - it was an adventure worthy of a commercial.
-mike
I recently purchased my first Trooper. It's an 89 LS model with and automatic and 232K. A great rig and a good deal for only $600. My parents purchased a Trooper in 1984 and my dad still raves about the off-road prowess of that vehicle.
Does anybody know if there is a lift kit avalible for this model? I've seen a 3" body lift kit but it's for the manual trans only. My 2 other cars are manual trans so this automatic Trooper is a welcomed addition.
Met some folks who did a lot of camping with a travel trailer Once they got to their destination they would unhitch the Trooper and use it to get around town and do some 4 wheellin. They owned it for years and had nothing but good things to say about it
You could use it there in the Montana countryside I bet?
Great rig aside for the fact that it "grew up" in Wisconsin and is rusted out so bad that it's hard to replace anything from the waist down.
Anyone have a spare 89 RS that is mostly rust free they wouldn't mind parting with? Let me know
Tx, Camilo... (yacam8120@yahoo.com)
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If you haven't already, you may want to check out the main Isuzu Trooper discussion.
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