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Steve
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-mike
2001 Nagamichi = 6 disc changer.
as per the Isuzu web page.
-mike
Issue(1): Alignment - when we drove the Troop before buying, it pulled noticeably to the right. Dealer assured us that this was the case with 80% of his shipments from Isuzu, 'cause Isuzu doesn't fully tighten the alignment before shipping out, & a free alignment from service would render the drive "true". Sure enough, service did the work for free & significantly improved the alignment, but there is still a very subtle and eventual drift to the right on flat straight surfaces. Another trip back to service & the truck remains the same. It's not bad enough to be a serious concern on the face of it, BUT - (a) any reason why a new Troop can't be perfectly aligned? and (b) could this be indicative of an underlying manufacturing defect with the truck that I should be concerned about? As I say, the drift is so subtle that, unless it worsened or were sympthomatic of something more serious, I'd not be inclined to fuss further. On the other hand...
Issue (2): Brake pedal noise - when lifting foot off brake pedal, there is a relatively loud and annoying "click" of metal striking metal. Dealer says it's "normal" but with two loaner Troops the noise was nowhere near as commonplace or loud as on ours. The contact point is a fairly slender metal rod connecting to the brake pedal - any thoughts on the advisability of or safety issues from merely placing a small felt "bumper" with adhesive on one side at this metal contact point (like the ones you might see on a bathroom cabinet door) to dampen the sound?
Issue(3): Our 6 CD player also skips at the drop of a hat. Have folks been able to readily obtain replacement players via warranty claim?
Thanks in advance for any replies to these inquiries.
-Karl-
Felt shouldn't be a problem to dampen the sound on the pedal.
A # of people have had their cds replaced under warranty. So go for it.
-mike
Maybe that will help. You can measure, say from the same point at the top of the fender/wheelwell and compare left to right.
The hitch instructions are at http://hiddenhitch.com/images/products/instructions/83514.pdf
5 bolts, you should use a torque wrench. I added some Lithium Grease (from a spray can) at the bolts and weld nuts on the frame. Also helps to prevent rust. I used milk crates and some wood shims to hold the hitch up while I bolted it. Don't tighten any bolts fully, until all are in.
I used the Hoppy adapter/converter (available from PepBoys or other auto stores on the web). The converter protects your electrical system, in case there is a problem with the trailer wiring. Drawtight also makes one. There is a rubber gromet (about a 1.5" diameter) under the trooper on left side (it is under the jack compartment). When you pull that out you have the wiring harness attached to it. Attach the hoppy converter connector and the new gromet, with the wires/connector through it, that comes with the converter and strap the converter with zip ties to the frame (away from the tail pipe). I zip tied the wire over to the receiver so it is unseen. I put the black connector right behind the left side plate (just to the left of the receiver). I bought a ball, tow/drop bar, and locking pin from Auto Zone.
BTW, I have had a lot of use from my hitch and my 4x8' utility trailer (12" wheels and 1000 lb capacity). I bought my utility trailer from Harbor Freight Tools (free delivery). Needed to be put together and have stakes and side boards added, as well as a plywood bottom. Works great. I used it today for hauling 8' landscaping boards. Those are a lot of weight, and I would not have wanted them on a roof rack.
I just got back from meeting with matt from independent 4x in New York. He is making me a rear bumper protector that fits inside a trailer hitch. Pricing looks to be in the $200 range and this thing is tough! As soon as I get some pics I'll post em of the prototype. I should have the unit in my hands by next week and I'll snap some more photos of it.
-mike
http://isuzu-suvs.com
One of these days I am going to look at it myself. It has been such a long winter I have put off much of my automotive tinkering.
-mike
Just wondering if anyone knows the specs on the 99 Trooper "Performace(LS)" package? I have seen one near me for around $18.5k and was wondering if it had foglights that year. I know in 98 it did not come with it. Any other differences between them and the current year(s)? I have the 98, 00, and 01 specs but don't have the specs on the 99s. Thanks.
Cheers,
Con
Regards,
Con
I bought an AS (without sunroof) for 28,240. this was $300 below invoice. At 0% interest I financed tax and tags as well for 60 months. beck, I would have financed this week's groceries if I could have.
I am pretty satisfied with the deal all-in-all.
Thanks for all the input.
--Sean
'00 added/subtracted:
+ Grade Logic Transmission
+ Different rims (wire mesh)
+ Drive By Wire throttle control (may be in '99)
+ Auto-Climate control
+ solid paint on the black wedge by the 2 side doors, on '98 + '99 it was black in '00 and '01 it was painted body color
+ Moonmist Grey as a color
+ Clear rear Turn signals instead of Orange
-mike
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I just bought a 2001 Anniv. Edition (very nice SUV), and am looking for some aftermarket items (deflectors and stuff)
Many of the places I've looked at on line only have products up to 2000.
Is the 2001 the same body style as the 2000?
98-99 are astetically and mechanically the same
98-01 are the same for most purposes of aftermarket parts. (different tranny, and drive by wire system on 00 and 01)
-mike
-mike
Steve
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I'm considering a purchase of a Trooper but I'm unsure of the true towing ability. I'll be pulling a pop-up camper about 2700 lbs dry weight. How about some feedback...pros & cons.
-mike
Its 4WD
-mike
They said that if the cap was loose, the CHECK ENGINE light would come on. I've checked the gas cap several times and I've made sure I tighten it every time I get gas. I don't know what else to do.
Has anybody experienced this? Does anyone have any suggestions??? Please help.
-mike
That price if there was no incentive of 0% financing would yield the dealer a gross profit of $1900, which isn't that extravegant for a $30K+ Truck. With the 0% financing you are probably getting it for less than invoice.
So IMHO you aren't getting hosed at all, especially cause he's giving you a good trade-in value.
-mike
Anyone have an idea of cost?
Thanks!
I also do group buys on ECB Nudge Bars http://isuzu-suvs.com/trooper/hella4000.html and http://isuzu-suvs.com/trooper/horn-nudge.html
-mike
The pathfinder is bigger than the monty sport, but in no way is even close to the size of the Trooper. Also the only Pathfinder that has AWD, does not allow you to put it in 2wd nor have a 4wd lo range. Nissan also nickle and dimes you on options such as rear Limited Slip Differential, stereos, heated power seats, etc. etc.
Benefits of the Trooper:
o 10/120K Powertrain Warranty
o 3/50K Bumper to Bumper Warranty
o Standard Front, center and rear Skid Plates to protect the underbody
o More headroom, space and overall comfort, the front seats are captains chairs, giving you a more upright/feet flat on the floor seating postion whereas the Monty and Pathfinder give you a more carlike sitdown, feet extended seating position
o Moonroof on the Trooper is largest of any SUV (it's about 32"x28")
o AWD, 2wd, 4wd Lo Range: The Trooper allows you to put the car in either 2wd mode, AWD mode (where 15%of the power goes to the front wheels and the transfer case can vary it up to 50/50 split based on traction available to each wheel) this can be used on dry or wet pavement or 4wd Lo range which locks in a 50/50 split of power and gives you more torque for driving through 3' snow banks and the like.
o Boxy shape: This allows it to actually have utility, you can stack up boxes in the back right to the glass and can fit 17" monitor boxes into the back side doors with ease. When folded you can fit 6'+ from the back of the passenger seat to the back doors.
o Not everyone on the road has a Trooper
o Power folding side mirrors, hit a button, and the side mirrors fold flat against the truck, this has been ont he truck since '92, only now does Cadilac, Range Rover, Mercedes and Toyota now offer it.
o Price, currently a fully loaded Trooper LS with moonroof is running around $28,500 w cloth seats.
Check out http://isuzu-suvs.com for more info.
-mike
1. Cargo floor length, with seats folded, is longer in the Pathfinder than in the Trooper. I tested this by trying to lie down in the back of each; I can't do it in the Trooper, but I can in the Pathfinder.
2. Even though the Pathfinder has a new 240hp engine, all of its hp and torque are at very high rpms. In my test drives, the Trooper felt much more powerful (at 215hp), with a lot more pick-up than the Pathfinder.
3. Both are very nice vehicles. Bottom line, though, is that the Trooper is a truck, and the Pathfinder is a car. You can't go wrong with either, it just depends on your preferences. Personally, I found the Trooper to be much more fun to drive, probably because I'm used to driving a truck.
Good luck!
Sue
The floor length I did notice was a bit short, but if only fold the seats down rather than fold and tumble, you'll be able to get bigger stuff in.
-mike