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I had a 1984 Trooper that also went 90K on the first brake pads. It was also a manual transmission.
I think the very fast brake pad replacement common on many vehicles today is because most automatic transmissions free wheel down hills to improve MPG. I find that feeling hard to get used to, when I let off the gas I want to feel the car slow down a bit. I think riding the brakes all the way down every hill is not a good idea, but it is todays normal way to do it for most cars.
I think the new Troopers have a sensor for letting the automatic transmissions so slow you down like a manual transmission on hills.
On GM minivans the transmission will stay hooked to the engine if you pull the shifter down from 4th-overdrive to 3rd. Then there is much more of a controlled feeling on hills, and I don't think MPG suffers much.
-mike
If they do it right, more off road equipt with torsen diffs and slightly larger tires a deep low range and the 3L Duramax. All this while keeping it light for better MPG maybe 23 MPG city and 29 MPG hwy.
It would be a baby Hummer good for a daily drive.
Paison, please let Isuzu know to retune the Trooper factory for Hummer. Thank You
It would be nice though.
-mike
All of a sudden the power windows on my 2001 Trooper S have stopped working. Luckily all 4 windows were in the up position when it happened, so i don't have to worry about rain. The truck only has 6000 miles on it. Any suggestion as to what might have happened-- has anybody else experienced the same problem?
I'm taking it into the dealership on Friday, repairs should be covered under warranty.
I'm really disappointed, did not expect this from a new Isuzu....
I believe there is a circuit breaker for the windows, not sure where it's located. Isuzu was smart enough to put a circuit breaker in cause they know how important it would be to close the windows in the rain!
-mike
I think you'll find it quite a good alternative once the beloved Trooper passes on. I would have bought this instead of the Jackaroo, but it had quite an underpowered 4.5l six or 2.8l turbo diesel at the time.
It looks ok too.
-mike
-mike
Unfortunately, I employed this same tactic a month ago and received a room temperature response. You should expect the same.
Thanks again.
-mike
The Consumer Most Wanted vote will last about a month - you only get one bite at the survey, and you have to complete it once you start it. So make sure the boss is away golfing when you click the link :-)
Steve
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A couple feedbacks:
Boxster typo in #10 and 26-- survey is missing the "s".
Re: # 18-- GM would go nuts if you told 'em the Escalade and Avalanche were 'Large Crew Cab Pickups.' That's what they are, but I don't think they're being marketed that way!
Re: #14-- I don't know where Buick Rendezvous fits best, but calling it a Luxury SUV seems like a stretch.
Re: Small SUV-- Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara are really the same truck, right? Seems weird to show them as separate choices.
You had Suzuki spelled wrong in one spot but I don't remember where.
-mike
Dealer and I are going to compare my car to new one on the lot.
What it feels like is that the area behind my shoulder blades is bent back towards rear seat. Any one with similar issue??
-mike
It could be because the front and back of the bottom adjust so much, though: if you got the seat bottom flat, I'll bet the back would feel more vertical. Of course, then the bottom wouldn't support your thighs as much.
I got used to it real quick. The Trooper seats are excellent. They are BIG, supportive, and very comfortable. I have a hard time even sitting behind the wheel of my wife's Sienna. I feel like I'm falling off the seat forward (and I'm only 5'8"). Tiny little seat cushions on those Camry based Toyotas...
http://www.uae4x4.com/suv/testdrive/nissan.html
-mike
http://www.nissan.com.au
Nissan Patrol is very impressive and the dealer acceaaories are impressive (dealer winch in ARB like bumper and expedition roof rack ).
I think Consumer Reports Magazine's record of damaging Isuzu and Suzuki are a deterant to Nissan importing the Patrol. The other thing might be that Patrol only comes in off road ready form, no mushy suspension that seems to be required for USA versions.
From 98 through to 2000, there was a lot of problems with dust sealing and auxiliary tailights dropping off the rear bumper. The 4.5l six was very underpowered and the 2.8l turbo diesel was too small for the vehicle and had problems with surging.
The new lineup of engines transforms the car completely. If I was buying today, I would be having a very hard time deciding. I'd probably still go for the Jackaroo/Monterey, because of TOD and better fuel economy (the 4.8l Nissan has a ridiculous thirst for unleaded - probably inline with Landcruiser). If Nissan offered a Pathfinder style of multi-mode 4WD system in the Patrol, that would be all it needs to swing me.
-mike
-mike
http://isuzu-suvs.com/events for more info.
-mike
...Steve
However, I don't see the Trooper boxiness in the Sorento pics. One of my favorite aspects of the Trooper is how much stuff it holds, due to the boxy shape.
-mike
-mike
and no Mike, I don't think we need a therapist. I just don't like vehicles that were designed to go off road and get dirty (SUVs and trucks) to be sexy. I think sexy should be left to the sport cars ;-)
I have sports cars and trucks
I spoke to Hyundai at the NY Autoshow and they said the Terracan won't be coming here but that another mid-full-sized SUV w/frame and low-range would be sold here in about a year. The guy actually owned a Trooper and said it would definitely appeal to the boxy, frame truck types! Probably 90% of that was just smoke up my butt but who knows.
-mike
-mike
It all depends on how the original owner(s) took care of the truck and how often the changed the oil. Take it to a mechanic for your peace of mind, but only 84,000 miles sounds like it was babied by its owner..
Good luck.
I am amazed at how close this is to Trooper.
http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/020107/11/k3vu.html
The Pilot/MDX are not actually full-time 4wd vehicles. The Pilot/MDX VTM-4 system consists of an open front differential and no center or full-time rear differential. It is similar in design to various temporary AWD systems, like in the Pontiac Aztec The "locking" rear-dif has more to do with the getting out of slippery situations (like the mall parking lot in winter), ie, temporarily, via a dash-mounted button, putting the vehicle into full-time 4wd. It only works with the gearshift in first, second, or reverse, and below 18 mph.
The Pilot and MDX are front-wheel drive in normal mode with the rear axle turning but not providing power through the system to the rear tires. When slippage is noted (or predicted, like the TOD) the rear diffy "locks," simply meaning it provides power to the rear wheels. Then there is the dash-button that can be depressed to "hold" the vehicle in 4wd temporarily in really slippery situations that engages the clutches to direct up to 50 percent of the available torque to the rear wheels.
The Pilot/MDX is still a front wheel drive, temporary awd vehicle for on-road and light off-road conditions only. There is no low range. Not that it is bad, Honda obviously makes well-engineered and quality vehicles.
I believe the question as to tow rating is somewhat questionable at this time. We'll have to wait and see.
So, Pilot good vehicle, yes; category crusher, no.
-mike