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http://www.edmunds.com/used/2001/isuzu/trooper/100001335/colors.h- tml?tid=edm
I own my Trooper for the same reason you do: I have a 2 acre treed lot that was poorly taken care of and I'm hauling limbs and the trash the previous owner just sort of scattered around to the dump every weekend. We're also remodeling, which means even more trips with the trailer.
I love my Trooper, but I do regret the mileage.
On a more positive note, it looks like manufacturers are awakening to the concept of higher mileage vehicles. Toyota and Honda are sneaking hybrid systems into mainstream size cars (small, but mainstream) and are planning to take on their bigger vehicles, too.
As for gas mieleage - its no lightweight econo sedan - it a rugged steel framed cargo hauling, off roading ageless SUV - one well put together machine - one of the finest 4X4's I have owned - and I have owned a bunch - the quality of materials and workmanship is outstanding. I recently bought a 4X4 Nissan King Cap super charged truck - same bits and pieces as an Xterra -and while it is O.K it is nothing compared to the Trooper as far as quality goes - only sad thing is my wife got the Trooper and the only time I really get to drive it is on weekends - Drive something else for awhile and then go back to the Trooper - til death do we part!
My major gripe with the Trooper over the years has had to do with the "repairs" done by the dealer causing problems that weren't there in the first place. I still have 15 month old front end noises that started the day they replaced the front pads and turned down the rotors. About 8 trips back and no one can find/do anything. Had the hubs apart twice. About an hour after each of the hub dis- and re-assembly jobs the noises went away for about 15 miles, then came right back. I think they cut too much off the discs and now everything is loose: springs, clips, etc. (whatever is there) and when you repack and maybe put some grease on them they're OK for a few miles, then all gets loose again - my theory. If I get the extra bucks maybe I'll have the front discs replaced. Until the "brake job" I used to boast that the Troop had the quietest brakes of any of the 20+ vehicles I've owned in my life.
The noises my Trooper now makes coming to a stop scare the rabbits away, but at least the situation doesn't affect braking even on snow.
Too bad all the econono SUV's seem small, flimsy or unsafe. With some of the ridges of plowed snow I have to break through my neighbors RAV4 just gets deflected and won't go through. Sometimes you need a little heft.
-mike
Also of interest, the transfer case (TOD) is not listed as covered.
-mike
Year to date Isuzu has sold only 24,357 vehicles. About 2,600 Ascenders, 14,000 Rodeos, and even 1,500 Troopers! Chevy sold 200,000 Trailblazers in comparison. Mercedes even sold 1,400 G Wagons. I hope the direct-injection engine spurs at least some excitement on the part of buyers. Maybe 'some' advertising money can be found.
I wonder why Ascenders aren't selling. This is from the Trailblazer forum; " I figure it's my destiny to ride off the side of a steep mountain incline with my TB and it's failing brakes because of battery acid brake line corrosion. But it's OK, since I won't see anything because the faulty windshield wipers won't wipe the rain off the windshield, and the rear-view mirrors will have adjusted themselves to face Mecca." (that Trailblazer forum is always good for a few laughs)
One of our local Isuzu dealers just dropped Isuzu from their Subaru/Suzuki/Kia/Hyundai group.
-mike
I wanted to make sure before reporting on here that my fuel mileage was indeed UP! It is. I've been driving under various conditions now with the mod. installed and the results are positive. The pedal is more responsive, the power output more sensitive, and its just more FUN to drive. My mileage has improved by about 1-1.5 mpg BOTH in city and on the highway.
That's just the facts. I've tried a lot of things, as many of you have, to improve gas mileage. This one is actually working for me. Many other attempts were just non-productive.
Here's how you do it if you want to give it a try. Let us know here if you do it and what results YOU get.
Unplug the electrical cable from the Intake Air Sensor. Leave the sensor installed in the pipe. Its on the backside of the large air hose leading into the intake of the engine, directly in front of the radiator. Its only a 2 wire connection, and easy to upplug. Purchase a 4700 ohm, 5% tolerance 1/2 watt, resistor from Radio Shack, or other electronic supplier. Plug the resistor into the connector you took off the IAT. Use some electrical (black vinyl) tape to cover the resistor, and hold it in place. It's that easy!!
You could use a 1% tolerance resistor for better control of exact resistance value, but the one sent as the mod. is a 5% (it has a gold tolerance band).
I'd be interested to hear your results. I think you'll be amazed and very happy you gave it a try.
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What model year is your Trooper so I can tell if the totally cheap to try and easy to reverse 20mpg mod will work on my 2001 manual 5 speed Trooper. There is nothing to loose, except maybe a 5 cent resistor and some tape.
-mike
And your warranty.
-mike
I don't mind seeing the posts though...this is a forum. While I don't find it all that relavent for me, I disagree with Breakor.
-mike
Usually after initial startup the gaskets will re-swell and the leaks should stop...usually.
There is one here in Tampa Fl. is it the same one?
Dennis P.
Jim
-mike
Jim
Does anyone know if they are still making Trooper's in Japan for other markets or has production completely halted?
Does anyone know if they are still making Trooper's in Japan for other markets or has production completely halted?
Here is what I found out:
"Isuzu Motors Ltd. will phase out Japanese production of the Bighorn SUV, badged as the Trooper in North America, by 2004, reports Nihon Keizai Shimbun. Isuzu says it hasn’t decided on a date. Isuzu also will replace the Bighorn in Japan with an SUV built by GM and carrying the Chevrolet brand."
It is a shame that a well built truck is going away.
-mike
The Sorento is great Off-road seen 1 or 2 out there.
I'm going to go the Duramax 2500 route when the time comes.
-mike
How about new Montero's rear diff or its rear suspension? May be a lot of BMW X5's transmission electric devices will be so robust for a long time? Probably yeah, if you do a regular service.
I bought a '02 diesel Trooper w/MT w/non-TOD t-case a week ago instead my previous 3.5L. So will be keeping a fidelity of Isuzu brand.
Best regards.
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If that description is accurate, then those of us Trooper owners with a bunch of children will be pleased. The folks that like to camp out from the off road trails will like it too.
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Those of us more interested in the "S"port part of SUV will probably not like it, but the "S" people are all suppoded to be driving the Axiom by then. (not good marketing when I, a 20 year Isuzu guy had to go look at the Isuzu.com to remember what the Axiom name was.)
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I will wait patiently. I have a 2001 Trooper with only 35K miles. It has another 200K+ to go before I change it out, unless there is something so much better that I would be willing to buy, but I doubt it. If they make the 2006 Trooper with the short hood and long people compartment(third row seat) with the diesel and maybe even a light hybrid boost, I would jump to it right away.
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Here is an input for Isuzu to read:
Please install on the www.Isuzu.com web page a section describing your future vehicles. Maybe even add a section for web page viewer input on what next vehicle they want to buy from Isuzu. The other car companies talk about making cars to order per each individual, how about designing to order by using continuous input from the Isuzu enthusiasts out here on the internet superhighway.
Thank You
BoxTrooper
Paisan may be able to provide more info.