ISUZU TROOPER RELIABILITY??

Scott Lindsey wrote:
> In article >,
> (Todd A. Karriker) wrote:
>
> > writes:
> > > Could somebody post or e-mail me as to the reliability of the
> > > newer Troopers (1994 - 1995). Thanks.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I have a 1994 Trooper S with the preferred equipment pkg(power
> > windows, locks, etc), the appearance pkg(aluminum wheels, etc),
> > and limited-slip, and have experienced NO problems with it
> > since I've owned it (a little over a year). This is an
> > excellent vehicle IMHO.
> > --
>
> I have a friend with a '92. Unlike most people with Troopers, he has
had
> his out all over the place and has given it a lot of 4WD use. So far,
he's
> not had any problems with the engine and drivetrain. However, the
thing's
> got all kinds of rattles and creeks and the brakes make all kind of
noise
> (even after having them completely redone.. He claims it's a "trooper
> thing.")
>
> I'd say reliability over all is pretty good. It's not the best 4WD
vehicle
> in
> the world (he's had some trouble following around my stock 1970
LCFJ40 up
> hills and through some nasty terrain, although his determination
helps!)
>
> On the other hand, his ride is considerably smoother and his vehicle
still
> looks pretty sharp!!!
>
>
>
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Scott, Have a '91 4W disc system with the same "noisy" problem. Seems
to stop OK when it needs to.