Isuzu: I know '88 troops but how about newer ones?

jsn-to wrote: 

having also driven and worked on a few 92-96 troopers in s.florida, my suggestion is
to locate a single owner car where you can verify each part replaced and history of
the car - these have been the best performers and assurance the cars were not abused

I know or several instances of people paying USD 4500 to 5500 for a 92 or 93 model
with 65000 to 85000 miles where the cars had original paint (kept in a garage), all
major a/c components replaced with original parts (compressor, evap, condenser),
entire front-end serviced (boots, half-axles, hubs) and the overall condition of the
engine was "so clean you could eat off it..."

you may think they overpaid by 2000 or more but they got cars that have needed almost
zero repairs (one needed a starter at a cost of $130) and only regular oil changes.

On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:06:42 -0700, jsn-to <com> wrote:
 

I have a 2001 Trooper and would highly recommend that you avoid them
like the plague.
~GJ~

jsn-to wrote: 

Florida isn't rust free at all. The salty humid air is tough on cars.

If you want totally rust free then go to the dry southwest states.
Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico etc. Stay away from snowy areas where salt
is used. In the mountains of Arizona only sand and cinder ash is used
in the winters. Never salt.

miles wrote: 

having lived here 45 years and 20 years outside of s.florida, I would kindly disagree

none of my cards with 10-15 years of driving have rust, anywhere, top or bottom

> none of my cards

...hmmpff... make that cars too

I agree, Florida cars hold up very well over the years. We have great - salt
free roads. Most SUV owners never go off road, unless the street is under
repair on the way to the mall.


"gbr" <fla> wrote in message
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Why do you say that? I've got a 2002 that has done very well thus far. Of
course it only has 33k miles on it so far....

Wesley


"Gemini Jackson" <com> wrote in message
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On Jun 17, 7:06 pm, jsn-to <com> wrote: 

Hi:
I had a 89 trooper, very reliable, extreme and heavy off road work
here in Baja Mexico (I'm wildlife biologist), alway I was happy
returning to my home on it, driving on streets or highway with family.
Just to get a new model, but with some fear, I bought a 95 trooper,
I've had it for 6 moths and I'm more happy now, it is good on off
roads: smooth drive and some more roomy interior, is better on highway
too. Here is very "rusty" habitat for cars, until now I haven't see
any little rust on my trooper. Go, see and buy a good one of this
japaamerican trucks!!! good luck.