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Old January 4th 04, 11:19 PM
Zip
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Default 2000 Trooper LS

I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it. It
recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the original
engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a '93
Trooper and I love it.

Thanks/Gregg


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Old January 5th 04, 12:23 AM
blodwyn_pig
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I've had my 2000 Trooper LTD from new, with 40k miles on it. It's still
running sweet. I do check the oil every few weeks and usually expect to put
in around half a pint or so every 1500 - 2000 miles. I get the oil and
filter changed every 3750 miles (halfway between the recommended intervals).
Most of the time I'm doing local miles, but have had trips up to 350 miles
in a day without any aches or pains. I've also done some mild offroading
to reach some remote Boy Scout events, and some snow and ice stuff enough to
get the TOD lights flashing up a storm, all without any fuss or drama. My
first Isuzu, and I'm real happy with it.

Good luck


"Zip" > wrote in message
...
> I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it. It
> recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the original
> engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
> Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a

'93
> Trooper and I love it.
>
> Thanks/Gregg
>
>



  #3  
Old January 5th 04, 12:23 AM
blodwyn_pig
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I've had my 2000 Trooper LTD from new, with 40k miles on it. It's still
running sweet. I do check the oil every few weeks and usually expect to put
in around half a pint or so every 1500 - 2000 miles. I get the oil and
filter changed every 3750 miles (halfway between the recommended intervals).
Most of the time I'm doing local miles, but have had trips up to 350 miles
in a day without any aches or pains. I've also done some mild offroading
to reach some remote Boy Scout events, and some snow and ice stuff enough to
get the TOD lights flashing up a storm, all without any fuss or drama. My
first Isuzu, and I'm real happy with it.

Good luck


"Zip" > wrote in message
...
> I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it. It
> recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the original
> engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
> Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a

'93
> Trooper and I love it.
>
> Thanks/Gregg
>
>



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Old January 5th 04, 03:48 AM
Ntelos
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We have a 94 Trooper, and bought a band new 2002 in April or 2003...probably
one of the last new ones to be had anywhere in the US... Got it up to 7600
miles so far and no complaints. From what I've seen of it thus far, I'm not
a big fan of the TOD system (though it is nice to just hit the button).
Seems like it's more REactive and PROactive. What's everyone else's
experience with the TOD been? Aside from that, I've got nothing bad to say
about it. We tow an 18' travel trailer, and it handles it wonderfully. The
94 did fine, but you can tell the newer and larger engine has more punch to
it. The "power mode" button makes a bigger difference in the 02 than it did
with the 94. As for oil loss, I've yet to have to add any at all to the new
one, even when towing. When towing in the 94, I'd add 1/3 quart every fuel
tank (150 miles or so). There's not a whole lot of difference between the
94 and the 02 (and 93/94 is the same, 00/02 shouldn't be much if any
different) aside from engine, transmission, etc...

Wesley


"Zip" > wrote in message
...
> I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it. It
> recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the original
> engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
> Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a

'93
> Trooper and I love it.
>
> Thanks/Gregg
>
>




  #5  
Old January 5th 04, 03:48 AM
Ntelos
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We have a 94 Trooper, and bought a band new 2002 in April or 2003...probably
one of the last new ones to be had anywhere in the US... Got it up to 7600
miles so far and no complaints. From what I've seen of it thus far, I'm not
a big fan of the TOD system (though it is nice to just hit the button).
Seems like it's more REactive and PROactive. What's everyone else's
experience with the TOD been? Aside from that, I've got nothing bad to say
about it. We tow an 18' travel trailer, and it handles it wonderfully. The
94 did fine, but you can tell the newer and larger engine has more punch to
it. The "power mode" button makes a bigger difference in the 02 than it did
with the 94. As for oil loss, I've yet to have to add any at all to the new
one, even when towing. When towing in the 94, I'd add 1/3 quart every fuel
tank (150 miles or so). There's not a whole lot of difference between the
94 and the 02 (and 93/94 is the same, 00/02 shouldn't be much if any
different) aside from engine, transmission, etc...

Wesley


"Zip" > wrote in message
...
> I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it. It
> recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the original
> engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
> Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a

'93
> Trooper and I love it.
>
> Thanks/Gregg
>
>




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Old January 12th 04, 05:30 PM
willie
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Why on EARTH would you be happy with a vehicle that's only done 40k miles,
that you have to put half a pint every 1500 miles? Surely you went back to
the dealership and asked why?
I have owned 2 Isuzu's.and would NEVER own another....there are far better
4WD vehicles out there, that dont have motor issues....(only my opinion)

"blodwyn_pig" > wrote in message
news:4g1Kb.742195$Tr4.2022934@attbi_s03...
> I've had my 2000 Trooper LTD from new, with 40k miles on it. It's still
> running sweet. I do check the oil every few weeks and usually expect to

put
> in around half a pint or so every 1500 - 2000 miles. I get the oil and
> filter changed every 3750 miles (halfway between the recommended

intervals).
> Most of the time I'm doing local miles, but have had trips up to 350 miles
> in a day without any aches or pains. I've also done some mild offroading
> to reach some remote Boy Scout events, and some snow and ice stuff enough

to
> get the TOD lights flashing up a storm, all without any fuss or drama.

My
> first Isuzu, and I'm real happy with it.
>
> Good luck
>
>
> "Zip" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it.

It
> > recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the

original
> > engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
> > Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a

> '93
> > Trooper and I love it.
> >
> > Thanks/Gregg
> >
> >

>
>



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Old January 12th 04, 05:30 PM
willie
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Why on EARTH would you be happy with a vehicle that's only done 40k miles,
that you have to put half a pint every 1500 miles? Surely you went back to
the dealership and asked why?
I have owned 2 Isuzu's.and would NEVER own another....there are far better
4WD vehicles out there, that dont have motor issues....(only my opinion)

"blodwyn_pig" > wrote in message
news:4g1Kb.742195$Tr4.2022934@attbi_s03...
> I've had my 2000 Trooper LTD from new, with 40k miles on it. It's still
> running sweet. I do check the oil every few weeks and usually expect to

put
> in around half a pint or so every 1500 - 2000 miles. I get the oil and
> filter changed every 3750 miles (halfway between the recommended

intervals).
> Most of the time I'm doing local miles, but have had trips up to 350 miles
> in a day without any aches or pains. I've also done some mild offroading
> to reach some remote Boy Scout events, and some snow and ice stuff enough

to
> get the TOD lights flashing up a storm, all without any fuss or drama.

My
> first Isuzu, and I'm real happy with it.
>
> Good luck
>
>
> "Zip" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it.

It
> > recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the

original
> > engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under warranty??
> > Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving a

> '93
> > Trooper and I love it.
> >
> > Thanks/Gregg
> >
> >

>
>



  #8  
Old January 12th 04, 05:37 PM
David
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"willie" > wrote in message
.. .
> Why on EARTH would you be happy with a vehicle that's only done 40k miles,
> that you have to put half a pint every 1500 miles? Surely you went back to
> the dealership and asked why?
> I have owned 2 Isuzu's.and would NEVER own another....there are far better
> 4WD vehicles out there, that dont have motor issues....(only my opinion)



Oil is cheap.



  #9  
Old January 12th 04, 05:37 PM
David
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"willie" > wrote in message
.. .
> Why on EARTH would you be happy with a vehicle that's only done 40k miles,
> that you have to put half a pint every 1500 miles? Surely you went back to
> the dealership and asked why?
> I have owned 2 Isuzu's.and would NEVER own another....there are far better
> 4WD vehicles out there, that dont have motor issues....(only my opinion)



Oil is cheap.



  #10  
Old January 12th 04, 08:43 PM
rnf2
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Thats just that engine... and even tho it takes oil it's still very
reliable, and Isuzus other engines (real Isuzu Japan not GM america ones)
like the 4JB1 2.8 turbo diesel are the best out there in their capacity
class for power and reliablity.

rhys

"willie" > wrote in message
.. .
> Why on EARTH would you be happy with a vehicle that's only done 40k miles,
> that you have to put half a pint every 1500 miles? Surely you went back to
> the dealership and asked why?
> I have owned 2 Isuzu's.and would NEVER own another....there are far better
> 4WD vehicles out there, that dont have motor issues....(only my opinion)
>
> "blodwyn_pig" > wrote in message
> news:4g1Kb.742195$Tr4.2022934@attbi_s03...
> > I've had my 2000 Trooper LTD from new, with 40k miles on it. It's still
> > running sweet. I do check the oil every few weeks and usually expect to

> put
> > in around half a pint or so every 1500 - 2000 miles. I get the oil and
> > filter changed every 3750 miles (halfway between the recommended

> intervals).
> > Most of the time I'm doing local miles, but have had trips up to 350

miles
> > in a day without any aches or pains. I've also done some mild

offroading
> > to reach some remote Boy Scout events, and some snow and ice stuff

enough
> to
> > get the TOD lights flashing up a storm, all without any fuss or drama.

> My
> > first Isuzu, and I'm real happy with it.
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> >
> > "Zip" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 Trooper LS with 60,000 miles on it.

> It
> > > recently had a new engine installed by the dealer. Apparently the

> original
> > > engine had a loss of oil problem and Isuzu replaced it under

warranty??
> > > Anyone have any experience with this model year? I'm currently driving

a
> > '93
> > > Trooper and I love it.
> > >
> > > Thanks/Gregg
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>



 




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