Isuzu Amigo

Price Paid:  $12900.00 from Family Isuzu

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 isuzu rodeo sport

Summary:
I bought this vehicle with the idea that I would have a truck with lots of elbow room. The SUV provides decent power (4 cylinder) and good handling. It looks like a SUV and drives like a truck The rear hatch door makes ease of moving items in and out. The 5 speed shift doesn't match-up with engine power RPM to acceleration is off. My previous vehicle was an Isuzu truck that ran problem free for 8.5 years and had 130k miles I hope the same with this one. I picked this SUV up after 4 months of searching. Lots of vehicle for the money.

Strengths:
steady on the hwy, even at 70 mph, Roomy for 4 adults or put the back seat down and use as a truck hauler

Weaknesses:
Power sufficient but not perfect, Rear slides when cornering in the Winter, ABS is a little touchy.

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GMC 2 door jimmy, ford escape

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $19450.00 from Don Stein Isuzu

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Isuzu Rodep Sport (Amigo)

Summary:
I've always thought the Rodeo Sport (Amigo) was a very looking SUV. After my initial purchase at the dealership, my brand new Rodeo Sport and I began a relationship. I loved the sportiness of the small SUV, it's mobility and features. After owning it for about 9 months, the check engine light came on and was taken to another dealer. They had to replace some wiring inside the engine at no cost to me. The CD changer had to be replaced because it broke, the driver sunvisor broke and had to be replaced. Finally the floods gates have opened...the gas was/is killing me, the thermostat setting light does not work, the driver window is misaligned and has to be held to roll up, the Rod #1 broke and had to be fixed. Gratefully, I obtained all the invoices after a week of the bus and a weekend rental car (at my expense). Overall, the SUV is fun, I was hoping to pay it off, however with the new (or rebuilt engine) I am not sure about it's integrity. Currently, I have 39100 miles on my 02 Rodeo Sport and I've stressed out more over this than my own job.

Strengths:
V-6 210 HP engine 4x4 drive comes in handy in snow Dual moonroofs, very clever Sporty styling Long warranty

Weaknesses:
Poor engineering Horrible gas mileage for such a small SUV Bridgestone tires (factory installed) bite Warranty (keep everything done for your Isuzu for it to be honored -- TRUST ME) Poor interior quality, the seats are not good quality DEPRECIATION - holy cow, I can sell my car for $5.00 right now, with only 39100 miles.

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Never owned a SUV before, this unfortunately will be the last Isuzu I purchase. I'm returning back to my Hondas, I know them and they do last forever!

Price Paid:  $23000.00 from Bernard Chevrolet/Is

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 Rodeo Sport V6 4x4

Summary:
I bought this vehicle brand new with only 9 miles on it. I currently have 58,000 miles on it and have had no problems in the past 5 years. I got it with the soft but have only taken it off once. Overall I love this vehicle.

Strengths:
Good V6. Very nimble. Nice styling. So far very reliable (knock on wood).

Weaknesses:
Poor gas mielage. Stock CD player not powerful enough for me.....I like it loud. Soft top difficult to take off. Soft top noisy. 4x4 button shouldn't be next to cruise control & fog lights buttons.

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1992 Geo Tracker LSI 4x4

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Price Paid:  $15500.00 from westway isuzu, irvin

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 isuzu amigo s 2wd

Summary:
I purchased my amigo w/just 11 miles on the clock. I had done some research beforehand and decided against the v6 due to the problems found by other owners. I was driving about 70 miles a day to work, so the 130 horse four cylinder w/the five speed seemed like the way to go. First thing was i loved the sun roofs. great in the spring and fall! So far so good! In the last 5 years ive only had one real problem. The alternator went out at about 70k and it was very hard to find a replacement. I finaly found a shop that does rebuilding of alternators and gives a lifetime warranty also. The only other thing was a timingbelt recall that the dealer took care of, and a bad o2 sensor that went bad at about 50k. also fixed under warranty. I here alot of complaints about the factory installed bridgestone dueller684 tires. Low mileage, bad wear, etc. Im at 76,000 miles and the tires are just in the last 6 months starting to look worn. I think i will be able to go 80k before replacing. Ive already decided on michelin ltx-m/s for the new tires. I had this type tire on a z71 blazer back in 1997 and they seemed to last forever. The tires had 87k on them and still had over half the tread left. Other than what i mentioned, no other problems. Good mileage for this size suv 20/21 in town and 23 highway. Also i was surprised by how well my amigo pulled my boat. 19 foot larsen w/2 axle trailer, boat and trailer together = 5200 lbs. The amigo pulled very well and can do 65/70 on freeway w/boat. I was told this is due to the low gear ratio in the rear axle, 4.70s according to the owners manual. Overall a great suv for the price. I did change the shocks after 6 months (monroe magnums) and the ride improved quite a bit. Also no problem w/antilock brakes or brakes wearing out. Truck still drives same as when it was new.

Strengths:
Four cylinder/five speed seems like it will last many years. easy to work on. great looks.

Weaknesses:
poor resale, (plan on driving till falls apart) black glue leaking from rear door?

Price Paid:  $15000.00 from Showcase Isuzu

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 Isuzu Amigo

Summary:
I Think is great car, it looks awesome and I keep it like new in the outside and inside meaning schedule maintanance on time every single time and I only let the dealership touch it.I've had it for three and half years and because the way I take care of it ,it was frustrating when it gave me problems with the engine not getting fuel somehow:when you try to start it ,it turns but it won't start;they change the fuel pump, then the fuel line, then the conectors in between fuel tank and pump and then fuel pump and something else;I pray to GOD this time they got it right.Anyways if you have had similars problems I'd love to hear from you.my e-mail again is:leon01432@aol.com thak you very much.

Strengths:
looks,including interior, nice car overall

Weaknesses:
some interior noise in winter time,hopefully I won't have any more problems with something to do with the fuel sytem

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