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  1. Join Date
    Oct 2006
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    #1
    good am to all isuzu owners,

    i'm thinking of buying a 97/98 Trooper, i've heard good reviews about it. are there any weaknesses i have to look out for? which would be better, the gas or diesel variant? my concern w/ the V6 is fuel consumption, the diesel naman i'm not quite familiar w/ the issues on maintenance and reliabilty.

    Thanks in advance

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    #2
    Tim,

    Look for a 99 model you won't be sorry. In choosing whether gas or diesel is strictly based on your preference and driving style. Powerful ang V6 na trooper and has a lower price than the diesel counterpart. So kung sanay ka sa quick get away sa mga stoplight gas ka na. Kung very long drives naman and most of the time family ang kasama mo, you will appreciate the torque of a diesel.Modest but reliable. Be patient in buying, try to view as many as you can and rate them based on engine state ,mileage, condition, price and originality. Meron diyan na marumi at mukhang hindi alaga but when you clean it thoroughly and check the engine parang bago.

    4J

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    #3
    Alright, will keep that in mind, thanks Btw, are the 99 diesels still equipped w/ the 4J engines? From what I've read these are the more reliable and less problematic engines. Lastly, are Trooper spare prts easy to find nowadays? Thanks in advance

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    #4
    tim; up to 99 e 4jg2. crdi na 4jx1 yung modelo

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    #5
    Basta local trooper or Bighorn na non efi injection pump na M/T. Halos similar na ang mga parts. Happy hunting and in case you have a hard time looking for a trooper PM me.

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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by 4JGtootsie View Post
    Basta local trooper or Bighorn na non efi injection pump na M/T. Halos similar na ang mga parts. Happy hunting and in case you have a hard time looking for a trooper PM me.


    Ok thanks will PM you just in case any idea what the going rates of 98-99 diesel models are now?

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    #7
    Quote Originally Posted by niwde11 View Post
    tim; up to 99 e 4jg2. crdi na 4jx1 yung modelo

    ok thanks! so up to 99 safe pa, form what i've read kasi problematic yung newer models

97/98 Trooper gas or diesel