Help!!! Planning To Buy A Trooper

[cyrusblutrooper]

can anyone give some tips on buying 2nd hand Isuzu trooper...currently im checking out this 99 local MT trooper with 90+ ODO he's asking me for 600t...is it a fair price, what should i particularly check in buying 2nd hand trooper...thanks...please guide me...

[Djerms]

Hi Cyrus,
I recently sold my 98 local trooper mt (with 95k on the odo) at Php550k (I think I got a good deal). As for the 99 trooper, I guess its fair at 600k but it wouldnt hurt to ask the seller to lower it a bit.

If it has the 4jg2 engine, Its one of the most bombproof engines around. Check for tranny leaks, crankase leaks, etc (can be easily repaired).

Fuel economy - 6-7km/l city driving; 9-10km/l highway

IMO, its a very very good vehicle. If given a chance to buy another one as an extra vehicle I'd definitely grab it!

[garyq]

at 90K km you should be ready to change the timing belt, water pump, oil seals, tensioner.

[kimpOy]

i miss my trooper he..he

[cyrusblutrooper]

djerms,
thanks for the info, seller's last price now is 570k, i will test drive it this weekend and bring it to isuzu specialist and if all is a ok i'll might take it...thanks again..

[cyrusblutrooper]

i taught 4jg2 uses timing chain...well thats what im thinking...anyways thanks...

[cyrusblutrooper]

this ad on this site keep me wondering....imported trooper sells for 389k... CHEAP ha... any comments... and it looks a like with the one i'm about to buy...huh...

[4JGtootsie]

Cyrus,

Local 99 Trooper M/T uses timing gear. No need to worry about changing it. Its full proof. You might need to check the main oil seal. Beware of facelifted models, new face na dapat. headlight wipers should rest horizontally.

Invite ka na namin sa samahang IMG.

Djerms EB na to!

[cyrusblutrooper]

Cyrus,

Local 99 Trooper M/T uses timing gear. No need to worry about changing it. Its full proof. You might need to check the main oil seal. Beware of facelifted models, new face na dapat. headlight wipers should rest horizontally.

Invite ka na namin sa samahang IMG.

Djerms EB na to!

tnx, bro.
what do you mean about facelifted...how does the 99 mdl really look like.

[kimpOy]

the UBS is the old face parang "hilander" where as yung UBR model yung latest facia na, grills lang ang naiba...

[oliver1013]

Isuzu vehicles use timing gear mas mauna pa mabulok ang buong sasakyan bago to masira!! One of the strengths of the isuzu brand. San mo bibilhhin yung unit mo bro sa car exchange or a friend? anyways ayos yan isa rin yang trooper sa basag ko na pangarap. Ganda nyan!!

[Jai]

this ad on this site keep me wondering....imported trooper sells for 389k... CHEAP ha... any comments... and it looks a like with the one i'm about to buy...huh...

stay away from it, that 200t difference is not worth it.

[cyrusblutrooper]

thanks bro, you're right. the seller start his price at 500k+ now its lowered to 390k. you'll keep wondering bro...what the heck....

[cyrusblutrooper]

thanks bro... ang 99 mdl ba ano kulay ang interior(dash, door trims etc.), leather or fabric ba yung stock nya. kc itong unit parang aftermarket ung leather nya.

[cyrusblutrooper]

thanks bro for ur info. this make me really want to get one...thanks

[kimpOy]

may pic ka ba? looks like a converted unit, imho hindi pa yata leather anf 99 model also check mo yung antenna kung nasa right side, if so local yun....
check mo rin kung may chrome trimmings kung meron local yan

post mo pic dito ng mahusgahan...

[cyrusblutrooper]

if i remember it right antenna is on the right...kc bro nag cacanvas nga ako ng trooper ung nakita ko 01 model 4x2 eh naka factory beige leather kya lang 900k+ pa ung price nya... this one im checking halatang pagawa lang not factory leather... may chrome trimmings naman... and the plate starts w/ W** 1** i think its local... kc kundi ako nagkakamali subic starts w/ C or R and possible X right?

[Djerms]

Cyrus,
The trooper youre looking at still has fabric seats. The leather covers started in the 01 up models na yata which has the 4jx1 engine (timing belt).

Yup the 99 model is gear driven...very very durable IMHO.

Post ka pics.

[cyrusblutrooper]

k i'll post pix ASAP

[4JGtootsie]

Cyrus,

Have some more tips for 99 models.

1) Four wheel drive is button activated (Beside the hazard)
2) Two shifters at the center console. The right shifter should be only 4hi and 4lo (up down)
3) Rear aircon is at the center above the rear seat driver side.
4) Open the hood. there should be a "push botton" above the headlight driver side. This is for the factory alarm.

Goodhunting bro. Stop production na ang mga troopers and I believe that a 99 model is a good choice. Not as fast as the later models but the engine is strong and reliable. Another nice thing is its 4wd unlike the 01onwards model. What color is your target?