Isuzu Trooper, still a good buy?

[boybi]

is the new isuzu trooper with skyroof still a good buy?
hindi po ako ang bibili, yung anak ng ninong ko. he just can't wait for the new gen3 pajero, ayaw naman nya ng expedition because of the fuel consumption. pinagpipilian nya is the patrol and the trooper. reklamo naman nya sa patrol is very bare inside. wala daw sya makalikot.

[Bossing]

were planning to sell din our 97 trooper and purchase either the skyroof or patrol gusto ng dad ko turbo deisel hassle kasi gas consumption. Diesel gurus could you do a comparo?

[mbt]

medyo ibang klaseng SUVs ang trooper and patrol. patrol is much longer and wider than the trooper and is a newer design (1998 vs. 1992 for the trooper). trooper will drive and ride better on the road owing to its IFS and its significantly lower size and weight (by about 1000 lbs!), especially kung A/T. kung wala ka ring balak i-convert to 4x4 ang patrol and use it off-road, it's rigid axles are a liability.

trooper is known for very economical running...

so without off-roadability in the equation, i say the trooper would be much more livable in the city and highway.

[OTEP]

The Trooper is a very solid platform. I think 1991 pa lumabas iyan.

If you don't plan on having off-road excursions, get the Trooper. May moonroof pa at VCD. Hehehe.

Pero ang baduy talaga nung sticker na "Skyroof" sa rear quarter panel. Parang pang-jeepney, eh.

[boybi]

hindi ba nakakahinayang na malapit nang ma-phase-out ang trooper?

[boybi]

...Pero ang baduy talaga nung sticker na "Skyroof" sa rear quarter panel. Parang pang-jeepney, eh.

kaya bang tanggalin itong sticker na to?

[OTEP]

boybi,

Kaya siguro, si boss bulldog inubos yung sticker ng Fuego niya, eh. Ang linis tignan.

[mbt]

boybi,

hindi naman... look at the vehicle for what it is. if it's good, then it's good forever diba? hindi naman hihina yung capability/looks/design of that model kung maglalabas ng bagong model diba?... like, i'd gladly take an LC80 kahit meron nang LC100...

besides, wala na yatang plano maglabas ng bagong trooper e. the trooper is replaced by the GM-designed Ascender in the US i think.

[pajerokid]

boybi::: Hmmmm. If your relative wants a Gen3 Paj.... ang dami dun sa Gilmore! Kanina I spotted two units ng 2door HAYOF SA GANDA :D But getting back on topic, i propose that we also take the model lifespan out of the equation. Lets take the vehicles as they are! The fact that both models are 2wd automatically implies that they cant seriously go offroad. and if thats the case, on road comfort is on the top of the list....... hmmmmmm for me id say TROOPER :D Skyroof, IFS, Video System and all!



Just have a paintshop remove the offending 'skyroof ed' sticker hehehe :D

[Hero]

i think you can tell the ahente not to stick it the skyroof sticker before they give it to you....kasi i remember our eagle dati with the large 3m sticker e di ko pinadikit...binigay na lang nila sa kin dahil mahal daw yun ayun nasa bahay..inaamag na ata..

[wildthing]

Go for the Trooper Big Horn

Fuel consumption and speed (I just have someone passed me by a mile in seconds even if I was running at 160 na...I suppose it could do 200+)

I haven't seen a Patrol or a Pajero do that....Expedition meron na but I'm sure lak-lak ang gas nuon.

My 2 cents.

[1D4LV]

i think it still is.

[boybi]

boybi::: ....... hmmmmmm for me id say TROOPER :D Skyroof, IFS, Video System and all!
:D

what is IFS? ito ba yung Ilectronic Fuel System? :lol: [/b]

[OTEP]

boybi,

Huwag mo isipin ang phase-out ek-ek na iyan. Hindi tumatalab sa SUV at trucks iyon. Tignan mo yung GEN I Pajero. Hanggang ngayon desirable pa rin. That model came out in the early 80's pa. Yung LC II namin 1970's pa ang ancestor pero ok pa din.

Itong Pajero ko ngayon wala na kung pakialam kung lumabas ang GEN III. I think I want to keep this one.

IFS = Independent Front Suspension

[pajerokid]

tama po si sir otep :D Independent Front Susp. :D

[wiretap_md]

I'd say go for the Trooper. Its the best investment you can make. If you'd compare the Trooper's looks with that of the Pajero and Patrol, it ranks in 3rd. But as days go on, you'll notice the Trooper's looks to grow on you :-)

We had our '02 Trooper's stock shocks upgraded to Old Man EMU. Unfortunately, OME doesn't carry front torsion bar and rear coil spring modifications for the Trooper. Can't wait to go back to Bacolod to try it out. My dad reported a 50% improvement in handling. Less sways, less brake dives, and better cornering ability on fast approaches. We installed also a Necvox LCD in-dash retractable head unit for VCD playback. Also, we did a little "modification" on the power antenna so that the height could now be variably controlled.

[OTEP]

wiretap_md,

OT: Yung sticker mo nasa akin pa. hehehe. Sa Biyernes pa ang punta ko sa CD.

[kiper]

the isuzu ascender i just a rebadge chevy trailblazer. whacha think?

[fierari]

onga tama sila maganda trooper lalo na makina.


patrol astig machong macho :twisted:

[mdpo]

wiretap_md: magkano nagastos mo for the old man emu? Also how did you fix the antenna?? istorbo kasi minsan umaakyat maski naka-cd ka lang.

thanks