Here's why this 300,000 mile Isuzu Trooper is a great Japanese 4x4

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[@Ezekiel-OffRoad]

Being American i chuckled watching him get so genuinely excited about how big the trooper is.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

These things are bulletproof I've owned 2 last one sold it with 525,000kms still running and bought another one currently at 450,000kms still running like a dream

[@williamperri3437]

5sp or Automatic. I have had 2 Rodeos and no transmission problems yet but they’re known for faulty transmissions.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

@@williamperri3437 Both manuals, I stay away from autos

[@williamperri3437]

@@gibbethoskins8621 yup. Mine has been excellent though… I warm it up and am careful as well.

[@onkendipeter9355]

I own one Trooper truck and I MUST say it is a monster on the road

[@joshbacon8241]

I remember when I was little, my family used to have a 1999 Trooper Citation (V642 FES) in a dark metallic green, with the 3.5-litre V6 petrol and a 5-speed manual gearbox. And I also remember back in 2015, when my sister was in primary school, she was friends with a boy from the same year group as her, and I remember his dad used to have the Vauxhall version of this car, the Vauxhall Monterey.

[@justanothernoobe]

Love your review! I've just bought my 2nd one of these. My first was 23 years ago when I first came to New Zealand - that was the 3.2 petrol V6 with the Lotus suspension and (I think) a Lotus automatic geabox. The current one (bought a month ago) is the same 3.1 turbo diesel version you're driving (although I don't have the big turny-knobs). Like you say ... SEVEN SEATS! And the engines, if looked after, DO last forever. Are they The Best Offroad 4x4? ... probably not ... get thee a modified Landcruiser FJ4x, 60 or 70 for that (especially the FJ70 Trooper ❤❤❤). But the Bighorn DOES handle long journeys really well. Plus ... with all that internal cabin space ... YES, they're just so comfy. I remember even having a picnic in my 3.2 V6 Lotus Bighorn while ON A FERRY with 3 other peeps, sipping vino and eating cheese and crackers with dips for my mate's surprise birthday road-trip. My latest purchase is as a general hack / workhorse for offroad trips ... mountain-biking and skiing, paddle-boarding, kite-surfing, wake-boarding and carrying all the tools for house-renovations ... all the activities that take me off-road - even if because the ML63 and Audi S4 just aren't designed for off-road ...plus even when not really off-road but just on a gravel road I really do hate the thought of THOSE STONE CHIPS!!!!! These wagons are soooooooo under-rated. They're almost like a secret gem. Seriously ... just buy one! But beware ... the 3.0 diesel engine, while more powerful and higher performance, tends to be mis-treated and shit its pants. Diesel back-blow is something to avoid at all costs. Go for the more tame and more reliable 3.1. If you're buying the 3.2 V6 ... get the gearbox checked ... they suffer from Transmission Windup and that can be a costly repair. (Don't ask me how I know / why I traded in my first one ... 🙄🙄)

[@reachshe]

I have two of these both are atm and still looking for a manual gearbox to replace in one of them.beautiful cars

[@docjnsn73a]

I have a friend with a complete trooper with a 5spd. Where are u located?

[@tinkeringtimmermans5249]

It’s funny to hear (being from Canada) you emphasize how large it is. As far as suvs go this is kind of medium sized around here

[@ryancollins3227]

Forreal in North America we have the Chevy suburban, Hummer H2 abd the largest SUV ever produced the Ford Excursion 🤣

[@Ezekiel-OffRoad]

I just commented basically saying the same thing I chuckled seeing how genuinely excited he was about it

[@theghost1920]

Oooo a very good veg oil muncher!! I do love a trooper!!

[@koreysmith3635]

Excellent video. I have 95, gas, manual Trooper. It won't quit..an Everready Bunny.

[@4321alireza]

I want to buy trooper petrol , it has 300km, Do you think it is worth buying?

[@Wilt8v92]

50mm body lift needs to be certed in NZL unless you have a dodgy wof (mot) place lol..

[@jacobhaussmann90]

Is winding the torsion bars to get lift legal?

[@jacobhaussmann90]

What about suspension lifts how high can you go before needing cert

[@Wilt8v92]

@@jacobhaussmann90 50mm apparently,that's what i have and they have never said otherwise...

[@Arc-popz]

Sold my 92 rodeo at 320k miles to a lady that drove it another 150k miles before it died. 😊

[@rondellliburd9332]

Hello good day I have one just like this one but I can't get a flywheel for it can you help me find one. Thank you

[@d4ve587]

Goodluck finding a rust free one, that's what kiiled em off not the engines 🤣

[@reixie]

So true, for some reason the engines lasted longer than the body which is a shame, did bodywork for the third time of its life and my dad is the third owner

[@nigelmchugh5541]

Chassis rear crossmember area, and up where the steering box bolts to the frame are the areas where rust kills them. By 1999 the Isuzu importers in Ireland were "Tuffcoat by Dinitrol" treating the chassis, which helped a lot. Of course by then the 3.0 engine was fitted, and caused far more to be scrapped, neatly killed off Isuzu as a brand. Winding up the front torsion bars do nothing for the front CV joints

[@kevinquinton9838]

Passport n go a long way,, wurd up 👆 👌🙏

[@shadow._._king]

I love my 1999 trooper, 180,000 miles! Out here in the southwest desert of America it attacks everything I want/need it to do and more!

[@andyacosta2485]

I have a 1991 isuzu rodeo low miles 180k

[@jackwilkes4168]

Dudes just driving in 4H, probably SHREDDING the centre diff lock. Edit: 4H is still only meant for off road. As it engages the centre diff lock. Driving aslt high speeds for long periods of time will wreck it. 2H is the only way to drive it on the road

[@wildrosewoodcraft9559]

We had one as a family wagon and drove it mountain trips on snowy road In 4h til 500 000

[@rikardandersson7288]

​@@wildrosewoodcraft9559driving in 4H on snow is fine. It's fine on any low grip surface such as offroad, snow or a gravel road. It's when the tires aren't able to "skip" things break since these don't have a centre diff and is just locking the front and rear together. Something has to give when the wheel speeds differ from front to rear, i.e cornering

[@Ezekiel-OffRoad]

I think you’re confusing the word break with wear out. usually drivetrain components i.e. differentials, axles and transfer cases break, due to shock load or one extreme load pushing it beyond its limits like when climbing a sand dune in 4low 2nd gear pedal to the floor, trying to maintain speed and BANG something breaks. Driving around in four-wheel-drive on dry pavement for extended periods of time is certainly not good and will put wear and tear on all of the drivetrain components including tires but it is not gonna make anything go bang. What it will most likely wear out is the chain in the transfer case stretching it to the point where you’ll start hearing it slap against the case housing or start whining.

[@rikardandersson7288]

@@Ezekiel-OffRoad what I mean is that it will wind up eventually since there's no center diff. And when it winds up enough something will snap, if you're not lucky and a wheel just slips that is. Also atleast the transfercase for the manual mau5 which is in this one is gear driven

[@bigcoltv]

Not a great example , rear bumper needs lifting, not just tilting, better still, go full custom HD front and rear bumpers and then solid axle swap it..... 😜👍

[@broadkamikaze]

I fancy something different like this to add to my garage ...Let's see if the idiots still park really close to me when driving that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mr330d]

Peugeot 307 se seats 😂

[@malcolmlagares8245]

You really should do a better job by clearly stating the Year, Make, Model and Trim at the beginning of the video. You're talking on and on about the vehicle, and all we know is that it's an Isuzu Trooper.

[@kevinquinton9838]

Bit large,, aka make the air fresheners larger, to help the smell of me ole dog wut up xx

[@wlewis6544]

Two things….1. No way are you 5’11” 😂😂 2. This video doesn’t even explain why it’s a great 4x4….only comments on how it’s ‘massive’ and cheap to lift. Terrible

[@Turshin]

This is tiny you should by a Suburban

[@kijetikimavi]

My Sequoia can eat that car

[@TheodoreHay]

Bro you’re like 5’7 😭😭

[@chaser_the_dream6798]

He such I liar there’s a picture of him with lee lockwood and he is shorter than him and lee isn’t 5’11

[@Golly187]

There is nothing “great” bout this object! Pony! 👎

[@aaron4056]

The state of our roads it's seems well suited these days