2003 Isuzu Rodeo

the best suv ever owned

By xcalibur (FL) on Friday, June 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 133,000

Pros: "never broke down great truck work or leisure"

Cons: "consumes about a quart of oil every 1,500 to 2,500"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"i bought in 2002 having previously owned gm suv this one in my opinion out perfomed and outlasts them still going strong and looks the same as when i purchased i would buy another without hesitation if they still produced"

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Not really, but very close.

By Red (TX) on Monday, June 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 89,000

Pros: "Very good price"

Cons: "It's loaded"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I just purchased this vehicle, and I am very pleased with the car. It has a lot of room. I just recently went on a short trip to Natchez, Ms. The car performed excellent on the highway also, in city driving. Plenty of room more than just enough. Only a few minor things needs attention, which probably will cost me about 1500 dollars. I believe that I could have not made a better purchase. I plan on keeping this car for a very long time."

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13 yrs of joy!

By Nacho (TX) on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 154,000

Pros: "Takes abuse, comfy ride, looks good"

Cons: "Wide turning ratio, audible wind resistance >70mph"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Drove about 500 mi/wk x8yrs in this car for work. Tons of weekend trips in the 150-200 mile avg. and idled the car for too long -all the time and Never stranded! I wish they still made suv's like this. I replaced the transmission for about $3k at 150k miles and still have not had an issue with the engine. It's been my weekend car for about 5yrs now. The body style still looks cool even a decade later!"

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Good first time car.

By G-Man (AR) on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 195,998

Pros: "great on space, perfect for road trips"

Cons: "cant replace certain parts."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I Bought my Isuzu Rodeo from a dealership for $3,600. everything was good for about a month but then i started to hear engine ticking, apparently i have a collapsed cylinder in the engine. i imagine the car would have been great had i bought it brand new, but the last owner obviously didnt take good care of the car."

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Sorry I bought it!

By 2004IsuzuRodeo (TX) on Friday, April 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,600

Pros: "Lots of space, great sound system!"

Cons: "Can no longer get parts..."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I have a 2004 Rodeo with the 3.5L engine. Started having problems around 60,000 miles and have had nothing but problems since. Have replaced a fuel injector and timing belt, but need an oil control valve that is on national back order for the next 6 months to 2 years. No way to pass an emissions test with the check engine light on. I love everything about this truck except for the inability to get parts. Very sad to have to get rid of it, but I need a reliable vehicle or at least one the I can get parts for."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Reliable beast of a car

By Putt (CA) on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 257,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This car has been great - very few problems. Drives like a truck and have been told since around the 2nd year I owned it that I should get new shocks/struts soon (never did) 257,000 miles and still going - never had transmission worked on (finally needs it) and very little major work needed to be done. Alas, they don't make this car anymore or I would recommend you get one."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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