Good Luck on your search for a Trooper. I originally wanted The Trooper II because of its rugged off-road shape. My experience with the first generation Isuzu Trooper was in Ecuador. They beat the heck out of these vehicles and the Trooper kept running. But by the time I decided to buy, Isuzu came out with more modern redesign in 1993.

thats a STEAL! jump on it!

Man I hope you bought that trooper. The first generation was AWESOME! They have reached legendary status.

I watched vids about my 05 Ford Escape hybrid says before I got her.

i hope you bought it. I roll with the 86. when the power becomes too little for you, do an engine swap. most common is the lexus 1uzfe.

Any problems finding good repair facilities? Parts?

@@H.pylori The only thing I have ever put on it is a starter and got that from Auto zone and did it myself.

Fantastic. I have decided to keep my Trooper and spend the money that I had saved for a 4Runner to use in updating the Trooper.

Thank you for your comments on the Trooper. This year my 1993 will turn 28 years. It is like my family member and I actually prefer it over my 2016 Wrangler. Time and again I have made a deal with it (yes, I talk to my Trooper) that if it has any major breakdown, it is off to the junk yard. It must have worked, because it is still going strong as my daily driver. Just think, an SUV that is 28 years old and (knock on wood) has the same transmission and drive train. Electronics still work, and each year it passes the state smog check. After so many years I know every sound it makes, and every blind spot. So I feel safer using the Trooper. The exterior is a bit worn, but that deters thieves, who assume that there would be nothing of value inside.

Wow!! So nice to see your comment. Thank you. How do you get repairs and parts?

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am always surprised that so many people have kept their vehicles as long has we have. Every time that I consider getting rid of it, someone like you causes me to change my mind and keep it. Makes for a great camping vehicle.

Thanks for watching.

I am not as resourceful as you, and have to depend on the capabilities of Mom and Pop repair shops. I was about to donate mine to charity and get a used 4Runner, but found a good shop that only does Japanese cars and they fixed, lubed, plugs, belts...many things were repaired that the other shops neglected. Now I plan to keep the Trooper. It has so much cargo space with the rear seats folded forward. Great for camping. I just fold the back of the passenger seat down and place a 5/8 inch plywood board over the seat back and extend it to the folded front passenger seat. The end of the board at the rear door has two legs cut to the height of the folded seat and have a sleeping platform that is long enough to stretch out flat on my back with inches to spare. I am 5'9". Then I can stow gear under the platform and still have plenty of space on the driver side for the rest of the camping gear. Everything still works except the windshield washer fluid reservoir, the plastic became brittle and cracked a few years ago in this Nevada heat, and it was not worth the cost to undo the belts and hoses to get to it. Motor pumps still work. Just carry RAIN-X and paper towels. I just learned on another youtuve video that the Trooper is pre-drilled for a roof cargo basket. Three sets of holes on each side under the black strips that run along the sides of the roof. For 26 years I thought the black strips were joint sealants to keep water out. Again, a really well done SUV that got a bad rap. Thanks for sharing.

I am happy for you. You have a great SUV.

@@H.pylori Yes , thanks . It's my baby 😉

You made me review my sales document. I was an adult and working in 1993. I paid $25,700 (out the door) for this one. Paid it off in 4 years. Has done well with only maintenance as would be expected for such an old vehicle.

Parts are becoming really hard to find.

@@H.pylori no doubt, I was at a junkyard last November and watched them send 3 troopers through a crusher, apparently they had been sitting for too long and they needed space....so many parts just wasted.

Thanks for commenting. Seems as though someone at Isuzu would be pondering reinventing the Trooper.

Do not hold your breath in the U.S. Mine is still running well at 28 years (1993) and embarrassingly I must admit that I have only done minimal maintenance. It is my "get around town" car. Exterior looks bad, bunch of dirty horse equipment in the rear with seats folded up. Trash on front seat. No worry about theft or break in, since who would want to do that when there is a Mercedes or Lexus nearby. My mechanic says I have at least another 100,000 mile to go, which would put me close to 280,000 miles. Have been on rough BLM roads without problems.

@@H.pylori How many times have you had the cam belt changed ?

@@dickyyrrep1383 Twice. The first time it was overdue and routinely replaced. The second time, about two years ago it snapped while I was waiting at the traffic light.

@@H.pylori it’s the only weakness, you got lucky second time !! Keep her going. Give her a bit of maintenance and bang those miles out.

I am happy by your good fortune. As you can see, my Trooper is in need of a paint job. Good luck and many great travels.

@@H.pylori still a trooper and hard to come by,,, I see your paint and it looks like just the clear coat wet sand it smooth with fine Scotch pad and respray the clear coat and it will be good as new

Thank you for your comments. I still drive that Trooper. I have had it for so long that it feels like a part of me, and I feel safer.

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1993, Manta, Ecuador, I first saw these 2 door, white workhorses in action. They went up hills and through valleys leading to remote villages.

I've just brought one last week lol I love it

@@skankhunt4713 Enjoy!

@@H.pylori cheers mate so fun this thing is

@@skankhunt4713 I would like to purchase a 4Runner now, but I am unable to emotionally part with my Trooper. Thanks.

Yours is about as old as mine. Good luck on the restore. Mine is still hauling horse equipment and Home Depot items. It is due for routine servicing next week, and if all goes well, I will be taking it out for a weekend camping trip.

I am looking for a manual Hub device for my locking four-wheel drive

But not in the U.S.

Thank you for your information. Fortunately, the automatic transmission on my Trooper is still going strong over 31 years. But, I only have 130,000 miles on it. The Trooper S in 1993 was underpowered, but still works well for me with no major engine repair. I hate to repeat it, but my problem is finding parts and someone who knows how to repair this old vehicle. I will keep it until it until it stops running.

Thanks for watching. You are making me feel badly even thinking of getting rid of my old TROOPER.

I own a 1993 Trooper but have no mechanical expertise and no experience with placing value. Hopefully some of the others can help you. I have 125,000 on mine and most say this is just the break-in mileage. I have no rust, works and drives well. Would like to get rid of it, but I have had it for so long and now have found a reliable shop for maintenance and repairs, and it just fits me like a glove. Good Luck whatever you decide.

Yes buy it it's worth it

Thanks. Mine is on notice...any major breakdown and it will be replaced with a 4Runner. But the Trooper was a great SUV then, and think of good it would be today had Isuzu continued the model with updates.

You will not be disappointed once the repairs are made. Hopefully all of the parts that you will need are easy to obtain. Mine is still my preferred daily driver. Good Luck, and happy off-roading trails!

@@H.pylori would you happen to know a good company that sells quality ball joints and tie rods for these bad boys?

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Thank you, comments like yours keep me motivated to keep my Trooper forever.

Thanks for the input. Never heard of the DMax, but all of the photos that I see online show a truck. DMAX is not sold in the U.S. since Isuzu only sells commercial trucks here now.

I appreciate the humor, but in this case your humor may instead reflect the truth. From now on, I will keep quiet. Thanks for watching.

@@H.pylori I only jest. I wish there was more support so we could get some more aftermarket. OEM parts aren't always easy to find or cheap.

Yes, you have the more powerful engine. The 1993 like mine was underpowered. Keep that vehicle, it is better than a 4Runner and you do not have all of the unwanted, chip hungry gadgets that they throw on cars these days. Also large cargo area. My problem has been finding part that fit. Now in need of the antilock brake components.

Fantastic!

Agree!

It can be done, and easily, since no airbags. The bolts holding the seats to the floor have a strange shape that probably requires a special tool.

Thanks for visiting. I still have the Trooper. It is now officially 29 years old. It runs well. But, having some problem with the brakes. Replaced the master cylinder and the brake booster twice, but the pedal goes almost down to the floor before engaging. The aftermarket brake boosters failed right out of the box. I considered offering it up for parts or donating it to charity, but I just can't let it go. I plan to keep it until either the engine or transmission fails. Presently I can get all of my camping gear inside along with my sleeping platform.

Sir, I am in complete agreement. Thanks for the comment.

I can feel your pain. According to the mechanic, I have a leak from the torque converter and he claims he has to drop the transmission to get to it. After 28 years, my Trooper is a part of me. I want to donate it to charity, but there are no 4Runners in my area at this time, due to the shortage/chip issue.

Junk yard for interior ...exterior..ebay

Hi, I have not noticed any burning of oil in mine (as far as I can tell). I have not had to add any oil between servicing, which is about every 6-8 months. I do not abuse my Trooper as you can tell with only 125,000 miles over 28 years. If yours is a 1990, it must have been a Trooper II, so things might have been improved by 1993. As stated in my videos, my vehicle has metal skid plates covering transmission, engine, and gas tank. And it is the low end Trooper S. The only leaks that I have had and were repaired was the radiator, power steering reservoir, and one that I can't find near the engine. Every time I look at "Old Faithful" I see a 4Runner in my future as a replacement. But as long as the Trooper runs, I will keep it.

I have my isuzu trooper 2003 my 1st car a second hand they said its old model I didn't mind it its my choice I'm wise thats why I pick it than the brand new here in philippines its old enough but so tough mine is a changed engine to 4gb1t 4x2 manual tranny what I like for it is the suspension and durability and classy look mixed suv offroad whatta big car drives well with my family a lot of passenger jeep can accommodate 10 person inside thanks to the maker who engineered the best designs of this car old but reliable can defeat 5 brand new cars for me isuzu is the king of all diesel engines

@@benbertordono9273 Happy to see that you are enjoying your Trooper. I am always amazed at how many Troopers are still out there. Have fun.

Totally agree!

Sí, estoy de acuerdo con usted. Gracias por ver el video.

Birds like UFOs? Haha.

I understand. I have that same feeling. Latest problem is leaking power steering fluid.

Since your reply, I found a mechanic that knows Japanese cars inside and out and fixed my major issues. So I am back in the saddle with the Trooper. If it continues to do well, will add a roof cargo basket and paint.

@@H.pylori awesome, great to hear.

So I guess my 93 Trooper has a long way to go with only 125,000 miles.

I would agree with your statement. The Landcruiser is a cut above. My only input is that my 1993 Trooper is the base model, yet it has three metal skid plates, power heated mirrors, power windows, and a lot of room in the back with the rear seats folded up. Has pre-drilled holes for a roof rack/rails. 30 years...same transmission and almost all original parts. This with 127,000 miles.

Sure but you can find these for 5k. LCs are goin for 20k. Is the land cruiser 4 times better?

so you understand how I would hate to get rid of this one. The bonus is that since it looks so bad, other drivers keep their distance and don't tailgate. No one at the mall parks too close. I have no need for an alarm system. With the fading paint and the horse trash inside, no fear of theft.

Here is hoping that the plan goes well. You will like it..

Whats wrong with the auto?

@@lollol-xp4mc they just don't hold up, if they are very well taken care of you can get 150k maybe 200k but thats rare. You might have to replace a clutch with a manual but the trans itself is bulletproof

When I purchased my 1993 Trooper I wanted my wife to be able to drive it as well....which led to getting the automatic transmission. I wanted the "box style" Trooper like yours, which looks more off-road in style. But by the time I returned from Ecuador where I drove one of the 2-door earlier versions, 1993 had arrived. Thanks for commenting.

125,000 miles and original transmission works like new, with only routine maintenance.

@@H.pylori thank you

Philip Gordon I’ve got an 1989 trooper II and have been working on fixing it up. So far all of the engine and drivetrain components have been fairly easy to find. However some cosmetic parts have eluded me (rear bumper and weather stripping). Not sure if this applies to the later generations but I will say out of the five cars I have owned and daily driven my trooper has been by far the most reliable.

Check ebay

I go to the junkyard for miscellaneous parts.

No, it continues to function. It is still my every day vehicle. Great for picking up stuff from Home Depot and carrying my horse supplies around. This spring I would have had it for 28 years. I have made a deal with it, as long as it keeps running, with only minor repairs, I will keep it. One major breakdown and it goes to NPR Public Radio as a charity write-off. I still like it over the Jeep.

@@H.pylori ha now that's a deal. Glad you listen to NPR Lord knows we need more like you. I had one back in the early 2000's got a great deal. Only 900.00 bucks. But at last I brought it to one oil changing places and one day it had trouble turning on. Never happened before. Came to realize the oil tank was dried. When I saw that to my regret I drove it to local store cause it was a cold day in green bay so instead of walking I drove. Then it locked up. Boy I was pissed. Still those key on my wall. Really liked how it drove and it sounded almost like a kitten purring when it running smooth on the road. Enjoy yours. I missed my. Stay safe to and yours.

So I guess I am a baby at 125,000 miles over 27 years. And it just passed the smog check for next year's registration!! Thanks for commenting.

I remember that one also. The Jimny still survives in Asian markets.

The Trooper is too the point that it is a great, paid for, everyday vehicle that is to the point that I would not trust it off road in the boonies at present. Too much old original parts. I either have to spend a lot of money to bring it up to off road trustworthiness which could be expensive, or instead use that money as a down payment on a 4Runner. Have not deiced. I love this vehicle. Carries a ton and even in its basic form has more off road parts than the trucks of today. Just wanted to show that Consumer Reports did a hatchet job on the Trooper which led to its demise. Thanks for asking.

Thanks for watching. It is becoming difficult to find parts and repair shops, as things begin to wear out after 30 years.

I agree. After 25 years it is still working and has never flipped over or on two wheels. Has more basic off-road equipment than the basic Jeeps of today. Thanks for the comment.

Good question. Who out there has both vehicles with similar setups? Or, has driven both?

@@H.pylori Ha looks like we’ll need a vehicle contest to the finish as MMA matches between Wrath & Silverheals.

Wow close call

Yours is the model I was looking for after seeing them in action in Ecuador. Down there they beat the heck out of those vehicles and they kept on going. But by the time I returned to the U.S it was 1993, and I had to settle for this model. Keep having fun driving your Trooper.

@@H.pylori I'll never sell it. I have plans to put a tesla motor in it when gas vehicles are no longer allowed on the road.

Your point is well taken, but finding replacement parts very difficult for a 1993 vs. your 2004. Some mechanics here will not even work on my Trooper, saying it is too old and they do not feel like searching for parts. I have to get a special registration for the Trooper each year. If it becomes non-drivable, then I must get rid of it. Charitable organizations will take it and earn cash from selling the parts. I have the original tire cover, cargo net, and rear cargo cover that I have never used. Do you need these?

This SUV has been with me so long that it is like a part of my family. I was thinking about selling it or donating it to charity at one point...then I found a mechanic that works only on Japanese cars and fixed my major problems. So, no longer considering selling. Thanks for the offer.

Yes, but not sold in the U.S. It is more a luxury family SUV and only in diesel. So, not the same.

Agree!

Why automatics are bettee for offroading and sticks with lunchbox lockers dont work well

I hear you. Thought has crossed my mind. But, why paint and still have an ageing vehicle? It would have to be all or none as to complete repairs and upgrades and then paint. Thanks for your kind consideration of my favorite vehicle. It still carries all of my horse supplies and Home Depot materials.