thinking of buying an isuzu

i was looking at a rodeo. i heard that isuzu doesn't make their engines. so who does???

yur nutz man!

huh? i don't understand your reply.

Hey Chiller670. New Rodeo's, Rodeo Sports & Axioms are built in Lafayette Indiana by Fuji Heavy Industries. The same plt punches out several models of Subaru's as well (plant used to be called "SIA", subarau-isuzu automotive). The Rodeo is in fact a Japanese vehicle that is built in the US. The engine is isuzu's. If you are looking to buy new, you wont find a better deal on a truck based SUV. Got our new 2002 LS 4x4 (last June) for $21700 + tax & fees = around $23500 total out the door price. There are better SUV's out there, but you definately get the most bang for your buck w/ an isuzu. They have higher reliability than most, great power, ride nice and are built well. You can find pretty sweet deals on used ones as well - they don't hold their resale that well. G/luck
Joel

Yup, you'd be happy with the rodeo. My 99' rodeo isn't having any problems known so far. It's got a powerful engine and it's tough like a tank. last time i got rear ended by a chevy 2500 and then sandwiched into a dodge dakota. Minimum damage on my rear and front. Well I've got a brush guard in front and a trailer hitch that saved my rear mostly. hehe, but other than that, it's really a tough vehicle. That accident didn't even bend the frame of the car. good luck

I have a 1997, great when it works. Half the time it doesnt. If im you I look at much more info on the net beofre buying. The SUV is notorious for electrical problems, shimmying and bad brakes. So trust me do more research!

hah, sorry, but i guess you just had back luck with yours. Or the way you drive it is hurting your car. N E ways, i believe the rodeo is a tough truck and it is proven to last over 100 grand miles.

Or the way you drive it is hurting your car.

Yep thats hurt the Battery, ALternator twice, Starter, Blower Motor and Lug nuts....Brakes Ill give ya. Isuzu is a POS period, waste of time

DPDUCK99 - You are driving a 6+yr old 85K+mi SUV. You are upset over normal high mileage maintenance issues?? Batteries, starters & alternators are not major issues for this age & mileage on any SUV. A same year & mileage blazer, explorer, jeep would have cost you MUCH more by now, not only in $$$, but in downtime & heartache as well. There are more reliable trucks than isuzu (toy,mitsu,nissan), but isuzu is far more reliable than most. Hopefully you'll get your issues resolved. G/luck
Joel

I was told when buying my Isuzu Rodeo that Isuzu makes Haonda's. I was looking into a Honda SUV when I looked at the Rodeo.

This is an old thread, sorry for bumping. . but.
I live in Lafayette, Inidiana. . very close to SIA (subaru Isuzu plant)

ALL variants of Rodeo / Rodeo Sport are made there, for the world. . the Honda Passport is included in that, as is Holden / Vauxhall / Opel Frontera, Isuzu Wizard, MU. . whatever. . all made here . driven all variants. . hundreds of them, actually. . they're ALL the same. .


avoid auto, if you don't like GM like me. . auto is a GM sourced part.


edit: Isuzu DOES make the engines. . 1991-1992 (which I had) was a GM engine. . holy crap it's bad, too.