Isuzu Amigo

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $19450.00 from Don Stein Isuzu

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Isuzu Rodep Sport (Amigo)

Summary:
I've always thought the Rodeo Sport (Amigo) was a very looking SUV. After my initial purchase at the dealership, my brand new Rodeo Sport and I began a relationship. I loved the sportiness of the small SUV, it's mobility and features. After owning it for about 9 months, the check engine light came on and was taken to another dealer. They had to replace some wiring inside the engine at no cost to me. The CD changer had to be replaced because it broke, the driver sunvisor broke and had to be replaced. Finally the floods gates have opened...the gas was/is killing me, the thermostat setting light does not work, the driver window is misaligned and has to be held to roll up, the Rod #1 broke and had to be fixed. Gratefully, I obtained all the invoices after a week of the bus and a weekend rental car (at my expense). Overall, the SUV is fun, I was hoping to pay it off, however with the new (or rebuilt engine) I am not sure about it's integrity. Currently, I have 39100 miles on my 02 Rodeo Sport and I've stressed out more over this than my own job.

Strengths:
V-6 210 HP engine 4x4 drive comes in handy in snow Dual moonroofs, very clever Sporty styling Long warranty

Weaknesses:
Poor engineering Horrible gas mileage for such a small SUV Bridgestone tires (factory installed) bite Warranty (keep everything done for your Isuzu for it to be honored -- TRUST ME) Poor interior quality, the seats are not good quality DEPRECIATION - holy cow, I can sell my car for $5.00 right now, with only 39100 miles.

Similar Products Used:
Never owned a SUV before, this unfortunately will be the last Isuzu I purchase. I'm returning back to my Hondas, I know them and they do last forever!

Price Paid:  $12900.00 from Family Isuzu

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 isuzu rodeo sport

Summary:
I bought this vehicle with the idea that I would have a truck with lots of elbow room. The SUV provides decent power (4 cylinder) and good handling. It looks like a SUV and drives like a truck The rear hatch door makes ease of moving items in and out. The 5 speed shift doesn't match-up with engine power RPM to acceleration is off. My previous vehicle was an Isuzu truck that ran problem free for 8.5 years and had 130k miles I hope the same with this one. I picked this SUV up after 4 months of searching. Lots of vehicle for the money.

Strengths:
steady on the hwy, even at 70 mph, Roomy for 4 adults or put the back seat down and use as a truck hauler

Weaknesses:
Power sufficient but not perfect, Rear slides when cornering in the Winter, ABS is a little touchy.

Similar Products Used:
GMC 2 door jimmy, ford escape