Used Isuzu Rodeo for Sale

We picked up an Isuzu Rodeo back when the kids were in high school and needed more room in our vehicles. At first the Rodeo was appealing. It felt like it had a decent amount of room, gas mileage wasn't too terrible for an SUV, and it actually felt like a quite sturdy vehicle. After a few years of driving we had more trouble than what the vehicle was worth. Three years later we were stuck with expensive to repair transmission issues. Not only were we stuck with transmission issues, but it seemed one problem after another. I wouldn't purchase one again, although I liked the simple design of the interior, the roomy features, and the back with plenty of cargo room, however the vehicle just didn't live up to my expectations of what a vehicle should be in terms of reliability. Sometimes it's nice to have extra room, features you like, and a nice car, but it doesn't do you any good if your constantly having to put money into it or it doesn't run due to repair problems.

I purchased my Isuzu Rodeo new in 2000. This vehicle fell into what I would consider a mid-price range. The monthly payments were affordable for my middle class family. The exterior paint is Alpine White and I wish now that I had chosen a prettier color. I am tired of the plain white finish and have always found that it shows dirt easily. This SUV performs well both in town and on the highway. Pick-up is a little sluggish. The car has 93,000 miles and, other than standard maintenance, no major repair work has been necessary. There is ample room in the passenger compartment with comfortable seating for five. I especially like being able to fold down the rear seats for extra space if it is needed. There is also a sturdy luggage rack on the roof if even more storage space is needed. The gas tank is on the driver's side which I like when gassing up. I believe it is safer to stay on my side of the vehicle when using a self pump. Unfortunately, as I am getting a little older now, I find that the vehicle sits high and it is becoming increasingly harder for me to climb in and out of it gracefully. The running board height is the main reason I will be trading in this car. I need something now that sits lower to the ground, with perhaps sliding side doors.

We have had this car since 2002. The ride is "truck-like", but overall is comfortable. It is reliable. We have had only one major issue with it since we got it. The transmission failed, but the warranty from Isuzu covered the transmission which they replaced. It just took months to get it completely fixed as the transmission came from a factory in France! Replacement parts for this SUV are hard to find as Isuzu no longer makes cars and SUVs.