Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

Mr. Krabs · * Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Kent

After my recent experiences (nearly buying a 2002 3 ltr Citation, fell through), I was wondering what people feel I could get realistically for my budget.

I am looking for a diesel SWB, and am willing to spend up to 6k ish.

I have seen good reports about the 2.8 - were these made right up to the end of the 'Troops run?

I don't really know much about the 'specs besides the Duty and Citation - can anybody advise me of others available?

To give me a direction of what to look for!

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:37 Post subject:

The 2.8 was great, but you will do well if you find one that does not need constant attention with a welder.

A good late 3.1 mk3 would be the best bet I would say.

Or a 3.0 mk4 if the work has been done.

There are pros and cons for both, but i would go foe the proven reliability of the 3.1 myself.

Mr. Krabs · * Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Kent

When was the change over from Mk3 to Mk 4?

TimBanham · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:42 Post subject:

Think the change over was about 98/99 to the MK4 (assuming you mean 3.1 to 3.0)

I really like my 3.0TD - great power and drive.

As Matski said just make sure all the recalls have been done on the 3.0TD and you should be OK
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3.0TD LWB Citation

Peej · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 13:52 Post subject:

I have a 98 Monterey 3.1td, exactly the same apart from the badge, I do believe the Trooper went to the 3.0 a little earlier in 97, though you may find a few stragglers. You might find a Monty a bit cheaper too, and Isuzu recognize the chassis no too, so parts not an issue.

K.Goodwin · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 19:08 Post subject:

There are S and T plates out there of both MK 3 (3.1) and MK4 (3.0).
The main external difference (for quick reference) is the front end, the MK3 looks like mine at the front, the MK4 ...doesn't
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Topvaux · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 19:43 Post subject:

I just took a quick peek at Autotrader - you can get a 2002 SWB 3.0TDI for your £6000.

Not a bad deal?!

Mr. Krabs · * Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Kent

Silly question, but is the SWB much smaller than the LWB? It's hard to tell in the piccies!

Mr. Krabs · * Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Kent

Whilst I'm asking silly questions, how about another?

I am right in assuming that a Bighorn is simply a better-specced LWB Trooper, a bit like the Shogun/Pajero thing?

It's just as I widen my search, things get more confusing!

boxa · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:50 Post subject:

yes im sure it is ive got a 96 3.1 lotus bighorn and its got everything fully loaded except for leather so i would say a bighorn is a great choice its better than the trooper (more goodies) and with it being an import they are normally in excellent condition mines been in uk 2 years now and i can honestly say its imaculate and the wife uses it everyday school run etc and she loves it in fact i have trouble getting to drive it these days Wink

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plus the money you save buying an import will get you and the misses in the sun for two weeks Wink

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isuzu bighorn 1996 3.1 lotus ltd

TimBanham · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 18:02 Post subject:

If you are buying a 3.0D then go for the citation/insignia and you will get as many goodies as a bighorn and it's not imported either.

The only thing my 3.0 Citation doesn't have is leather seats otherwise it has everything
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3.0TD LWB Citation

boxa · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 19:02 Post subject:

why pay extra for a citation thats had many wet salty winters when you can get an import thats like new or is it just the import thing that you dont like !
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isuzu bighorn 1996 3.1 lotus ltd

TimBanham · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 19:47 Post subject:

Nothing against imports at all.

Just not all imports are as good as they seem - also you can get a newer car for your money if you buy a UK trooper rather than an import for some reason (or at least that what it looked like when I bought mine)
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3.0TD LWB Citation

Chris B · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:30 Post subject:

The 3.0 imports are mainly from Cyprus and can be a pain to get sorted for recalls etc. Also (and im not sure if its an issue) most of the Bighorns are auto's
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:::Matski::: · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:36 Post subject:

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