Faults:

Other from the normal wear and tear items

Alternator at 25000

Starter at 32000

Head Gasket blew at 70000

Seats, Cargo, Door Panels replaced at 100000

A/C compressor died at 120000.

General Comments:

This is the first 4x4 vehicle I bought and it has turned out to be the best ever. It still runs great though the paint job is showing it's age.

If I knew how good this vehicle was going to be I would have bought two back in 1986 and stored one for later use.

Faults:

It had the engine replaced in 2002 with a jasper 2.3 liter.

I am replacing the clutch at this time for first time.

A rear pinion seal, two new warn hubs, brakes, and wheel bearings. I have put brush guards on it with a roof rack and ladder on the back with mew 33x10.50 tires and rock crawler rims. And some kc lights.

General Comments:

This car can't go fast; at no means is it a tank though. It goes anywhere I want it to go: fishing, hunting, skiing. It is not comfortable, but the cab light puts off a romantic glow. It is overall the best car I have ever owned. I recommend that everyone should have one.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car ever since I have owned it, other than common mechanics; brakes, belts, water pump, lights etc.

Other everyday use items such as door hinges and door spring devices have been easily replaced, but I change oil and filters after 2000 miles, and grease the fittings.

Seats have worn out, but that's it!!

General Comments:

First and foremost, the Trooper is the most reliable car I have found. It's simple and easy to fix and maintain.

I got the car when I was 17, and still drive it today. In its past it has been in a head on accident, and with a major face lift and a very good paint job, it rides the road again.

The A/C I retro fitted to 134a, and it's ice cold.

The engine, being diesel, is slow, but has a lot of torque to spare, and is very good on mileage, getting 36MPG, and runs very cool.

The cabin is very roomy; I can lay the seat back, and I can stretch my legs to get a rest, and since I am gone for months at a time (Navy), I come back to it and it starts like it was yesterday.

Other than that, parts at times are hard to find.

I will hold on to this car forever, and I will be buried in it.

Faults:

I have had to replace the brake rotors, pads, calipers. Among a few other minor things. All and all I could not have spent my money better!

Although I am soon due to replace my front and rear main gaskets. The seats are not worn to badly at all! Everything works in the interior except the front dome light, and the oil pressure gage.

General Comments:

My engine is strong! My 4x4 functions properly! It has been laid over, but only received a small dent, and a few scratches from it!! There is a little rust, but nothing to sweat!! All and all it was the greatest $800.00 I ever spent! I would suggest one to anybody!!