Faults:

My Isuzu pickup AKA Suzi or Suzan, I have owned since I was 16 years old. I bought the truck for $3500 and it is worth every penny. I wouldn't sell it for a dollar below my purchase price.

I'm now 24 years old, and still driving my Isuzu everyday. The problems that have occurred with my truck are as follows:

The starter stopped working around 140,000 miles.

The head gasket went at 145,000 miles.

I had the vehicle sitting for 3 years as I embarked a journey of my trials with cars. Every car I have owned between these 3 years; all have had problems, and I have lost money buying and selling.

When I decided to put my high school ride back on the road, all I did was regular maintenance such as fluid changes, spark plugs, wires, air filter, belts, brakes, rotors, and calipers. These repairs probably weren't necessary, but I felt she deserved it.

I currently have 2 amplifiers in my truck that you think would wear out the alternator, but no. It is currently an audio hoar, and has 9 speakers in total in its little regular cab. The truck doesn't rattle, which is evident that this little Japenese built truck is built well.

General Comments:

These Isuzu pickups are awesome little trucks. Although they lack power and comfort, they still turn heads.

I have done everything you can to make my truck look its best. Such as new chrome bumper, new front grill, paint, wheels and tires, lowered, new tailgate, as the last one was rusting at the bottom, euro lights, front clear corners, and bug deflector.

This little truck always gets compliments, and people always think it's newer than it actually is.

I have recommended this truck to my friend, and he actually bought one, and he now loves it and has had no problems.

Faults:

Carburetor rebuild at 180,000.

Oxygen sensor replaced at 200,000.

Currently (208,000) feels like transmission issues are causing the truck to lurch.

Leaks oil a bit.

A/C must be charged every season.

General Comments:

Truck has been extremely reliable despite not having been pampered. I have had some periodic maintenance accomplished (brakes, oil, replace timing belt, etc.)

But since this car was paid off ages ago, the occasional maintenance cost is a bargain compared to a car payment.

Faults:

I had a valve job done (under warranty), but I had not read the manual that says valves must be adjusted every 15,000 miles. After I started having the scheduled maintenance done the truck has run flawlessly.