Not entirely suprising news
I own a 1998 Isuzu Trooper and the model has some amazing off road lines in that it is clearly designed to handle rough roads and heavy loads. I have also been complimentary in the past for it's over-all performance and ride characteristics. That said, the engine eats oil like there is no tomorrow and I find it amazing that this type of fault was let out for production from a company that makes more engines than anything else. I don't mind working on the Trooper as I can get at things and aftermarket parts are somewhat affordable, problem has been that something needs "getting after" almost every month and this has gotten old. My Dad was so impressed with my Trooper's performance he recently purchased his own 2001 model and I really hope he doesn't get nickel dimed to death the way I have been these past two years. Compared to Toyota or Honda I can see why they struggled to compete in the US and the writing seemed to be on the wall for thier exit these last few years. The only ones denying it was the Isuzu corporate newsletter so given this most recent announcement I wouldn't put much stock in anything they printed, past or present. No, in my humble opinion Isuzu needs to move on and leave this market with a few hard lessons learned about quality control and the level of competition this side of the pacific.
