OPEN This SUV is cheaper than it should be because a lot of people forgot about it, or never knew what it was in the first place. If you find the right example, it makes a nearly perfect personal or family commute-to-work, haul-your-kids, haul-your-stuff and go-on-a-getaway vehicle that's really affordable.   01:20 - INTRO - 2nd Gen Isuzu Trooper – A Cheap and Nearly Perfect SUVSold from 1992 to 2002, the Isuzu Trooper offers used car buyers tremendous value, and it easily fills the desire many have for a nearly perfect, yet affordable used 4x4 SUV. 05:20 - Why You Might Want OneYou want a competent, off-road capable family truckster or personal adventure vehicle, but you’re cheap, like me, and you don’t want to pay a lot of moneyYou like to keep things neat, so you store them in a box.  And the Trooper is basically a box, which makes it perfect for carrying you people and all your stuff to your next adventureYou like old-school 4x4s, but you’re shocked at the high prices for high-mileage vehiclesYou like the idea of finding and driving a 'hidden gem' like the Trooper 07:10 - What Makes The Trooper So Great? Isuzu SUVs were good quality vehicles.   Sturdy body-on-frame 4x4 chassisEnough ground clearance for your outdoor adventuresPart-time 4-wheel drive with hi/low transfer caseLimited slip rear differentialBoxy shape offers plenty of space to haul people and stuffLarge windows make it easy to see outsideNo excuses/adventure ready/worry-freeGood examples are still very affordable09:55 - What's Not So Great?Isuzu passenger vehicles are no longer sold in the USNo Isuzu dealerships for parts and serviceThe newest Trooper is more than 20-years old. You ego may not be able to handle driving an old SUV12:15 - Notable Model Year Changes Over Time1992 was the first model year for the 2nd Gen TrooperA 2-door RS version joined the line up for 1993 4-wheel ABS - optional on S and RS models and standard on LSDual airbags were added to all Trooper trim levels in 1995A shift-on-the-fly 4WD system was standard on all 1996 TroopersIn 1996, all trim levels had a 3.2-liter V6 that made 190-hp1996 was also the first year of the Trooper-based Acura SLX SUV4-wheel ABS became standard on all Trim levels in 19971998 and later Troopers got a face lift and a larger 3.5-liter V6 that made 215-hp and 230-lb.ft. of torqueTorque On Demand (TOD) 4WD system became standard on all automatic-equipped Troopers in 1998In 2000, rear-drive only models were offered for the first time18:00 - Which Features Are Most ImportantFor safety, dual airbags and 4-wheel anti-lock brakesFor convenience, the addition of shift-on-the-fly 4WDFor power, the 1998 and later 3.5-liter V6 with 215-hpI personally prefer the manual transmission over the automatic20:15 - What Else Should You Look For When Searching For a 2nd Gen Trooper? Vehicle condition is most importantMinimal owners (preferably 1 or 2) Maintenance and repair recordsNo accidents/No salvage or rebuilt titleVet the car at least 3 times (when you first see the ad, when you call and talk to the owner and finally in person) Slow down and take your time when viewing in personGet a Carfax if necessaryHave a pre-purchase inspection done by a Trooper mechanic24:10 - What Should You Expect To Pay?...