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#3829 of 11964 differences - 1998 through 2002 by bluedevils

Apr 02, 2002 (5:30 am)

One major mechanical difference: 1999 and newer models that have automatic transmission, come standard with the excellent Torque on Demand (TOD) 4-wheel drive system. In 1998, if you had the auto trans, you also needed to buy the Performance Package which included TOD.
 
The 1998 Troopers with Performance Package did not include fog lights. I'm pretty sure the 1999 did.
 
Personally, I like the front end of the 1998-1999 better than the 2000+.
 
Isuzu added an automatic climate control system sometime around the 2000 model year. I don't know if it's much better.
 
There's not much to differentiate the 1999 from 1998.
 
You'll get the 10yr/120k powertrain warranty only if you are the original owner, and this warranty wasn't available until 2000, if I remember correctly. All subsequent owners are covered 5yrs/60k miles.

#3830 of 11964 Changes from 2002 Model by paisan

Apr 02, 2002 (5:51 am)

98: TOD was only on the Performance and Luxury Packages, which equate to the LS and Limited respectively
99: All AT equipped vehicles got TOD
00: Grade Logic Tranny, Automatic Temp Controls, Nomenclature changed from Perfromance and Luxo to LS and Limited, Moonmist added as color, clear rear turn signals, mesh-rims, slightly different grille, 10/120 warranty std to original owner, drive by wire added
01: Extra electric fan added in front of A/C radiator, Anniversary Edition with Nagamichi Stereo and leather added to the LS trim level
02: Rear power outlet added (IIRC), TOD dropped from the S models with AT, price increase, Nagamichi stereo added to Limited trim level
 
I think that is all I can think of for now.
 
-mike

#3831 of 11964 Oil Consumption by paisan

Apr 02, 2002 (5:52 am)

I had mine from the get-go, and it has slowly eased back after 15K miles, now at 36K it's only 1Q per 5-6K miles.
 
-mike

#3832 of 11964 re: models and dash by sbcooke

Apr 02, 2002 (6:55 am)

They brought 2wd models back to the US in 01. 00+ also have to have the fuel line recall performed, no big deal, but something to check for.
 
My dash and plastic trim resemble a 78 Datsun! However, for I like it and for my use it is great, very durable, solid as a rock. Not one rattle inside.

#3833 of 11964 Oh yeah by paisan

Apr 02, 2002 (7:00 am)

00: 2wd Models returned to US, and fuel line recall
01: No recall on the fuel lines IIRC.
02: No recall on the fuel lines IIRC.
 
-mike

#3834 of 11964 Uwharrie, NC by paisan

Apr 02, 2002 (7:59 am)

Hey all just figured I'd mention April 26-28 there is a Planetizuzoo Camping and off-roading trip. Lots of stock trucks there. Check the link at http://isuzu-suvs.com/events for more info. It's gonna be a nice weekend, especially cause there will be a bunch of Land Rovers there at a similar event. Usually we have a BBQ and campfire and shoot the breeze til the weee hours of the morning!

-mike

#3835 of 11964 Uwharrie, NC, after April when is the next one? by boxtrooper

Apr 02, 2002 (8:56 am)

I cannot make it to the April 26-28 Uwharrie trip. I want to go to one of these events and Uwharrie is a short 2hr drive for me. So, when is the next one?
Thank You

#3836 of 11964 Next one by paisan

Apr 02, 2002 (9:06 am)

Probably in July or the fall. No details as of yet.
 
-mike

#3837 of 11964 Drive-by-wire on newer Troopers by bluedevils

Apr 02, 2002 (11:23 am)

I don't even know what "drive-by-wire" is, but I seem to remember hearing back on the late '90s that the 1998 Trooper had this. Yet paisan is reporting that it was added to Trooper starting in MY 2000 or something?

#3838 of 11964 Ascender/GMC Envoy Dash . . . by funits

Apr 02, 2002 (11:24 am)

According to the pictures at www.isuzu.com, the Ascender dash is identical to my GMC Envoy SLT (differences -- ISUZU instead of GMC in middle of steering wheel; one color seating for Ascender, two-tone for Envoy). Ascender is long wheel base version of Envoy/Trailblazer. New aluminum V8 is also going to be an option for long wheel base Envoy/Trailblazer. Other than sheet metal differences between Envoy/Trailblazer/Bravada, it seems that the Ascender will not offer the ECAS (electronically control air suspension) that is available on the Envoy and Bravada. Standard GMC mid-size SUV platform with slightly different grille/side treatments.

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