You are here: Forums Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Isuzu Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Isuzu Prices Paid and Buying Experience

271 messages,  Last post on Oct 11, 2007 at 11:33 AM

You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx

What is this discussion about? Isuzu, SUV

Join other Isuzu enthusiasts in the Isuzu Owners Club!

Messages Page 4 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 28 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#25 of 271 Troop with factory Nakamichi sound system by bluedevils Jan 16, 2001 (5:35 am)
I forgot to mention this earlier: while at the Detroit auto show, I saw an Anniversary Edition Trooper, and it was equipped with a Nakamichi head unit. The front door speakers seemed to be different than stock (I didn't pop the grills off to look for sure). I assume that this is part of the Anniversary Edition and not just an auto show special display type of thing.   If so, maybe Isuzu is ready to address one of the Trooper's weakest points-- its sound system.
#26 of 271 re: Sound System by paisan HOST Jan 16, 2001 (6:23 am)
Is it really that bad? I guess I'm just not an audiophile, cause I thought that the system was pretty decent for stock. Then again, I only own 6 cds, everything else is on tape (child of the 80s) and the only reason I have 6 cds is so I could fill up the 6 cd changer in the Trooper! If I were to upgrade the stereo, it would be to put in a GPS/stereo/DVD player. For those of you in the know, what is the weak part of the Isuzu systems? The head unit? CD? Speakers? Thanks.   -mike
#27 of 271 re: sound system by sbcooke Jan 16, 2001 (8:32 am)
The stock rear speakers are not very good. Also I have heard reports that the stock CD skips? I have an S w/o CD. I think the head unit is OK, but if you make any changes like adding a CD you will probably have to upgrade it (unless you use an FM model).   The first stereo modification I have is to replace the rear speakers with some kind of coaxial setup, I believe the stock are just 4" woofers, if you put the balance to rear only while listening to music they sound terrible. The tweeters up front really make a difference. I have begun looking into replacing my rear's but it is down on the list (bumpers and shocks are more fun!).
#28 of 271 re: Aftermarket Leather by lovingpc Jan 16, 2001 (10:54 am)
I saw a trooper with the aftermarket leather, and was not impressed. The snake (salesman) said it was "just like" the factory leather. The kit they used, which was probably different from the one post #20 got, had tiny holes punched all over the seat. It was also VERY tight. It looks like it would dry up and begin to crack between the tiny holes.   The stock leather in my Ltd. is a little lose, and solid - no holes. I treat it regularly with mcguires gold class leather cleaner/conditioner. That stuff is great - really softens it up and makes it brighter (tan leather interior).   Just my opinion - our dealers add on leather is not as good as factory.   Andy
#29 of 271 sound system - the weak link... by bluedevils Jan 17, 2001 (7:46 pm)
is the speakers. I'm no audiophile, but I'm into stereo gear at home (entire system including TV & stuff is just less than 5 grand) and I like to have what I consider decent sound while on the road. I am not a car audio nut, and I will probably never install separate amps or subwoofers into any vehicle I own.   The stock speakers, both front and rear, are crap. Even swapping them out for $50 a pair speakers will net you a noticeable sound improvement. I put Polk Audio EX602 in front ($100 a pair) and 402 in the rear ($80 a pair) and the results were dramatic. The replacements are the same diameter as the factory speakers and install easily, with zero mods.   paisan, I think even YOU would notice the difference that a minor mod like swapping the speakers would make. I was pleasantly surprised at how much it helped. Actually, you could probably get away with just doing the front speakers since they are closer to your ears and they are responsible for most of the bass (the rears are just too small to generate anything approaching real bass).
#30 of 271 Interesting by paisan HOST Jan 17, 2001 (7:59 pm)
Let's move this over to the Aftermarket area?   -mike
#31 of 271 steve fuller, Dallas Trooper buy by baddestbob1 Jan 20, 2001 (2:04 pm)
Another post has a Portland price of 19,999 on a 2000 S model. Did your guy have any, price? Thanks
#32 of 271 Re: Sound system Weak Link by barneycasr Jan 21, 2001 (11:06 am)
I found the sound system to be quite substandard and also traced the problem to the speakers. I installed the same Polk Audio speakers (purchased from Crutchfield) in less than an hour and the difference was amazing! I highly recommend the change.
#34 of 271 24 K for New 2000 Trooper S W4d auto, 6 CD by radman6 Jan 26, 2001 (9:51 pm)
OK, here's my numbers. New 2000 Trooper S, 4WD, Automatic, 6 disc CD player, cargo mat, hood protector, stickered at almost 31K, paid $24,000, bought in November 2000 from University Motors in Missoula MT - a great little dealership. Mike Robinson was my salesman and he was super to work with. Took less than 30 minutes and a couple phone calls to work out the deal.     I've seen lower numbers posted but not anywhere close to where I live. The SUV market is pretty strong here and there's not many Isuzu dealers.     I drove everything on the market and had up to 35K to spend - nothing else even came close for the money.

Messages Page 4 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 28 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Isuzu Prices Paid and Buying Experience