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#96 of 271 Timing Belt by tarman Mar 04, 2001 (10:06 am)
Speaking from experience, don't ever put off changing your timing belt when the time comes. Last year, my '90 Toyota Corolla died on the freeway when the second timing belt gave out at 123k miles (just 3k miles past when I should have changed it). I never could find a straight answer on whether the 1.8L engine was an "interference" engine or not, but the bottom line was that I had to get a valve job that cost me over a grand to repair. The poor car never ran the same after the valve job (silver lining--it forced me into the new car market--I ended up leasing an Audi A4--great car). I would recommend changing the water pump at the same time for no other reason than it will save you money. From what I remember, the part itself is only about $20--the rest of the price tag for replacing the water pump is labor. Since the mechanic has already done the same labor taking apart the engine to get at the timing belt, it makes sense to replace the water pump at the same time (even if the pump is working just fine). Trust me, you will pull your hair out if you have to pay for the labor in replacing the water pump a couple of months later...   From what I've seen on the internet, I believe both the 3.2L and 3.5L are not interference engines. But why risk a total breakdown when you least expect it?   Just my .02 cents
#97 of 271 Good price in NoCal? by darionlow Mar 05, 2001 (5:08 pm)
I'd like to buy a Trooper this year, looking to buy in maybe 2 months or so. Anyone know of a good dealer in Northern Californa - specifically Bay Area? I am probably going to wait for the big 2500 rebate to come back though. Has anyone heard the dates on when those are coming back? Thanks, Darion
#98 of 271 Rebate by paisan HOST Mar 05, 2001 (6:35 pm)
I think the 2001s already have a rebate, not sure how much $ though, It may only be $1500 or $2K right now.   -mike
#99 of 271 JOE is back by nato1 Mar 06, 2001 (6:30 am)
Does anyone remember the Joe Isuzu commercials? I do. I am glad to see he is back in the commercials. Latest ad is 0.0% finacing on '01 rodeos (northeast).
#100 of 271 Timing Belt interference engine guide by wlbrown9 Mar 06, 2001 (7:31 am)
I found the Gate Rubber guide..it shows the 1998 3.5L as an interference enging...75,000 mile replacement recommendation...the 3.2L Trooper engine show to be non-interference. http://www.gates.com/pdf/tbelt.pdf This has most engines with timing belts...
#101 of 271 Rebate... by darionlow Mar 06, 2001 (12:33 pm)
Hmm, strange, there are no rebates going on right now, at least in the bay area - I checked Isuzu's website and also have been watching the dealer ads. Guess I'll keep waiting.... Thanks!
#102 of 271 RE: to DARIONLOW by raydahs Mar 06, 2001 (1:39 pm)
Isuzu just ended a rebate/incentive program on 2-28, below is an article I found in Edmunds News:   February U.S. auto sales Source: Associated Press Publication date: 2001-03-02   February 2001 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. The table compares sales in February 2001 with sales in February 2000, and year-to-date totals for the two years.   Isuzu Month   Truck: 6,581 vs. 8,302, down -17%   Truck: 11,397 vs. 15,046, down -24% Year-to-date    Don't let the numbers discourage you, this truck is nice! Hang in there, your bound to get one heck of a deal.   Good Luck!
#103 of 271 Isuzu rebates by wlbrown9 Mar 06, 2001 (1:53 pm)
Look under regional rebates, incentives, leases. Looks to be $1750 on 2WD or $2000 on 4WD in DEALER CASH Incentives. Or it shows 0.0% up to 60 months "Subvened APR" through IMAC. Doubt you can get both. The 0.0% would probably be the better way to go. I did a quick calc... $20,000 for 60 months at 7.99% (my credit union rate) is $405.43. $22,000 for 60 months at 0.0% is 366.67. Almost $40/mo ...hum.. $2400 over the life of the loan. Seems they had $2500 OR 3.9% for 60 months last June when I bought mine '00 LS 2WD... That worked out to within $1/month. BTW, this is listed as being from 3/1 - 4/30.
#104 of 271 re: Isuzu rebates by wlbrown9 by darionlow Mar 06, 2001 (6:27 pm)
Actually, I did see the rebate you mentioned (after entering my zip code) but it was on a Rodeo. I am in the market for a Trooper, so of course those incentives/rebates don't really do much for me. Re: Raydahs, d'oh, didn't even know one was going on - I never saw it advertised in the paper or on TV, I wonder if it was in the Bay Area at all. Guess I'll play the waiting game a lil while longer...
#105 of 271 Rebates/Incentives by raydahs Mar 07, 2001 (7:10 am)
Here ya go.   http://www2.edmunds.com/edweb/rebates/index.html?id=heregincentive1

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