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Rare 1993 Trooper Rs 2-door Off-road Configuration on 2040-cars

Year:1993 Mileage:221000
Location:

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Advertising:

 
             

   

    RARE ISUZU TROOPER EQUIPPED FOR OFF-ROAD    
"the all-terrain limousine"

Rare 1993 RS model (2 door) with factory installed skid plates under the
front end
transmission
transfer case
gas tank

Rides on torsion bars and springs; was called "the all-terrain limousine" 

3.2L V6 DOHC 24 valve, Isuzu's largest engine, 190 HP

4-speed automatic, has winter and power modes, 4WD, automatic locking hubs

Only 221k miles. Reportedly only 500 Second Generation RS Troopers were made
(1993, 94, 95) so it qualifies for AACA car shows as "Special Interest" 

Loaded with nearly every feature available
Power windows & locks
Pioneer stereo-CD & speakers
Full gauges
  Cruise control
Tilt wheel
  AC
  Rear Wind Deflector
Top tinted glass
Power steering
Power brakes
Factory chrome power folding heated mirrors
Rear wiper washer & defroster
Headlight washers and wipers
Intermittent windshield wipers
Fog lights
ABS rear brakes
5 nice alloy wheels
Great tires

Door locks are special. Only the driver's door lock
works with this key, but it controls all 3 doors 

Car has the tightest turning radius of any SUV. A joy to drive

Work done in the last year:
New super heavy duty rotors and brake pads all around
New driver's side CA shaft
New belts - FAN - AC - PS
New radiator
New friction clutch on radiator fan
Two new catalytic converters
New high pressure power steering hose
New brake line
(A file with the car has all bills and receipts showing who did what)

When I bought it, I was told it had new mufflers, starter, alternator, and water pump

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Needing attention:
  motor for passenger window
AC charge (AC is instant and excellent in this car)
windshield wipers are 2 speed, should be intermittent as well

Needed for Virginia inspection the car failed in June
fill 6 rust holes in frame
repair rear bumper stops
left muffler needs minor weld
replace left front sway bar end link
aim left fog light
adjust left front wheel bearing

No hidden secrets with this car - I described it all

This car was built to be great and has the stuff to be great again.   

 There is no service or paperwork charge

    Payment

    We expect a $500 deposit via PayPal within 72 hours and the remainder
in cash or certified check before we turn the car over to you.

We have described the car correctly and stand behind the description.
If you are the high bidder and change your mind after seeing the car,
you have no obligation to complete the purchase and your deposit will be returned.    

We will be happy to pick you up at the Charlottesville, VA, airport, Amtrak or Trailways station.       

   

          


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Junkyard Gem: 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum Sport Coupe

Wed, Aug 23 2023

Before General Motors created the Geo brand for cars built or designed by its overseas partners, the Chevrolet Division put its badges on U.S.-market versions of the Toyota Corolla Sprinter, the Suzuki Cultus and the Isuzu Gemini. Those cars were known as the Nova, the Sprint and the Spectrum, and all became Geos starting with the 1989 model year. Today's Junkyard Gem is one of the last Chevy Spectrums ever sold, found in a Denver self-service yard a few months ago. Midway through 1988, the Chevrolet Spectrum abruptly became the Geo Spectrum and was assigned to the 1989 model year. This car was built in May 1988, making it one of the very last of the pre-Geo Spectrums. The Chevrolet/Geo Spectrum was available as a four-door sedan and as a three-door hatchback, from the 1985 through 1989 model years. For 1988 only, a Spectrum Sport Coupe package, featuring some trim upgrades and these rad decals, could be had on the hatchback. This car was essentially identical to its Isuzu-badged counterpart, the I-Mark. In 1988, the MSRP for the cheapest possible Chevy Spectrum hatchback (the stripped-down Spectrum Express) was $6,495, while its somewhat better-equipped I-Mark twin started at $7,439 (that's $17,128 and $19,617 in 2023 dollars). Meanwhile, the base Hyundai Excel hatchback listed at $5,295 and the Yugo GV cost a hilarious $4,199 ($13,963 and $10,941 in today's money). Power came from this 1.5-liter SOHC four-cylinder, rated at 70 horsepower. A turbocharged version with 110 horsepower was available as well. You could get an automatic transmission in the Spectrum, but this car has the base five-speed manual. This car didn't get the optional air conditioning, but at least it has the traditional Isuzu HVAC control icons featuring blow-dried hair and high-heeled dominatrix boots. Just over 170,000 miles on the odometer. Someone installed a pretty good (for the 1980s) Blaupunkt Charlotte CR148 cassette deck in the dash. This was a necessity if you wanted to enjoy full appreciation of the music of the era. The Spectrum is special! It's as slick as city rain. "I didn't spend a lot of money but with my Spectrum it looks like I did." Joe Isuzu mocked Toyota salesmen when pitching the I-Mark. As was nearly always the case during the 1980s, the JDM ads for the same car were much more fun. They should have recreated this commercial with Spectrums.

Junkyard Gem: 1997 Acura SLX

Tue, Nov 27 2018

When I'm prowling wrecking yards, I'm always on the lookout for obscure examples of badge engineering, and the weirder they are, the better I like them. While I haven't managed to spot a junked Suzuki Equator yet, I have photographed such rarities as the Saab 9-2x and Isuzu Ascender. A few weeks ago, I encountered one of the real oddities of the Honda-Isuzu dealmaking of the 1990s: a 1997 Acura SLX, a luxed-up Isuzu Trooper that sold very poorly and is now mostly forgotten today. Plenty of Acura SUVs designed and built entirely by Honda roll out of American showrooms today, but the 1990s SUV boom caught Honda by surprise. The first MDX wasn't ready until the 2001 model year, so Honda made a deal to take Isuzu Troopers, apply wood and leather inside and Acura badges outside, and cash in on North Americans' increasing disdain for minivans, sedans, and station wagons. Americans were very familiar with the Trooper, which was sold here from the middle 1980s until the 2002 model year, when the Chevrolet Trailblazer-based Ascender went on sale. The Isuzu name stuck around on these shores until 2008. The SLX was a decent enough truck, but there was no disguising its proletariat Trooper roots from status-conscious SUV shoppers who wanted to look more oligarchic while conquering a half-inch of snow in the mall parking lot. It didn't help that the 1997 Trooper L listed at $27,800 and the SLX Premium cost $38,300 (that's about $44,200 and $60,900 in inflation-adjusted 2018 bucks). SLX sales started off weak and plummeted after that. After 1999, the SLX was done. I spent years trying to find one in California and Colorado wrecking yards, but the few that were sold seemed to be sturdy enough to stay alive for a couple of decades. Finally, this high-mile '97 appeared in a Denver yard. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.

Could this Isuzu Mysterious be an affordable 90s gem?

Tue, Mar 21 2023

The Isuzu Rodeo holds a special place in rad car fans’ hearts, as it was the basis for another beloved off-roader, the original Honda Passport. The five-door Isuzu SUV lasted here for several years before being discontinued in the early 2000s, but the automaker sold funky two-door body styles in other markets, and one of the now-legal imports has made its way to Cars & Bids. Though our version had the somewhat mundane “Rodeo” title, the SUV was known as the “MU” or Mysterious Utility. This Japanese-market version comes with a 2.8-liter turbodiesel and a five-speed manual transmission. This one has around 121,000 miles and looks in decent shape. Interestingly, the two-door MU almost has a Mitsubishi Pajero Evo vibe, with its beefy fender flares and cropped, lifted body. Amazingly, the auctionÂ’s statement that the SUV is barely modified is accurate, as its only upgrades include a new stereo and those funky gold wheels. The Mysterious has drawn several comments, mainly from curious observers asking questions about a vehicle theyÂ’ve never seen. One wondered whether the MysteriousÂ’ top is removable, which unfortunately is not the case. Some versions, including the Isuzu Amigo, which we got, came with a removable soft top. One commenter noted that the tops donÂ’t age well, so the hardtop is likely the best choice for a 31-year-old imported SUV.   Though many JDM vehicles from this era are sometimes exceedingly difficult to import and equally expensive, the Mysterious sits at just $3,500 halfway through its auction. ItÂ’s got all the hallmarks to be a Radwood-ready bargain, too. The bright red paint and gold accents give it just enough flash, and versions of the diesel engine are still in production in China, so it might be somewhat reasonable to find parts. Related Video Isuzu Auctions Used Car Buying SUV