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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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