Shortly after I purchased my vehicle, it broker down. I immediately called toto and he was very helpful in having a tow truck come get the vehicle and take it to a facility to be fixed. He kept me up to date on the progress of the repairs. Everything turned out great. I would recommend them to anybody. Thanks RWB
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
I miss my Rodeo!
by VDUB from Advance, NC
August 23, 2017
5
Bought with 48,000 miles in 2008 for $9000. Had 204,000 on it when I traded it in. Never had a problem with it. Would love to have a brand new one just like it.
I bought a 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 from Starfire Auto, Santa Clarita (Valencia), CA on March 31st 2016. The owners, Abe and Key, were very accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable It was a very pleasant experience and I was not pressured in any way. Kay even helped me return the rental (followed me in my MBZ and drove me back to Starfire). Kay also added extra gasoline so I could drive back to Palmdale without stopping at gas station. I highly recommend Starfire Auto to anyone looking to buy a car. I am very grateful to Abe and Kay for making this purchase a pleasant experience.. Thank you Abe and Kay!
2001 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
Jus keeps running and running
by rodeogirl from lexington, ky
August 7, 2017
4
When I purchased this car with 60,000 miles on it over 12 years ago, I had no idea I would fall in love. A lifelong truck or van owner, this purchase met my needs for a more car-like vehicle to tote around more than 1 passenger. It sits up high like a truck but has the interior comforts of a somewhat plush car - great sound system, super comfortable seats, and common sense ergonomics for the driver. Currently clocking in at just over 240,000 miles, this car has never let me down. If they still made these, I'd buy another one today.
We recently purchased a 2013 Ford F-150 Limited 4X4 from Brodie at the north Houston location and had a great experience. Was able to trade my truck in with no problems and he worked with us on our note. It's nice to walk into a dealership and not be hassled. We had set up an appointment the day before and was able to walk right in and he had the truck waiting for us to test drive.
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
In the top echelon of automobiles
by Rone C. from
April 22, 2017
5
Overall engine layout allows easy access to oil sump screen for maintenance shows superior quality engineering and reliability and insure good oil flow for years of heavy duty use.With oversized tires its pleasant to drive over even the most under maintained city streets.
Friendly, helpful staff. Met with a smile and willing to help.
1994 Isuzu Rodeo Review
Best car i have owned
by Chris Mcc from Indiana
September 8, 2008
5
this truck has a very reliable engine and since i have owned it, i have had no trouble with this automobile, i bought it with over 200,000 miles and now it have over 330,000. wonderful car. and even at this milage engine dose not smoke.
Great experience! There not the type of people that rush you into looking at a car. Very patient with you and I love the fact you can drive the test car all by yourself so you get an overall self experience. Definitely reccomend coming here!
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS Review
Long time owner
by MK from Alberta, Canada
January 6, 2016
4
I’m the original owner of a 98 Rodeo (18 years now), and I’ve been quite happy with it. There has been some repairs along the way, but these items were typically wear oriented ’ IE: limited slip clutch pack, starter solenoid, etc. I’ve managed to perform most of the repairs myself and the vehicle is not to hard to work on. Bought the Rodeo shop manual with the vehicle.
I like the Rodeo for its size and capability. There are not many vehicles in this size that are; body on frame, comfortably seat 4, can tow 5000lbs, and not take up much space in the garage. The 4:30 differential is wonderful for my 17’ travel trailer.
In my younger days I even went bush whacking with it and it performed well. Got me out of some places I should not have gone.
In the winter I do wish it had an iron block as it cools off so quick, but I manage by completely sealing the front. Ride is a little stiff as I think the suspension is overbuilt. Cargo volume is good, roof rack is strong. I have a manual transmission, and here on the highway once the cruise is set, speed hardly changes ’ no matter how steep the hills.
Reliable place to get used car. Nice management and service. The manager Ahmed is so nice. And a mechanic over there is so good. 5 stars without hesitation! I bought Nissan for the best price in market. ¿
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
I Expected More!!
by MomWasAFan from Montana
January 5, 2017
3
I recently (September of 2016) bought a used 2003 Rodeo in Oklahoma. It had low miles, great maintenance records and drove well. Then we moved to Montana!! On our 2,200mi road trip (btw the seats are NOT made for compfort!) with our 3 year old we had two minor break downs- a hose busted, same one both times.
Also, like others who jumped on the opportunity to buy an Isuzu I regret not doing my homework! As stupid, and as 'blond' as it sounds- I didn't know that not all Rodeos are 4WD or even AWD! Who makes a utility sports vehicle and advertises it like its built to be off the road without 4WD?! That's just STUPID! I have a rear wheel drive SUV that is ALWAYS getting stuck!
Just recently I noticed that my truck wasn't shifting properly. It almost feels as tho it's fighting against itself....my front right rotor went out and decided to LOCK my whole left tire! $290 to fix the rotor, caliper and break pads. YAY!
Another thing I wish I would have looked into more was the re-sale value. In 5 months of owning the rig and putting around 15,000 (well traveled) miles on it has lost over a quarter of what I paid for it! (Actually almost over 1/3!!)
If your considering buying a rodeo- save your money and invest it in a Honda or Toyota!!! I wish I had!! However all in all I have to say it's not the worst car i've owned, its actually been a decent rig so far. (Knock on wood!!)
great expience look forward to buy a vehicle asap!
by Ben from boulder Co
December 3, 2018
3.9 (95 reviews)
i enjoyed my experience i had refereed a family friend to your business and they also approved. look forward to doing business soon as i will soon need a vehicle thanks a lot for your service.
2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
They stopped making them for a reason
by Mz from Leicester ny
February 12, 2018
3
This model is prone to severe rusting under the rear bumper I be seen 3 separate vehicles with it rusted all the way through in that specific area to the point the bumper falls off.
I bought a car from Brian. He knew his inventory from top to bottom. There was no pressure and I great a great discount for my cash. I would recommend to all.
2002 Isuzu Rodeo LS Review
I own a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo 2.2
by Ricky1974 from Rio Vista Texas
December 17, 2017
5
Just like I said in the head line I own a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo 2.2 not a v6 but that is all they display it's upsetting when you look up the information on how much it gets on gas mileage it just says for a 3.5 again upsetting it's like that's all they make is the 3.5 disappointment to cars.com and anyone that just think about the v6 model
Zach worked hard to quickly close my deal and get me into my new work van.
He knew I drove a long way to look. The vehicle was clean, under book price, good running and just what I needed.
He probably could have taken advantage of me on price, but didn't even try. He saved me enough from my planned budget that I was able to include a warranty (3rd party but high rated) factored into the financing.
I also went in with a pre approval letter from a major lender and he saved me 5 points by using a local credit union!
Hey Zach, I'll be back my friend.
Highly recommend these folks!
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
rodeo 03
by suv cargo from
February 28, 2011
4
idk i just got sick of it nothing really bad to say about it
but i guess this has to be a 9 more characters so there you go.
I purchased a 2005 AWD Toyota Sienna last January in anticipation of a move to New York state. Abe and Kay were very friendly and helpful. The van was washed and ready when I arrived for my appointment and Abe answered all my questions, and even pointed out every little flaw in the vehicle. He gave me all the time I needed and I could check it out with a mechanic of my choice if I wished. He made everything easy, even getting financing on the spot with a reputable bank. I was so satisfied that I referred my son to them and he also purchased a vehicle from Abe. We are both delighted with our vehicles!
2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS Review
2001 Isuzu 186K miles
by First Car from Atlanta, GA
June 18, 2014
3
This is my first car. I wasn't interested in a bigger car since it seemed like it would be a pain to drive. I love it BUT it does have issues that need to be fixed that are inconvenient and make my parents worry. I bought it for $2,500 so naturally I expected problems, and some of them I don't mind. When I bought it the driver side door wouldn't open from the outside, but I somehow fixed it. The main problem is that it has a turn on problem. So far no one knows what the issue is except that it's electrical, and it's often a pain when I turn off the car to stop for gas or the store. It needs to be fixed and could end up costing a lot of money to fix. So far it will turn on if I let it cool so it's a matter of waiting for the car to cool down, but still. It usually handles the highway very well, but I have had the transmission light come on and off at high speeds around 70 mph when trying to shift(I think). It was fixed once before for awhile by my dad when he noticed something wasn't on fully beneath my shifter, so I'm hoping it's just that. I really love this car, and from what I understand I just got unlucky with the car itself.
Great honest trustworthy place highly recommend it
2004 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
By far best car I've owned, very reliable
by DustyK120 from Thoreau, NM
June 10, 2017
4
Reliable and low maintenance. Great on the freeway or on gravel/dirt roads. Even the 2wd didn't disappoint in slippery or off-road conditions. This is a sturdy, well-built small SUV.
I have purchased three vehicles from this dealership, and i must say that I have always left extremely SATISFIED!!!! The Kelly and Kelly staff went above and beyond to make sure all my wants and needs were met! I have told all my friends and family to make sure to see them when searching for a vehicle. Yes, they do sell used cars but they make sure to make the vehicles are very clean and reliable! I love them so much and I will MOST DEFINITELY be back to purchase more vehicles from them!!!!!!
2002 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
Great car
by sc lady from south carolina
September 24, 2012
5
I love everything about this car, the handling is great, it it dependable, looks great inside out. this car hauls my pets to vet, my groceries every week, my items i buy at yard sales(my hobbie), all my other shopping oh so easy. there is so much room in the back, and when you let the back seats down such room.
I still see plenty of Isuzu Rodeos around. I liked my 98 Rodeo 5 speed manual so much I bought 2 between 2002 & 2015. The car is solid, safe and is great for moving furniture, or kids. Mileage averaged 20 city to 24 highway. Very reliable although I cannot attest to the automatics. I can only assume the automatic is the reason for leading the list of cars NOT to buy. The manual is fantastic though a little slow to get warm in a mid-Atlantic winter. I put heated sheepskin covers on my seats which helped. The other flaw was having to remove & store rear headrests when the back was in cargo mode, small potatoes in the long run. Overall a great bargain if you can find one!
My experience in getting a vehicle at this dealership was wonderful! I can???t thank Mark Grant enough for all of his help/ effort through the whole process. He wasn???t ever pushy and and gave me his honest opinions. I ended up with a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica that I???m stoked about! Mark did whatever he could to help me get this vehicle, and at a great price. Thank you again to everyone involved including the detailing team who went beyond my expectations! Because of the amazing people here, I will definitely come back to this dealership for any future vehicle purchases 🙂
1999 Isuzu Rodeo LSE Review
Hurry Great Deal !!!! Don’t Miss
by John from High Point North Carolina
April 23, 2019
5
This car meets all my needs, has plenty of leg room front and back. It’s in excellent condition runs great and very reliable. Must See!!!!
I received recall notice from Honda on a Saturday and called the dealer on Monday. The appointment was scheduled during my lunch on Wednesday at my request. I munched on my lunch, watched TV and drank your free water....thank you. I made it back to work on time and was very pleased with the whole experience.
2003 Isuzu Rodeo S Review
Stores a lot, Falls apart
by Disappointed from VT
March 29, 2009
3
We bought the Rodeo in 2003 for a great price from a dealership that was getting out of the Isuzu business. That should have been our first clue. The car gets driven a lot, but does not get driven to excess, does not get driven "off-road," or in any manner that would be damaging. If anything, the Corolla I bought a few months before this does; that's the car we take on long trips because the MPG on the Isuzu stinks.
A lot of little things have had to be replaced on the Isuzu in the 6 years we've had it. Compared to my Corolla, which has only had to have a few belts replaced. My biggest concern, though, is the rust. The rear windshield wiper looks like it's going to rust completely off any day now. When you open the back hatch window, the arms are shockingly rusted, particularly for an interior piece. I guess that area wasn't designed very well. And yesterday the lock mechanism on the back door no longer works. That's right kids, our SUV now has a permanently unlocked door. It seems like there's just always SOMETHING on this vehicle that needs to be fixed.
We're going to sell this thing for scrap metal and buy a Toyota.
My wife and I purchased our Rodeo in 2006 after our first baby was born. It has been an outstanding car. We have only replaced tires and brakes. It does have a slight rattle of the heat shield on the muffler, but that doesn't affect driveability or performance. My only complaint is that bumps tend to make the Rodeo move around a bit and feel slightly unstable.
The 6 disc in dash cd changer and steering wheel radio controls have been nice, but the stereo has recently decided to die, and only allow us to play CD #5. Oddly enough, its a CD neither my wife nor I really like that much. I don't think this is a common issue with the Rodeo.
The 4 wheel drive works nice, and has come in handy during a few family camping trips. I wouldn't take it on a baja adventure, but I have taken it down a trail or two with no complaints.
Plenty of cargo space for everything that comes with a newborn when travling, and plenty of seating capcity for our family to grow.
courtesy and honesty concerning repair needed, kept posted on repair timeline, and cost quote before repairs done, as well as timely repair.
1992 Isuzu Rodeo Review
One of the best vehicles Ive owned
by Randee from Wenatchee
September 7, 2017
5
I bought this thing in 1995 with 22k miles. It currently has 242k miles and doesn't seem to be showing any signs of slowing down. I bought it to transport light geology equipment into the hills. It's handled all kinds of climbs, frequent long road trips, as well as carrying my family.
The GM engine is nearly bullet proof and relatively simple to work on. Ive never had anything major wrong with it, just stuff that typically goes out on a vehicle. I replaced the radiator, water pump, clutch and ball joints. Its not a power house, and I wish it got better mileage, but this thing has run strong for 25 years.
Samantha is the only person I would like to do business with. She has a great bullet collection, but she needs more. On a side note Samantha hits like a girl & throws like one too!!
2000 Isuzu Rodeo S/LS/LSE Review
Never notified about recalls
by LindaCa from Sacramento, Ca
June 21, 2018
4
Good all round vehicle. Size is perfect for me interior and exterior Plug blew once from transmission when it became hot while driving in heavy traffic.
Owned my '01 Rodeo LS for 9 years and 120k miles. Very little maintenance required over those years. Handled snowy roads and high mountain trails like a champ. It's a shame they stopped making them after '04.
Had my Yaris serviced last week and as is true every time, the experience was superb. A special thanks to Carrie Bates who always insures my satisfaction, since I tend to be very picky. This is such a professional facility and I would not take my car anywhere else. In addition, I find the prices very reasonable, especially given the work performed.
1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS Review
good truck
by rodeo owner from florida
March 21, 2011
4
my family has owned the truck for 18 years. it was sitting in our back yard for a while, not in use, for a few years and was never turned on during that time. but after filling up the tank and spraying some starter fluid in the engine, it ran just fine. its a durable vehicle and has a very durable interior. the speakers though are poor and they fry up over time. but over all its a good quality car.
* Title, other fees, and incentives are not included in this calculation, which is an estimate only. Monthly payment estimates are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent a financing offer from the seller. Other taxes may apply.
The information on vehicles provided in this service is supplied by the seller or other third
parties; Cars.com is not responsible for the accuracy of such information. Cars.com provides
this
service and materials without representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or
implied.
See our terms of service for more details.