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2002 Isuzu Rodeo SportThe Rodeo Sport is available in four models: 2WD Hard Top, 2WD Soft Top, 4WD Hard Top, and 4WD Soft Top. The 2WD models are powered by a...
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The Rodeo Sport is available in four models: 2WD Hard Top, 2WD Soft Top, 4WD Hard Top, and 4WD Soft Top. The 2WD models are powered by a 130-hp 2.2L engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The 4WD vehicles have a 205-hp 3.2L V-6 engine and a four-speed automatic transmission, which are optionally available together on the 2WD models. New color offerings are Clipper Blue Metallic, and Currant Red Mica. A Special Package is available on all V-6 equipped models consisting of remote keyless entry, a 140-watt sound system with six-disc CD changer, and power mirrors, locks, and windows. Air conditioning, Titan Gray overfenders, 16-inch aluminum wheels, a limited slip differential, and fog lamps are also options.
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I Gotta Ride And You're Just A Pedestrian
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Pros: I grab a horse and I jump like equestrian
Cons: I talk smooth like Lando Calrissian
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The Bottom Line:
Make some noise for the boys as we rip loins
One thing i've never liked about SUVs is that they don't quite specialize in anything. Bear with me for this explanation. Vans specialize in storage - especially the type of van most cable technicians drive. While they aren't anything special to look at, you can transfer the most the fastest. Sports cars specialize in looks - the slick and smooth look and even feel of a sports car is it's defining quality. Sedans are the perfect family car - everything you could ask for when on a car trip with annoying, ungrateful, petulant children is there and in excess. Trucks (F-150 et al) are great for their power - I don't see a Sedan pulling my Nitro 205 boat.
SUVs on the other hand, while good, don't have any specific features that make them stand out. They're just 'decent' in every area. Decent storage, decent for families, decent looks, etc. I could never own an SUV because I can't be driving the "I do everything decent" vehicle.
Before you figure it out yourself, yes I did formulate the above argument out of nowhere. However, does that make it any less true?
To get to the vehicle in question, the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, the car comes in 2 and 4 wheel drive versions. I rented the 4 for myself while in Greenland. They're cheap over there.
If you're buying a 2WD, it comes with the following: 2.2 liter four cylinder engine, and a hard top for only 16 grand. I of course, did not buy this version, but this information was still added to my review for the purposes of being informative and complete. Mwooah!
The Rodeo Sport comes with alloy wheels, a six CD changer, air conditioning, power windows, mirrors and locks, some amazing floor mats (more on this later), and a net used for whatever the heck.
Overall Impressions of the car
Outside of my dislike of SUVs in general, the car was OK for an SUV. It isn't nearly as classy as a Jimmy, nor does it have a cool name like "Ford Explorer". But, it's still OK. Easy to drive, seats about 5 people over (add however many bodies in the back). The air conditioning is cool (haha,kill me!), you can switch 6 CDs (haha,kill me!), and all that stuff. A great vehicle, go not buy it.
This is my first ever car review. Apology if its low on detail or analysis - do comment and fill me in on what I should do instead.
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