CrossBones Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I am thinking to buy this car, to use for a bit of offroad camping. Are they reliable? Any good offroad? Cheap to repair? I was looking to buy a 2004 model for about 200k Seems good value for 4x4 suv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I would say any of the Isuzu's range are serviceable for 50 years or more in Thailand. Have it checked over before buying if you cannot do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callmeishmael Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 The Adventure Master is a DMAX with a body modified by Thairung. The pluses: very reliable engine and transmission. Fairly cheap compared to similar vehicles. The minuses: Potential body rust - look at the body very carefully and try to see if it has been repainted. Leaks, rattles and shakes from poorly fitted rear doors and windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 It's on the D-max / Colorado base. The reliability should be fine - Is some of the body fibreglass? I've found over the years that most older Isuzus I've driven end to be a bit "boat-like" in handling and have a rather rattly engine - but this is not a reliability problem. Of gentle off-roading/camping it should be ideal. If you want to be a bit more adventurous be aware it has a long wheel-base like a pickup truck so you might consider lifting the vehicle about 3 to 5 inches. The 2 main factors off-road are ground clearance and tires - you need a larger AT tire with a bit more tread (and a bit more noise) than solely for road use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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