Holden rodeo older style

[smo01]

Hello all

i am looking to get work horse to drive around.

i heard that the newer rodeos like 2003 up words are not much chop basicly a isuzu body with an alloytec in them.

but the older ones like 1995 and up words are they any good. where they still an isuzu??

i really like the look of the space cab one could be handy and there going cheap.

hopefully you guys can help

Sorry if i have this in the wrong section plz move it if it is.

Thank you for your time

Tom

[Trayner]

hey champ
just sold my 1994 rodeo space cab , and to be honest they are pieces of poo , they drive like a truck and have a top speed of a truck lol

and are as thirsty as a truck too , goes thru petrol like anything , more then a commodore

drove it round for a bit and sold it, then jumped into my commodore and it felt like rocket compared to the rodeo
they have heaps of grunt to pull stuff but like I said its like driving a truck around

feel free to shot me some more q's if you want

[smo01]

hello

do they have a holden motor in them? are they easy to service

what advantages did it have

[Lumps of cheese]

Buy a diesel. I had a 02 4X4 dual cab and it was an excellent work horse. Went well and was economical.
Mine had the 2.8 ltr. isuzu motor, very good motors. I would recommend them to anyone.

[Trayner]

nah has the izuzu engine in them the 2.6l engine


bit of info on them

Engine Code: 4ZE1
Engine Displacement: 156 CU IN / 2559cc OHC
Fuel System Type: EFI
Power: 89.5 kw @ 4600RPM
Torque: 146 ft.lbs. @ 2600 RPM
Bore x Stroke (in.): 3.65 x 3.74
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Oil Pressure: 57PSI @ 1400RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPR-6ES11 (NGK)
Spark Plug Gap (in.): 0.040
Ignition Timing: 12 degrees
Intake Valve Opens: 13 degrees
Compression Pressure: 170PSI
Idle Speed: 850-950RPM
Valve Clearance (in.) (Cold): Intake - 0.008 Exhaust - 0.008


never had to service mine as i had it for like 1 month before i got rid of it , but by the looks of it looks like you have to take a few parts off to service them



advantages

large and can carry big loads in the back
can carry like 1 tone or so in the back easy and tow a big trailer at the same time
heaps of room in the cab
low down tourque
handled alright
could go slighty off road
strong body
could tow easy

disadvantages

guzzled petrol
slow off the line and took ages to get up to speed
no power at higher speeds
heavy
interior very plain and shit
drove like a truck and had a very small turning circle

but yeh personally i wouldn't get one , but if your into that whole mini truck thing go ahead

[Dr HaxZaw]

if its only a workhorse a toyota would probably make more sense... not unless you plan on doing mainies in your work ute

[tuckerbag]

I have a '98 4x4 diesel dual cab Rodeo and it has been the most reliable and trouble free vehicle i have owned. A power steering hose is the only problem encountered in 13 yrs and 250000ks. I wouldn't hesitate getting another.