Izuzu Trooper/Vauxhall Monteray

[turbo-ww]

Question.


Are they actually the same with different badges?

Would you buy either to tow?

[OllieWinchester]

Well regarded towing vehicles as far as I am aware. Also, pretty much identical as far as I know. PaddynMurphy on here has got one and seems to like it, I know there is supposed to be an issue with one of the diesel variants, but I'm afraid I can't elaborate.

[Jem0911]

Seem the same the 3.1Intercooled TD is the one to go for avoid the smaller 3.0 think it has issues.
Just run a petrol LWB as a dog car for two years sold for £50 more than I paid for it. (£750)

[normalbloke]

I had one of the earlier SWB 3.1 diesel Troopers.Old school tech but not a thing bad to say about it.Good starter,torquey,pretty good economy, and nothing went wrong in 3 years and 60 k miles.I too sold mine for slightly more than I paid for it, mileage included,and this was on the strength of the newer 3.0 Troopers blowing themselves to bits,and Isuzu generally being an arse about taking it on the chin!

[Adam H]

My friend has a monterey which is the same year as my trooper, the mechanics are all the same but the monterey usually have a higher spec such as headlight wipers and washers, air con etc

[Adam H]

If you buy the 3.1D, blank the egr's and disconnect the cold start switch

[turbo-ww]

Thanks Paddy, very informative.