Isuzu Rodeo, my first 4WD. Back before they got all curvy and aerodynamic. Put 90k on it and then had to put in a new engine after I ran through too much water (yeah, I should have walked it first to check the depth) and bent a rod. After that (probably related to that), every month I had to replace something new--alternator, brakes, fuel pump, water pump. After a while, I figured I was sinking as much money into it each month as I'd make on new car payments, so I bought the XTerra.

(I didn't drive any new Rodeos or Troopers before I bought the XTerra, since there aren't any dealers within 100 miles of where I live.)