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I have been a fan of the VX since the late 90's, and I am finally in a position to try to buy one. I am currently in the NY area (long island) where the VX density seems to be lower than normal.
To the point. The first and only VX I have found for sale in the area is a little questionable. I was wondering if I could get some feedback from existing VX owners:
http://www.autokingsales.com/detail-...s-1460500.html
Note that the engine has been replaced!
Any feedback would be very helpful!
Is this the one that some folks saw before and noted the color seems to change. Possibly a repaint? Check in the door jams and under the hood... Just a thought.
Mic check this recent thread on here...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...6&page=1&pp=15
Also, it says something of having the factory warranty. Factory warranties have expired, unless you are the original owner of a 2000/01 VX.
Excellent points. I even read that other thread previously, but didn't make the connection!
Looked at the pics again and don't see the thing about the paint. It is a little out of the way, so I am not sure how soon I could get up there to see it.
My biggest concern is the condition of the tranny, shocks, etc... If the engine needed to be replace b/c of smoking, does that mean that it was one of the known failures in the VX, or was it driven THAT hard? I wonder.
The latest ebay auction had a buy-it-now price of $15,9xx, but their website says offers welcome. I see that some on the board think that the price is too high, but the original asking price was $19k. As of now, what would you theoretically offer this guy?
Side note: I am really starting to fall in love with the Proton color!
Looks good from here. Offer him 14 out the door. A NEW engine would certainly not put me off...just the opposite. Drive it. See how it shifts. Engage low. Does it slide in easily, or is it a fight to get it in? Shift smoothly? NO clunks,groans,squeeks,squeals etc.? Buy it and welcome to the family. Wayne
Not a big deal, but look at the driver's side front bumper. There is a small crease dimple. Something hit it there. It's in picture #1,#2, and #22 (with the time 6:14 printed on the picture). That might help you find pic #22. It's also in the last two pictures.
You might bring that up as baraning chip.
Peace.
Tom