10 years and still kickin'
10 years ago the windshield wiper on my 1990 Geo Prizm fell off and that was the straw that broke the camel's back. That little car was pushing 200k miles, it was literally falling apart and I just needed something new. I spent the next couple days researching every vehicle I could find on the internet. The two that really stuck out were the Vehicross (obviously) and a Subaru STX, which was just a concept at that time. I guess I filled out a survey online because I got a call from one of the local dealers who told me he had one 1999 Vehicross left and that I should come check it out. I think I test drove it a total of 2 miles before going right back to the dealership to sign the papers. I didn't even bother haggling over the price. The obsession was instant!
My poor VX has really been put through hell, but I've had way more fun with this vehicle than I ever thought possible. This vehicle has been all over the country to various VX meets and Isuzu off-roading adventures. It's been airborne more times than I can count and somehow she's still running. My fun hasn't been cheap though. Here's a brief list of the things I've had to replace over the years:
-front differential
-radiator
-AC compressor (twice)
-catalytic converter
-exhaust (twice)
-both CV joint assemblies
-intake manifold gasket (twice)
-busted head gasket bolt which took forever (and lots of $$$) to track down
-all 4 rotors (twice)
-2 calipers
And those are just the important things! :) Regardless, I'd do it all over again. I love this vehicle!
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Yamaha cs-80
