Introduce yourself here!

Right - well I guess I haven't properly introduced myself here inasmuch as I didn't have ownership of a VX - until now!

I guess I'm a regular Isuzu nut having owned four models since 1988 including an '82 Cheverolet PUP, a '91 Isuzu Pick-up, a '96 Rodeo and now, a '00 VX. As of now, I still have the Rodeo and VX.

I'm a fairly regular member of the 4x4wire forum and ZUtah Wheeler websites (same user name) and have been to ZUZoo for the past two years (I attended ZUZoo VII and VIII and I'm planning on attending IX in May-06).

The Rodeo (Panzer) is heavily built for offroad and is not so city friendly anymore hence my desire to purchase another vehicle (of course it had to be an Isuzu - but also the best damn engineered one to date) for the city streets.

I look forward to conversing with you all on the best mods and common fixes to minor issues and hope to see you all on the trails someday.

Best,

Just purchased a used 2000 Dragon Green with 36000 miles via Ebay. I drove it from Cleveland to Chicago to Houston. Wonderful drive and a great machine. My brother owns two VX's (Black and Burgundy), and my nephew has one (Silver). I have two Troopers too! Excellent product. The only problem I have after the drive, is the passenger side window has a problem with allignment and cannot properly seat itself.

A bit of a story. While cruising along the riverside today I saw this really cool, futuristic vehicle coming towards me with Michigan plates, I'm in Canada. Didn't know what it was , after asking around they said maybe I saw a Izuzu VehiCross.

Dumbfounded I don't recall ever hearing about this vehicle, not even sure if they were available in Canada, long story short I'm hooked, some say obcessed, I say whatever.

Man this thing is ahead of its time. I described the vehicle as a Baja 1000 mixed with Star Wars, and I find out they had an Ironman Edition , so there you go.

Hope you don't mind me getting to know about the vehicle. This is exactly the kind of vehicle I need next.

:)

Hello everyone!

I'm not yet an owner, but when the insurance check comes in from my most recent encounter, I want a Vehicross! I've seen a few on the road over the last few years, and since I need a sporty, economical SUV, I've been captured by the VX's looks, features and overall coolness.

I live and work in Big Sur, CA (!!!), and in addition to our seasonal slides and road closures I often contend with tech-support house calls to remarkably inaccessible dwellings. My dog Sophie prefers her comforts when she joins me, and I have scattered family, so a nice ride for long hauls is needful. All in all, the VX seems like a righteous ride.

Once I'm an owner, I'll gladly share photos of its new home! As a working geek, I dig the variety and enthusiasm shown in the mods, and conviviality of this community - y'all look like a lot of fun to hang with!

Yours in Science, Steve

P.S.
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Please consider pulling over to answer your cell phone, or simply waiting until you arrive to answer that call! I used to jump like Pavlov's dog when my cell rang, but after three (3) accidents in 12 months, none of them my fault and every one involving a cell phone, I'm changing my behavior and encouraging others to do likewise.
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I am planning to get a vehicross in a few months. I have read alot regarding the history of the vehicle and decided I have to have one of these. I dont do a lot of off road so I might turn it to a an on road vehicle with spare off road tires. I currently own an MR2 spyder http://www.cardomain.com/ride/801819. Has anyone turbo charged the VX? All ive seen were supercharged ones. I'm gonna build me a beast!!! Hehe

:p Hello everyone,

I am a proud owner of a 2000 White Ironman. I have owned it for about three weeks now and have enjoyed driving it everyday. I live in Maine and I am a framing contractor by trade. One of the great things about living where I do is the fact that there are a lot of places to go off-roading and I have been taking every opportunity to so. I am happy to have found this group too. I have been reading the posts for a few of weeks now. It funny because when I was thinking about buying my VX I found this forum and starting reading the posts and viewing the gallery. I would have to say the info I found in this forum was a major influenced on me purchasing my little beauty. I will be looking for some advice on mods from all you die hard VX drivers. Cheers

Hey guys, I've been checking out this site for a while, and decided to jopin when I saw there were other people near me with Vx's. I live over in Lakeland, FL, and I've noticed a lot of you guys live not too far from here. My V is a Dragon Green, 2001 model. I know that someone not too far from me owns two, I think a white and something else, and I've seen another one right around the lake where I live, also white.
So I just wanted to say "hey" and I hope maybe I can meet some of the guys who are close to me and chat about our V's. By the way, I don't know much about cars, I'm a musician and don't deal with much more than simple maintenance on my car, so hopefully I can learn some great things from all you guys.

-Craig

Hello everyone! I am new, and here is my VX (long) story (short):

Last week, my paid off black 2000 Xterra croaked on me while I was on a road trip (I won't go into detail here, it's much too painful and still fresh in my mind). Once I got home, I knew I needed a new car, as the expense to fix my Xterra out-weighed its current value.

So, for the next two days I moaped around at the thought of buying a new SUV, especially since I really don't like the new Xterra, and all the other mid-sized SUVs out there look pretty boring imo, but then I searched for some used online, and found my VX. It was just traded in, at a dealer only 4 miles away from where I live, and better yet, it was a BLACK 2001, and it only has 25,000 miles!

For years I looked at the Vehicross, and drooled over its exquisite, futuristic design and all the other cool features of this truck, only to know that I would probably never own one. But today I drove home in my new baby, and I loved every second of it!

More to come from me very soon. I look forward to being an active member of this group.

Bart

I was in Biloxi MS at the Presidents Casino about 6 years ago and saw my first VX. A yellow proton VX in the parking lot. Went over and knew that some day I had to have one. The price of $ 30,000 + made my decision to purchase a VX at that time a little difficult. I bought a 1999 Isuzu Amigo instead of the VX which I still have and love. In March 2006 I finally purchased the 2000 Dragon Green Mica VX from a private individual in the Ft. Lauderdale area of Florida. Drove all the way from Tampa Bay to buy the car on site. Original owner, 38,000 miles and excellent condition. Paid $ 14,900 and it was in such good condition, I would have paid more. I love this vehicle and cannot understand why Isuzu does not put the VX back in production. I guess it will make our VX's more of a collectors item and valuable.

Have owned my Yellow VX for just over a month and I LOVE IT! What a great vehicle! This little truck is a kick to drive and I feel like I'm going fast over hill and dale just driving it down the street (Northern Virginia). This is the closest thing to flying fast movers low level since I left the Marine Corps. Crank it up and rock and roll!

Since I've purchased I've run into one other owner (Silver '99), and I have had a note left under my wiper from someone named Ron at the Sterling Lowes (please contact via forum or e-mail: curiouswords@hotmail.com) who owns a white VX?

Is there a version of Moab anywhere "back East?" Looking for recommendations for off-road opportunities in Northern Virginia also.

:cool:

Greetings, from the lurker formerly known as luz. Now that I am legit, I figured a moniker with a trifle more panache might be in order.

Although I vaguely remembered that nifty salt flats wallet-on-the-trunk commercial, I really had no idea what a VX was until about eight weeks ago. The Saab SPG was getting a bit tatty and some serious R&R was long overdue. A new vehicle was in order and I, in an uncharacteristic fit of responsible thinking, began looking for a used Dodge Magnum, depreciation suitably absorbed by the original owner. Leather, sensible six, reasonable audio, or in other words, a practical car with just a pinch of sportiness to keep things interesting. So it's a done deal, or was at least until the better half, muzzle slathered in foam, starts raving nonsensically about this sport ute that is “totally us”.
As a motorcyclist, cell phones, soccer moms and SUVs are at the top of my list of things-that-should-be-banned-in-perpetuity. 4WD was pretty much a non-starter too, especially considering that I can barely tolerate FWD and then only because the eternally snow bound Swedes seem to insist. So, you can imagine my surprise when I am completely blown away by this pugnacious, four-wheeled football with fangs.
Evidently, the spousal unit took my glazed stare as the green light and in no time had dragged home a sound, if cosmetically challenged VX and proceeded to become best friends with Merlin of Missouri and Cosmo the local body shop guy. I warmed rapidly to the project, but creative conflicts arose. Territorial disputes loomed menacingly.

Employing a masterful diversionary tactic, the Weasel scampered east, a stone’s throw past the Emerald City and returned five days later with a far better than passable Proton, effectively ending any designs I might have had on the ex-Ebony, now Copper Bullet. Also included in the deal were Tornado Chaser and Flying Monkey Airlines tee shirts. Certainly a nice gesture, not to mention an authentic bit of Kansas kitsch. This is one slick sweetie.
So, I am yet again tilting at a few windmills and diving headlong, practicality be damned, into another lost cause. But on the other hand, if this website is any indication, I’ll have more than a few friends in the orphanage!

... tell us a little about yourself and your VX (Your name [nickname], year, color, last 4 of your VIN#, mods and a small blurb your occupation, hobbies, etc.)

John
99 Ironman White 1364
61K miles
purchased 5/10/06 from CarMax Dallas
$11,998
Came with new Goodyear Eagle LS tires; I added a pair of convex blind spot mirrors, otherwise it is bone stock.

I'm sitting in the CarMax dealership right now, waiting for the service dept. to align the front end (pulled right, my regular frame and alignment shop told me excessive toe out, otherwise frame and suspension in very good condition), fix the binding passenger window, and repair/replace the rear factory speakers which are emitting split cone sounds. All will be covered under the CarMax 30-day guarantee, I trust. I adjusted the hood bumpstops yesterday to silence a squeaking hood latch. Washed and waxed with a Rain-X treatment, done at CarWash USA - it cleaned up nicely. It is a fun stress-free ride around town, coming from an '02 Dodge Quad Cab 1/2-ton lifted 6" on 35" tires. It should be a blast off-road with just a few mods. I'm looking at more agressive tires, with new wheels an option for the short term, with a Calmini lift and sway bars, rear locker, ring and pinion swap, free flowing intake and exhaust, an ARB rear locker, and maybe a blower in the future. The "IRONMAN" hood lettering and body stickers have got to go (the subtle embossing on the Recaros can stay), because I'm already getting ribbed about it at work. I'm halfway thinking about replacing it with "BALDMAN", or "LEADASS", or something more accurately descriptive of me that would fit in the space.

Occupation: Registered nurse
Hobbies: Off-roading, adventure touring on my Ducati Multistrada, amateur radio operator (current technician class license holder), and recreational shooting.

i love this vehicle it has an awesome look and i just had to get one so i bought a 2000 ironman. also i love the attention i get when i drive down the road. i have one of the only two i've seen in the northern rhode island area. :)

my name is charlie and im from oklahoma and my wife lost her car in hurricane wilma i am in the military and stationd in key west and we went to orlando looking for her a car and saw the vx bought it that day afer only looking for about 2 hours. now i drive the vx and she drive the other car i love it i am doing mods as i can afford them and the boss(wife) lets me. so there you have iti have asked some questions befor i did this so i appreciateyour input by the way i am a offroading fool im shoot i grew up in the country.

Hi ,am in the process of buying a 1999 jdm vx #6 of 175 ltd. edition model.
Have been trying to obtain the thing now for 2 months, it has a trans noise like a dry bearing that no one can find, has new diff bearings and trans. case has been apart too, i hope they can find it so i can get my hands on it soon, if any one has any ideas on what the noise may be please look in the jdm section "tod and low 4wd" to reply , thanks.
have liked the vcross since first seeing one a few years ago and have now sold my 1996 xs plaisir bighorn 4wd to obtain one, have had great run from other Isuzu 4wds and have given them death too. Most are Japanese imports here in New Zealand.
Cheers: anut

If everyone can cross their fingers for me. I should be getting my 99 Silver VX tomorrow, coincidently the same day as my b-day but it seems non-sequitor since its really the day I get my VX. 33K miles for $10k. Not bad. Clean CarFax. Im over excited right now. And will be all over this forum asking how's, what's, where's about my new baby.

Just wanted to say hello to everyone on this board. Just got my VX 1999 off ebay from PA will be picking up next week. That's all for now.
Bye Grifter from NYC

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Use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the club.
Even if you are just lurking, this is an important thread. Tell us a litle about yourself and your experience in finding your VX.
While you are at it, select what you are driving here

Note:You will be able to reply to this thread but, you will not be able to respond to anyone else's. No photo's are allowed

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I first heard of the vx in 1997 (i was in middle school & my dad is a car buff) in a magazine that my dad showed me saying that this would be my favorite vehicle. and sure enough it is! in '98 it was voted the sexiest SUV! Now that's hot! soon after that i became infatuated and seven years later when i really wanted a car i would love forever...i bought one! so now two years after i bought it, i still feel like i just bought it. i don't even see myself as an owner because when i see one on the street driving I will scream "oh my god its a VX!!!" then my friend or family will look at me and say..."your driving in one..." I love my vx to death...a little obsessive...but i have come to realize that most vx owners are obsessed with them and super friendly too!!!

Well after wanting a VX since they came out My wife and I finally bought one. It's a 2001 Proton with 41000 miles on the odometer and it looks new. We look forward to learning all there is to know about the VX

Gary and Carolyn Zilik
Pine, CO

Bought a GORGEOUS VehiCross (Ironman edition) - and paid for a bumper-to-bumper Isuzua Protection Plan Warranty - at least, that was what the sales rep took my $$ for. When I went to honor the warrant they told me that, lo and behold, the paperwork that THEIR rep completed was only for substandard coverage. Because of this "oversight" I've not been able to service this beautiful machine as needed - check engine light on - now check tranny light on - airbag light almost always on - neither window working - idles horribly (vaccuum lines were serviced recently and it drove PERFECTLY when I picked it up - but 2 days later the tranny light came on for the first time and stayed on ever since and it drives really crappy.

I do NOT plan on giving up on either getting this vehicle handled correctly - and I do NOT plan giving up on making myself at least a legal nuisance for the ripoff dealership. Eventually, the pros WILL outweigh the cons. This is an excellent vehicle and I love it - can't wait to get things straightened out. I have no doubt this site will really help me get it all together. ;)

Hi All,

I was in a VX forum a while back, and now I am in this one. I have owned a 2001 since 9/2002. Bought it with 200 miles; currently have just under 18,000 miles on her. I've had the "usual" problems in the past - wheels (finally replaced, last summer, thanks to forum members postings), headlight gaskets, hood insert, cat converters (twice), windows... but

I still love my car! How much?

I love it so much, that, even after being downsized, twice, the first time from a job of 12 years, and then after 8 months (I live in Michigan, and work/ed in the transportation industry...) I have somehow managed to keep my vehicle out of the repo guys' hands, not an easy task! Now. I have a bigger problem...

In Feb 2004, I was out of work and storing the VX in my attached, insured garage. GMAC tried to tell me I needed authorization to store the vehicle, and they wanted to add $1418 to my principle for insurance. I sent them proof of coverage but they still charged me, and raised my payments. I tried for a year to get them to reverse the charge and adjust my account for missaplied interest/principle payments. I faxed proof of insurance for every policy to date - to no avail.

Finally, after a year, I informed them that I was going to withhold payment until they addressed the issue, as they now owe me over $2,000, and continue to overcharge me.

Well, rather than investigate and correct my account, and without further communication, they called my note. Two days before my birthday, I get a summons for a hearing. Now what do I do? My husband refused to refinance our mortgage - advising me to let them take it! No way! I have fought to keep it and as first owner, with only 18,000 miles, I'm not giving in now! I am on unemployment and employed p/t until I find another job. I need to have reliable transportation - right? GMAC claims I owe them X amount, but they have yet to correct the fraudulent charges. My only option, at this point, sucks!

I have only minor debts (besides the car) and the only way I could halt the legal proceedings, and keep my VX was to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I am morally obligated to pay my debts, and tried to get GMAC to refi my loan, but they would rather waste time and money in litigation than work towards a mutually beneficial agreement.

So, now, they have to accept the reorganization plan, if the court approves it, and they will have to investigate the erroneous charges. They will also have to accept the "value" of the VX at a way lower interest rate. The proposed plan will pay off the VX and my other minor debt, in full, over 5 years - for much less than my current car payment! I also have an extended warranty.

The day before my hearing, my petition was filed, and GMAC's attorney was notified; there is now an automatic stay against their claim. Disregarding the stay provisions, and in violation of US Code, GMAC's attorney faxed me a rescheduled hearing notice, just hours after they were notified, and then had the nerve to mail me a new summons, trying to intimidate me. Either the attorneys are ignorant, or they think I am... Bring it on!

In closing, I love my VX so much, I have had to resort to drastic measures to try and keep it. I'm sure GMAC will make this difficult, but I am ready for them. For those considering the purchase of a VX, regardless of its flaws, this should show you the lengths one will go to, to keep one! My previous vehicles were a 94 Bronco, and a 94 Vette. I much prefer my VX. It has been reliable and it is COOL!

So... If for some reason this doesn't work out, I may have a "like new" VX to sell - if anyone's interested!

Gang-
Have 2000 VX, Proton Yellow. First question: Does anyone know how many Yellow VX's came to the US? I got mine under unusual circumstances, was told it was not a typically imported color.
Second, who has a proven bolt-on supercharger kit, or supercharger/intercooler kit? The car is going overseas and I want a failsafe system. Who are the best shops in the US or England for developing the VX's?

Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chris Fisher

Hi everyone, In 1999 i bought a 1998 Amigo, i had a trooperII previously and just loved ISUZU's. Well, when i picked up the Amigo, the Dealer had just gotten his first VX-I went nuts for it, but i'd already signed the papers for the Amigo. So after waiting for many years to get a VX, i decided about 2 months ago to "just do it"-there was a 99 in Chicago i thing about a month ago with 10300 miles that sold for i think it was like $10800 and i missed it by about an hour........then there is the 2001 Dragon in Alaska with only 17000 miles but i couldnt get together with the dealer(freight alone was around 2g's) so i eventually found the one i got at a Dealership not far from Indianapolis-they were really great, very happy with it(but have a dashlight/tail light issue i posted in troubleshooting)
One of these days, ill post a story of the trip out and back to pick it up.

Greetings
I am blessed to have found my 2000 vx in the wonderful state of Arkansas. I had it shipped to it's new PA home where I have fixed some front end damage and added some wheels, stereo, etc. I have loved the vx' from day one and now am thrilled to own one. I look forward to continuing to modify, supercharge and enjoy the ride. I am a General Contractor with a wonderful wife and 2 great kids. I hope to see many of you some day and swap vx stories.
Chow for now
Jon

I new I needed the vehicross the day I saw the concept vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show. The local Isuzu dealer new nothing about it so in my travels I stopped off at the Isuzu dealer in Grand Rapids, they new nothing either but where more than happy to put me first on their list if the vehicle was ever brought ti the US. Almost a year later I found info that it was indeed going to be produced, I drove up to the dealer and wrote a check as a down payment. Over the course of the next 9 months I was updated as to its process. On tax day 1999 I went to the dealership and found my vehicross center stage on the turntable with the spot lights glowing. I must say the turrmoil over the first two years almost broke me of the desire to keep the vehicle. At 36,005 miles the engine done blowed up, the dealership (the local dealer, not the selling dealer) accused me of not getting the oil changed on a regular basis even though the reciepts from them were in the glove box, four weeks later I received my vehicle back after paying $107 for environment fees. One week later the flywheel snapped and was fixed at no cost due to issues related to the engine replacement. Overall love my truck, drive it year round and am about to roll 100,000 in the next month. Same isssues as most, windows slip, headlights haze, cd play jams, you know the story. thanks for all the great info - Mike.

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Originally Posted by Cyrk

Hey I made it! Good work guys looking good!

I have had my VX for about 2 years now and I love it more now than when I got it! These forms have been great and so useful in gathering information and meeting and talking with such a cool group of dedicated owners.

I look forward to more good times with your and my VehiCROSS!

Peace,
Dave

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I'm currently stationed in Japan and I'm not a VXer yet but can be as early as next week when I go home on leave. I love the VX from first sighting (June 06). I had never seen one before until I was in Hawaii. Anyway I've been on the look out for an Amigo to fix up and now I have changed my mind, but after reading some of the threads on blown engines I'm having second thoughts.

dave

I saw the vx back in 1999 driving down the highway in Louisiana. I could NOT take my eyes off of it. That was the day I new I had to have one and a passion for the vx started. For the life of me though, a few months later I couldn't remember what it was called! I researched, and researched for hours until it popped up again. Years went by and I fell more and more in love with this vehicle everytime I saw it. You could say it was the truck of my dreams. After trying extremely hard to purchase one on many occasions something would always cause me to turn it down and try again later. Finally after 6 years, I bought my dream a few days ago and I can't help but turn around in a parking lot with a huge grin on my face to look back at it. The vx is not just a car, its a passion, and Im so happy that all of you share this feeling with me.

Hi all, I live in the UK and am about to start my search for a Vehicross. I've always wanted since I saw my fist picture of one.
Is anyone here from the UK?
Any pointers to threads on buying and checking would be much appreciated!
Thx, Amir

I am the newest member of the community and so dern proud to be here. Hailing from Tulsa OK and loving the offroad.

I do not own a VX as of yet, but ever since I have had a license I have been in love with them. Now, I am frantically in search of a nice proton to raise. It all started with my first baby:

99 Ranger, cherry red, ext cab, step side, nerf bars, brush guard, bedliner, hood scoops, 3" body lift (couldnt afford susp. lift), and 31" Coopers S/Ts.

Then I upped it to my still reigning favorite (until i get the VX that is): 01 Chevy 2500 HD crew cab with the allmighty duramax. Had a 6" susp running 36" Hummer Wrangler Tires, bedliner (decided to spice it up and spray the liner on the rocker panels...it was sexy), brush guard with 4 6" piaas, K/N cold air intake, magnaflow exhaust, hypertech programmer pushin it from the stock 300 hp to over 400. Ran it at the speedway and clocked a 1/4 in less than 17 secs. You know how it goes, some 70 yr old lapses into a coma during rush horu traffic, goes out with his foot on the gas, manages to weave through traffic and hit me head on going 60+....freaking civic twisted my HD frame :-/

Moved on to an Excursion...still had to mod it though. Same power mods as it was a diesel. It would scoot for a bus. But needed something smaller

In an 05 Colorado Z71 LS Crew cab now with a vew body mods...nothing too impressive. Figured why mod it when I am holding out for a Proton of my own.

So, that is my story...the stuff that matters at least (my vehicle lineage). Like I said, I am in crazy search of a nice Proton preferably with < 40k miles. And yes, I did email SDMtnBiker about his spicy VX.

HOWDY YA'LL! (i just know you all were figuring the okie had to say it sooner or later)

;)

tbigity,
Welcome, & good luck in your search.
Sounds like you may be a bit disappointed in whats available aftermarket for the VX, (no chips, body kits, etc.) but it's still one of the most extraordinary rides available IMO.
I've got kinfolk in Bixby (aunt & uncle), so who knows, you may see me round yer neck of the woods some day.

I have just purchased a 99 Ebony.

I bought one in 99 and had to sell it soon after buying it.
So many years later I fianally bought another one.

Now I have to type in a low voice so my wife doesn't hear this "hopefully I'll soon be able to start modifying it" " like wheels and tires, dual exhaust, custom taillights, custom headlights, light bar,... stuff like that."

To Ldub: NOFREAKINGWAY?!! In a town of only 8,000 people, in a country of nearly half a billion...that is nuts, what are the odds. That would be neat. You will be able to spot me...AS I WILL BE DRIVING A 2001 PROTON! That is right, I am getting one :-D Seriously, I just messed myself. And it is already modded, for the most part. Just missing a calminia and some Nittos. I will let you know. Ok, it is not final yet, as it is currently about 1,600 miles away, but twill happen...oh yes...twill.

HI everybody
Yesterday we got my wife a VX we were dreaming of for past couple of years! Car is in great condition with off-road tires installed so we cant wait to take it for some action :) Hopefully will get enough practice before Moab 2007.

I caught a look at the VX while at a car show earlier this summer. I thought they were so rare that I would never be able to get one. After a little checking around I found that there was one for sale in town and it was a reasonable price. I made it down there the next day to find that it was sold. :(
Since then I've been researching these and I'm at the point where I think I'm sold on these. :cool:
The only thing left to do is see one up close. You know, actually sit in it, see how it sounds, rides, ... After that it's deciding what color I want! :confused:

Anyway, I hope that through this forum I may find someone in my area that would be kind enough to introduce me to their Pride and Joy!?!

I'm an Instrument Tech by trade, mechanically minded, and do some programming (when I find the time - which has been fairly sparce lately).

So, Anybody out there? :rolleyes:

Welcome. This is the right place. There are several for sale here. I found one in good condition on ebay the other day with a B-I-N of under 10k. Seems good. And as for wanting to get in it and fell it out etc. let me say this, if you are anything as in love with the VX as I, that is not necessary. As transio (the guy I just got mine from) can attest to, I flew all the way from tulsa to miami, he picked me up at the airport, showed me the car...that was all it took. I, with an enormous smile, said "well...let's do it!" His reply was "don't you at least want to drive it first?"

Dude, seruously, they are so amazing, I didnt care how it handled or felt in my hands, i just wanted it. They sould bottle the VX and sell it as a drug. They are great!

Thanks for the welcome,

I've seen a few VX's and got my eyes open. With Cash a bit tight right now, I just wanna be sure. Don't get me wrong, I've already have a couple thoughts bouncing around in my head telling me "Just buy one!!!!!!!!!". So far I've been able to resist. 8^)

So, I guess I better figure out how to write a note to everyone asking who's in my area?

Hello to everyone, I just purchased a 1999 silver/black VX on July 26th, 2006. What an amazing vehicle. I feel like Im part of an elite crowd, which you all seem to be great people. I live in N.E. Ohio (about 40 miles east of Cleveland) My VX has only 56k miles on it. It was originally from Virginia, went to PA for a bit, and is now in Ohio. I plan to keep it here for a long time. So.... Id like to introduce myself to the VX family, and hope this will be a long ride.

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a VX in Texas. If you know anyone let me know! Thanks!

Owning Proton 2000 (model year 2001) from March. Like it too much. Some photos available in the gallery.

According to Carfax, it spent 3 years in Maryland, then 1 year in Ohio, then went to Florida and finally sold in Pennsylvania. Now it is in Zelenograd, Moscow, Russia.

Had to repair left front hub (around $30) right after purchasing.

Hey all,

I have always loved these trucks and am strongly considering buying one in the next week. I recently totaled my car and have a nice insrance check. Thanks Farmers! I've been browsing the site obsessively and it's qite helpful. I have decided on white and have located one with 51k miles on it. (1999)The "bottom dollar" from a dealer is $13,995. The truck is perfect and the owner even noted every fuel stop! This appeared to be a meticulous owner. So....I'm asking for advice. Is this a fair deal? I don't want to lose a bunch of money in depreciation right off the bat and I do put a lot of miles on my vehicles. I also saw some mentions of a bearing problem at 60k miles and this one's not there yet. I've seen them for as low as $6,500 but with higher miles. Any feedback would be appreciated! I hope to be an active member soon.

Thanks!

Dave