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Well as most of you Guru's already know from my previous post... I DID IT. I am still on the honeymoon phase and so far so good. I bought a 99 Astral Silver w/ 125,878 miles on it and got what I consiter to be a great deal. I plan to do a writeup with some pics in the next few days about some questions/quick fixes. I love the club and am really glad to be in it!
-Mike
Greetings VXer's!!!
My call sign is dc700 and I'm emailing you from Okinawa Japan!!! I just recently purchased a 01 silver while I was home on leave. I picked it up in chicago and drove to NY and then finally stored it in Stafford Va.
My story is like most, Love at first site!! I had never really been into cars most of my money is spent on shoes for the wife and my drums!! LOL!! Up to May of 2006 I wanted a 94 Amigo and then I went to a conference in Hawaii and parked next to a Burgundy VX and I couldn't keep my eyes off of it! Again not being into cars and the fact that VX was debadged I had no idea what I was looking at. So I researched and found this site that answered all of my questions about the VX. Two months later I bought my VX!!!! The drive cross country was awesome the car handled like a sports car!!!
I return to the states in 2008 and hope to enjoy her some more!!!
To all that support this site THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
PS: While I was driving in Stafford Va I spotted PROTON Yellow VX off of Rt 610.
Take care DC700 / Vin# 1019
Hello,
I have wanted to have a VX ever since I first saw one in 1999 and yesterday I bought a 2001 silver VX with 55,000 miles drove it home from Indy and fell in love with it even more. Paid 10600 for it and feel like I made the best deal of my life.
Question. Does anyone have a towing package installed on theirs and what do you suggest, I have a small trailer I pull my four wheeler on when I drive the Rodeo and would like to be able to use the VX also to take the Four wheeler if I need too.
I would also like to install the cam in rear of the VX and wondered if any one has done that and if the recommend it.
Thanks
Ralph
I bought my 2001 proton yellow VX at the end of July. I owned a 98 mustang before that and it finally died on me, so i was shopping for a new vehicle when i saw a vx in the classifieds. It had about 58000 miles and was in pristine condition. I immediately fell in love. Last night was my first chance to really take it off road and Oh My God it's awsome!!!!
I'm from a little town called Goliad TX, it's as about as redneck as can be but it's home to me. :)
I have loved these vehicles since I first saw one @ the SF Auto show way back when. As a freshman in college now, I find myself driving a tired 1983 Toyota Camry hatchback around town :rolleyes: , wishing I had a VX instead. Within the next year I plan on getting a job so I can save some money. Hopefully, in about a year i will be ready to buy a car, and I hope I can find a VX near me in my price range!
My name is Ben and I've been driving my '99 VehiCross for over seven years now. Back when I was looking into getting my first car in 1999, I was browsing car models on Carpoint. I ran some searches for features I wanted in a car, and the VehiCross was one of the few results. (I also thought it was also one of the only cars that really looked good in the online photos -- the rest appeared too boxy.) After doing some research, I went to a local dealership in August of '99 to test drive one, and wound up driving home in the show floor model. I am really glad that I decided on this car. It's fun to see other VehiCrosses on the road (though it's a rare occurence), and I love driving it around. I've taken it off-road a few times, but sadly those capabilities have gone largely neglected (though I do a bit of urban off-roading, such as when other cars don't quite leave enough room for that right turn, et c. ;Dy; ).
Hi gang, happy to finally be one of you!
Back in '02, a coworker and I are raving avout this SUV we saw , but could not think of the name. We did a search and there it was, the coolest SUV I had ever seen and I wanted one. My co-worker, being a single guy gets back on the internet and he buys one while I standing there, the S..B! Well to make this sstory short, 4 years later he is ready for something else so I scored the '01 Ebony #935 22K miles from himfor REALLY not much! Needless to say I am a happy guy.
Just happened upon this site and liked it so much I thought I would join in. I found my 86 Trooper at a car lotin Virginia Beach and imediately fell in deep like with it. I have taken it places that some of the other 4X4's couldnt make it through. Even tho they had several mods to them.
I am married and have 2 kids, because I don't want 3. I am also career military and can retire in a couple of years and go back to Texas. Here are a couple of pics of the "Blue Mule".
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29...d/IM000279.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29...d/IM000275.jpg
Hi everyone;
I'm Mario, live in the San Francisco Bay Area and about a week ago I bought an '01 in Green with about 63K miles on it. (Super clean car!) Flew to San Diego last weekend to buy it from a dealer and drove it back home.
(Seats are not great for long trips but not too bad).
I decided to call it "Green Mamba" because of the fangs and the green paint.
Pictures:
http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/mariog4/
The driver's side window was not working at all. Yesterday, I pulled the door panel and discovered that the plug to the motor had been disconnected. Also noticed that someone had already reinforced the mounting post of the window regulator. The problem was that a plastic guide clip was broken, therefore, the regulator would not stay properly on the track as it was going up and down. I had to improvise and "engineer" a solution. Somehow, I was able to adapt a piece of plastic and make it stay on the guide track. Now I have a perfectly working power window!
I'm also a little afraid on other shortcomings of these vehicles, (from what I read on this forum). I immediately changed the oil to Mobil 1 synthetic so I hope that will buy me some piece of mind.
Anyway, sorry for the long introduction, and maybe I'll run into one of you, (not literally), one of these days.
Thanks!
My name is Paul and I live in NY metro area...always liked an unique vehicle, and Vx is surely that, and less impractical than some of my previous ones. Have been talking to Rick in Houston about his "super" VX, but almost certain it is sold.
...Looking at VX in Evansville/mt vernon (area) Indiana...LukeVx's 2001 black i was wondering if anyone "knows" this Vx...or was close enough, or is willing and able to do inspection for me? Already agreed on price, based on pictures and numerous emails, and only waiting to make sure Houston VX is REALLY sold. Otherwise will fly to indiana, ASAP and drive the 800 miles back. A bit worried about getting stuck on road (low miles, on 2001 VX , but you never know)....but I would rather chance that, unless I could feel "comfortable" with truck transport. Driving back seems my best option. Had a friend who used to drive car carriers....even though most get where they need to go in one piece, have heard a few horror stories. I have already "met" a few few folks on this site and have been gratified and impressed with their warmth, and willingness to help. Will entertain possibility of truck transport, if someone has personal recommendation? Hope to "officially" become A VXer very soon.
Hi........ Just purchased a 99 White Ironman VX w/ 99,750 mi. Purchase price was 6600.00. Need to find a way to bring back the lower cladding color/ finish to its original luster, any suggestions ?? Want to do some maint. that may be needed, like timing belts, trans. service, plug replacement or any other items that may arise. My wife and I have always wanted a V-Cross but just never found one that was available in our area or at a reasonable price. the condition of our VX is good, straight body, seemingly mechanically sound, interior perfect, it mainly looks as though it was parked outside for most of its life due to the fading of the body cladding. We look forward to enjoying the VX experience and browsing this site for ideas and experiences. Mike
I'm a future vehicross owner and been looking for one for the passed year I had a couple of oppotunities but I let them slip by but I might be looking at one this Saturday and would like to know what to look for in order to make the right purchase or not so if anyone can give some advise it would be very welcomed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moncha
Hi introduced myself below, but now "official"!
Just drove in this morning, with 2000 Kaiser 0280 from suburb west of Chicago. Flew out on a $100 dollar flight from Laguardia (NY) at 8 am Tuesday and made it back by 4:30 am Wednesday.
Never drove that far solo before...but it is was relatively painless in 0280. Pleasantly surprised at lack of soreness..Usualy have to move seat back past factory (6'5"/300 lbs), but was quite comfortable, luckily previous owner only listened to radio aqnd did not "use up" what seems to be a short lived cd player.... which I enjoyed on trip home
orig owner, all records always serviced by Isuzu...seemingly meticulous owner, mobil 1 only, 3 binders of shop manuals, manual on cd., all orig paperwork/service.. & other vx stuff was included
A bit bummed though, "impeccable" service record was spotty on 30K..no transmission flush. seems EVERYthing was done but that!
Now at 41.5k and will flush tommorow, keeping fingers crossed it does not look too bad?
Not sure if my imagination, but seems to be very slight vibration when you put it in gear...did not notice that in Illinois. Not something real noticeable, but wondering if 0280 is trying to tell me something?
Still original tires with maybe 10k left... feels pretty solid till 80 mph ...then slight vibration (I-80 on way home gave many 80+mph moments)...decided on geolander 285/60/18 on stock 18" wheels and (wheel alignment was suggested by illinois dealer ,when tires needed replacing)
One thing when turning and approaching lock, weird, change in smoothness of turning... in last 10% before lock? don't know if that is normal?
Never thought I would do, what I just did, but glad I did it !
Hello from Raleigh, NC, home of the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Champions – Carolina Hurricanes. My work schedule (frequent travel away from home) allowed me to attend all of the home games during the Stanley Cup Play-off Series in May and June 2006. Driving home from one of the games put me in a traffic situation whereupon I spotted my first Vehicross (white). Thus began my quest for my very own Vehicross.
Upon arrival at home, I did an immediate search on Google to determine just what kind of vehicle I had seen. Thanks to this website forum and the Vehicross Tribute Page, I determined that this was a great vehicle suitable to replace my aging 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis Edition. A quick trip to eBay determined that there was a ready supply of used vehicles available. The more difficult job turned out to be – finding one locally available for sale such that I could actually get to spend some time with. BTW, there is no Isuzu dealer here in Raleigh; nearest one is 25 miles away in Durham.
After a few weeks, a black 99 with 70+K miles was located through the local CraigsList web page. So, I finally got to drive one and was mildly impressed. I did not buy it, mostly due to the exterior and interior colors (even though the red/black colors matched the Hurricanes’ team colors) and the aftermarket wheels/tires that were installed. Thus, my quest continued.
While continuing my search for a local buy, I saw several good ones show up on eBay but then disappear before the auction ended. I spotted 1 more (silver) here in the Raleigh area during my daily work commute of 65 miles, but alas no ‘for sale” sign. I spotted a white one on the road in the Huntsville, AL area during a business trip, again, no ‘for sale’ sign displayed. Another trip took me to Charleston, SC where 2 had been listed on cars.com or autoextra.com. By the time I arrived, one was already sold. I did get to see and drive the other one, a 2000 green with 96K miles. There was something about it that just did not feel right, plus the price was high considering the “wear & tear”. In searching on Autoextra.com, I noted an interesting anomaly, in that there was a search option for “V Cross”.
So, I took this anomaly information and started my searching again. On my local Craigslist I found a 2001 Proton Yellow in nearby Greensboro, NC with 70K miles in excellent condition. This one already had a dealer installed tow package and the price was a lot closer to what I was prepared to pay. It took about a month of trading e-mail notes and finding a time when it was convenient for both of us before I was able to see and drive the Proton. This one was truly in great condition with only a few cuts in center arm rest cushion, headlight lense crazing, and the “dreaded” driver/passenger window problem. It is now sitting in my garage. I am starting some of the mods (lights, performance, debadging, rear door) from this site while awaiting the arrival of the title.
My wife says I now have a “yellow” fixation. I don’t understand…I have only bought a yellow canvas L. L. Bean bag (garage sale price - $1), yellow wash bucket, yellow can koozie (gotta keep those drinks cold in such a ‘hot’ vehicle!), yellow flashlight, yellow bath sheet/towel (on sale at Macy’s for only $9.99), yellow paper note pads, and yellow battery jump-pack. My biggest dilemma is how to find Mobil 1 in yellow containers; may have to default to Pennzoil. Anyone make yellow oil filters?
Hello!
My name is Vlad and just have sell my cadillac catera 1997 and bout Isuzu Ironman 1999 and i realy like it. Its liek absolutely different car and i mean it i very like it. I bout it with low milage just 40k and i want make it very sweet car from it so im gonna be asking a lot of questions about how to install stuff and other. Hope you guys will help me with some problems.
Thanks
Good day to everyone . Well i'm still looking for a VCurrently I live in loUiSiAna. I'm holding out until January maybe February to get on a serious purchasing path . So I plan to be a PROUD VX owner Starting sometime in 2007.
Well it goes like this I was out wasting the day away with some friends ,We decided to go to local dealerships and browse through their inventory X . the last stop was a dodge/Isuzu dealer . Yep! in the showroom out of the elements a shiny new Iron Man . First time I had ever seen the mini beast . WOW! no car ever impacted me like that I was speechless . When I was finally able to pry my attention away from it . I asked many questions about this VX, sat in ,liked the feel and the view ,also appreciated the lack of millions of tiny Little buttons on the control panel (dashboard). It was as though it was designed for driving no distractions other than its cool body style. BUT at 30grand not for me.
Now they seem to be more in my price range and hopefully soon ill have one in my possession.
Test drove one recently was very close to purchasing it then poof it was gone,And then today10/19/06. I look on ebay and their it is in TX . Hmmmm. Although at this point
I decided I don't want that one its missing the rear spoiler which the price quote that was given to me seemed a bit much $521.00 not installed just the spoiler. Also I fear that it may have some internal corrosion due to the exposed mounting holes on the VX's roof.
OK thats it for now .
Hello,
My name is Piotr , I'm from Poland (Europe). With the help of my friend in the USA I bought 1999 Vehicross Ironman. The car will be shipped to Europe in a few days. I'm looking forward to see it. Vehicross is almost completly unknown here. First time I saw this car in a catalogue of 4x4 cars trucks suvs in 1999 y. Best regards to all.
Just getting started on my search for a VX. I accidentally stumbled across one looking at Isuzu's on ebay. Floored, completely, utterly floored. How could I live for 7 years without ever seeing one of these? Granted, I've always lived in small towns in Kentucky where having something that looks like a spaceship shuttlepod with AWD could be more of a nuisance than a blessing, but I'm willing to live on the edge a little and try my luck.
I'm still getting used to the idea that if I'm going to own one, I'll most likely be buying it from digital photos and sight unseen, and it almost turns my stomach to have to do it this way. I wanted to be a part of this community prior to purchase for moral support and encouragement : )
Just purchased a Silver 99 with 109.000 miles from Fredrick Maryland. I traded in my 1995.5 Rodeo LS. The VX will be my daily driver. I purchased a 2005 GTO in may of 2005 and have 33,000 miles on it, so I needed a daily driver that I would enjoy driving and this is it. I live in near Lynchburg Va. Great site guys.
Mrcln1 :cool:
I just bought my share of my first car at 16, a 99 black VX. MY mom and dad matched wat I put into the car, i through 2-3k into it. My dad had one and i loved it and decided that i would liek one in the distant future. Long story short i ended up finding one in SC for 5900 and went for it. The only thing that i have discovered so far is that if u put a sealed jl box in the back it fits exactly with the the seat angle making a nice finished look. 6 inch speakers fit in the front and 4 inchs in the back. I have Jl audio speakers all the way around and two 12inch jl subs in a sealed enclouse with a precision power 300.4 amp and a alpine cda-9856 headunit and it sounds amazing. i would recomend puttin a system in the VX cause its road noise is actually relativly small considering its truck like suspension and its knobby-ish tires. But the hatchback style of the VX allows reverberation off the tirewell and creates a much louder sound than found in a truck or car.
Howdey, nice page, thanks for sharing and the welcome, glad to be apart of the entourage.
I am the proud driver of a firefox, there are a few items to work out, it seems to need a vlalve adjust, debug a click in the wheel, and maybe add some goodies for carry capacity and tunes, overall I am thrilled with the ride. I can feel your passion. ragards
well i am new to the forum and hi guys. i own a 99 vehicross and yes it is a badass of a vehicle. there is something thrilling about driving it for sure. the rough idling of the car really sucks but besides this the thing is def a hybrid (part sport car part suv) there is no doubt that the car was designed for rallies. this car is amazing.
greetings.
im getting my vehicross today. its a 99 silver. i hope to use this baby for all it can be.
At this time, I've owned my 2001 Proton one week and one day. Still getting used to this vehicle and trying to pin down a few details. Saw my first VX in 2001, an Ironman and probably the last one sold in my area. Have only seen a total of three around here (Allentown, PA area), ever. Now there are four. Finally decided to get a newer car than what I was driving, and still had these cool little trucks in the back of my mind. A few days later, after some internet shopping, I found this one outside of Pittsburgh, and started making the arrangements. Never drove one, never sat in one, never even talked to someone who owned one. Love it so far, attracts many stares and questions. Figured if I was going to own a sport utility, it had to be one you don't see many of, and this fits perfectly. I expect to have some questions, as I do as much of my own work as possible, and this looks like a very good forum to learn an benefit from others experiences. All I have to do is get familiar with this whole concept ( am most certainly not a computer person). But, hey, a milestone, I purchased the service manual on CD from Helm, first eletronic manual in my library. Hope to get to the learning soon, so hello to all..
I saw my first VX at a grocery store in Honolulu 1999. Dk grey and all luscious. It seemed to me to be grown, not built- and I told myself that i had to have one. 6 mo later and back home in Phoenix, I saw a Proton yellow in front of the local Isuzu dealership and stopped by to take a closer look. Long story short, by the time i was in a position to purchase my very own, (NOV 2001) I was informed that there were no Lt silver VXs in Arizona. Or the western US. or North America. Only one proton in AZ was unsold and I was not ready for that. 2 weeks after my dream was shattered, the salesman called and said he had something i wanted- maybe. I saw the Ironman edition when I arrived and when the dust cleared, drove it home the next day. (destickered at the dealership.) Turns out the wife of the owner of the dealership had driven it for 9 months and it was time for her to have a new car. Ive had good times, great times and not so great times since i was ruined way back then, but I still have a VX in my garage. 60k on it, and even though I'm not new to Vehicross.info, I was only a "lurker" until now. This site has saved my butt more than once, and it deserves all of my respect. (and my sponsership.) From the West side of Phoenix, Booya.
i have been looking at the VX for years, and tracking this cite to see how they were holding up against time. i broke down and got one after i got home from Iraq and i love it! i am still really new to the VX so hang with me if i'm lost on something. thanks guys
I LOVE this car...ummm...truck!
I have a white 2001 Ironman that my other half has taken over so I guess I am in the market for a new one. Perhaps a yellow one...or maybe a black one this time. Right now I am stuck in my little MR2 (which is fun as well) and on my motorcycle...but it's not a VX!
Anyway...I'm a Cali-girl living in Tx and am tickled to have found this site. Nice to know there are others out there that love this car like I do! :cool:
heya all...lots of good info here! I am actually looking for a VX. I used to own a 93 RS Trooper (loved it) and have always liked the VXs. I live in Denver, so any leads on any for sale around here would be appreciated! I think I've seen probably a dozen or so in this area over the last few years, so I know they are out there!
Hi, everyone. I just bought a white Ironman from certz656. I live in Reno, NV and I can't wait to start modding the VX. It looks like the forum here is pretty solid and I think I'll be hanging out here a lot to talk shop and learn everything I can about this beastie.
I have wanted one of these bad boys for a long time. Ever since they came out really. I could not afford one. But I was patient, I websurfed, waited for the right car and the right deal and pounced...I am turning 40 in a couple of weeks and this car is the perfect vehicle for my upcoming midlife crisis... I sure wish I could have got one 7 years ago....
hot wasabi junkie
I am in Canada and want to buy a VX. These were never for sale ther and import restrictions require speedo in Kilometers per hour. Does any one know how this can be accomplished?
I am the future owner of a VX for now I read and learn :cool:
great site :)
Well hello VX-ers! I'm new here, obviously, but wanted to introduce myself. I do not currently own a VX but am looking into getting one in the next year probably. Preferably a 00-01 Ebony, because I don't care for the red interiors and I would like the automatic climate control feature.
I currently drive a 94 Toyota MR2. I love that car, but started looking at VXs once I moved from Dallas to Boston and the inevitable need for a more winter appropriate vehicle became apparent. I like the VX because of it's unique styling as well as it's size and the cladding (those last two being very important for parking in the middle of Boston where I live.
Well, I do enjoy this site even as a lurker, and hope to join you all as an official owner in the next year.
-Nathan
Well,
I never saw a VX with my own eyes until 2006 Christmas in Cabo, Mexico. I knew about them and the basics of the model but it wasn't until then that I thought of checking on it because I just sold my M5. Came back to San Diego and did a search for VehiCROSS, first hit was autotrader page of one for sale downtown. Took a test drive the same day, owned it two days later.
The transaction itself was a nightmare because the seller/first owner resides outside of the coutry and was not very honest about some things, but I love the vehicle. Upgraded intake and exhaust make it sound great as well as take the output to over 260HP (the power and torque on this thing is a BLAST!!!!!!!! It even keeps up with buddy's 350Z Nizmo for a little while.....I love to take off from lights and leave other rice-burners and most other cars in the rumble and dust).
Onboard system includes dual-core PC, primary 7" touchscreen with multiple secondary screens ranging from 5" to 17", Sirius, XM, GPS navigation, voice recognition, 3G wireless Internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 250GB worth of music, 400GB worth of movies and games, engine management integration and much, much more.....
The reason I got the vehicle is for it's looks, I want to use it as a show car to demo the navigation system but I can't wait to have sime time to take it off-roading.
When I saw my first Vehicross in 2005 I knew I loved the look of it - but it didn't seem very practical and was a little bit above my budget. Here in 2007 the prices have come down quite a bit and I have determined I can get rid of our dependable but BORING RAV4 and get a Vehicross for those few occasions when we need 4WD to get out of our treacherous driveway. I am looking for a 00 or 01 that I can drive on the weekends for fun and my wife can use in the snow if necessary.
May have found one at Texas Auto Direct in Houston - relatives are looking at it this week. It's a 00 Kaiser - love that color. Test drove one in Akron, Ohio - loved it but too expensive.
I'm a controls tech for Johnson Controls. I love to drive a vehicle that looks good and handles just as well. I have owned Datsun Zcars for the last 20 years - 240's , and 280's mostly. Currently have a rock solid 72 240Z from California. - loved Z's the first time I saw them - the Vehicross is one of the first vehicles I can say the same about.
Other dreamcars would be the Ford GT, Lotus Elise and I even like the Saturn Sky.
First car was a 69 Firebird. ( loved it too )
Joytown?? - Kevin Gilbert (rip) Los Angeles musician ( Sheryl Crow's old boyfriend )
"We're living here in joytown, the city of the sun, where everyone loves everyone - loves every single one."
Hi there...
My name's Alan (as if you hadn't guessed from my highly unoriginal username :rolleyes: ) and I live just outside Glasgow in Scotland.
I'm currently looking to import a VX from Japan so I thought I'd join up and find out what I can about them.
Anyhow, the plan is that the VX will join my somewhat un-standard 2004 Toyota Yaris diesel in the driveway and the bits of Citroen 2CV taking up the garage gets moved on. Somehow. :confused:
Anyhow, doubtless I'll see you about.
:thumbup:
A
My name is Harry and I am helping by trying to locate for my brother's Ironman VehiCross agood used working transmission. His dealership told hime that his vehicle had a transmission problem. He came to me for help in locating a transmission and installation. I have been learning more about Isuzu troopers do share the same tran as that of a Vcross. Any help or lead to a reasonable tranny for a 99 Vcroxss is greatly appreciated
Bought myself a VX early last year and I have enjoyed all the looks, stares, and comments I've received.
Of course, it's a gas hog, and for that reason I've only put 4K on the thing this year, but I bought it with low miles.
Trying to fix it up to bring it back to top shape, so I'll probably be asking around for suggestions and I look forward to "tapping" the wealth of knowledge and experience here.
Kind of interesting knowing I am one of only a few thousand people who actually own a VX.
Diogenes
My Vehicross was owned a a friend of my son. It had been around for awhile and I liked it alot. I told the owner that if he still had it in the spring I would consider buying it as I was thinking about getting a new KIA Sorento. My wife really liked it and told me to go ahead and get it now. That was the end of November or the begining of December and, as everyone knows, it started snowing about 3 weeks later. I was so glad I had bought it then. I had no problems getting around in the 20 inches of snow and it was our primary transportation for about 2 weeks. I love this thing, it is so much fun to drive and goes through anything.
My Vehicross was owned by a friend of my son. It had been around for awhile and I liked it alot. I told the owner that if he still had it in the spring I would consider buying it as I was thinking about getting a new KIA Sorento. My wife really liked it and told me to go ahead and get it now. That was the end of November or the begining of December and, as everyone knows, it started snowing about 3 weeks later. I was so glad I had bought it then. I had no problems getting around in the 20 inches of snow and it was our primary transportation for about 2 weeks. I love this thing, it is so much fun to drive and goes through anything.