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Hello all,
I am Keith from Portland, OR. Looking for a VX and think I have found one. Hopefully going to fly to it and check it out, then drive it home if all is well.
I have been told the drivers window is having some trouble -- no biggy as the fixes are easy and cheap. And there is a broken plastic rear cladding (Isuzu dealer has one here for @ $400.00.)
When I am looking at it, what are the big things to look out for??
Thanks, Keith
Greetings
bought a Proton this weekend was damaged on driver front side pulled out the core and now working on getting parts this proton has 86K on it a supertrapp rear and some kind of funky muffler after the cats/Y pipe has a jammed CD and busted air box will need driver headlight bumper cover fender etc. will be looking for rack and other stuff along the way any suggestions on aftermarked aircleaner set up would be also appreciated.Preiuosly own many rigs had a 99 Grand vitara stick chipped rear ring gear decided to sell
have had a bunch of Fiat 124 series cars other 4x4 is a f350 crew FX4 dually.
DocZ
Hi All, Sam here...
I just purchased a silver 99 that should be here tomorrow. I haven't seen it, so I'm anxious. I live about 40 miles north of Memphis TN and work in Memphis. I don't believe I have ever seen a VX on the road here. If I have, it has been a long time and doesn't happen often. So I'm sure it will be a head turner.
I'm a little nervous about the engine issues people keep mentioning. The VX I purchased has 109K miles on it, and I'm hoping there are more miles to be had before I have to rebuild/replace.
I have been reading a lot of the lifting threads on this page, and will be adding the OME springs and cranking the torsion bars as soon as possible. Otherwise, not too many changes while I try to rebuild my checking account.
My daily driver is a 2003 Ford Escape FWD with about 128K miles and no problems. My brother is a Ford mechanic, and he might slap me for buying an Isuzu, or at least refuse to help me wrench on it. ha
Peace
Sam,
Welcome to the family. I lived in Memphis for a few years, and still have a lot of friends there. It's a great town and getting better all the time.
The threads on engine failure can be a little scary, but if you stay on top of your oil consumption you shouldn't have any problems. There are members on here with many more miles on their VX than yours has, and they haven't had any problems. Just make sure to check your oil EVERY time you fill the gas tank and she'll probably get another 100k miles.
I haven't seen any Tennessee VX owners on here, but a quick member search might reveal some. Most of us are pretty isolated in our VX ownership so enjoy the heads you'll turn and the questions you'll get asked.
See you around the site (and Moab in May if you can swing it:bgwb:)
Mark
...and so it begins, this addiction to all things VX!
Is there a cure?
I hope not.
Greetings and salutations fellow addicts. I was smitten several years ago when I first spied a VX parked on the street. But it was not until recently that I had the opportunity to actually procure said object of desire. Three weeks ago I purchased a white 1999 IronMan and am enjoying getting to know the rig. I live in snow country up a steep drive that my VX negotiates with verve, and I am in love.
After lurking for the past 3 Weeks, I did my duty and made a contribution to this valuable site today. Thanks for sharing your collective knowledge. I'm not a true "gear head" but will use the site to do my best to keep my rig in top running order, per your postings etc.
Peace...
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Originally Posted by vesh53
Oh if only ALL members had your spirit of community conscience...:thumbup:
As a new member, & contributor from nearly day one, (close enough for me...:smilewink ) I salute you!..:cool:
Welcome to the Fam...& no, there is no known cure...:dance:
Hi!
Let me welcome you to our neighbor my friend.
As a new VX member you have come to be part of the best community you can ever joined.
Here every one of us supports each other & shows that proud any where we drive by taking care of this the best PUV ever built.
Be aware & brace your self because you'll be the center of atraction any time,all the time....every time.
Have all the fun you can possibly have,because the VX's all about fun.
My best advise to you:Take care of your new toy & he will return you the favor.
Again,welcome to the hood my friend
;Have fun
Hi RRRx7Quote:
Originally Posted by r-r-rx7
I'm gustavo
I'll be installing new exhaust pipes on my VX saturday afternoon on roosverlt ave across the new mets stadium in flushing
If you got the time we can meet up so you can a better glance of the VX & provide you with huge info.
Replay by dropping a e-mail at Gussie2000@hotmail.com
Hello!
I purchased my Vehicross a few months ago and it is one of the greatest cars I've ever owned, seen or driven. I'm a Geology student at the University of Kansas.
Many BIG Mods coming up this next year hopefully.
Well , I've been here for some time now . .. Heh ! Today I picked up my Vehicross , ;Db; It's been Worth the wait . Omg , I love it . Well except for the funky smell inside . I'll fix that soon enough , smells Like Patchouli. 01 green dragon I'll fill out the details later . Yay ! I'm so happy right now . Not the best timing on delivery , The driver was a day early , And ,well , it's Mardi gras over here . I had a time trying to find a sober individual to drive my other car home . But all has ended well .
I can't stop smiling , it hurts!
tjh,
Welcome to the family. After four years of ownership I'm STILL smiling so hard it hurts. It's just something that you never get over.
I'm originally from Baton Rouge (living in Colorado now) and I just got back from a little Mardi Gras celebration complete with Hurricanes so I understand about finding a sober driver.
Have fun looking around and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Mark
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Originally Posted by Geo114
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Originally Posted by tjh
LOL...you youngsters (in terms of site membership) are gonna be what keeps this place alive in the future...WELCOME!
I'm with Mark, after five years, I STILL get a kick out of plunking my butt into the drivers seat...:thumbup:
Congratulations!Quote:
Originally Posted by tjh
Another Dragon in the family!
Milage?
Pix?
Again, welcome, have fun and enjoy!
Best,
Hello All.
I cant believe I did not find this thread untill now! I have been a proud owner of a 99' VX for over a year now.
I live in in Joplin, MO
Here is my machine
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...7/100_4207.jpg
Hey! She's a beauty man!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ReefFreek
Welcome!
Bart
Looks Nice. And WELCOMEQuote:
Originally Posted by ReefFreek
Thanks guys! I love it. I am a real outdoors kind of guy so this beast fits me great!
Welcome to the best auto family.Quote:
Originally Posted by ReefFreek
Wow those shoes looks really good though.
Haha. It’s been a while since I’ve welcomed anyone on this thread so here it goes.
Welcome ReefFreek, tjh, Geo114, vesh53, samneil2000, DocZ, KeithVXIvr,
and r-r-rx7.
I hope you’re all ready for the ritualistic hazing in Moab this year. I’ll bring the baby oil and the tarps.;)
Agreed. Thanks Gus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gussie2000
Welcome. I agree with Gussie, those are some sharp looking wheels you got there.
:thumbup: X2Quote:
Originally Posted by kodiak
I'll bring the pork rinds...:naughty:
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by kodiak
Hey by the way reef freek,since you upgrade your wheels there's a thread where all members that have upgraded their wheels post pics on.Quote:
Originally Posted by ReefFreek
The intention is to showcast your VX so other members who didn't do it so far can have an idea how the VX will look like.
Please include the rims & tires brand,the rims size,the tire size number,etc.
Also add if your VX was lifted,had the torsion bars cranked or both.
Have fun :p
..LOL :bgwo:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
I will get some photos up here next week. It definitly isnt a stock VX! We have spent some good times together!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gussie2000
Hello everyone, I stumble on to a picture of a VX by accident about a week ago and knew immediately I had to have one. A machine hadn't grabbed me like that since that CJ-2A back in 1964......Yeah I'm an old guy but this rig is going to help that situation. I look forward to many fun and interesting exchanges and hope to meet some of you one day. I brought a Yellow one home on a trailer from just north of Seattle, Wa. today. Glad to be here! John
welcome to the great northwest VXers..lol
Don; It is strange that a guy from Eugene, Or. is the first to welcome me when I notice that the VX I just purchased today was originally sold by a dealer in the same town. SpookyQuote:
Originally Posted by don moore
Well, from one John to another, welcome to the addiction.
welcome to all the newcomers...im sure you will all find that this is a great site!!!
I am trying to figure out where the knock sensor is located? I have a 2000 vehicross.
thank you
Andrew
Hi Andrew !Quote:
Originally Posted by foxchase
I can't tell where it's located,but you can find the Isuzu's repairs manual here or either wait for the right answer from fellow VX'ers.
Its important to disclose why are you in need of finding that sensor,i strongly believe it's located inside the engine it self.
However wait of the answer my friend & welcome aboard :)
Hello All,
Names Mike- Friends call me slutty. I live in Indianapolis Indiana. I have been a lurker of this site ever since I saw my first V-cross about 2 weeks ago. I had a mitsubishi Eclipse that I had sold and was trolling ebay and craigslist for a SUV type vehicle. when I happened accross a Vcross. I was like what the heck is this thing it looks really cool! then I came across this site, I read and read and read, and then after Due dilligance I drove form indy to massillon Ohio about 5 hours one way. needless to say my G.F. was not excited about another random car run! but I fell in love with the first test drive. The damn thing is in show room condition. It is a 1999 astrial silver with just at 100k on it. Let me tell you there was only 2 things I did not like about the vehicle upon inital viewing. 1) both windows have the "jacked all up gonna roll up like they belong at that funky angle no sealing B.S." already looking into Tones metal adapters. And the previous owner smoked which ruined that 10 year old new car smell. I have installed a sharper image ionizer which in itsself has pretty much removed all previous smoke smell, I have also recoditioned the lether, Luckily there is not ONE ciggarette burn hole in any of the beautiful interior of this dragon!!!
I spent the day today putting in new spark plugs, ait filter, PCV valve, did the sea foam up the brake booster line and deep creep in the manifold (lots of smoke) also changed the Oil with mobil 1 syn. and polished those yellow headlights back to a shiney new finish! In the near future I am gonna change the trani filter and fluid then its on to MODS. Its pretty much all stock. I really like littlebeast tire/rim setup, first things first, proably gonna get a safari basket for the roof and a mercedes brush bar. then will see where to go from there.
I did search for it on this site and it does not appear to be previouly registered. I will get to that first thing in the morning, also plan on being a site contributer to this wonderfull gathering of information!!!!
Just a few pics of the best!!!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...dingart025.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...dingart026.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...dingart027.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...dingart028.jpg
and If I ever Need some back up I have the TRUE BEAST a 99 silverado jacked to the moon, however I cant wait to get both of these toys in the mud to see which one performs the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...dingart024.jpg
very nice slutty, welcome to the fam...glad you decided to get a VX and quit being a lurker ;)
anyhow, looks like you have done your research a bit and we all look forward to getting to know you..
Looks good slutty...
..and ya scored a roof rack too!!
jo
slutty...welcome to the dream come true:)
Great !Quote:
Originally Posted by slutty22
So you're officially become a VX'er.
Not much of issues you came acroos with the VX.
Again my friend,welcome aboard :)
Welcome Slutty.
BTW, the window brackets are from Street Boutique Customs (SBC) not Tone.
Welcome foxchase.
I don't know where the knock sensor is either but you'll get better response to you question by starting a thread on it rather than having it buried in this 'welcom' thread.
Tom
just fixed mine from having a knock sensor going off....just put some gas treatment through the tank...problem fixed...
and yes, its internal motor..