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1999 Astral silver
just broke 100k miles on the odometer and still runs very strong! there are currently no CEL lights or tod lights on, just gave it a fresh tune up, new Plugs fuel/Air filter changed PCV valve cleaned the headlights changed the oil, the Trani is next
Last 4 of the VIN are 0792
I have been in the car business for over 35 years, in both retail and wholesale. I saw my first VX back in 1998 when I was buying cars for an Isuzu-Pontiac dealer. It was love at first sight and I wanted one ever since. I have bought them at auctions for dealers. I have driven them, but I never owned one until about 6 months ago. Now it's my baby. I own a silver 2000 VX, it has 90,000 miles on it and it thinks it's new. I still have people come up to me saying they have never seen one.
Welcome handeeman :)Quote:
Originally Posted by handeeman
Nice to have another VX'er in the family;VX.INFO is all you need for your toy :p.
Don't hesitate to ask any question,there's always some one wth the expertise ton address you on the right track.
Again,welcome to the VX world.
Hi all. Just registered because I know Thmstec. Ever since I saw the vehicross at an auto show in Birmingham somewhere around the end of the 90's I've thought that they were amazing. I had seen this silver one in Auburn running around and wondered who owned it. Finally at a meeting one day I noticed it was in the parking lot and the owner was in our meeting. Ever since then I've loved riding in it and I've even been allowed to do a bit of driving and mudding with it. Great vehicle (sounds awesome with his hole-in-the-exhaust mod) and it's nice and fun.
As you can see I don't have a VX of my own, I cruise around in a 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T. She's peppy and I've had it for a year come April 2. I'm fairly active on a Saab forums and love learning from everyone. I'm hoping to get an old beat up FJ I can rebuild into a nice off road machine.
Well I figured I'd just come say hey to y'all and troll around. :D
Hey folks,
I'm looking to pick up a 1999 Astral Silver VX. Took her for a drive the other day and she was smooooothe. I think I'm in love.
I'm coming off a relationship with a Black 95 Lincoln Mark VIII. It didn't last long enough. but a rock the size of a 3 year old jumped out in front of the car, and ripped up her suspension.
Anyhow, I'll let you know how it turns out tomorrow night.
Alright, I now own a VX! Wooohoo!
off to work!
So, are you going to paint it Orange and Black :confused:Quote:
Alright, I now own a VX! Wooohoo!
Welcome to the addiction:gring:
Hi Farfri !Quote:
Originally Posted by Farfri
This is a wonderfull moment to join us for the meeting on july month ;)
Look up for the active meeting thread & drop your sign.
VX'ers from NY,NJ,CT & PA well be meeting & you can come along with us :)
Oh,you are officially a VX'er well..............................WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION
welcome to the love life and pain of it all...Farfri
:p
Hello everyone!!! My name is Gianluca, i am 34 years old and i'm from Rome, Italy. I love Vehicross!!!! I would like to buy one, but it's impossible to find it In Europe... You can buy it in U.K. but only with right-hand drive.... :-(
Can you help me plaese? Thanx!
Hi gian,Sorry you haven't enjoy the pride of riding on a VX,The VX sold in europe countries such as UK & russia are all right handed,I have no idea on which side you guys drive but if guys drive on the left then you got a bit of a problem my friend,left handed VX are all US version & only sold here,however here's a member who live in switzerland had his VX imported;He logged in not too long ago,so probably his last post shall be still around.Quote:
Originally Posted by GIANLUCA
Few weeks ago another guy from italy sign up looking for some stuff,He said that he got the only VX on italy soil,not sure if that is true.
1rst of all you must search for a good condition VX offered up for sale,if the VX is located near any of the here members we can trully drive at the location & give a sight review to brief you about the VX's conditions.
Shipping shall be your next task,also you lucky on that one too,here are couple of fellow pals who can help you finding the best/cheap/reliable shipping carrier to help your budget ;)
Welcome to the hood
Hope you get through though.
GOOD LUCK !
Welcome Gianluca! I can help you...Quote:
Originally Posted by GIANLUCA
You send me a Ferrari, and I will send you my VX. Deal?
By the way, I don't care what color the Ferrari is... as long as it's red. :)
Hey everyone! I just purchased my first Vehicross and couldnt be happier! Im glad to be a member of this forum. This site rocks!
Welcome JAY !Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay-Fazed
As you said this is one big family here though.Congrats on your purchase;Remember to post few pics of your new toy,it's like a protocol kind-of-so to say.
Also share with us why & how did you choose the VX as the right one for you.
Oh man you got lucky,if you make your mind you can meet up with a huge amount of fellow Vx'ers in moab,the best meeting of all in the US.
Again,welcome to the hood & have fun as much as you can,hell,the VX is all about fun is in it ? :)
Welcome JAY...........another one...hehe
Welcome :cool:
just bought my VX 2 weeks ago found it on a small dealers lot a nice 2001 Kaiser Silver dealer didn't know what he had got it for 6900
Welcome. Post up some pics when you can.
Welcome Jay ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay-Fazed
$6900 is about right now-a-days. If it has 100k miles or over, ave trade-in is $6300. So he made some $$, not alot but some. Welcome the the #1 VX sight on the net ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by drgnrdr
WELCOME!!
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Originally Posted by drgnrdr
What is the mileage?
Any modifications/roof rack / rims etc?
Enquring minds want to know!!
Great color BTW...one of my favs.
jo
128k with a rebuilt motor pretty much stock but no roof rack
DIBS!!!! I am PMing you now!Quote:
Originally Posted by barb1948
Bart
Hi, I'm Matt from Hungary but I live in New Zealand. The first time I saw a VX was on the North Beach of Christchurch. I was truly exited and my first thought was "what a great thing is this little monster", and how can I get one. About two years and few cars later I found a green one and become the happy owner. Probably I don't have to say I started to love the car more and more every day. Unfortunately I had to sell it after we started our business and I really felt bad. After I was VX-less... I kept looking at adds and parts on Ebay. Don't know why it's just felt good. Funny isn't it? About one month ago a friend come from Hungary and asked me if I could suggest a good 4WD car to use in New Zealand. Of course I told him about the VX and find a blue one for him in Auckland. Well that was even worst because I started to feel I like to have one again. Than something happened a few days ago. I'v got a message from a local auction house that there will be a 99 Lava Grey up for auction. I thought I can't afford it at the moment but we can have a look at it. So went down and find a Limited Edition beauty. Who can resist something like that? I bought it! So I have my second VX now and very happy with it!
Hi Gianluca, there is one for sale in Hungary if you still keen. Here is the link to the site they speak english and german I don't know them just remembered there is one.
http://www.hasznaltauto.hu/1284858_isuzu_vehicross_1999
Good luck
good job MATT... glad your back into a VX again...:)
Wow Matty!
Three posts, two VX's and helping two folks to find VX's!
You are the kind of member we need around here!
Congrats on your new ride, even if it's not green......
Best,
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Originally Posted by Matty
Hi Matt great history & welcome to the brotherhood.
Those 175 limited edition VX got very nice looking colors.
When ever you got the opportunity post some pics
You have couple of fellow members in NZ,one of them is SPREY.
Have a good one
I am the proud owner of a 2001 Proton VX, the only one with red and black leather interiors I might add, it looks sweet!:grinr:
Regarding the red interiors. Funny story; I work with two more people (husband and wife) that "randomly" owned the same Silver VX each (yeah, I was as surprised as anyone when getting there on my first day of work and saw the two VX’s on the parking lot… what are the odds?).
The engine of one of them blew up recently and to replace it was more money that to sell it by parts. I talked to my coworker and we decided to trade interiors on that VX and we did... including the steering wheel, panels and knobs with amazing results… now, that is my own personal opinion. He kept everything usable for his own VX and donated what was left of it... Pictures to come... (By the way, how can I download a picture on my profile?)
Welcome!
This should help but, PM if you more. http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...egory&cid=7#38
Welcome Sagraz! I’d love to see the pix.:thumbup:
Where did he "donate" it too...
Is it available for others to get parts from?
jo
I do not know who he donated to, but if I'd known, I'd like to get my hands on the windshield that was recently cracked on the *one day* snow storm we have here in the Carolinas and because of limited insurance, I have to pay full price... (It sucks!). The rest of the car was auctioned...
Moncha, I meant that I can not *UP-LOAD* and it is not that I am completely computer illiterate (I am old but not that old) but my computer is not that friendly with me ... any ideas?
If you work with them , can you ask??
joQuote:
Originally Posted by sagraz
Hello i am new here as i am sure you know. I do not currently have a VX but am in the market to get one. I am moving to New Hampshire in about 3 months, I am currently in the military in Japan. I have a 2009 Fatboy and the rest we will get when we get back.
ROb
Welcome to all the new members.:p
Welcome Rob: If the Military will pay to re-locate you back to the states. Pickup a JDM Version of the VX and have it re-locate with you and be the only (I think) JDM/Right hand drive VX in the lower 48. And if you get it in the country and don't like it, I have a buddy that is a rural Mail Carrier and he would jump all over it...BTW.. WELCOME ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by knightmare
I got my vx about a month ago... my wife and I were driving along, just minding our own business and this vx was at the end of a driveway with a for sale sign ... guess the rest. I have always wanted one but never had the opportunity... ( I had just gotten my tax return $ , muahahahaha !!)
dont have a manual though and will surely be in need of others advice .
actually , heres a question already.....what is the "power" button used for ?
I know , power, but how does it work ? i.e. more torque? I dont wanna use it until I know what its function is...\
anyway , I love my vx.. live in upstate ny ( near ct./mass. borders)
work for verizon, have 2 dogs 3cats 17 chickens and guinea fowl 2 parakeets
thousands of honeybees ...blah blah blah
jonny:bgwo:
Welcome Jonny,
You will quickly find the answer to many common VX questions by using the "search" function at the top. The Power Button just happens to be one of those questions that comes up regularly. ;)
Anyway, welcome....and if you screen name is a reference to Mad Max, then COOL!!!! :cool!:
Bart
It changes the shift points in the transmission.It drives a little sportier.Most people turn it on and never turn it off.Winter button starts the truck in 3rd so less slipping on snow and ice. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by jonnytheboy
Hi jonny !Quote:
Originally Posted by jonnytheboy
Welcome to the addiction,You got bit by the VX poison & that's all need to get in love with it.
You can gently post some pics of your new toy whenever you got a chance to do so.
I will also take the opportunity to invite you to the upcoming meet on july the 25th,members from NY,NJ,CT & PA will be getting together in the northern area of NJ you may be interested to join us.
Follow the Tri-state & PA thread @ the meeting forum & sign up.
Again,welcome aboard jonny :)
Welcome all new members, From Central Illinois