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X2 here! I would say welcome to "the Madness", but you've already experienced that. I love your field of study, perhaps you can work with Ldub and me (if I make it to Moab next year) after a couple of mooooonkeeees. My wifey (for 35 years), is an elementary school teacher for 24yrs now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Hi people chopper got me interested so I joined, now I need to educate my self about the VX.
I am from the UK so dont hold that against me LOL.
We'd never hold that against you. We just LOVE folks who drive on the wrong side of the road.
'Sides - you're in good company.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=15925
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Originally Posted by tom4bren
X2 ;)
THANK YOU ALL for the support and well wishings... ive got someone in somewhat local whos selling A RUNNING "BABIED" VX black w/ red/black interior 148K miles... for 3,900!!! HOWEVER im not too sure how babied it is from 3900 ?? grrrrrrrr just wish people were more HONEST in the real word lol. BUT WE SHALL SEE!!!
and yes tom4bren tis beautiful you should visit again soon!!
The only way to verify that info is taking the VX for a tough road test,probably the owner loves the VX as much as the rest of us. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by suitcase78
Hello gang! I've been a happy VCross owner for 5 years now. I have a black 1999 one. Recently there is a loud thumping sound under the hood - almost only happens when I give 'er a lil extra gas going uphill. The shop tells me the transfer (case)? needs replacing. The guy tells me it's not that unusual with TOD systems. I'm wondering if anyone on here has had this problem, and what did they do? I need the cheapest answer at this time. Oh, I'm not really sure I understand how this "thread" thing works, so if it's not too much to ask, I would really appreciate replies sent to my email - Jabo26@aol.com. Thanks for you time.
Jeff
Hello fellows:)
Hi my name is Shawn. I first encountered this vehicle just this past year, yea were have i been? I dont know but can say im loven it! This VX is a vehicle that should have never been removed from the market:( I first saw this RAD looking thing on the side of the HAmburg turnpike in jersey( if anyone knows where well..), i at first thought it was a bit retro looking a bit of a Space Moon Mobile, Well it sure is out of this world! I love the power, look, and most of all talk about unique.. absolutly wat i needed! well i hope i might be able to get to meet some fellow VXer's soon. I have been offroading for a long time but i usually use my Toyota Tacoma. Thats another vehicle i will say with a lot of off road carisma.. but knothing as charming as my VX, bye far... Well please hit me up, anyone i would love to hear bout your upgrades and stories, well hope that does it. See all you someday? Hopening:)
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Originally Posted by Shawn Seeback
Hi shawn !
Welcome to the hood bro :p
Let me be the 1rst to replay about the site & other stuff you would find interesting.
Upgrades,mods,repair tips & how to,avalaible parts & any thing you should know off is right here....you took the right path by finding this awesome site.
Also let me invite you to the tri-state & PA meet on july the 25th in rockaway,NJ; The location is the rockaway townsquare mall so you can meet folks from NY,NJ,CT & PA god spare.
Again,welcome to the VX world. Lets's the fun begins. ;)
By the way,whenever you can post some pics of your new toy,it's a kind of protocol so to say.
Hope to meet you soon !
Hi jabo,my best advise is having the opinion of different shops to verify any past diagnostic.That way you can really know that is the TOd what is causing the related noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by JABO
Well i am sill gettn used to this site but asoon as possible i will put some pics up! Promise i think i will like you guys on this site, sounds like you all have much in common:) Yea again, im l;ove it! So i will def. be their i cant wait to see all those beautiful lookn creatures!!!:) So any more people with any type of updates i need to know about let me know, i will do best do get anywhere u guys at. Tghanks for the resoponse, Shawn!
Welcome Shawn.
Keep an eye on the calendar. There should still be a couple of East Coast events this year.
Tom
I've had my "99" Silver VX since this past Fathers Day (2009). What a gift. I fell in love with one that I saw in a used car lot about 2 yrs ago, but don't tell my wife. She wouldn't be happy if I fell in love with someone else. I drove 3.5 hrs to purchase this one, worth every mile. Everyone here seems to be great, nice to be part of the VX Family.
Welcome to the site !Quote:
Originally Posted by New99VX'er
Give us some pics of your new you ! ;)
hey Sean and Jeff..helcome to the madness
1999 Ironman, 115k mi, owned for about a year and love it
Just got my VX about a month ago - 99 ebony - I love it though it needs a bit of work. I am happy to have found this forum of VXers !
Hello and Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome all. This is an awsome family & I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here.
drdirt,
I'll probably be down in the Holly Springs area this September. Are you anywhere close to there?
drdirt i like the town your from...hehe
just ask and we'll try our best to answer anything... including the secrets of the universe......:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by aaronk
VX admirer, Forum lurker, finally joined the ranks (both as owner '01 Ironman & member). Other car Infiniti QX56 - split personality don't ask. Thanks for letting me join your ranks....I'm sure this rookie will have questions. Any advice appreciated.
Back-up camera is a high priority. I'll look for threads. Any secrets to share on that topic?
Nice to see another Texan with a VX. Welcome to the addiction.
Peace.
Tom
welcome fe...
look around, lots of info here on the forum..
Hi, I am from Chicago,
I have been lurking for a month or so. This morning I took possession of 2000
VX and was able to join and post. The forum has already been very helpful and I am sure I will need a lot of help. When you get a nearly 10 year old car you need help.
I had first seen a VX on the street about 3 years ago and thought it was a new Isuzu model. I was not in the market for a car then and filed the info away. An opportunity aorme wen a house guest drunk out of her mind took my car without permission to get more beer and totaled it.
A mechanic friend who I approached about helping me check out used cars told me his favorite car was the VX. I found one ofr sale on Craig's list. And well the rest is history.
I look forward to chatting with folks on the list.
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Originally Posted by pbglas
Welcome to the hood bro ! :p
Get some pics of your new toy in here :yesy: :yeso: :bwgy: :yesb: :yesgray:
hi pbglas....
welcome .....to....the .......world ...of ...VXs
Wireless camera is a good option but there is many options.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fe ♂
Places to look at :
Ebay.com
target
bestbuy
amazon.com
buy.com
Just for starters
Oh & welcome. :happyface
Got pics ?
Ya' know, I was ALL ready to do the backup camera thang, and I was gonna spend some serious coin on it too. Having had one of these in my RV, I thought I'd try it first in the VX:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fe ♂
http://www.amazon.com/CIPA-60200-Wid.../dp/B000TCI7K4
For the record, I installed it "uncut", at the very bottom and center of the rear window. After you get "used" to it, I've found that it works GREAT - to the point of me no longer feeling the need for a backup camera. Might wanna try it first; you'll save yourself a few beans, and have one less thing on your VX to break!
Yes it's good add to the rear view guys,i bought one at strauss auto about $ 14.00 & did it as you ganzman.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGanzman
I highly recommend this stuff
Thanks Gussie and Don. I appreciate the welcome.
I want to spruce it up a bit before photographing it.
I just purchased a used 1999 VX with only 68K miles on it and looks great. I am a Jeep guy, so I will have a lot of modification questions and general questions regarding the overall operation and performance of the VX. I have seen a lot of pics and post of people that use their VX like most people use their jeeps. If these rigs actually perform like what I have seen I should be overly impressed. I appreciate any comments concerning what to look out for at 68/69k miles. Are there any common issues that I need to be aware of when it comes to my VX?
Thanks in advance.
-Neil
BEAVICROSS!
Hey welcome to the family aka "the madness". I would think if you do some forum searches you'll find a lot of great reads and mods, feel free to jump in anytime. The members here don't bite, they sometimes grumble lol. As you can see I've only been around since Sept 08 so I'm still learning about the little beast. One thing the VX seems to experence is window problems, but the repair is not real difficult. Some of the more senior members can give ya lots of help. When ya have time look at some of crotchrockets vids and the Moab pics and there's all kind of vids on you tube. Well this is a great example of what ya get, since all I was gonna say was "Welcome". lol
To all new members.
Beavicross in regards of which issues our toys suffers most beside the windows binding the most important of all is the engine's oil burning issue.
Unfortunately isuzu 3.5L engines from 1999 thru 2001 came with a flaw in its design
However don't let this scare the s.... outter you though.
If you haven't do it so far i'll suggest you switch to synthetic oil;Mobil 1 is the most common oil we use on our toys.
Keep a tight monitoring on your oil level;If you conmute a good bunch of miles daily check the oil no less then three times a week,many does it at every fuel fill up.
This is the most important advice any one in here will give you,perform all regular maintainance you already know has to be done & your horse will reward you giving years of joy & fun.
The VX is very capable when we talk about off roading,there's many pics & videos showing what VX is capable off,really amazing.
Again,welcome to the hood guys
First Post!!!! Hello everyone, I FINALLY bought a 99 ironman on Monday. I was lurking around the forums for a while... very helpful stuff. I'm excited to take it out on the Colorado trails. The PO already put a lift and oversized tires on it, so it should be good to go. I will post some pictures soon.
Welcome to the addiction. You have members near you so hook up with some of your new family to learn more about your new ride.
Welcome! Enjoy your new ride and your new family:)Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
VXorado,
It's good to see another member up in the mountains. I'm just over in Carbondale so if you want to get together and geek out over the VX's let me know and we can do lunch.
Welcome to the family.
Mark
Hey VXORADO, welcome to the madness. Owning a VX in Colo. should be awesome, plus the "Boss" lives there.