That's exactly what I felt like before I found mine, last week
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Originally Posted by VX-TX
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That's exactly what I felt like before I found mine, last week
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Originally Posted by VX-TX
looking for skid plates for my vx can any body help a brotha out?
Are you looking for real skid plates or faux skid plates (also called valances)?
Did you get the one at RandyAdams?Quote:
Originally Posted by VX-TX
Welcome and be sure to check in on the Dragon page...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
Yipper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
Was looking at ALL vehicles on Auto Trader 100 miles or less
from Austin after not being able to find a 2007 FJ Cruiser in the
only color I halfway liked with all the options. Even started looking
for a 98-00 Rav4 ( only 3 years I like ) in the green color but none nearby.
Once I saw the front end of the Vehicross online it caught my attention.
When I read on Wikipedia how rare they are I suddenly forgot about the
Toyotas I had been trying to find for the last several months and bought it.
Hope I got a good one. I really don't know anything about them. :)
MY NAME IS ANTHONY AND I'M KINDA INTO TO THESE VX'S. MAYBE ONE OF THE BIGGEST FANS.
GOT VX:o
^^^Great guy and a great mechanicQuote:
Originally Posted by VXdoc
Hey everyone. So I don't yet have a VX (forgive me please, college is pricey) but I absolutely love them and am looking feverishly to find one. This is an awesome site and I've learned a lot already!
and youve chosen the best color as your avatar...gotta be an alright dude or dudette
Well, it looks like I am picking up a VX Friday. Having one at the shop will allow me to build stuff for them like winch bumpers and such...
Best news I have heard in a while.
DITTO...:thumbup:
This is GREAT news.Quote:
Originally Posted by JHarris1385
jo
I think the VX is the only Isuzu (SUV/Truck) I haven't owned.
I have had/have:
std cab and spacecab P'up
1st and 2nd gen Rodeo
1st and 2nd gen Trooper
1st and 2nd gen Trooper RS
1st and 2nd gen Amigo/Rodeo Sport
Axiom (since there isn't a 1st/2nd gen I own 2 of them)
and now a VX to add to the herd...
saved best for last,lol
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Originally Posted by eblank
May be because of the way to pronounce your hometown is kinda "interesting"
you haven't find a VX ;) ?
I know it's not "offroad worthy" but...:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Joe Darlington
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...hlight=impulse
Welcome Joe, & thank you for your service to our country...:thumbup:
Awwww Joe, you're going to fall in Isuzu love all over again. :)
Yes, a JR Impulse is kinda *special*.
:) Bart
Hello are you lucky VX owners. I remember when these vehicles first came out and have loved them ever since. But now I want one. I've just gotten over the motorcycle phase, bought an 07 Gixxer 1000 last August, girlfriend and insurance company hated it, and didn't know what to get next. Well the bike is gone, and I have decided to start researching and pricing these cool vehicles. The more I read, the more I want one. So I have a few questions about them. Availibility of replacement parts, any known problems I should be looking for when I find one, durability, difference in years(99-01), etc. Thanks for any help/advice you can share. Also seems to be a great forum.
hang here for a month or more....you'll learn grasshopper...endless wealth of info, a great family feel
Glenn,Quote:
Originally Posted by glenngw3
On the home page on the left sidebar there is a search function. I just did a quick search using "new owner questions" and came up with 3 pages of threads. Almost every one of those threads contain hyperlinks to other threads. Enjoy your next 6-8 hours of surfing:)
Tom
Welcome Glenn- You'll love this place! Lots of info!Quote:
Originally Posted by glenngw3
Check out this thread, it covers many many questions a prospective owner would be interested in it.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17399
From that post, I created a pretty comprehensive questionnaire very specific to the VX. It will help you know what to ask and what to check for. SInce the truck is basically 10-12+ yrs old now, we've become aware of many issues that may arise over time, so it's pretty helpful.
(As an FYI, we came up with a 2nd version and expanded it to be about 100 questions....it's really detailed. Here's a link to the long one in cause you get interested:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...36&postcount=3
Here's some additional threads on the important issue of oil usage:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...16&postcount=7
Several theories on Isuzu design defect in rings that causes oil consumption:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...rand+pcv+valve
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...6&postcount=20
Well, here she is, it is absolutly rust free... Does need a few things and she'll be really nice. Gotta track down a Hood, Left Headlight and Left Parking light lens for the bumper, previous owner had a little run-in with something.
1999 Ebony VX (last 4 of the VIN 0312)
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...0402111645.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...0402111646.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...402111646a.jpg
Congratulations Joe.:yesgray::yesy::yesb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Darlington
Did you fit the snowflakes?? or were they already on there??
PK
they are eagle wheels, I might go ahead and put snowfakes on it, think I might have an extra set laying around here somewhere...
No worries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Darlington
Those eagles look close to snowflakes.
I had snowflakes on my old Isuzu MU, and there are a couple of VXs running around with them on.
(Not that I have seen them - the only VX I have ever seen in the flesh is my own.)
Your ebony looks good.
Hope you get the defects cleaned up ok.
PK
And she's an EBONY !!!.....
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Originally Posted by Joe Darlington
...da very bestest color!
Congrats Joe.
jo
I had them on mine and loved them. I think Isuzu Snowflakes are an awesome looking wheels. Congrats Joe, looks great and can't wait to see what you do with itQuote:
Originally Posted by PK
Hello everyone, so I'm a grad student and I'm thinking about buying a 99 Vehicross that I've found at a dealership. It has 82K miles on it and the price is good. The carfax report indicates some rear minor accident but the damage to the bumper (?) was repaired. Just a bit nervous, is this a good daily car, how log in terms of mileage will it last. What should I have serviced first, will the gas prices ($3.64 unleaded) kill me...lol
Would love to hear from owners, I'll use it for my daily short commute, road trips etc. I might actually like to learn how to use 4WD, in high school this was my dream car (my reasons: looks,size & capability), I've owned a Rodeo Sport and loved it and downsized from a 2002 Mercedes CL 500 when I went back to school. Do the fish eye mirrors help with rear visibility issues? Would love your thoughts folks...and hw do I post pix??
I'm a recent owner, got one in January.
I use mine as a commuter (about 40 miles round trip highway), but not every day since I try and ride the bike in as much as possible. The big thing you have to watch is oil consumption. I check mine every time I fill up, and nearly every time I drive it.
What are they asking for it? To be honest, I think I paid a little too much for mine, it was $7500 with 110k miles. What color? That is equally as important.
Every time I drive it (like this morning) I fall more in love. The off road capabilities are fantastic and handles well in the snow. For mileage, I have seen several hit 200k. To be honest though, I think almost any modern car will go over 200k provided you maintain it.
Rear visibility does suck. It's sucks 10% less if you take off the headrests. Gas mileage is horrible, it's going to range from 12mpg to 18mpg on a good day. First thing I did was change the oil, mobil1 and a new PCV (after about 1k miles from the dealer). I also used seafoam before the oil change. I just wanted to know I got off on the right foot.
Welcome all new owners. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by TemetNosce827
Here's a post with several links to other posts that will give you a TON of info IN MANY MANY AREAS for the new owner.
Just read read read and read up some more on all the details.
It ALSO has several links to threads discussing THE OIL USAGE ISSUE....***MUST READ ***
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...postcount=1665
Here's a post with MANY links pertaining on how to fix the window problems:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...&postcount=621
Here's my how to post pics:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...8&postcount=33
HOW TO UPLOAD PICS TO YOUR GALLERY:
(some functions require you to be a member first, like uploading an avatar pic)
~Click on "Gallery" in the blue header above
~Then click "Gallery Links" from the same blue header
~In that drop down box you should see, second from the bottom..."Upload photos" - Click that.
~Then it will let you select 5 pics (one at a time) from your computer. Click on "Choose File" and find the pic you want. If they're really big megapixels, I've found it bombs out if I do more than 2 at a time. So I'd hit "Upload/submit" after those 2, then just do a few at a time.
~If they're smaller files, you can do all 5 at once.
~Sometimes, after it's done uploading your pics, it will show another screen where you have to click at the bottom of screen..."Process".
And lastly......it's a VERY good idea to play around with and get to know the SEARCH FUNCTION on this site, it will open up another TON of info to you to read. This site is just jammed full of incredible info! :thumbup::thumbup:
small fish eyes always help....try flipping your rear view mirror upside down as well...& rear camera is always a plus
Temet: I'm a newbie, what's seafoam and PCV..?Quote:
Originally Posted by mindaugas
All new members of the family.
I don't have much to say,my fellow members already say everything.
Hope you all enjoy your new toy and have fun.
:)
@VX KAT
(((((((((((THANKS SO MUCH!!))))))))))))):o
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Originally Posted by VX KAT
Sea foam is a product that is used to "flush" out any residues and/or dirty particules in the fuel lines.I personally never use it,but many members did and they can provide more details about the benefits of this product.Quote:
Originally Posted by TemetNosce827
PCV = ( Positive Crankcase Valve ) is located on the driver's valve cover side.
If you remove the engine's black plastic cover you can see a hose running from that valve cover to the throttle and there's the PCV that you shall replace every oil change as well it's cheap
hope it helps :)
@Gussie2000 thanks so much!:o
Hi all..I'm Scott aka xteraim on other sites.Been lurking around yalls site for 2 weeks now and have been doing lots of researching of the VX and yes i'm in the market to buy one or trade for my X. Actually I'm going to Pensicola this weekend to look at SILVERCROSS'S VX for 3k bad motor.Wonder if i can build a VX monster for 5k?
welcome!!Quote:
Originally Posted by waaaaht
I just bought my first VX, Im super stoked! I have a Silver 2001. I want to put 33inch tires on her anyone know the best lift kit I should buy! I wana do this right. I am going thru the whole truck and replacing everything if it has a scratch on it. I also wana know were to look online for new interior door panels. Do I need to just go to Isuzu for them. If anyone can point me in the right direction on the lift kit an interior pieces that would be awesome
Thanks
Chad
There's so much specific info on this site.Quote:
Originally Posted by MACsVX
Here's a start...read my post from a few days ago to another new owner:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...postcount=1674
You have many questions in your post above, each has a pretty detailed answer available. Honestly, I know you're stoked like we all were, but you need to set aside several hours to start reading all the pertinent posts, "How-To's", guides, etc...for areas you're interested in. There's an entire wiki on just the lift, and probably 1000 posts with specific info.
The lift question and tire size issue have probably been about the most common topic discussed here. I've included links to some of the topics. But you'll have to start playing around with the search function. You'll start finding some back ground info then you'll be able to post specific questions here to further help you make your choices, where to buy, etc, etc, etc....
There's so much detailed info, from the most incredible people on any car forum, you'll get all the data you'll ever want, it's all here, and the folks are super friendly and willing to help!
If you have any questions, shoot me a PM, I usually know where to get the info or who to contact.
Welcome!
I just spent the day playing in the garage with mine, polished the headlights so they look like diamonds sparkling now, and I've never lost that silly smile on my face, all day long! :thumbup: