Just FYI, there are about 4 or 5 listed in California on Craigslist right now.
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Just FYI, there are about 4 or 5 listed in California on Craigslist right now.
Hi, I'm just new to this forum too. It is also a great place to discuss new things here, share experiences and voice out our opinions about a certain topic. Good day everyone and hoping you'll enjoy your stay here also:)
Hello, A few months ago I bought a 2000 VX and have loved it. We had to take it in to the shop to have the CV axles replaced. The shop could not find the drivers side inner CV axle and after ordering 9 different ones finally got the correct axle from Autozone. Now the shop will not work on my VX again. I hope parts aren't this hard to find in the future. My wife already wants me to sell it.
Order the parts online and find a shop that will just put them in for you. Or of course try your own hand at it :) I was able to do my own work which was minor, but some larger stuff on an old Subaru I asked a shop if I could order the parts and just pay them for labor and they were perfectly fine with that. Even helped me and made sure I got the right one.
Welcome knfmkrQuote:
Originally Posted by knfmkr
Is that Knife Maker?
My advice would be to get rid of the wife not the VX. It will be much cheaper in the long run.:bgwb:
Scott
Hi, I'm new to the forums here. I am looking at buying a 2001 VX with ~ 115k miles or less. I've seen a few which appear to be in great shape but am primarily concerned about the engine due to a lot of various reviews I've been reading on the web.
I currently own a 92 Toyota SR-5 Extra Cab pickup which has 162k on it and I am thinking of selling it and buying a VX. I don't use the truck bed much anymore and have a small half ton trailer (made from an old Mazda truck bed) which I can use if needed to pick up wood, plywood, etc for house projects. Anyway, I feel its a good time to sell my truck after having just done a lot of big maintenance to it and I have always wanted a VX. I also have a 2 year old son now and this is a huge factor as I really need the extra room but I did not want a mini-van or 4 door SUV either. We only have one kid and already have a 4 door car. With the VX at least all three of us could fit in it on those few occasions where we all need to. Other than that, it would primarily be my "cruck". I would actually love to get something like a 2008-2013 Toyota Pre-Runner 4 door truck but I just don't want to invest that much ($20k +) right now in the way of cash and payments. I can however get a VX for ~8k or less which I can easily swing right now. I totally love the VX.. BUT...BUT...save for all bad things I've been reading about major engine problems with the oil burning / cylinder ring issues. In other words, I don't want to buy a looker that is really a lemon under the hood. Something on my shoulder still says DO NOT stray from Toyota.
I realize all cars have some issues and hang-ups. There are a few on my truck too..but nothing so major as burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. At 162k mine eats maybe 1/2 quart every 4,000 miles which is totally within acceptable limits for her mileage. The horror stories I've been reading about the VX engine ring issues has me extremely concerned. I'm almost thinking if it DOES have over 100k on it, that its probably a good thing???
My main questions are this: Is there anything in particular about the VX issues that can assuage my fears? What are the main issues? What should I check and look for? Is it very, very difficult to get parts? Are they really expensive because of the limited run on these cars? Lastly, is there a top 10 list of immediate changes or modifications which should be done to make the VX better or last longer? In other words..I need to be sold on the large and small details. I'm already sold on looks but it's what I don't see that scares me.
Hi..sorry you had parts issues :(
If you use the search function here...or if you cant find an answer..ASK..Quote:
Originally Posted by knfmkr
...you'll find that most parts/fix-it scenarios have been discussed and solved !
For example :- http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=24109
Hope this helps
Jo
A fellow San Diegan....:thumbup:
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Originally Posted by SimSamurai
I sent you a Private message with my Tel #.
Give me a call,and swing by.
I'l go over all the quirks with you...
...and have 3 VX's you can look at.
Cheers
Jo
Pacific Beach ... :dance:
More than 3 VX's and your a rancher.
Hello fellow VX lovers. I recently moved from San Diego to Charlotte, with a stop in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving. I sold my 97 Jeep Wrangler in San Diego and was searching for a VX around the Philadelphia area. The first one I drove had a TOD problem so I walked. The second one I looked at was a 1 owner, 115,000 mile beauty. The guy pre-ordered it back in 98. 99 White Ironman in amazing condition. And I stole it at $5000. Any way, I got it to Charlotte, at 16.5 mpg, ouch. And my buddy and I are about to transform her into a beast. I want to lift it 6.5-7 inches, run 35's, find a brush guard that'll mount up without any crazy modification. If anyone has any tips, tricks, words of advice for me as we get started, please don't hesitate to send me a message. Pictures will follow as I get started.
Welcome to the addiction!!
I sent you a Private message.
Cheers
jo
Sounds great but you don't really need 7" of lift for 35's. I (and others) are running 35x12.5's with about 4" of lift. VXorado did a body lift in addition and it turned out great as well. I am sure you will find lots of info and help here on the brush guard as well. Good luck and keep us posted! :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by 35inchOffroadBeast
X2 what Ryan said.
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4.5 inches here with 35's
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2962.JPG
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Sent you a PM with links to brush guard stuff etc.
Fire away with any questions :thumbup:
jo
In addition to the 3 inch suspension lift, you did a 1 1/2 inch body lift???Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Nope...
OME springs/coils and coil spacers from Indy 4x4.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maddawg
Jo
What about the front??
Aggresive Torsion bar crank...
....and diff drop brackets :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maddawg
Jo
Me too, but I get only 3 inches if that. Any higher and I'm against my urethane replacement stop. Didnt think the diff drop gained much at all??
Hey guys, my name is Tobias from Ohio. I dont have a Vehicross but I have a 2002 Axiom. It has been super reliable up until Sept of this year when my TOD light started flashing. I only have about 80k miles on it. Always taken good care of it. No pulling trailers or abuse, just easy street driving and drove to Florida couple times from Ohio. I started digging around and found this site. You guys have the best info out there anywhere that is accurate and helpful. So I decided to join the forum, and glad I did.
Question I have is, where can I get the transfer case front and rear speed sensors? I have manually pulled the codes per the info provided in the forums and found the codes indicating front and rear speed sensors. Just for the sake of elimination, I replaced the TOD selector switch in the left side dash and replaced the vehicle speed sensor in the trasfer case. No luck. I decided to investigate the front and rear speed sensors to see I could remove and clean them off and reinstall to check but managed to damage the plastic piece that holds them in the housing, now I need to replace them. They appear to be part of a wire harness on the transfer case and not replaceable individually.
Any help would be great. I am kinda stuck.
Welcome Tobias!
I don't have an answer for you besides hitting the local junkyards. Any TOD equipped Isuzu should be good for a parts source.
I would also request that the board mods move this to the troubleshooting forum as you may get better visibility and help there.
Cheers,
Scott
Hello all, I just bought my son his first car, a 99 VX, he won't see it til Labor Day, I am keeping hidden and a surprise until our family reunion, so it's a big deal as he is the first of his gen in our extended family to get to the driving age. He won't get to drive unaccompanied until Sept tho. I will get him involved with the forum then. I drive a 13 black fj cruiser, and follow the fj forum quite a lot, so I'm sure I'll pass the use of the forum along to him now that we both have 4x4 cars that have been discontinued! We live in Al, are there any local chapters or meet and greets here in the Montgomery area?
Hi Guys....
I am a new member.... all the way from South Africa!
I am sure I am going to like it here....
Welcome new members BX Dad & 2 stroke spirit!
Welcome! It makes for a fine first car! I recall getting my first car (99 VX) back in 2000. I should serve him well if he takes care of it. Seems like it will be a lot to hide it for 9 months, but more power to you. I'm not in Montgomery, but I've driven through a ton of times on the way to Gulf Shores. The VX knows the way! Good luck with it and keep it on the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX Dad
New guy here. Just bought a 2001 VX. I'm a technician by trade & bought this not running from the original owner. Think I'm going to rebuild the engine to get it on the road. Plan on lifting it enough for 35's. Eventually thinking about putting a cummins 4bt in it.:bwgy:
Glenn
Is it just me or does anyone else notice that there seems to be a lot of VX's changing hands lately. Considering that there were only 4000+ sold in the US and the last year of manufacture was 2001, how many can still be left out there??
I assume it's a combo of 2 things:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maddawg
Economy - lotsa peeps changing jobs & moving & such ... or commuting farther.
Parenthood - we seem to have a lot of younger owners now & with starting families, they don't want to mess with putting car seats in the back.
Some time ago, I read a study on the dependence between vitage of production and a number of vehicles still on the road. If I remember correctly, it said that after 10 years, about 50% cars are still burning rubber.. Given that the average vehicross is now 14 years old and c.4200 were produced, this would give us at best 2,000 still running.. and given that many were exported (about 100 to Russia alone on my count), I would guess the real number for the US is closer to 1,500...Quote:
Originally Posted by Maddawg
Hello everyone! I'm a long time vx fan and first time vx owner. I bought a 2001 proton from another member on this fourm just 3 days ago. He took amazing care of it. The interior is darn near perfect. I was giving a great deal of the price because of some exterior damage to the passenger side.
I'm in the process of repairing the damage and "decking it out"
I want to get a hitch on there first
Some American racing rims and new shoes are next
After that I want to look into a good aftermarket sound system.
I'm sure ill be posting often with questions over the next few months. I really want to find who is making those adapters so I can put a westin bar of the front.
The forum has already saved me time and money just using the search engine and I really appreciate all the knowledge on here. It makes me feel less alone even though I might have the only VX in 100miles!
Welcome to the maddness...I'm just right the road and my son lives in the Springs.
Did you buy your VX from the guy that worked at the BMW dealership? He was the only Proton owner I know in the Springs.
WELCOME!!
I'm guessing this was the one Brandon aka 'Rampage' was selling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Front_rangeVX
Congrats, I was interested too!
Let the addiction begin!!
Jo
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Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Wow I'm impressed. Yep this is the one that Brandon was selling. Hes a very cool guy too. Bad taste in football teams though. :)
LOL...
.... no doubt a Seattle fan given his location!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Front_rangeVX
Broncos will win! Round about 21-17... IMO!
You should come join the VX group in Moab in May.....
..... then fix the damage after!!
(PS..just sent you an e-mail :) )
Jo
Oh yeah, I should have held off and made a bet with Brandon. If Seattle wins I pay extra $500 for the vx. If Denver wins I get a $-500 discount lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Moab in May sounds good, I usually get out that way to mountain bike "the whole Enchilada trail" that time of year anyway.
I'll PM you back!
Double post.
I was hunting another vehicross ( my last VX was the first to my knowledge iron man with a full black and grey interior swap ) Kat helped me locate my old VX so I could offer to buy it back, but the new owner wouldn't respond after a few attempts of contact. So I decided to get a trooper rs (2 door) because they are uber rare and cool. I finally located a white 1993 trooper rs one owner with only 117,xxx miles, and spent its life in Texas and southern Georgia, so zero rust what so ever. It needs a little tlc as the older gentle man hadn't engaged 4x4 in 12 years ^_^ Right now she is 100 pieces every seal is being replace and fluids are being swapped out. I will get pictures soon!
Btw this is by far the best car forum online and hope I can chime in with you guys even though I don't have a VX.
I would like to see pictures of this 2 door Trooper I cannot say I have seen one before so it must be rare, or was just not paying attention all these years.
I worked at an Isuzu dealer for 8 years and I have owned 7 Isuzu's, 79 2x4 luv truck, 80 4x4 luv truck, 82 4x4 luv truck, 88 4x4 Space cab truck, 89 4x4 Space cab truck, 96 Trooper and my 2001 VX I have now, my husband currently has a 96 Trooper.
Post some pictures of this 2 door Trooper when you get some.
Hiya Catfish...
If you google Trooper RS images......you'll see lots of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by CatFish
Its essentially the same chassis as the VX is built on .
jo
OK I guess I do remember seeing the older model ones from the 80s but the later model one is the one I have not seen in person and I kind of like the way old ones better in a 2 door.
Check out gallery pics for "Marlin" and "BigSwede", both have/had RSs.
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Originally Posted by JoFotoz