Introduce yourself here!

It's good to be part of the team! I am obsessed with this car. I live in Chicago and I passed one parked on the street. That was about five months ago. Every time I passed by that area I was scanning to get another glimpse. This last weekend I happened upon one for sale in Denver. I booked a flight, bought it, and drove it back here (did a little trail driving in the mountains first of course). 2001 silver with 128 on it. Seems to run great so far!

I look forward to learning more about this car and enjoying it as long as I can.

Awesome Swanny! Welcome to the obsession. You should've given us folks here in Denver a heads up and we could've had a impromptu meet up.
Cheers,
Scott

Welcome indeed.

Don't worry about that new lack of money in your wallet...it's going to a good cause...:bwgy::bgwo:

Hi Swanny... I'm STILL obsessed with mine!

Welcome to the addiction...

...be prepared to talk to lots of strangers saying "WTF is that" !!


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Jo

Hello all!

So... the VX has been haunting me for over a decade now.

I had picked up a copy of I.D. magazine about the time I graduated high school and I remember seeing this baddassed vehicle as well as a bunch of other cool product designs inside. This spawned my love of design and ultimately my decision to go to school for industrial design (I.D.)
Through my classes at the Pratt Institute, anytime I was tasked with drawing a car they always ended up looking derivative of the VehiCross.

Fast forward to last year... I'm driving down the street in metro Detroit here and I see a proton yellow VX. I must have tailgated this guy for a mile staring the VX down, until he just up and smoked me off of the light. I actually had to say it out loud (with only myself in the car) that is the coolest F**king car I have ever seen. Being from detroit I assumed that this was someone driving some domestic automakers unreleased next model year or a working concept car, having no idea that this thing was over a decade old.
Also, I am pretty sure that I said the same exact thing at the NAIAS in the late nineties and I am pretty sure I have a bunch of photos of the VX concept lying around in a bin somewhere.

so... I have never loved any car that I have ever owned, barring the great affinity I had for my 96 wrangler. Since then, I have always asserted that "curbs are merely a human construct put in place to control the masses". I had my ORV permit for a few years and beat the living hell out of it. it was great, but it was ugly as sin so I didnt really care.

now, as I have gotten every ounce of worth out of my 05 equinox
(horrible pile of trash)
I went searching for a car that I can actually love.
my requirements: Has to be a workhorse, 4x4 or AWD at least, easily serviced by myself, with ample parts available for replacement, oh..and I have to be able to cart around my infant son(ruling out another wrangler, as laid down by my wife). Looking cool was going to end up a luxury, as all signs pointed to a late (early 2000's) Jeep Cherokee. this was NOT going to be the car that I fall in love with... but it will do.

untill.. my internet searches formally introduced me to the VX.
Thats when I realized that this thing has been my white whale for quite some time now.

I have been nothing but fixated on owning one since. I finally found one for sale close enough, and now, I am about to drive 200 miles to pick up a '99 astral silver with 128 on it and in very good condition. If for some reason this one falls through, I can assure everyone reading this that I will stop at nothing to make one mine (well... i will most likely stop short of theft ^_^).

I may have registered here today, but hopefully I can officially join the community very soon.

I seriously cannot sleep I am so excited!

sorry for the looooong intro.

TLDR: I am a total design nerd inlove with the VX, I am picking up an silver 99 on friday and I am nerding out.

Welcome AaS. It sounds like you're going to fit right in with our quirky little group. Just about everyone of us becomes quite obsessed with our VX.

Warning though - most VX owners who use it to haul a car seat around don't like the restricted access to the rear seat. Use the search function on the home page to read up about 'seat sliders'.

" ample parts available for replacement" not ample, but still available to find (depending on what part) within this GREAT community.

AaS Did you get the VX?

Hey folks, my name is Willie and I'm pretty new to the VX. I've always loved the vehicle however never really got my hands on one. I was out of the country leading up to and during its big debut and time on the roads in the US.

I'm looking at getting one as sort of a project. I joined the FB forum a few days ago as well. Folks on there have been MOST helpful with info regarding VX owners that are looking to part ways with theirs. Hopefully we will pick one up here soon and begin the journey. I'll chat with you guys later.

Hahah, lol. Welcome aboard (at last). I hope this one will be a good one for you. You deserve the best.

LMAO... tell us how ya really feel!!

Congrats... welcome to the world of Vehicross obsession :clap:

:_beer:

jo

Hi everyone. My name is Chris and I bought my VX less than a year ago. It was sitting in a little used car lot that I drove by everyday and I had no idea what it was, but I loved it and new I had to have it.

It's my first 4x4 and it has some work ahead of it. It seems to have been moderately abused in the past so for now I'm focused on making it a sound drivable vehicle. I'm by no means a mechanic so it's cost me quite a bit; the biggest so far being a new tranny.

I'm sure you all will be hearing from me soon and I look forward to the knowledge and experience of everyone here!

Cheers.

Hiya Chris ,,, San Diego here too :thumbup:

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Hi everyone. My name is Chris and I bought my VX less than a year ago. It was sitting in a little used car lot that I drove by everyday and I had no idea what it was, but I loved it and new I had to have it.

It's my first 4x4 and it has some work ahead of it. It seems to have been moderately abused in the past so for now I'm focused on making it a sound drivable vehicle. I'm by no means a mechanic so it's cost me quite a bit; the biggest so far being a new tranny.

I'm sure you all will be hearing from me soon and I look forward to the knowledge and experience of everyone here!

Cheers.

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Welcome to the VX obsession!!

I live in Pacific Beach.... and know the VX pretty well.
Gimme a shout, swing by... and we can check yours out..and what it needs.

I know a REALLY good tranny shop here in San Diego too.....
.... full rebuild for about $1350.

Shoot me an e-mail.. or PM me here.

Cheers

Jo

So after quite a marathon on Friday, renting a very crappy crystler 200,
leaving detroit for columbus, picking up my cousin as a second driver,
meeting up with a guy you would all know as Bulldog in columbus ohio,
(absolutely a great guy btw)
and driving back with this rather well mechanically maintained VX through the night,
It is finally in its new home.
it needs a bit of cosmetic work, but thats the easy stuff for me.
things are a tad loose, and it needs an alignment, (scary over 60mph!)
but sounds great, has no leaks, and minimal rust. and came with a great cross section of extras. (a product of buying a vehicle that was someones baby)
I dread whats going to happen to it here in Michigan (so much salt in the winter)

I still cant drive it as I have no plates, and the offices are closed this monday as well,
its killing me...

it hasnt stopped me from ripping apart a few parking lots with 3" of fresh snow however
^_^

Also, Yes...I will MOST DEFINITELY need seat sliders to haul around my little guy

Forgive me in advance if I am posting in the wrong area. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I have a beautiful 2001 V cross with low mileage. I live in a waterfront community, and unfortunately might be cross was in the middle of super storm Sandy. I believe all the electronics are fried, the engine cranks over strong, but will not start. I would like to sell the car and I am interested in getting opinions of what it is worth. I would like to let it go for a fair price. I'm sure pictures would be helpful but I am not even sure I am posting in the right place. If someone can please direct me as to what I should do I would greatly appreciate it.

I don't own a VehiCROSS, unfortunately, but I have loved them since they were introduced as a concept car back in the 1990's. They were SO much cooler than anything else out there. Even 20 years or so later, few vehicles in this class have risen to the coolness level of the VehiCROSS. I am thinking about buying one.

Go for it! I don't regret having done so.

Hello, all. My name is Andrew, aka cr0sh. I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

:tweed:

I fell in love with the VX about 6 months ago; I'm pretty sure my coworkers and friends are sick of me telling them how much I want one - well, they don't have to listen to that any more!

;Db;

Now they'll have to listen about my fixes, complaints, issues, sweat, blood, tears, and money going down the drain!

:thumbup:

Ok - no more smilies. Anyhow, I paid more than KBB for this beast, a 1999 Ebony Black (I think?) VX. 138K on the odometer, but the engine and drive train are solid. I'm the 6 or 7th owner now. It originally started out in Texas, made its way to northern AZ, then down here.

Looking it over, it's got some problems - most small, a couple medium, but nothing too huge (I don't think - I may eat those words).

Wheels aren't stock; it also looks like previous owners did a few minor mods, but nothing too stupid - probably the dumbest was a lead to the back to power a subwoofer - but a fuse was included at the battery post, so that's better than some audio mods of that type, right?

Exhaust seems like it has a lot of rust - that or mud, not sure - but not rusted through. That's gotta be checked out.

I'm taking it in to a shop on Monday for a full check-over, to get an idea and list of what is wrong, what is ok, and what I'm going to have to spend real money on.

Bad things right now: Lack of power to fog (?) lights and the running lights (I have no rear running lights at night - but I do have headlights and brakes). No dashboard lighting at night, either. I don't know when the timing belt was last done, or it's current condition. Same with brakes. I need almost all fluids flushed and re-filled. I've got a minor drip from the overflow plug on the tranny. A new serpentine belt is needed (the current one is ok, but I've like a brand new one, and keep this one as a spare). Front end needs bushings and ball-joint work. I've got a check-engine light (not sure what that is - strangely, the guy I bought it from got it to pass emissions a couple days before - the light only came on after I had paid him and left - of course - lol). I've got the abs light on (and given the cost of sensors - it may stay on!).

That's most of the issues. The body work is beautiful, though, for it's age. A few touch-ups here and there are needed, but nothing terrible. CarFax reports no accidents (and it looks like that is accurate). The underside (frame, body, pans, skid plates, etc) is pretty nice - no major bends, scratches, gouges, etc - it looks like it was rarely taken off-road. The TOD works perfectly, and no noise from the tranny or transfer case.

Anyhow - that's it for now; expect to see me around on occasion, asking questions, etc. I really love this vehicle - it's going to be a project car (something to replace the 79 Bronco I also own - that thing needs to go, it's a money pit). Ultimately, it's going to be my daily driver, once I get the basics taken care of.

See you guy's later!

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Hey Cr0sh- welcome to the addiction! I live up near Prescott, but get down to PHX often.
I had my Foxfire for 5 years, but had to sell it a little over a year ago, sold to a guy in
Chandler that had two additonal VXs (both Ebonys)!
I had numerous mods done and reguarly went to the annual Moab Utah get-together for offroading.
Have only seen one Ebony up here my way (which some do call Northern Arizona)....is yours lifted with chrome rims?

I'm still fairly active on the forum and have and know a ton of info about the VX. So if you need info or guided to the info just give me a shout. PM or email is fine.

There's also a VX FaceBook site but it's not really where you go for detailed info....that's all found here!

This site has been around for 15 yrs and has an amazing amount of specific info. Just about any question you can think of, has been asked and answered here....many answered many times over. The VX has many unique quirks and those have all been discussed on this forum, and most have a solution too.

You'll find the search function will be your best friend!
But if you get stumped, you'll find this forum has amazing members and someone is always willing to help. It's like no other forum you've probably ever been on.

Welcome again!

Welcome cr0sh,

As Kat said "Welcome to the Addiction"

She is, as always, right on point in everything she said. You can find any and all answers right here on the forum. If it's not been documented here then the members will most definitely help you till your answer is found.

VX Kat is one of the most giving members on the forum. She posses an overwhelming knowledge of All Things VX and loves to share.

Congratulations and Welcome!!!

:mbrasd:
Thanks Woofer! You're so kind!

Hello all, my name is Brian and I am a new VX owner. I have many plans and deep pockets for my project VX. I look forward to being part of this community.

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Do not worry the VX will be a fun project and depending on your dream be quite willing to empty those pockets (LOL) Remember to use this board to search for ideas, solutions and any needed items. The people on here are always happy to help and can be knowledgable and helpful if not a bit weird.

Hi everyone! My name is Stu, I'm a filmmaker, photographer, and writer. I saw my first VehiCross in Tokyo, and then was lucky enough to buy a "used" one from the Mercedes dealership San Rafael, CA in 1999—it had just 1,000 miles on it! I don't think the guys at the dealership had any idea that there was a waiting list at the Isuzu dealership up the road to pay $10K over sticker for a new one.

My silver VehiCross is in LA now and has been more ravaged by sun and neglect than off-highway roughhousing unfortunately, so soon it will be time for me to sell it to someone who can treat it right. I'll be sorry to say goodbye, but delighted at the idea that someone could breath new life into a car I've enjoyed now for 15 years.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...-DSC_0842-.jpg

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I don't think the guys at the dealership had any idea that there was a waiting list at the Isuzu dealership up the road to pay $10K over sticker for a new one.

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When I bought mine NEW in 2002 I found 60 new ones for sale across the country for $10,000 under sticker.

I remember that happening too. I guess when it comes to marketing, nothing beats the anticipation of something you can't have!

Hi there everyone....
My names chilli, I'm 31 and i live in London... A friend of mine told me about the Isuzu VX he bought only a few months ago, in fact he had bought two... One was a downer car for the other... "Never heard of it" I said... He showed me a few pics and a brief memory of this car came to me and at that moment something happened lol... I became hooked.... Since then I've been hunting high and low for one in England... Wasn't easy but the good news is i have jus come across a 1998 green VX completely standard (stock) with only 66,000 miles... Of course I'm excited...
Hopefully sometime next week ill be a proud owner of a VX...

I have plans to have fun and do it up a bit to... Starting with wheels/tyres. But of course the cars suspension has to be set up right to accommodate...
I'm not a mechanic or engineer of some kind. I'm jus a guy who loves boys toys so will be needing all the advice and help there is out there on offer..

Thanks for reading

Chilli

Welcome Chilli!!!

You've come to the right place, matter of fact, you will never need to go anywhere else to obtain info on your new VX.

Good Luck and Best Regards...

Welcome to the obsession Chilli! I hope you get your Dragon.
Scott

Thanks guys really appreciate it... I can't wait to get started... I hope all goes well and I get her... I feel like she's mine already though lol.. My little dragon... Has a ring to it, don't you think?:bwgy:

Well, I have offically sold ZEUS... Thanks again to everyone here and all the help that they have given me. In the last four years, this has been the most uncritical and helpful communities ever. I really appreciate everything and hope that justatwinturbo will take good care of her.

I am new! My name is Brian and I just bought a VehiCROSS from one of your fellow forumgoers. I am very excited about the next chapter in my lifetime loft/hate relationship with the automobile. Off to a good start with the VX, very happy with it.

http://imgur.com/C3YzcfU

http://imgur.com/1AubgS1

Welcome to the Addiction.....

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Jo

Hello all, I'm Bob from Tomball Tx (Houston area ). I purchased my 00 Foxfire a couple of months ago from a gent in St Paul Mn. It was all original and had 89k miles.
My modifications since purchase are:
Cranked up torsion bars and installed 3" coil spacers.
Clarion flip screen radio
Planet Audio amp with Polk 10" subwoofer.
Roof rack
24" roof LED light bar
9" front bumper LED light bar
Home made rear bumper, nerf bars and N-Fab style front guard
MB TKO 18" wheels w/pathfinder 275/65/18
Hydro dipped hood insert.
I hope to begin some engine mods to increase HP in the near future.

It's an obsession(fever) and this forum is my cowbell. :bgwohttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/image161.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...303_111603.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/image164.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/image163.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/image168.jpg

Welcome TexasVX! :_beer:

I like the rear bumper guard you fabbed up. I was ogling the pics a while back on FB.

Hi! Bought my vx in may of 2014 right after getting home from graduating from basic training at Fort Benning. Found my gem at a tiny car dealership in my small town and jumped at the opportunity. It is a silver 1999. One of the more common colors for the year but it runs great with about only 11300 miles.

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Hi! Bought my vx in may of 2014 right after getting home from graduating from basic training at Fort Benning. Found my gem at a tiny car dealership in my small town and jumped at the opportunity. It is a silver 1999. One of the more common colors for the year but it runs great with about only 11300 miles.

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Is that a misprint, or does it actually have only 11 thousand miles?

ryanbscott150 ONLY 11,300 MILES?!!! HOLY #?*!

Howdy folks,

New owner of a 99 Astral VX! I got into Isuzu's about 6 years ago when I wanted an economical truck and found the '81 P'up. Then somehow I found an '82 Chevette with an Isuzu Diesel in it. I love those gutless engines, still running 34 years strong. But lately I wanted something with 4x4.... so I'm cruising craigslist, thinking of getting a first gen 4runner when I spot a VX listed....

No way. I thought these were just myth. Legend. Maybe I'm still dreaming and will wake in the morning to find it gone (knock on wood) or that the space time continuum fabric has ripped and a wormhole exists in it's place to who knows where. But for now there it is in my drive in all it's plastic and leather glory.

Not sure if I can upload a pic so I'll just link to it:
http://i.imgur.com/UqPLn2r.jpg

Cheers,
Tony

Grats on the purchase Tony & welcome to the obsession.

The VX was my first Isuzu ... now we gots 3. So, I can relate to your ZU proclivities.:)