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Folks,
My VX is killing my freaking back.Driving this awesome machine is exacerbating my lower back issues.
I am entertaining the possibility of selling my printine VX.
This baby is in showroom condition. She is being kept in an air conditioned garage. I drive her about 20 miles per month. She has 34k on the clock, and i am the original owner. :mad::mad:
Without photos anywherre from $1 to $15,000
what year and color combo?
Sounds like it is right up your alley Lisa.
as they say on the mastercard commercial....
"priceless" :dance:
good luck with the sale. i hope the new owners loves and appreciates it as much as you do!
Mine is very similar... '01....34k...flawless...lives on a lift in the warehouse, and comes out on occasion. Never even used the washers, wipers, or mirror heaters. I have a standing offer of 17,000....and that's high! You'll be lucky to get 15, and trade sits at 11 or 12. Sobering numbers
Mines is a 99 with 45,000 on the clock,recently painted.
I'll adding a full set of 19x 8.5" rims in february.
I dealer offer me 5,800; I told him " YEAH, YOU GOT ME ! " ;)
Edmunds estimates come in waaaaaay low. Look at what comapable year/mileage VX's are listed for on cars.com and price accordingly...
Definitely agree with VehiGAZ on using cars.com for a reality check. I paid a high-ish price (14K) for my '00 Foxfire Red VX because of the rarity of the color and the extremely low mileage (24K). The color was the real driving factor in the price since there are only 210 in existence. To give you an idea of how rare that really is, I looked on Autotrader/Ebay for about 6 months before I bought mine and saw a grand total of 5 for sale in the whole country. There were some listed for cheaper but the mileage was either significantly higher or the wear condition was pretty rough.
Another quick observation: VX's with the red/black interior scheme were selling for a LOT less than those with the gray/black scheme. The lowest prices I saw online (anywhere from 6-8K) were high mileage silver VX's with the red/black interior.
Regardless of what Carmax or KBB will tell you, I have my mind made up for IF and WHEN I ever sell....
I will ONLY sell to someone here, who has owned one before, and knows this breed well enough. Also, because they frequent this place to KNOW how to get the right info from the right people. Plus, they know the "personal" value of these gems so they would understand the selling price better than Bob who wants to upgrade from his Tercel.
Sorry, no first time buyers for mine. :cool:
BTW, I think it was last spring/summer, some dude offered me $20k CASH for mine. I never saw him in my life. Older man, well dressed, and looked and sounded good for it. Especially after he gave me the tour of the custom Z06 he was driving. But.... couldn't do it. He gave me a card in case I changed my mind. Said he always wanted one. Wish I still had the card. I would pass it on.
That would be very tempting, but I can't think of anything that I could buy for $20K (not even another VX!) that could replace my Proton. 10 or 20 years from now you'll look back on that day and think "I actually considered selling my VX for ONLY $20K???" Glad I held on to it." I was watching "Chasing Classic Cars" a couple nights ago, and this guy bought his old 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder back after 30 years of sitting in the desert. Original price - $22,500, unrestored price - almost $1,000,000. The VX is another Plymouth Superbird, trust me. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by WormGod
I keep looking for a VX to be sold at one of the Barrett-Jackson or Mecum auto auctions for a lot of money. Maybe sometime in the future.
I have been offered 13k, but I think that is too low. Everytime, i think about selling the VX, i get frecking depressed. I am still not ready to let go, maybe I 'll be ready in ten years..lol!!!
Well I would say.. that is a fair price considering how tight money isQuote:
Originally Posted by jamessmith
It's worth what you or anyone else will pay for it.
I have pretty much decided that if I cannot get 15k..the Vx will remain in my garage. Due too this Suv's rarity, it is a matter of time before collector's discover this gem. Furthermore, I am positive, that very few Vx's are in showroom condition, with only 34k on the clock.
First gem( stock), Honda CRx's and Vw Gti's, are now collectables...they are selling for as much as 10k at auction. Soooooooo, my baby is waiting to be discovered!!
I'm certain you know your stuff, but I would have never believed that the CRX would be collectible. Perhaps the GTI b/c at least it did something in starting the hot hatch craze. I've seen CRX's at autocross events, but I'd laugh at one if I ever saw it in a car show. Nothing against it, but it didn't really do anything in my eyes. Was an ok seller and fun to drive, but you could say the same about the MR2 and I think that has a much higher chance of being a collectible. just my thoughts..Quote:
Originally Posted by jamessmith
Of course any one can collect anything from salt shakers to beannie babies to match books. I say at least for cars collectible is when the vehicle sells for more used than new.
unfortunately for us, I feel given that definition that our VX will not be considered a collectible for many many years....Quote:
Originally Posted by circmand
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Isuzu...QQcmdZViewItem
Here's one to watch
WOW...LOW MILES...
But is it 21,000 total...or 21,000 on the new engine?
And why a new engine after 21,000 miles.
Yer right...it will be interesting to watch...I bet it doesnt make "reserve"...Quote:
Originally Posted by Solitude
...which must be in the $14500 range.
jo
and then below it says 24000 on the new engine it definately is a mathematical quandry:disturbed
Yep. The owner is playing a mindgame with that one. I would have LOT of questions to ask first, but it looks like a pretty good buy at first glance.
Back to my earlier post, the guy that offered me $20k "claims" that when he looked at the VX years ago he was looking at a Proton on a dealer's showroom floor and the sticker said "$38k". Not sure where he was buying from but that was either highway robbery or he was mistaken (or lying). I figured that is why he offered me so much since he thought it was pricey in the first place. Oh, if he only know that I paid $21k (6%) for my first Dragon Green and then $24 (0%) for my Ebony, hahahaha.
The religious R.P. changes seem kind of a waste...unless it's since the engine is new, not the car. Maybe his religion calls for swaps every 21,000 miles.
I think it's "Bushanomics".Quote:
Originally Posted by circmand
The square root of (24,000-21,000) x (x) /(135 x0500) = (x trillion /y)=71,513,706.9380
24,000 being the second stated mileage
21,000 being the first stated mileage
x being 3 the cost of the war in iraq
y being 4195 the number of US troops killed in iraq
135 represents the number of VX's that he says were produced that year
0500 represents the last four of the vin of this VX which says this VX was number 500 produced that year
the sum (true mileage on the engine) just happens to be the same amount that each life has cost in the war. Who said Bush thinks life is cheap?
:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
54000 miles originally ten the engine swap and an additional 24000 was added for a total of 78000 miles.
PASTED FROM THE LISTING:
Factory Original NEW Isuzu engine installed
3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6
Current Mileage on new engine : 24,000 miles * !
* Total Mileage : 78,000
after I emailed the question.:p
Folks,
Today, I took my baby out for a forty miles drive.
My back feels perfectly normal. Thus, my Vehicross will remain in my garage, until I kick the bucket. Hopefully,
I will be able to take her out next weekend, with the cooperation of my LUMBAR SPINE.
DONT SELL IT!!!
buy some new seats, or where a velcro jacket and install velcro on the seat and velcro you back the the chair!!! :cool: problem solved! ;p
Thanks!!! I just cannot sale my rig!!! I have such an emotional attachment to my Vehicross!! Words cannot describe how much I love my VX. Thank god, i am in a financial position to keep her in the garage.:):):)
Folks,
For the last few days, I've been asking myself, If I sell my VX what would I replace it with?? There isn'T anything out there that even comes close. I have resigned myself to the fact, that she will never be my daily driver.
What a special vehicle!!!!