so in general
what seems to be the best year for these
and why
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so in general
what seems to be the best year for these
and why
Here's a thread that discusses it, don't know if any of this has ever been 100% confirmed, but seems "iamironman" did a lot of research and has a lot of info about it. See post #9.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ght=built+2000
99 thru 01 were all the same except that the climate controls in the 99s were different and the 99s had 16 inch rims instead of the 18s on 00-01.
i think the 1999s to the 2001s are the best ones.
Have you been taking lessons from Handeeman???Quote:
Originally Posted by don moore
Color selection expanded from only black, white, and silver in 1999 to include Dragon Green, Foxfire Red, and Proton Yellow in 2000-2001. The silver color tone also changed between those years, going from (I think, correct me if I'm wrong here guys) a lighter silver to a darker silver. For the interior Isuzu expanded from only red/black in 1999 to include gray/black options for 2000-2001. In my experience in searching AutoTrader, the red/black interior seems to hurt the resale value of 2000-2001 models vs. the gray/black scheme. This chart might make what I just wrote more clear:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...production.jpg
So which year is better pretty much comes down to what color scheme you like and whether you want 16" (1999) or 18" (2000-2001) rims.
in a vehicle that has not changed much thge later years are better as any defects become known and corrected. While this did not happen with the windows the early VX did have an oil consumption/blown motor problem which was corrected. Also the 18s look better but can be put on the 1999s. Given their age I would suggest the best condition is now more important than any problem suffered by a particular year.
So in closing as long as you get a Proton you have a great VX.
+1 on all but the color part. ;) I'd say unless you're just hard up for Astral Silver, you should look for a late in-service 2000 or 2001.Quote:
Originally Posted by circmand
There are more differences than just the climate control and the wheels. The AC compressor on the 01 is only on the VX, making it almost impossible to get one unless you go for a Japan model, which is close to $1K to replace. The 99-00 is about 100 bucks at autozone, pepboys etc...I modded an 01(02, I don't remember) trooper compressor, it works, but still expensive as you can't get that at an autoparts store either. They say they have it, but it is wrong part number. I tried already. So there are some other differences I am sure, since the compressor mounts and fittings and whatnot must be different too. So who knows what other little things are not the same?
Huh, never knew that. Makes me happy to have dumb-lucked my way into a 2000!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marlin
Me too & I even got one in the right color ... PROTON!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
IBMX2. I agree with pretty much everything said, condition is probably more important than model year.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Plus, if given a choice of colors keep in mind some Protons have been mistaken as Taxi's.
LMAO...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
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Originally Posted by handeeman
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2699/yotaxi.th.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by handeeman
how could you mistake this for a taxi ?
P.S. i think the proton is my fav color
People just want a ride in one so bad they are hopping hoping they will be given oneQuote:
Originally Posted by handeeman
did anyone mention the 99s have a tendancy to use oil more often the the 00s or 01s?
I just stick 'em in the back seat and they're cured of that pretty quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by circmand
The link in my post #2 was the thread that addressed that in pretty good detail.
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Originally Posted by Solitude
Well; if Proton is your favorite color, then you've automatically narrowed your choices down to either a 2000 or a 2001 model (Proton wasn't available in 1999).Quote:
Originally Posted by ibmx2
Bottom Line-- PROTON's RULE!!!
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Originally Posted by ibmx2
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/ima...subscribed.gif http://www.vehicross.info/forums/ima.../lastupost.gif Has this happened to any other Proton owners? I can't be alone in this.
Osteomata
I'm not making this up (but, I am LMAO).