anyone else notice how many ppl r sellin their vx all of a sudden?
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anyone else notice how many ppl r sellin their vx all of a sudden?
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MaryJanne
99's are 5 years old and 01's are 3 years years old. Magic times for leases and payments.
albert
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I really hate letting it go, but it is not etched in stone yet, no real leads. I mentioned before, when I saw the VX in 1999 for the first time I fell in love, head over heels. But I think it is time to try to get the car of my dreams since I was a child, Jaguar XJ8 Vander Plas.
I really dont want to sell my VX, but I need a vehicle to truck Kayaks and MT Bikes around for the shop I have, Its funny because now I have to find a vehicle I can settle for,and thats rough when you had a VX.
I'm doing my due dilligence before I buy my first VX and it looks as though there are more problems than people are letting on to. Does anyone know what Isuzu is doing about the problems? or are they just brushing them aside. It seems to me that the problems are not hit or miss but chronic problems that should be addressed by Isuzu (i.e. power windows, rotors)......sorry to be so down on the VX right now, but somebody give me some good news huh?
MINES A 3.2 AND ITS BRILL
NO PROBS WHAT SO EVER
TELL A LIE MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ONCE BUT THAT WAS DUE TO FUEL CAP BEING LOOSE
I HAVE HEARD THAT THE 3.5 DOES SUFFER FROM LITTLE PROBLEMS BUT THE LOOK AND THE WAY IT DRIVES OUTWAYS THESE LITTLE PROBLEMS
My VX was in the shop one time after I got it, just to fix the window issue, but it did it again. Then I found this site, did the fix myself and voila'. No major problems at all. The only time my VX sees a mechanic stall, is to change the oil, fluids, etc, routine maintenance. Trust me, the way I run mine, I am really surprised and pleased. Any other of the vehicles I have owned, had they taken a beating like my VX, would've been in the shop at least six months out of the year, on and off.
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I really dont want to sell my VX, but I need a vehicle to truck Kayaks and MT Bikes around for the shop I have, Its funny because now I have to find a vehicle I can settle for,and thats rough when you had a VX.
Consider a roof rack ........... or a small trailer .......
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otherwise ........ you may be interested in the new (improved) Nissan XTerra ......... not a VX, but might be the ticket .......
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I'm doing my due dilligence before I buy my first VX and it looks as though there are more problems than people are letting on to. Does anyone know what Isuzu is doing about the problems? or are they just brushing them aside. It seems to me that the problems are not hit or miss but chronic problems that should be addressed by Isuzu (i.e. power windows, rotors)......sorry to be so down on the VX right now, but somebody give me some good news huh?
The VX does have some issues .......
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There have been some issues with some 3.5 engines .....
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The windows will need to be addressed .......
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The rotors ......... rotors can be an issue with just about any vehicle out there ....... the VX rotors appear to be 'no worse' than any others out there ...... in fact, I would suggest the VX pads and rotors appear to be more than up to the job .........
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The good news is that the VX is a unique vehicle - unique in appearance and performance - and appears to be a decent vehicle in terms of reliability ...........
You must remember that for every seller of their VX, their is a new buyer.
And the profiles of the VX owners will be changing as our vehicle ages, and also passes into newer hands. Some people will drive their venerable VX into an early grave, and others will treat the VX as a real undiscovered, and unique classic that will grow into a long term committment to preserve and enjoy it.
This site, I think, will become more and more specific to those of us who look at the VX as a classic anomaly of form and design, and will do what we can to etch out the VX's proper place in auto history.... all the while enjoying the ever increasing scarcity of the VX itself.
I have two of these great vehicles, and they will remain with me for a very long time into the future.
The thing that bothers me is I'm from NYC. Can the VX hold up to the constant pounding. I am the original owner of a 1987 Ford Escort Gt that has only 60,000 miles on it I take very good care of my cars and any VX that I purchase would be also babied by me too.
I think the owners have told the truth. Do a search on the archives and you will see owners responses.Quote:
Originally posted by wonbadappl
I'm doing my due dilligence before I buy my first VX and it looks as though there are more problems than people are letting on to.
Since the end of the production line was 2001 and we are already half way through 2004 plus the fact that dealers are closing shop through out the country then I would not hold your breath.Quote:
Originally posted by wonbadappl
Does anyone know what Isuzu is doing about the problems?
If you like the VX then by all means buy one. What you can DO is know what the problems are on the VX and focus your attention to those problem details. The Good News is that some of the VX problems have remedies and some need to be inspected very closely I.E. Engine failure. There are many posts on this and some methods to deter this problem. Take some of that information and question the owner when you buy it. If Engine failure is a BIG worry then you might consider paying extra for a 2001 so you have some of that warranty coverage.
Good Luck,
isuzu probably isnt goin to do anything about these problems....but these problems dont happen to every vx....i had my vx for alittle over a year now and put about 10k miles on it, and i havent run into the the window problem. i did have the rubber seals on the headlights come loose...but nothing a little krazyglue couldnt fix.....and the engine blowing up at 60k miles isnt a vx specific problem. the absolute worst part of the vx has to be rear visablity...ive backed into so many cars its not even funny...Quote:
Originally posted by wonbadappl
I'm doing my due dilligence before I buy my first VX and it looks as though there are more problems than people are letting on to. Does anyone know what Isuzu is doing about the problems? or are they just brushing them aside. It seems to me that the problems are not hit or miss but chronic problems that should be addressed by Isuzu (i.e. power windows, rotors)......sorry to be so down on the VX right now, but somebody give me some good news huh?
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46k on my VX. The only issues I've had were a window regulator going out (covered by the warranty) and a loose EGR throwing a code (fixed in 10 minutes). It's one of the best driving vehicles I've ever owned (and I've owned many vehicles) and I'll probably be buried in it.
I think Isuzu will make a come back - the most recent abandonment of the US has more to do with they're severing the bad relationship they have with GM than anything. I think they'll come on strong in a couple of years.
-- Best, John
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the MAJOR issue with the VX ..........
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Color ....... it can be difficult to choose the color.
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And sometimes, one VX is just not enough.
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I tend to agree with you on this. In fact, I believe I read somewhere that they are making some changes to get rid of GM and wonder back on their own again. I believe any issues with Isuzu and their customer service may have had more to do with their relationship with GM than anything... not that GM provides bad CS to their customers, but for some reason the GM/Isuzu relationship just didn't seem to work on many levels.Quote:
Originally posted by johnnyapollo
I think Isuzu will make a come back - the most recent abandonment of the US has more to do with they're severing the bad relationship they have with GM than anything. I think they'll come on strong in a couple of years.
Color??? What are you talking about? Choose the only color, the original, the one and only...Quote:
Originally posted by t2p
..... more ......
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the MAJOR issue with the VX ..........
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Color ....... it can be difficult to choose the color.
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And sometimes, one VX is just not enough.
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ASTRAL SILVER!
well said.................
AWESOME is the only word I can use to describe my VX. Although still mostly stock I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! From the day I towed it back from NC to NJ I have had a smile on my face everytime I look at it or drive it. Its by far everything I had hoped it would be and more. Its truly the S__t!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yea I haven't experienced any problems as of yet. Only put 6000 miles on it since I got it, but it has 50,000 on it so far......
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I tend to agree with you on this. In fact, I believe I read somewhere that they are making some changes to get rid of GM and wonder back on their own again. I believe any issues with Isuzu and their customer service may have had more to do with their relationship with GM than anything... not that GM provides bad CS to their customers, but for some reason the GM/Isuzu relationship just didn't seem to work on many levels.
I wish this were true - but I don't see it.
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GM has turned the corner ......... or so it appears ....... and they have/are divested theirselves/themselves of non performing units .......
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GM did receive some benefits from their 'collaboration' with Isuzu ..... and now they are dropping them like a safe out a window .........
Ok, i've read all the problems and the remedies. Now i'm ready for my 2001 ebony w/ red interior. The sooner i get it, the sooner i can fix the problems. So, please, you've had your fun. Now its my turn. let me have that low mileage VX that you've been baby-ing. I have your cash ready. Besides, arent you tired of not being able to get your friends in the backseat easily. Tell you what, i'll pay you to get rid of this problem for you. email me NOW! procgeo@yahoo.com
Hey Soulpower... I hope you find the one you are looking for, but just FYI, I show only 87 ebony w/red interior VX's being made/sold in 2001.
Could be a long shot, but good luck! :)
Shhhhhhhh....Keep that info on the downlow, Dallas! we dont want more people looking for the ebony just cos its "more rare" and making it more diff for me. Thanx for the info, tho! Maybe i should start looking at other colors. I have seen some amazing VXs in just about all the colors on this forum. Ok, thats it, 2 more months to get an ebony or i'm moving on to the Proton.
Carmax has one, just came up today! Down in Orlando.