Doing the new VX dance

[VehiGAZ]

1) Will need more info about the leak to offer any insight, but no - nothing should be leaking.

2) Stocks shocks are close to $500 each if you can still get them (not sure if they are available). Pretty much ALL OEM parts are extraordinarily expensive, now that Isuzu pulled out of the US market. We love our VX's, but you need to go into this with your eyes wide open - Isuzu support has vaporized in a practical sense. They will still get you parts if you need them - but they may take a month and the prices can get ridiculous. On the other hand, with so many Troppers and Amigos on the road, there are a LOT of aftermarket part supplies, which is kinda nice, because they are often cheaper than what Isuzu used to charge for OEM parts.

3) That mileage is range is great for combined driving with an emphasis on highway driving. If he has bigger than normal tires, then that number is an under-estimation of the average mileage. You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear - the VX's mileage just ain't that good.

[nfpgasmask]

Its hard to say about leak indeed, without more info/photos.

Personally, if you are serious about owning a VX, I would be patient, and keep looking. Test drive 2 or 3 so you can get the feel for the vehicle, and if you are really smart, be willing to travel for the right one. I got lucky, but I know many folks on here have bought VXes from states away, sometimes from across the country. It is well worth the extra effort and time to find the right one, imo.

The first step to your success is already done, that is, signing up with this forum!

A few points of advice:

1) Try to find one with the factory roof rack- they are VERY hard to get now
2) Try to find a 2001
3) Check the oil on every vehicle you drive, some VXes have an oil burning issue
4) Don't be afraid to ask us for help, find a local VX owner on here, meet up, talk tech and go for a ride!

Good luck,

Bart