I got the bug!

[Ldub]

The have the wide stance I like, wheel flares/trim, spoiler, two-tone interior, appearance inside/out that I like. When I really think about it, it's what I WISH a 2-dr Jeep would have looked like.

I think that means I'm down to choosing between an Escape/Tribute or a Vehicross. I'm not sure how many issues would exist with a 100k mile Escape, but the prospects for a VehiCross sound MUCH worse.

So, talk me out of my new love and send me back to my boring-old-4-door-SUV world....Or, explain to me how GREAT owning a VehiCross can be!

Thanks in advance!
Gregg

There IS one other option...

[Mile High VX]

There IS one other option...

That's just plain wrong on soooo many different levels.

Go for the VX Gregg....you'll be much happier...

[rowhard]

Ldub, where do you come up with these crazy picture's

Gregg, with buying any vehicle that is more then one day old, there is always the chance of problems. If you find one you like, check it out thoroughly. do a search for known problems on the pages here and if it checks out, enjoy. Just be prepared to answer questions every time you stop at a traffic light, parking lot,

[don moore]

Ldub, where do you come up with these crazy picture's

lol he works hard at his job......

[89Vette]

There IS one other option...

Except for the aluminum cladding, you might have a point! LOL

[navistar]

Gregg,

I'll let you take one of mine for a test drive!

Just remember, it's NOT FOR SALE!!!

Navi

[89Vette]

Gregg,

I'll let you take one of mine for a test drive!

Just remember, it's NOT FOR SALE!!!

Navi

Absolutely! I would LOVE to take you up on that offer! (Can't wait to see what you "guys" are so excited about!!! )

Did you see the PM I sent with my contact info?

Gregg

[navistar]

Could I call you some time tomorrow (Saturday) midday or there abouts. You pick the best time, I'm flexible?

VX1 is in the shop getting a new transmission (still under warranty). I won't have it back until Monday or Tuesday. VX2 is in storage partially disassembled and awaiting warm weather to add all the goodies to make it identical to VX1.

It is VX1 that you should see first but we can talk at length about VXs in general. You don't eat food and drink beer by any chance?

Navi

[89Vette]

Mid-afternoon should work for me.

[Ozarker]

Could I call you some time tomorrow (Saturday) midday or there abouts. You pick the best time, I'm flexible?

VX1 is in the shop getting a new transmission (still under warranty). I won't have it back until Monday or Tuesday. VX2 is in storage partially disassembled and awaiting warm weather to add all the goodies to make it identical to VX1.

It is VX1 that you should see first but we can talk at length about VXs in general. You don't eat food and drink beer by any chance?

Navi

Hi, I'm wondering if I could take you up on that offer Navistar? I'm in Springfield, Mo. and saw these a couple weeks ago and began researching them. VX KAT pointed me in the direction of several threads and here I am! This site has been the most helpful! I have made a couple offers and I'm glad they did not take me up on them, they were in line with what I have been seeing in the market but dealers are just a little too greedy sometimes! I think I can find a better VX!

Reading this thread is making me stop and think, to be rational about this. I have no idea how many cars I have purchsed, had 23 VWs! My 99 Ford F-150 was purchased new and is the only vehicle I ever kept. So, my implusive nature needs to be curbed a little, I don't need another vehicle, I just want one. My dad told be once-"you can't own them all" but I'm trying to!

In that vain, I'm bad on motorcycles too, seems anything that moves (boats as well). I just purchased an 89 Honda Transalp (rare dual sport bike) and I'll be picking it up next Friday (16th) at I-70 and US 65. Driving over to the KC area wouldn't be a big deal. Or any other time, but maybe I should at least see one of these in person and drive one a few feet (lol) to see if this is really what I have to have! Sorry for so much verbage! Bill

[alanbradley]

I don't "get" the parts worry. At least the VX was sold in your country - some of us have to sit and squint at Trooper and Frontera (Rodeo) parts and think "well it LOOKS the same..." before taking a punt. With a bit of common sense, some informed spannering and a tame mechanic you can solve almost anything.

Oh yeah, and people look at me when I say my RX-8 is my "economy car" - and that's at UK fuel prices!

Meet Navistar, drive a VX then decide.

G'luck!

Alan

[VX KAT]

So vette, did you take a test drive of Navi's yet? What's the verdict?

[89Vette]

Not yet,,,hopefully this coming week!

We've talked though. He's a nice guy!

BTW: Why doesn't this forum have an email feature? (I feel I'm lucky Navistar saw this thread.)

[RickOKC]

89Vette: THANK YOU for starting this thread! I had some of the same questions and found all the answers here.

[Ldub]

89Vette: THANK YOU for starting this thread! I had some of the same questions and found all the answers here.

I can already tell, the VX feces is gonna hit the fan for you SOONER, rather than later...

WeLcOmE !