New member, isuzu's are for sale but I need help deciding which one of these to buy?!

[ThornWeaver]

Hi all!

(If I'm posting in the wrong place, PLEASE help direct me to the right place. Like it says in the title, I'm brand new on here.)

I need a second opinion by some of you more knowledgeable types (I'm a rookie at this)

I'm looking to put down the cash I have on hand into one of these asap.

All 3 are 1999's.

First one:
http://www.detaildrivenautos.com/199..._147063757.veh

Second one:
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...arch=vehicross


and third one. Although it's a bit far away, my next business trip takes me near there so I'd be driving it back to Utah:

http://www.modernsubaru.com/used/Isu...2ca2b3664f.htm

Please help if you can.I may be in the wrong set of threads, if that's the case: be kind, I'm brand new as of today

Cheers,
~ThornWeaver

[circmand]

we have not seen the actual vehicles just the few photos and the owners descriptions. So number 3 just doesn't have enough info. It is a dealer and everything written is sales talk or clipped out of a ready made ad. So while there may be nothing wrong with it the fcat that is farther away and did not have any detail I would skip. Number 2 has the advantage of a newer motor. However that along with the fact the hood is bondoed and you to to finish and paint it makes me wonder if it had an accident. A member on here is offering free vehicle historys I would suggest doing that on all 3 here. I would say be leery of number 2. Number 1 is also a dealer. However he is a member here and deals with alot of VXs. He has a rep for getting a VX and improving it as much as financially possible. That along with a $2000 discount would have me leaning towards this one.

Of course none of these is a Proton which is the most attractive, sexiest and fastest of the VXs, but only a priveledged few are owners of the best.

[vt_maverick]

Agree with circ on pretty much everything there except the comment about the $2000 discount - let's face it, that's a discount off of his original price which contained who knows how much mark-up. Go here and ask for help running the VINs, then let us know what you find out and we can give you a more accurate assessment.

[ThornWeaver]

Thanks circmand for the (very quick) and thoughtful reply!

I pinged the member doing free vehicle histories, I'll be looking for his replies.

I spoke with Number 1 already, that's definitely the one I'm most interested in, and CO isn't too far to go for a VX that's been cared for. It's good to hear there's a dealer willing to go to lengths making a car BETTER for resale, not just a spit-shine and new tires ;-) thanks for the heads-up on his rep here, it's nice to hear a positive one about a used car sales place!

When I talked with Number 2, his price was firm. I'm intrigued by the 2WD conversion though... but it's not necessary for me. I ride my motorcycle most of the summer, so gas cost isn't as big an issue for me as for some. Though it still is a nifty sounding conversion to my uneducated ears...

It looks like number 3 will get scratched off the list of potentials, in favor of the other two on here.

Many thanks! This is a good way to welcome a new member into the tribe, I'm encouraged by it :-D

Anyone else have comments? I'm all ears for more opinions.

Cheers,
~Thornweaver

ps. I'll need to finance about half of it, have the rest spare and on hand. If there are decent places in UT or CO anyone knows, pm me? I'll be looking into credit unions around here today :-) I make okay money, but since I'm about to get married I'll finance this so I have something left to spend on the wedding :nod:

[ThornWeaver]

Thanks vt_maverick :-D that's two helpful members already. This is a quick group I'm joining. I've now pm'd Scott about running the vin, and after I saw your post I posted on that thread also just in case I don't know how to pm correctly yet (pretty likely).

Much appreciated!
~Thornweaver

[vt_maverick]

Meh, weddings are a colossal waste of money. Get married with just the judge and maybe a few close friends and family (thinking single digits here). Then take her somewhere really nice for a honeymoon. WAY better investment, and the bride (didn't pick up on a gender in your posts) will be a lot less stressed out.

[circmand]

But still as I said in the post it is by pics and descriptions still do the appropriate checks before buying.

VTMaverick glad you agree with me that the Proton is the best

[ThornWeaver]

About the VX: More comments still welcome, I'll let you know what Scott finds for me on the VIN search so we have more info to work from.

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On a more personal note:
I'm the groom. It was going to be a smaller wedding... BUT: I wanted more family and friends invited to the reception, she wanted more family at the dinner the night before. At least the ceremony will be relatively small

Thanks for the advice, planning starts in earnest this week for the honeymoon. A chance to get out of state together will be nice, usually she and I only travel separately for work.
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Cheers,
~Thornweaver

[circmand]

BTW depending on where the VXs are there may be members on the site willing to go by and check them out for you before you have to make a trip and come to a final decision

[ThornWeaver]

Wait ... Wow, seriously? I would not have expected that... this must be a pretty tight group I'm joining up with. I'll shout out and see:

ANYONE IN COLORADO WILLING TO LOOK AT THAT VEHICROSS BEFORE I FLY OUT THERE?

reposting the url for the one in CO: http://www.detaildrivenautos.com/199..._147063757.veh

I'm so glad you're on today to introduce me to the group.

Oh, there's a post that just came up today. Consider this option number 4: http://www.detaildrivenautos.com/199..._147063757.veh
But I think it's outta my budget at $8500. Pretty low mile though. Thoughts anyone?

~Thornweaver

[rsteinmetz70112]

If I were you I look at the local one and if you think it's OK then buy it, unless you have some reason not to. KISS

[Bulldoggie]

Buy Newthings VX here in Oregon and enjoy the drive home.
BTW; I bought mine in Utah and drove it home to Portland.
Not that bad of a drive in one day.

[Bulldoggie]

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=newthings

Ooops...He sold it.

[ThornWeaver]

I'm not worried about the cost of the flight. One way is about 100 bucks, so no sweat there. Looks like the boards get busier around this time :-)

[Riff Raff]

BTW depending on where the VXs are there may be members on the site willing to go by and check them out for you before you have to make a trip and come to a final decision

That's a big x2!!! Given that fact, you might even want to totally re-think your buying strategy and focus on perhaps a later model year (i.e. 2000/2001) with 18" wheels and the availability of the infamous Proton yellow color which was available only on the 2000 & 2001 models and has VT's solid approval according to Circmand.

When you narrow your choices down, be sure and verify that the ABS Light functions properly B/4 purchase. The ABS Light should first illuminate briefy (a few seconds) at ACC pre-iginition turn-key to verify bulb function and then gently fade away/disappear. If the ABS Light doesn't first illuminate, it could mean the previous owner delierately removed the bulb/fuse (not good); if the ABS Light stays on continuosly and doesn't disappear, then that's not good either.

Given the amount of money you are willing to spend, you may want to wait and find perhaps a later model year with lower miles in perhaps a more preferred exterior color. Bottom Line-- don't rush your purchase, take your time and find the perfect one for your tastes.

Lastly and most important-- don't be afraid to buy "on-line long distance" and have the vehicle shipped you via www.DependableAutoShippers.com (D.A.S.). If you do buy "on-line long distance", be sure to use www.Escrow.com to CYA, as it will give you a 3-day inspection period to either accept or reject the possible purchase without fear of being rooked into a lemon.