Original Owner (1st Owner) Roll Call

[vt_maverick]

Can I ask what "Custom HD Edition" means? Is that slang for supercharged with sport exhaust?

[MDMason]

In 1998 HD was solitciting ideas for a HD branding on a truck. Knowing the VX was being released we mocked up a picture of the VX with HD badging and summitted it. HD of course rejected it stating they decided to endorse a American manufacturer (Ford). When I was able to buy one we went ahead and modified the VX according to the previous specs and customized a Electra Glide to match. Placed it on Ebay a couple of years ago and recieved all kind of smart *** remarks from the self proclaimed experts on this forum. You asked!

[vt_maverick]

Just found the old thread and I can see what you mean. Got pics? Of the old eBay link is no longer valid.

Sorry all, curiosity getting the better of me!

[MDMason]

Don't have any current ones but will be taking some soon. Going to list the VX and bike together.

[Cobrajet]

Bought my Proton new in Nov 2001 after looking at a 1999 Ironman. I REALLY wanted a Proton!! Two months later I lost my cushy job, and was living off savings for 5 months. My S2000 was sacrificed, and my Cobra was next on the chopping block. The VX was new and paid for and NOT for sale!! I can't say that I have ever seriously considered selling it. I consider it a modern classic, and plan to keep it "til death do us part"! If I had a bigger garage, and anybody made something worth driving, I would retire the VX. For now, it's my only DD with 130K on the Odo. I love my VX!

[johnnyapollo]

Bought my 2001 in, well 2001. I was the first registered owner -it was sold as a "Brass Hat" meaning one of the staff (in this case the Service Manager) drove my VX as a demo for a total of 4000 miles. I paid $27K for it off the lot (it was discounted as a demo). It currently has 147,000 on the Odo and is the best truck I've ever owned.

-- John

[Zu4two]

Bought my '99 astral new off the showroom floor in August '99. Drove it every day for 10 years, 180,000 miles and then parked it when I got my new toy (BMW 135). Recently it's been quietly calling me back and I've been spending time and money cleaning it up and driving it rather regularly.

It's pretty likely I'll have the truck until I can't buy gas for it anymore. It still amazes me every time I take it offroad just how agile it is.

[BBVX]

similar story to JohnnyApollo... mine had just under 3000 miles.

picked it up 2 or 3 days before Xmas 2001. paid $32k (stuff is pricey in Boston)

85000 mi, no problems (except ABS light)

lifted, tires, winch, roof rack, optima, backup cam, sliders, wheeled, mudded,..... so I guess not so stock anymore

[tworavens]

Bought mine in Jan 2002. I wanted a Proton but it had sold just the day before so got the Dragon instead. Best vehicle I've ever owned! Except the power windows

[Moncha]

Scott, I moved your other post to the correct section...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=20032

[chas711usa]

In March 2001 I saw the Isuzu ad in the paper for 0% financing and I thought, "Hey.. free money!" walked onto the lot and said gimmiee!, signed for 32k, and drove out in my Ironman. All original, 70k miles (my 12 mile daily commute keeps it down). I drive it more like a sports car then a truck, have had all four wheels off the ground (Look no hands!) off road, and take it exploring any time I can get away. With it I know I can go anywhere there's something that looks like a road. Sell it? no.. not worth it. I figure ~12k from an enthusiastic buyer. I'll park it when I'm done with it. Tease the grand kids with it

Though lately I'm dreaming of a convertible with a hard top that stows in the trunk..

[Beavertractors]

Bought mine new Jan 02. Got the 10,000 off No complaints except the window thing..78,000 miles..Still being asked if its new Not for sale

[crager34]

I'm the second owner of two of them. Does that get me in the club?? lol

[Charon_Sin]

Still have my 2001 Foxfire VX

[Anita]

Any original owners still out there? How are your rigs?


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