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    What a fun thread.

    I'd like to add a conversation that never occured at the end of Isuzu's life in the US.

    Isuzu America CEO: We're just not selling enough cars in the north american market.

    Isuzu exec: Yeah, People just haven't taken interest in our brand since the vehicross.

    CEO: It's a shame we commited to only producing 6,000 units. Those sell like hotcakes, but our word is our bond, we can't go back on that. Â*Guess we'll just close up shop.

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    I'll sell mine for $20K to any interested party.

    Keep in mind the next time you have a near miss, a near rollover, or fender bender, you will have to fork over $20K for a replacement VX, when your insurance will only give you a $5K "TOTAL" settlement.


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    Quote Originally Posted by taylorRichie View Post
    What a fun thread.

    I'd like to add a conversation that never occured at the end of Isuzu's life in the US.

    Isuzu America CEO: We're just not selling enough cars in the north american market.

    Isuzu exec: Yeah, People just haven't taken interest in our brand since the vehicross.

    CEO: It's a shame we commited to only producing 6,000 units. Those sell like hotcakes, but our word is our bond, we can't go back on that. �*Guess we'll just close up shop.

    ------

    I'll sell mine for $20K to any interested party.

    Keep in mind the next time you have a near miss, a near rollover, or fender bender, you will have to fork over $20K for a replacement VX, when your insurance will only give you a $5K "TOTAL" settlement.

    I read somewhere that VX's actually sat on the lot for a LOOOONG time. Another member posted a story about it. Also, I read a thread not too long ago about a memeber that did get close to Blue book value from his insurance company. And the most expensive VX i've seen in the past two years was $12k, and it was a very low mileage, rust free, garage kept specimen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    I read somewhere that VX's actually sat on the lot for a LOOOONG time. Another member posted a story about it. Also, I read a thread not too long ago about a memeber that did get close to Blue book value from his insurance company. And the most expensive VX i've seen in the past two years was $12k, and it was a very low mileage, rust free, garage kept specimen.
    sold mine for $13.5, new motor, lots of mods.
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    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    I read somewhere that VX's actually sat on the lot for a LOOOONG time. Another member posted a story about it. Also, I read a thread not too long ago about a memeber that did get close to Blue book value from his insurance company. And the most expensive VX i've seen in the past two years was $12k, and it was a very low mileage, rust free, garage kept specimen.
    Oh yes, I know they sat, and didn't sell well I was being facetious. Had they sold well... They would have produced more, regardless of original production methods.

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    Quote Originally Posted by taylorRichie View Post
    Oh yes, I know they sat, and didn't sell well I was being facetious. Had they sold well... They would have produced more, regardless of original production methods.
    As I said much earlier...bait and switch on the production method wasn't a legal option. They never aimed for more than the dies allowed. It was just a halo vehicle. Too impractical, and made by a truck maker with a roll over law suit reputation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blacksambo View Post
    As I said much earlier...bait and switch on the production method wasn't a legal option. They never aimed for more than the dies allowed. It was just a halo vehicle. Too impractical, and made by a truck maker with a roll over law suit reputation.
    ive also been told that it seemed to help draw people into the showrooms and purchase less expensive vehicles - so most dealerships that had them raised the prices on them - almost keeping them on the lots on purpose -but i have no real evidence to back this up

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    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    And the most expensive VX i've seen in the past two years was $12k, and it was a very low mileage, rust free, garage kept specimen.
    Seems like someone paid $13k and posted about it just a couple of months ago.
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    Do you mean asking oprice...or actually sold for???

    How about this one...

    Quote Originally Posted by H3_VX View Post
    And the most expensive VX i've seen in the past two years was $12k, and it was a very low mileage, rust free, garage kept specimen.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...item1c245f9615


    Asking $17900...didnt meet reserve at $12000


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    And yet here he only wants $11,499

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...item1c273d3a27

    and he even added a hood scoop...
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    So...getting back tuit...

    How many are left?...

    Guess that number could change daily...

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    WOW.....very odd!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mile High VX View Post
    And yet here he only wants $11,499

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...item1c273d3a27

    and he even added a hood scoop...

    He's gonna be pizzzed if it doesnt reach the $12000 he refused!

    jo

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    Go to bed Dub..

    ...ya just nearly fell asleep on the phone with me




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    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    Go to bed Dub..

    ...ya just nearly fell asleep on the phone with me




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    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    Go to bed Dub..

    ...ya just nearly fell asleep on the phone with me




    Jo
    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Hey...I was THINKING...

    OR...I tried to think, but nuth'n happened...

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