Proof that Isuzu actively supported limited VX sales?

[circmand]

Example: A guy I met at a car show Saturday said a local dealer offered to sell him a 2001 Ironman for $25k in 2003.

Anyway, all that could be wrong, but it's the impression I was left with.

I bought a 2001 Proton in 2002 for $23,995. At the time we were dickering on the price I did an internet search and found 60 NEW Vehicrosses for sale around the country for $23,995. Given that the 2003 year model vehicles were coming out making a 2001 2 years old you have to allow for the fact the sales just weren't there

[blacksambo]

I bought a 2001 Proton in 2002 for $23,995. At the time we were dickering on the price I did an internet search and found 60 NEW Vehicrosses for sale around the country for $23,995. Given that the 2003 year model vehicles were coming out making a 2001 2 years old you have to allow for the fact the sales just weren't there

Well, you have to ask "why" questions about the sales not being there. Here's one idea: 1999 marked the end of the Astral Silver paint color. They sold 1024 in this color. It accounted for approx half of total year one sales. Far and away out selling either the black or white paint colors (the black they kept alive through 2001). Why eliminate your far and away best color seller??? It makes no sense??? (Once again, it appears that Isuzu didn't seriously care about marketing this vehicle, from any vantage point, whether it was price or features.)

[RickOKC]

I bought a 2001 Proton in 2002 for $23,995. At the time we were dickering on the price I did an internet search and found 60 NEW Vehicrosses for sale around the country for $23,995.

Wowee... that was a GREAT deal! Congrats, Circ!

Well, you have to ask "why" questions about the sales not being there. Here's one idea: 1999 marked the end of the Astral Silver paint color. They sold 1024 in this color. It accounted for approx half of total year one sales. Far and away out selling either the black or white paint colors (the black they kept alive through 2001). Why eliminate your far and away best color seller??? It makes no sense??? (Once again, it appears that Isuzu didn't seriously care about marketing this vehicle, from any vantage point, whether it was price or features.)

When I was shopping, Astral was my preferred choice!

[circmand]

Well, you have to ask "why" questions about the sales not being there. Here's one idea: 1999 marked the end of the Astral Silver paint color. They sold 1024 in this color. It accounted for approx half of total year one sales. Far and away out selling either the black or white paint colors (the black they kept alive through 2001). Why eliminate your far and away best color seller??? It makes no sense??? (Once again, it appears that Isuzu didn't seriously care about marketing this vehicle, from any vantage point, whether it was price or features.)

You cant fix stupid