European guy dreaming at a VX --- some Questions

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...I read this thread dated from 2005 about fuel consumption:

"Fuel consumption Elric Archives 13" started by Elric but still i have a couple of questions...

With my opel frontera 2.0i petrol i drive on highway between 55mph and 65mph because of the big consumption after 65mph (is written in the car manual)...
And now the questions:
1. Which is the most economical speed and how much mpg would i get if drive all time on Highway with 55mph?
2. In the city is there any way to reduce the fuel consumption even further ?
(with frontera i get around 18 mpg or 13 L/100km in the city)

Given how my VX drives when traveling 55 to 60 mph, I'd say driving yours at the same speeds would yield the best mileage too, and it would likely be the same as what you achieve with your Frontera both on the highway and in the city.

3. Did anyone tried octane booster products in the 3.5l engine ? Did you guys got any increase in mileage by using this products?
example: Millers Petrol Power Economax 500ml (UK stuff)

I've personally never tried octane boosters in my VX, but I do know that while 87 octane (US rating) is adequate for my VX, it does run a little better on 89, and since it seems most European fuel is higher in octane across the board, yours would likely react the same too.

4. In Europe there will be a problem with parts.Is the car reliable if the owner treat her well ? I am putting high quality oils in my frontera so i don't mind getting what's best for her..Also i am going offroad but if i don't hit rocks to bend something are there will be any big mechanical failures with direction, gear box, etc ?

As with any vehicle...stuff happens...and individual results may vary depending on operator.

5. Can i put Manual Free Wheel Hubs (AVM's) on the VX even if the model wasn't made with them in mind ? I want to get better fuel consumtion and less wearing..On the Avm oficial website the vehicross is not listed in the Isuzu section..

Pretty sure some have done it, so with the right parts it does seem possible.

6.I read this on wikipedia about vehicross:
"The Japanese version offered a 2WD non TOD or 4WD TOD option. The US-only constant 4WD TOD, with 12 independent sensors for detecting wheel spin and capable of redirecting power to the wheels with the most traction, gives the VehiCROSS a high level of traction on wet and icy roads."

One of the Japanese version is a part time 4x4 or is just a 2wd car without 4x4? I would get the japanesse version but the problem is that the steering wheel in my country is on the left..The conversion would be kinda complicated

Thank you
regards,
Catalin

Not sure about the Japanese versions, but I'm fairly certain that the European versions offered a TOD cutout switch for switching into two-wheel operation. It sounds like that would be your best option since converting a right-hand-drive to left-hand-drive would be cost prohibitive...to say the least.

Happy hunting Catalin. With a little time and patience, you'll find the right one.