We can still get most parts from Merlin at St Charles Isuzu, and his price will not be that much more than your "dealership" price.

The reason people "go crazy" for parts VX's is because the parts are FAR below even stealership pricing. Sorry I have been around here for a while and I do not see this being a viable option. But good luck if you really want to try. Between Merlin and Isuzu Parts (.com) and rock auto and parts VX's and amazon and so many other (in my opinion better options) I don't see the point, at least for now.