Izuzu Logo Back Door

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Originally posted by Heraclid
The VehiCross is a pretty damn cool vehicle, and the best thing you could do to help change the bad rep is to keep those badges on there to put that thought in the minds of all those who see it that Isuzu may not quite be what they think it is.

If your VehiCross is debadged, someone will eventually ask you what it is. And when they do, what are you going to say? If you make something up, chances are they'll recognize a line of BS when they hear it, so there goes all your trying to be cool right down the drain. If you tell them it's an Isuzu and they go "oh" and it sounds like they mean "oh, I mistakenly thought it was something special", take the opportunity to follow up by telling them how it IS special, for goodness' sake! We can either hang our heads in shame or we can do something about it! Heck, it takes less effort, too.

If you debadge because you want a different look or whatever, fine. If it's because you don't want people to know its an Isuzu, that's just silly and you oughta be out there fighting it. That is, after all, why Isuzu built your VehiCross in the first place - to challenge those notions and defy convention!

This isn't being said just to prop up the company. But we should at least stick up for ourselves and our particular trucks if nothing else. If you succumb to popular opinion that Isuzus suck, that is tantamount to admitting you're a raving idiot for buying one. Now why would you do that?


Just my two cents.

I was wondering how I was going to express myself as far as finding the right words and along comes Heraclid with exactly what was on my mind! Touchet! Couldn't have said it better myself!

P.S.--I would like to go Tonka's route with the ISUZU logo on the back door as seen in his gallery pic:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...papass=&sort=1

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...papass=&sort=4

[SPAZZ]

Since the repairs from the roll, my VX is debadged except the Ironman on the hood insert and the Isuzu logo on the rear.

I am undecided whether I like it that way or not....but I am seriously thinking about leaving it unbadged and changing that grill Isuzu to "JEEP"......just so I can get in good with all the Jeep guys then break it to them after they have complimented the new type of "JEEP" that it is really an Isuzu. ha ha ha ha!!!!

[nyc #1 ironman]

I took all mine off , first of all i would never give them the satisfaction of advertising for them, second, i wouldn't want anyone to buy an isuzu and go through the headaches that most of us have been through with customer service...

[VX_PA]

If the future of Isuzu rests on the fact that we should keep their logo on our rides then they are already in more trouble then we can help. Besides it's not our burden to change their reputation. I wouldn't want to help them with their rep or their advertising. I've tried for 2 weeks solid just to talk to someone at Corporate Isuzu and all I ever get is a voicemail. If that's the service they offer to all the Isuzu owners then that's on them. I will never purchase anything ISUZU ever again and I won't send any customers their way either. I'll admit that I shouldn't have bought an Isuzu and I tell everyone that when they ask me about my VX. Sorry but I don't have one good thing to say about ISUZU. That's just me though.

[Raque Thomas]

guys, Isuzu is the oldest truck mfg in Japan, I don't think there's much chance of them going out of business. They've never made a serious effort at selling passenger cars in the US, so I guess there is a possibility of them closing that division in the US - not sure where that would leave us. I guess in the short term it would be OK, as they would have to provide parts and service, but long term?

What other vehicle is there that so few were produced, but they still don't have much resale value? That's because of the reputation (or lack of) of Isuzu. I don't think there's any real chance of VX's becoming valuable one day. Don't get me wrong, I love my VX, and appreciated the fact that it was exotically priced when I bought it. I debadged it as soon as I could!

[AREA 51]

Originally posted by VX_PA
Sorry but I don't have one good thing to say about ISUZU. That's just me though.

I do.

VEHICROSS.

Like the earlier post said, too bad Isuzu Japan couldn't resolve the crappy customer service of Isuzu America. Isuzu should be applauded for bringing the VX into production.

[Cyrk]

AREA 51.. True true, we have this cool machine cause of those bastards...

[Tonka]

Originally posted by Jolly Roger VX'er
I was wondering how I was going to express myself as far as finding the right words and along comes Heraclid with exactly what was on my mind! Touchet! Couldn't have said it better myself!

P.S.--I would like to go Tonka's route with the ISUZU logo on the back door as seen in his gallery pic:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...papass=&sort=1

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...papass=&sort=4

Thanks!
I didn't like the rear silver ISUZU but didn't like it blank either, so i went to stickercity.com and made my own. Looks even better in person! I really suggest this simple mod.

[Apostle]

Heres what i want

http://www.stickercity.com/store/cus...cat=310&page=1

[Simon Templar]

Originally posted by AREA 51
Isuzu should be applauded for bringing the VX into production.

Upon this, we agree. Isuzu SHOULD indeed be applauded for this move. One nice big solid 'Attaboy' to them for it.

However, this is tempered by the knowledge that although they brought it to market....they immediately cast it, and the customers who purchased it, into that dark and murky abyss that is company non-support and dealer apathy/ineptitude/profiteering. And they intentionally did so without hesitation, and without any visible remorse.

That in mind, the 'attaboy' is more than sufficiently cancelled out.

One must also note that this does not appear to be a VX-specific action....but rather a broad and far-sweeping motion against ALL Isuzu customers, regardless of product. It just stings a little more if you're a VX owner. Everyone else bought a vehicle. We bought an idea, a concept, a dream.

As stated by someone else previously, Isuzu is one of (if not THE) biggest producers in Japan. Perhaps they feel that they needn't bother with US customer support.....I can't say. If so, more power to them. It is their company and they are within their rights to enter or leave any market they wish.

I'm sure the fact that I'll never again purchase anything else with the word Isuzu on it has little if any meaning whatsoever to them. I, you, we all, are well below their noise-level. Take off those rose-coloured glasses....they just don't care. And there is no logical reason to ever expect that to change....so get used to it.

The best we can hope for is better luck and a wiser choice in the makers of our next vehicles. I know I have learned MY lesson.

If you wish to make ANY impression at all about the matter...show your next new vehicle to the Sales Manager at the dealership which is presently causing you the most trouble. Be sure that he understands that your money (and HIS commission) went to his competitor because he and his service department sent it there. Granted, there will be very LITTLE impression made by this....but, perhaps, there might be some. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn now and again.


.....sT

[VX_PA]

....sT

You've said it exactly as it should be said. The VX is a great vehicle, but the company has abandoned us. With all the problems and expense that is going into my VX, I'm keeping it. But, it will become the beater - four-wheelin' here I come - and I'll invest in a Toyota or Nissan truck for my daily driver.

[VX_PA]

Apostle,

That decal should qualify you for all the Handicap parking you can handle

[David Wiltshire]

Perhaps we should all try people power and send a combined letter or e-mail to Isuzu to let them know that there are a large number of owners who love their VX but think everything else to do with the vehicles support once bought sucks. I for one feel their attention should be drawn to the fact that the 10 or so U.K. owners have no support at all from the main importer International Motors. Before buying mine I looked carefully at all the implications of ownership and decided to take on the challenge which to date with the help of this forum plus being a bit of an 'anorak' has proved to be very rewarding. I would like to keep my VX for a long time and plan to buy such things as the poly body parts to ensure the VX can run for years. I have had made some LUNAR ROVER badges made to fit the front and the same size one has been stuck to the rear petrol tank cover just below the poly rear bumper. It is funny to watch people read the name and scratch their heads.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

I believe you'll find the results of a failed attempt at this, if you search under "petition".

[drdavidr4u]

Hello across the pond.....David Wiltshire!!!
I loved the way you made the "lunar rover" badge.
What did you make the front one out of?
And the side ones?
I'm curious why you did not place one on the back where you removed the izuzu logo?
Anyway....way to go!!!!
Dave USA!!