What is VehiGAZ replacing his VehiCROSS with?

[pbkid]

Man! I really don't know what I would get next.

im definately leaning towards STI or tacoma....ive swayed a little here and there with other ideas, but one of these two will be my next vehicle...they both fit my needs in different ways...

[Ldub]

Yeah, the VX is small. That’s one of the reasons I love it so much, it’s like having a VW GTI on a ½ ton truck chasse and it still handles like a GTI.

I like to think of Suzy as a big piece of metal clothing that I wear, to go places & have fun in...

[kodiak]

Wow! Looks like VW already made one.

http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/2007-v...ept-car-650hp/

[Riff Raff]

Hmmm, interesting "kit car" prototype/concept. After reading the article, it's basically a hodge-podge of different manufacturer's parts. Kinda' like the Shelby Cobra Kit-Car's are a hodge-podge of parts. Still, there are two basic things I don't like about the car-- first, I don't like the "V"; and second, I don't like the "W".

As far as a Concept vehicle out there on the horizon still yet to be built as a possible replacement for the VX; then, I'd have to pick the "Hummer HX/H4". Damn, I hope GM builds it!!!

[pbkid]

Hmmm, interesting "kit car" prototype/concept. After reading the article, it's basically a hodge-podge of different manufacturer's parts. Kinda' like the Shelby Cobra Kit-Car's are a hodge-podge of parts. Still, there are two basic things I don't like about the car-- first, I don't like the "V"; and second, I don't like the "W".

As far as a Concept vehicle out there on the horizon still yet to be built as a possible replacement for the VX; then, I'd have to pick the "Hummer HX/H4". Damn, I hope GM builds it!!!

thats funny you pick the hummer...theres two things i dont like about it...the G and the M.....

looks like a concept R32 to me...
sweet rides- 3.2L motor with BIG turbo...and it is very light with AWD....

[Riff Raff]

Now that's really funny, because GM actually owns Isuzu overseas. You can immediately tell this fact when looking at the white cab-over type city delivery box vans used everywhere in the USA-- some say Isuzu, some say Chevy, and others say GMC; all of which are powered by Detroit Diesel engines-- a GM subsidirary. GM is everywhere, in every market, in every country, and often many times under different badging like Isuzu. Remember the Chevy LUV mini pick-up was an exact clone to the Isuzu mini pick-up back in the early 1980's. Consequently; if you own a VX, then you essentially own a GM product. Doh!!!

[Ascinder]

Don't forget the Duramax line of diesel engines-a rebranded Isuzu product from what I understand.

[pbkid]

Now that's really funny, because GM actually owns Isuzu overseas. You can immediately tell this fact when looking at the white cab-over type city delivery box vans used everywhere in the USA-- some say Isuzu, some say Chevy, and others say GMC; all of which are powered by Detroit Diesel engines-- a GM subsidirary. GM is everywhere, in every market, in every country, and often many times under different badging like Isuzu. Remember the Chevy LUV mini pick-up was an exact clone to the Isuzu mini pick-up back in the early 1980's. Consequently; if you own a VX, then you essentially own a GM product. Doh!!!

oh im very aware that the VX was a GM product basically...thats why its not the most reliable thing on the road and not exactly the most thought out (tiny windows, blind spots, poor back seat entry, leather problems, window problems)....

look at the rate of blown motors on the VX....much higher than it should be....

i LOVE the VX because of its originality, not because of who is it made by... plus the 4wd system is essential in colorado...

i hate working on anything GM made....they all are poorly put together and plasticey (sp) feeling to me.... ask anyone who works with interiors of cars and see what they think of GM....
cavalier- biggest nightmare car on the planet to work on...
gmc 3-door pickups- try getting to the left rear speaker....guaranteed to take minimum of 3 hours JUST for that speaker....(not to mention accessing the VX rear speakers)

sorry, dont mean to be a jerk but i hate GM, i curse every time i have to work on one...which in a 80% hispanic community is almost every day...

[kodiak]

What! How can you not like VW. They make some of the best compact cars in the world. In fact they make what is considered by many to be the Perfect car the VW Phaeton. I almost purchased one instead of the VX.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Phaeton

P.S. That GTI actually has a W12 engine in it. Sweet!!!!!

[Gussie2000]

One of my co-workers just bought one of those VW rabbit,i test drive it & must admit that he performed very well.

Good accleleration,shifting down thru the gears is smooth,handling is also very outstanding & the interior design beats any GM interior way far.

[kodiak]

Ok, Hear it is! The perfect car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmGNRMOpg7E
If GM can make one like that I’ll buy it.

And hear's one for 15k.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1|240%3A1308

[pbkid]

What! How can you not like VW. They make some of the best compact cars in the world. In fact they make what is considered by many to be the Perfect car the VW Phaeton. I almost purchased one instead of the VX.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Phaeton

[SIZE=3]P.S. That GTI actually has a W12 engine in it. Sweet!!!!![/SIZE]

ya, sweet technology...VW has really changed in the last 5-10 years...

i have a friend with a GTI with some serious upgrades....he's probably running 250hp with only 2k in weight....he paid around 20-23k for it....sweet ride....

i would definately consider getting one of these as a daily driver....would love to have an R32 but for the price you might as well get an STI...

but their basic upper level stuff is amazing for the price...

[reptiles]

What! How can you not like VW. They make some of the best compact cars in the world.

My first brand new car was an '84 GTi (still in the Rabbit body) --It was agile, peppy, but I couldn't keep it running.

After a particularly spirited 1--> 2 shift; A gear shot through the tranny case and blew out a 10 foot store window.

A year later my windshield cracked (twice!) from "body stress"

Also had lots of weird things break, i.e. bracket that held the AC compressor kept cracking.

After numerous trips to the dealer for repairs (some under warranty, some not, some disputed) I eventually accepted VWoA's offer to buy it back.

It was fun, but not too strong --and no, I didn't beat it.

[Riff Raff]

REPTILES-- I'm really surprized you don't have a VX yet??? I just did a quick search from a generic Philly, PA zip code (19114) and I found a bunch of VX's nearby on "AutoTrader.com". Some are pretty nice for a decent price. I have a suspiction you're looking for a Proton Yellow VX because of your little VX picture next to your User-Name.

[nfpgasmask]

Man, I'm totally lost in this thread. Call me crazy, but for some reason, it's always been looks first, functionality 2nd. I don't like any of the vehicles you guys are talking about. IMO, they all lack style.

It actually sucks being so vehicularly close minded. I just can't bring myself to spend money on something that I don't think looks completely bitchin'. Life is too short to drive an ugly vehicle.

Bart