New to VX's, considering buying one & need advice.

[spaceCADETzoom]

1993 RX7 FD...I don't know what it is, but there are lots of like minded people drawn to similar cars. You'll find a few VX owners here with the same love of FDs. I've sold plenty of cars over the yeas. I regret my FD the most.

[maxg765]

1993 RX7 FD...I don't know what it is, but there are lots of like minded people drawn to similar cars. You'll find a few VX owners here with the same love of FDs. I've sold plenty of cars over the yeas. I regret my FD the most.

Hi

I agree, "like minded people drawn to similar cars."

Don't tell me that about the FD. I just posted mine up for sale this afternoon. It is still new. Want another one?

Maybe this is why
Vehicross=sort of an odd car
RX7 FD=odd rotary engine=odd car

Regards

Max

[deermagnet]

Max, I don't think this one is for you, but you could stop by and look it over. Pretend you're interested and you could check out the rear view and rear seats and whatnot. Maybe take it for a spin.

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/1999-Isuzu-VehiCROSS

Mark

[maxg765]

Max, I don't think this one is for you, but you could stop by and look it over. Pretend you're interested and you could check out the rear view and rear seats and whatnot. Maybe take it for a spin.

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/1999-Isuzu-VehiCROSS

Mark

Hey Mark,

Thanks so much. I am going to call tomorrow and see if I can go and take a look. It will put all my concerns to rest. Its some 10 minutes from my work. I have never seen one in person, will be neat.

You are right though, its not the one for me. Too rough looking.

Again, thanks

Max

[Triathlete]

Max,
that first one in your post above looks super clean and the price looks pretty good.

[Riff Raff]

MAX--- Yes, please visit a VX "in person" so you can thoroughly check one out. Please verify the difficulty of getting in & out of the rear seat area and then actually sit in the rear seat and "pretend" you're a young curious child wanting to look out the side windows and see the world go by. You will quickly discover the "tunnel vision" syndrome of only being able to look forward out the front windshield. Any adult or child will quickly go crazy by this cacoon-type box encasement feeling (not good).

On another note, vintage FJ-40's are NOT "freeway-friendly" vehicles at all, and don't like any speeds above 60 MPH. They have a very short wheelbase and very stiff suspension with a upright seating position not suited for long freeway trips. The FJ-40 is best within its intended environment-- the extreme off-road, and has no equal in that regard. In addition, vintage FJ-40's in good condition command very high prices around the $25K (+/-) price point.

Again; not to discourage you, but based upon your requirements for a family-friendly, freeway-friendly, and rugged SUV desires. I still highly recommend a slightly used "Nissan X-Terra SE" or maybe even a nice sporty "BMW SUV model" (since you've owned BMW's before) would fit your needs much better than either a VX or FJ-40. Just my 2-cents.

[mutimator]

Send me a message when you get into town max, I would be happy to show you my VX before you make your decision. I live on the west side of Phoenix.

[Triathlete]

Send me a message when you get into town max, I would be happy to show you my VX before you make your decision. I live on the west side of Phoenix.

Hmmmm! a couple more 'zonies to join in on some of my mis-adventures!

[VXR]

Please verify the difficulty of getting in & out of the rear seat area and then actually sit in the rear seat and "pretend" you're a young curious child wanting to look out the side windows and see the world go by. You will quickly discover the "tunnel vision" syndrome of only being able to look forward out the front windshield. Any adult or child will quickly go crazy by this cacoon-type box encasement feeling (not good).

I have to disagree my kid loves riding in the VX. I got it when he was about four so he could climb in and buckle himself. (I do agree if they are not old enough it would not be fun to get in back and buckle them in).

[JAMAS]

From time to time, I put my Son in the back. He is about 4 months old and he rides in the little bucket clipped into the base (backwards). It is actually REALLY easy to load in and out using the back door. Leave one seat folded down and it slides right in. NOTE: don't leave the car running when loading through the back.