FOUND IT! (I hope)

[Polie]

Well now that I am getting better from the wreck it is TIME to buy a VX. I found one at the dealership today and fell in love with it. The said he wants 12k for it but I found it online for 9.7k I think I may offer 7k with 4k cash with the rest financed and see what he says.

(please dont trace it back and buy it out from under me, it going to be a few days before I have all my ducks in a row to purchase it lol)

Now for the good part!

pics :)


http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/jpBDR_640480.jpg
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/jqxGH_640480.jpg
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/LSjwZ_640480.jpg
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/DJZLn_640480.jpg
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/akoxX_640480.jpg
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/d157Y_640480.jpg
(yes it IS functional)
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/W20Zu_640480.jpg
http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/q2DNU_640480.jpg

[ZEUS]

Pretty wicked VX, Polie! That is a nice find...

P.S. - take some shots of that roof rack for us, it looks trick!

[Gussie2000]

Almost perfect ! :yeso:

Just get those big bang fog lights lamps off & you'll be straight :yesb:

Those racks looks very tricky for sure

[Triathlete]

I like the lights. But it is missing the factory round lights. When you get it you will be all set for our next Az. wheeling trip!:bwgy:

[Polie]

see if this helps it al all, it a phone cam pic but it may help you :)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/2009-12-09_10_52_28.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16373)

I am seriously thinking of seeing if he wants to take a trade-in on my Zuk. I have over 14k in parts alone in it, but my passion is now with the VX. lol

Most of the Zukers I have talked to have said you Isuzu guys are a good bunch of people, especially this group here.

EDIT: anyone know where to get a set of factory lights?

[VX KAT]

we've seen this one listed on craigslist and then listed at the dealership. In case you hadn't seen the thread, here it is: Hope it works out for you! :thumbup: I'm just up the hill near Prescott, hope to meet ya someday!
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=16938&highlight=nate

[Triathlete]

Polie,
Sorry to get off topic, but I want to see more pics and info of that little beast in your profile. You going to make it down to Tucson for Put Up Or Shut Up? (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=17000)

[Riff Raff]

This is the same Proton in the thread entitled: Extreme Proton for Sale in Phx

VX-KAT knows the owner and mentioned it might have been having Transmission/Transfer Case issues with it, and that may be the primary reason it's for sale (see referenced thread). Bottom Line-- have the Transmission and Transfer Case thoroughly checked-out by a private mechanic before purchase. In addition, have the mechanic check-out the CV's as well (since it's "lifted" so high).

Fellow VX member "VX-CRAZY" would be a good source to find the stock OEM spotlghts.

[Polie]

Polie,
Sorry to get off topic, but I want to see more pics and info of that little beast in your profile. You going to make it down to Tucson for Put Up Or Shut Up? (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=17000)

I need to get off my arse and replace the head gasket and re-think my fuel system. ie either replace the Weber 36DCNF with a cv Harley carb or go propane.


RR,

thanks for the info I WILL make sure to do that. Any ideas of a good mechanic in Phoenix?

[pbkid]

wow. nice ride for sure!!
congrats! :thumbup::_beer:

[Riff Raff]

RR,

thanks for the info I WILL make sure to do that. Any ideas of a good mechanic in Phoenix?

No problem, glad to be lookin' out for ya'. Please give fellow VX member "VX-KAT" a shout. She's knows best within the State of Arizona.

[Polie]

Polie,
Sorry to get off topic, but I want to see more pics and info of that little beast in your profile. You going to make it down to Tucson for Put Up Or Shut Up? (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=17000)

The buggy?

Thats my next major project. I am giving myself 2 years to get everything ready, bent, painted, and to assemble it. I am buying a basic 1 seater 'moonbuggy' chassis to save time bending, but everything else I am doing. I already am working the 350 which will be a 383, rockwell axles with disk breaks setup for rearsteer , 700r4 tranny, and an atlas 4-speed. I think the best bet will be the 54" boggers, hey its go big or go home :) Right now I am getting everything ready to go and just put it all together. I have sold off my mig welding and will be buying a 3in1 plasma, stick, and tig welder and just tig everything.

[crotchrocket]

VX looks cool but I don’t understand the cost, Did you find the same VX that he is selling for 12K with an online price of 9.7k? If so pay 9.7k not 7 + 4 :D

[tom4bren]

VX looks cool but I don’t understand the cost, Did you find the same VX that he is selling for 12K with an online price of 9.7k? If so pay 9.7k not 7 + 4 :D

I think he was gonna go 7 with 4 of that in cash. In this economy ... might just work.

[crotchrocket]

ahhhhhhhhhhh i see now, lol..................i'll go sit in the corner with the Dunce cap!!

[samneil2000]

ahhhhhhhhhhh i see now, lol..................i'll go sit in the corner with the Dunce cap!!


Just stick a coin on your head and hush... :p

That is a nice looking VX. I hope everything works out and you land it.

[tom4bren]

ahhhhhhhhhhh i see now, lol..................i'll go sit in the corner with the Dunce cap!!

Just push pbkid out of the way. His turn's up.

[ZubrAZ]

although, i'm wishing you best luck in purchase, but such an offer does not look reasonable. if it was priced at 12k initially, then drop to 9.7k, the dealer must own it for about under 8k. + taxes and doc fees. thats another at least 1k. so, comes to about 9k total.

[nfpgasmask]

Just get those big bang fog lights lamps off & you'll be straight :yesb:

x2, I was gonna say the exact same thing. Loose the ugly lights and you found a gem. Just make sure the mods aren't shoddy. Check the CVs from broken boots too.

Bart

[Triathlete]

The buggy?

Thats my next major project. I am giving myself 2 years to get everything ready, bent, painted, and to assemble it. I am buying a basic 1 seater 'moonbuggy' chassis to save time bending, but everything else I am doing. I already am working the 350 which will be a 383, rockwell axles with disk breaks setup for rearsteer , 700r4 tranny, and an atlas 4-speed. I think the best bet will be the 54" boggers, hey its go big or go home :) Right now I am getting everything ready to go and just put it all together. I have sold off my mig welding and will be buying a 3in1 plasma, stick, and tig welder and just tig everything.

Hmmm! You realize that won't fit on most Az trails. But it sounds cool. Do you do a lot of fab work? I may just have to pay you a visit if you do!:bwgy:

[Polie]

Hmmm! You realize that won't fit on most Az trails. But it sounds cool. Do you do a lot of fab work? I may just have to pay you a visit if you do!:bwgy:

I'm not really set on the tires yet. lol When I do buy them what will probably happen is that I will just find a set of 44"+ used tires and start from there.

I used to do a lot more fab work, but I ended up selling most of my tools a couple of years ago to get out of debt, now I am once again restocking the garage. lol I still need a couple of things, but I have almost everything I need. I am still keeping an eye out for a gas powered mig welder to put in a truck for camp repairs and field work.

[pbkid]

thanks for takin the dunce cap off my back CR!

and personally, just for the record..... i dig the fog lights :thumbup:
gives it a nice rally look

[ZEUS]

and personally, just for the record..... i dig the fog lights :thumbup:
gives it a nice rally look X2 or 3 if you count Billy! KEEP 'EM for we have spoken! :)

[tom4bren]

X4 on the fog lights

If you pull them tho, send them my way ... I'll put them to good use.

[VX KAT]

I like the lights. :bwgy:
OK, I'll admit it, I'm with Billy here, I like the big (kinda goofy) yellow lights! :thumbup: Maybe it's an Arizona thang! Ya gotta love they're color coordinated!

[pbkid]

X4 on the fog lights

If you pull them tho, send them my way ... I'll put them to good use.
i've got second dibs if tom doesnt get em for some reason.

[Gussie2000]

OK, I'll admit it, I'm with Billy here, I like the big (kinda goofy) yellow lights! :thumbup: Maybe it's an Arizona thang! Ya gotta love they're color coordinated!


Oh no,you got to be kidding Ms sue.....:flower:

No,no,no,those fog are too goofy looking;Isn't about the yellow color,they just to don't look right on the VX.

Remove the fog lights for a second,take another pic without them & get it in here,let's see what the assembly have to say......:p

To be less conservative if you hook up those fog lights on a bull bar i may give you a break LOL

[Ldub]

X4 on the fog lights

If you pull them tho, send them my way ... I'll put them to good use.


OK, I'll admit it, I'm with Billy here, I like the big (kinda goofy) yellow lights! :thumbup: Maybe it's an Arizona thang! Ya gotta love they're color coordinated!

X 6, I like em' too!...:yes:-:thumbup:

[Triathlete]

Its unanimous...all the kool kids dig 'em!:thumbup:

[ZEUS]

Its unanimous...all the kool kids dig 'em!:thumbup:HAHA! WOOOT! Yellow lights of love!

[Ldub]

lights of love!

L0L...:laughing:

[Polie]

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Purchased: 2007
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SO, it looks like it WAS registered in Prescott. :noo:

[VX KAT]

Man I'm glad you asked for the Carfax, like I mentioned in my PM, 'cuz the guy who answered the Craigslist posting specifically told me it was NOT from Prescott. I thought it looked too similar to the one that guy up here had....sure looked awful similar for such a rare vehicle! I don't know where the "Supercharged" logos went, maybe they were only logos, and it didn't really have a S/C so the dealer removed them.

I think RiffRaff was a bit overly confident in my knowledge base :mbrasd:...I don't know any mechanics in Phx, but I have a good shop up here called Northern Arizona Alignment, ATV & off-road 928-772-7220. They're shop is in Prescott Valley. Dale is owner, Branden is his son.

Call them, they may know someone good in the valley. They do all kinds of ATV, sand rail and off roading, so they may well know somebody in the valley.

I'm having my Kilby skid plates delivered there and will be going up there really soon to get them installed, so I can ask them too.

And I'll mention again, when I was talking to the previous owner (Nate) he told me he had ongoing problems with the transfer case or transmission. He was a mechanic so he knew what was what. Another interesting tidbit, when I took my VX to Tim's Toyota (Isuzu) (mentioned on the CarFax) the service advisor told me they had a yellow one brought in to them fairly frequently for work....so it must have had some ongoing problems. This would be the one, Nate confirmed that for me.

Nate's ID here on the forum is "moonbuggyman", maybe you could write to him using his email (not PM) address for more info. I have his phone number, if you're still interested in this one, let me know and I'll call Nate and get you two in touch.
His profile shows it with last 4 digits of VIN# 0198.

Hope it helps ya out! At least maybe help ya drive the price down much further and to know what to really check out on it,' cuz I think the dealer may be lyin' a bit.

[miceli]

So I am the one who ended up buying the car, whether it was a sound idea or not, only time will tell. I love it so far. It drives wonderfully. I am bringing it up to flagstaff soon, but I would like to get in contact with the previous owner. I think you said you knew him VX KAT.

[ZEUS]

So I am the one who ended up buying the car, whether it was a sound idea or not, only time will tell. I love it so far. It drives wonderfully. I am bringing it up to flagstaff soon, but I would like to get in contact with the previous owner. I think you said you knew him VX KAT.WELCOME to the madness! As mentioned before, would you mind taking pics of that custom roof rack thingamabob for us? Looks cool! Congrats on the purchase, hope it's all you hoped for...

[VX KAT]

So I am the one who ended up buying the car, whether it was a sound idea or not, only time will tell. I love it so far. It drives wonderfully. I am bringing it up to flagstaff soon, but I would like to get in contact with the previous owner. I think you said you knew him VX KAT.
I just spoke to him and he's happy to talk with ya. I'll PM his number to ya.
And since I couldn't recall for sure if he'd had problems with the tranny or the transfer case, he confirmed it was the tx case that gave him fits. Forgot to ask about the supercharger...was it really s/c'd or not....
by the way, what's yer first name...I didn't know.

[Triathlete]

Another 'zonie VXer!:thumbup:

[ZubrAZ]

Miceli, if you are busy to take pics yourself, I could stop by and do it, since I'm highly inteersted in the alternative to yakima roof rack. Is this the one from Scottsdale rd dealership? I saw a proton the other day on scottsdale rd south or north from thomas rd

[Ldub]

http://photos.mydealerbiz.com/acl1ACU/79549/q2DNU_640480.jpg


Forgot to ask about the supercharger...was it really s/c'd or not....

If this be the same V-hicle, I'd say NOT...:smilewink