After the VehiCROSS what ?

[Gussie2000]

For the last couple of weeks my brain has being wondering about what can be a decent replacement whenever is time to give up the VX in the future ?

As far as i concern theres few SUV's that may,i mean may be a good candidate to become my next ride.

I must admit that the hummer H2 is my favorite vehicule,but many sees the H2 as a symbol of personal ego and arrogance and that's not my personality and hate the idea that people could judge me because of it.

My 2nd choice is definately a hot rod so the trailblazer SS & the grand cherokee SRT-8 comes to mind,because the porsche cayenne turbo S is not a option at all ( $$$$$ ) :o

So i took the time to test drive both,the cherokee is a bit faster,but the SS has more room.The SS can be found for cheaper then the SRT-8 but i must admit the cherokee looks way much sporty then the SS but what i hate is the cheap looking interior of both SUV's (IMO)

My 3rd option is a true 4x4 .....jeep wrangler but i can't deny my self,i like the VW Touareg V8,the 2002 BMW X6 with the especial 4.6L 325hp and the 2011 ford edge sport edition with its 305 hp

I haven't test neither of these ones,but sooner then later i will

[Anita]

BMW x6. :cool!::drool2::cool!:

[twalker920]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 will fall apart if you try to take it off road. Don't even go there unless your p***s is really really tiny. A regular Grand Cherokee is ok as a starting point. I was considering a Wrangler Sahara until I found my VX. BMW X6 (as above) would be fun if you have money burning holes in all your pockets. I would think for all around on and off road capability you will need to find a used Lamborghini LM002 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_LM002) :D

Or another VX.

[Hiredgoon]

Probably a BMW F800GS. I think that's about as much fun to drive.

[JoFotoz]

I'm sorry...I dont seem to understand the "after" part.

It's Till Death....it dies...or I do.

I had my last "vehi-cooooool" for 18 years...

..the "ORW" will make that look like a mere whim.

:bla:....:_beer:....:bla:

jo

[vt_maverick]

I'm with Jo, it's hard to imagine life after the VX. We are looking hard at options in the post-Axiom era since it's a real possibility that the engine is blown (or about to be). Unfortunately the need for cargo room and the wife's demand for good fuel economy are driving us towards a Subaru Outback (which is still a VERY nice car - and it has 8.7" of ground clearance! :eek:) but I'd really like one of these:

http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2009/Infiniti/2009.infiniti.fx35.20233973-E.jpg

You can pick up a loaded 2009 model (first year of the current body style) for a little over $30K. To me the FX35 is the best design and best value in the luxury sport-crossover market.

[Cobrajet]

I'm sorry...I dont seem to understand the "after" part.

It's Till Death....it dies...or I do.

I had my last "vehi-cooooool" for 18 years...

jo
I'm with Jo on this one. What is "after"??

I've had my '70 Torino for 33 years, my '82 Mustang for 21 years, and my VX for 10 years. It's still my "youngest" vehicle! I think you will be prying it out of my cold, dead fingers. Next? Pffffttt!

[Ldub]

I'm with Jo on this one. What is "after"?? I think you will be prying it out of my cold, dead fingers. Next? Pffffttt!

x 2...:yesgray:

[Ebenezr]

Yes. There will be no end. We will cannibalize and already are each others dying VX's. Every time we hear of a death the vultures begin circling.... Hey I may need a PCM anybody got one (moo ha ha ha) you better lock yours up tight. neehehehe. ;eeky;:rollb2::naughty:

[pointup]

what about the FJ cruiser?

[Ebenezr]

This is the answer. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21144&highlight=russian I want one.

[H3_VX]

AFTER!?!?!? There is no after. Atleast as far as I'm concerned. I bought my VX for the long haul. It'll die with me.

[Ebenezr]

I am going to request the federal government begin a registered VX owners list. This way we can track who lives close to us who might be interested in stealing parts off our vehicles in the middle of the night.

[twalker920]

Agreed I will not be parting with my VX for any foreseeable reason. I will probably get a second car in a year or two as economical backup. Something sensible like a used Lotus Elise :D

That F800GS was pretty boring to ride IMO. Triumph dealer has two as service loaners...

[Gussie2000]

I'm sorry...I dont seem to understand the "after" part.

It's Till Death....it dies...or I do.

I had my last "vehi-cooooool" for 18 years...

..the "ORW" will make that look like a mere whim.

:bla:....:_beer:....:bla:

jo

LOL JO !

You are right !

Oh wait....did i wrote AFTER ? :confused: ( No idea as to WTF i were thinking )


So we re-write the question >>>>>> If not the VehiCROSS then what ?

[Triathlete]

Unless I total (i.e. roll it) the VX, I plan on keeping it forever. There is nothing out there that picts my interest that will do the stuff I want/like to do in it. If the unimaginable (well maybe not to some that have witnessed my offroading) happens I will probably buy a well built older toyota truck (on tons and 40's) that I can wheel the snot out of and drive it home afterwards.

[Gizmo42]

I wouldnt want an X6. It doesnt do anything very well. For that price I would get a nice used AWD car for on road and a beater for a trail rig.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UwOBKSHl-c

[FlyingV77]

I've been eyeing a c5 z06 or a c4 zr1 for a new dayly driver...

[JHarris1385]

Another VX. That is my plan.

[Luna X]

I recently said farewell to me VX and got inyo a 2005 Infiniti FX35. Since I can't/don't do any off roading, it was a great move on my part....

There is just NO comparison in the ride between full frame (VX) and uni-body construction (FX)... plus, I love the Nissan V6 engine.

[Triathlete]

Luna...did your VX stay in Az? Did you tell them about the sight?

[Luna X]

well, I traded it in at Chapman Chevrolet and I'm sure it went straight to a wholesaler. I believe VXKat already found the ad from that dealer.

To answer your actual question....no, I didn't pass on this site since I didn't sell to a one on one buyer.

[Triathlete]

Funny...I bought my VX from Chapman Chevy! :D

[WormGod]

I don't have plans to part with it..... but if I did....

Merc G Wagon
Even considered a Jeep Mojave or Rubicon to toy with :confused: :yeso:

Chances are, it would be a Subaru Forester XT Sport though. 3" lift, bigger shoes, nice all terrain package/modding. Tunable tturbocharged engine.... A project that appeals to me VERY much. :bgwb:

[thedutchguy]

Hang on to your VX just a little while longer and go for this:
http://carguideblog.com/wp-content/uploads/Land-Rover-DC100-Concept-1.jpg?cda6c1

[JAMAS]

The next vehicle in my queue is a 2011 Ford F-150 Raptor Crew cab. All back, with red and black interior.

[VXD959]

here you go

http://conquestvehicles.com/
http://thinkblue.vw.com/volkswagen-touareg-tdi-wins-dakar-rally/

[RickOKC]

I hope I don't have to think about replacing the VX for a loooong time. I looked at Grand Cherokees in years past, but every time I checked out a used one I got that "all used up / never been maintained" vibe. I'd consider an FJ Cruiser. I recently saw the Trail Teams Edition - love that Army Green.

Another VX would still be at the top of my list.

[VXjunky]

2011 Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Qatar

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

It depends on what I can afford when that time comes & what my wants & needs dictate especially if gas is $6 a gallon by then.

I was diggin the H4 Concept...but, that won't happen!

If I part with her in the next 5 years and gas is still reasonable and I'm still stuck here in the snowbelt region, I could see me in a Ford Raptor....possibly a used one.

If I can't swing that purchase...possibly a decked out FJ Cruiser either new or slightly used. I only like them when they are seriously modded though. Stock ones are a dime a dozen around here. Possibly a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon modded or G.C. but, quite soured on Jeeps since my G.C. had quality issues as well as my brother's '04 G.C.

If I ever get to move out of this god-for-saken snow belt (retirement or job loss) and possibly move to California or Florida....I could see myself tooling around in only one vehicle and it would more than likely be a musclecar or Corvette. I really like how today's technology allows you to own a daily driver that is in the 400 to 500 hp range and yet is totally civilized for day to day living. It just doesn't handle snowstorms!

But, I had the VX's rocker panels restored and now have her chassis oiled spring & fall so that day may be prolonged out alot further into the future!

[WormGod]

Here we go, the Forester I am talking about! Hells ya!

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa376/forestersjk/bushwacker.jpg

[VXjunky]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/100935/2011-volkswagen-race-touareg-3-qatar/

[VXjunky]

then there's my boat.......... http://www.bornrich.com/entry/audi-r8-inspired-catamaran-looks-grand/

[Ebenezr]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/100935/2011-volkswagen-race-touareg-3-qatar/

Now this one has something to offer...and I bet the price tag is up there too.

[samneil2000]

Here we go, the Forester I am talking about! Hells ya!


That's a Forester I would drive. Looks like the VX and Forester had a kid with all the cladding etc. Nice ride...

[vt_maverick]

Here we go, the Forester I am talking about! Hells ya!

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa376/forestersjk/bushwacker.jpg

I assume this won't be a high end production model right? If it was I'd be talking the wife into it right now - that thing is sa-weet! :yesy:

[JHarris1385]

I like that VW..

Nice boat. Off subject, but have you ever broke 100 on the open water?

[WormGod]

RE: Forester

Sadly, it's a Forester that Bushwacker did for SEMA. The fender flares and hood scoop are a one-off. I frequent Subaru forums and the Forester crowd has been going ape-!@#$ since this unveiling. They want those goods BAD. Contact with Bushwacker stated that the flares and scoop molds were destroyed after the initial build. Damned shame. WOnder if they kick themselves in the pants for it after all the demand.

[Triathlete]

Can never understand why a manufacturer would go through the cost/time to produce something, show it and then "destroy" the molds and never produce it.

[JoFotoz]

I've heard tell that its a Liability issue...


Can never understand why a manufacturer would go through the cost/time to produce something, show it and then "destroy" the molds and never produce it.

jo

[rsteinmetz70112]

I'd imagine it's more of a contract issue, to prevent unauthorized copies. Can't imagine what liability would be involved in keeping the mold. Going into production woul require a lot more testing to be sure it will work in the real world.

[Gussie2000]

Chevrolet trailblazer SS is more likely to be my next ride.

Love that 395 hp LS2 corvette sourced engine and heavy duty tranny

[VXjunky]

and it has fangs.......... http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/340-hp-donkervoort-d8-gto-dutch-treat-201918581.html

[Hiredgoon]

I discovered this thing recently, looks like it'd be fun.

http://forge.local-motors.com/pages/project.php?c=11185

[VXjunky]

here's one worth looking at..... http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/09/sources-say-jeep-pickup-truck-coming-for-2012.html ....
http://motorcitymusclecars.com/jeep/jeep-gladiator-4-door-pickup-truck-coming-in-2013/ ....
interior shots.... http://www.4wheelsnews.com/gallery/jeep-pickup-truck-to-make-its-debut-in-2012-report-says/6040/

[FenderBender]

I'm with Jo, it's hard to imagine life after the VX. We are looking hard at options in the post-Axiom era since it's a real possibility that the engine is blown (or about to be). Unfortunately the need for cargo room and the wife's demand for good fuel economy are driving us towards a Subaru Outback (which is still a VERY nice car - and it has 8.7" of ground clearance! :eek:) but I'd really like one of these:

http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2009/Infiniti/2009.infiniti.fx35.20233973-E.jpg

You can pick up a loaded 2009 model (first year of the current body style) for a little over $30K. To me the FX35 is the best design and best value in the luxury sport-crossover market.

Funny we are thinking about replacing my wife's ride. I am trying to talk her into a FX35 but she is leaning towards a outback or VW tiguan. The FX is the highest rated car I have ever researched. I would love to test drive one.

[bearandbee]

I owned and FJ cruiser before I owned my VX. The FJ is the only replacement.

[Brian Drinks]

Hello family haven't been on here in awhile,i still have my 99 with 159,758 miles on but thought about what i would buy if she ever die on me,so before i wait for that to happen i only drive her on the weekends,so on 9/28/12 :jump::jump::clap:i bought a 09 Infiniti fx 35 46,000 miles tech/nav/prem package full loaded under factory warranty 7speed pattle shiffer great cross over,but the VEHIcross is still my heart

[Triathlete]

Bowler Range EXR-S (http://www.bowlermotorsport.com/range/exr-s/) :)

[ZeroSix]

If they only made a smaller FJ...
Autopros Swap might bring life and hope ......

Its hard to find a truck the size of our babies except a Jeep or Defender 90

[Scott Harness]

Bowler Range EXR-S (http://www.bowlermotorsport.com/range/exr-s/) :)

Nice! me want(need):yesb:

[johnnyapollo]

Tiguan TDI may be available next year (already in EU I believe)....

[vt_maverick]

Obviously not a direct replacement for the VX but from a rarity perspective this may now fit the bill. Have you guys seen the Motor Trend article?

http://wot.motortrend.com/official-acura-zdx-discontinued-after-2013-model-year-2013-zdx-priced-at-51815-273755.html#axzz2Dd37WsB0

http://cdn.nitrobahn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2010_acura_zdx_gallery_picture_15.jpg

(With aftermarket wheels)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-131tLvH2mLY/UHWqU0FIf1I/AAAAAAAAE1U/jeIT1M2pCtg/s640/2013-acura-zdx-vossen-wheels.jpg

[VXorado]

Obviously not a direct replacement for the VX but from a rarity perspective this may now fit the bill. Have you guys seen the Motor Trend article?


Ah, limited production due to a 4 year run, somewhat unpractical and priced higher than the other cars in Acura's line up... very Vehicross. :thumbup:

[vt_maverick]

Makes me want to go take a test drive just for S&G's. I'm sure an Acura salesman would be more than happy to accommodate anyone showing even remote interest in these sales dogs.

[vt_maverick]

Just noticed that EPA fuel economy is 16/23/19, so you won't need to get used to significantly better fuel economy either. ;)

[VXorado]

...and it's AWD. We should each buy one... or wait ten years and hope for VX depreciation. :laughing:

[Mile High VX]

...and it's AWD. We should each buy one... or wait ten years and hope for VX depreciation. :laughing:

Courtesy Acura in Littleton can hook you up...they have a top o the line one with your name on it...only stickers for $57K...:bgwo::bgwb::bwgy::smilewink

[Scott Larson]

What's the adjusted inflation cost of a $32,000 VX today, anybody?? Hmmmmm?

[tom4bren]

$41,268.76

I looked here: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

If you pay $32000 for something now, it would have only cost $24,692.97 back in 2000.

[Scott Larson]

Tom gets an "A" on this afternoons quizy. He also received an "A" on a previous threads testy... :rotate:

[VXD959]

This is my choice (after I realized that the H3X would never be built?)

http://wot.motortrend.com/mercedes-benz-ener-g-force-concept-coming-to-la-previews-2025-g-class-292309.html#axzz2Cg3XQOYn

[HeckaTrebeka]

$41,268.76

I looked here: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/

If you pay $32000 for something now, it would have only cost $24,692.97 back in 2000.

Wow! So in perspective, the FJ is a better value and has more features, better fuel economy, and more storage... Before I got into Vehicrosses, I was seriously considering getting a FJ... But I don't want that amount of debt at this time.. .trying to buy a house!


Why... LOOKIE HERE!!! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/3443848959.html

:drool2: :drool: :drool2: :drool:

[pbkid]

Replacements for the vx,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=360&bih=368&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=2007+wrx+sti&oq=2007+wrx+sti&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.12..0j0i24l4.8607.10186.0.11289.2.2.0.0.0.0.3 02.514.2-1j1.2.0...0.0...1ac.1.pdBATyGDUyU

Or

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=360&bih=326&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=jeep+srt8&oq=jeep+srt8&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.12..0l5.59591.82919.0.84421.11.11.0.0.0.0.621 .2323.1j0j5j1j0j1.8.0...0.0...1ac.1.3EGDbuL_xPo

Or i agree with the fx35

[Cobrajet]

Replacements for the vx,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=360&bih=368&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=2007+wrx+sti&oq=2007+wrx+sti&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.12..0j0i24l4.8607.10186.0.11289.2.2.0.0.0.0.3 02.514.2-1j1.2.0...0.0...1ac.1.pdBATyGDUyU

Or

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=360&bih=326&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=jeep+srt8&oq=jeep+srt8&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.12..0l5.59591.82919.0.84421.11.11.0.0.0.0.621 .2323.1j0j5j1j0j1.8.0...0.0...1ac.1.3EGDbuL_xPo

Or i agree with the fx35

Too many doors! :)

[pbkid]

Too many doors! :)

Exactly the reasom that they are good choices :)

[bartmanS4]

My VX is my after!

[H3_VX]

This is my choice (after I realized that the H3X would never be built?)

http://wot.motortrend.com/mercedes-benz-ener-g-force-concept-coming-to-la-previews-2025-g-class-292309.html#axzz2Cg3XQOYn

The H3X was built. You must mean the Hx, or H4.

[ZEUS]

I have to say, Gussie, I never found a good replacement for my VX... that's why I started building my own concept. While that is in progress tho, I had to buy something, so I got a Trailblazer LTZ for cheap. It is very pedestrian but it is very practical in comparison & I am still the fastest in snow storms. You can even lift them & some came with a 5.3 & stouter rear axle with a locker! Look up the rarest of them, the North Face Edition. Nothing has the personality of a VX tho...

[Gussie2000]

@ Zeus

Actually i am seriously thinking about the trailblazer SS as my future ride.

[VxSport]

I originally purchased our vx for a surprise for my wife. She drove it the first year until my lifted ZR2 Chevy S-10 died (@250K). At the time, with a growing family, we needed vehicles with more doors. So I started searching for a new daily driver for our family. I was staying in the small SUV catagory.
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/offloadedpic465_zpsb1cd95b2.jpg
This is what I came home with: '08 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 AWD
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/offloadedpic451_zps9a914947.jpg
So added a few toys and a set of new wheels (performace summer set) and it worked.....
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/038_zps6857ada3.jpg
My wife let go of the keys to the VX.
Since then our vx has been one of my daily drivers. So what to replace the VX with?

Well I would have to say..... Another VX.... Most of us have gone to the extreme to put a vx in the driveway.

[Ldub]

Iff'n things go according to plan, & Suzy can stand a few more years of abuse without becoming a total pile, I see a pine box/dirt nap as my D-D...:yesgray: