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mindaugas
11/20/2013, 03:18 PM
The one I am interested in is at a dealer. Is there anyway to check on the oil burn/eating to determine how bad it is? My last VX was using about a quart a month.

Yay, I think I found the questionnaire as well.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=205288&postcount=5
Marlin
11/20/2013, 06:42 PM
No way to know until you put some miles on it. Just accept its gonna burn oil just like your last one:) I know it isn't what you wanted to hear, but there really is no way to know unless the owner tells you.
Mile High VX
11/20/2013, 06:55 PM
Which one are you looking at?

x2 on the "no way to know" comments...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
mindaugas
11/20/2013, 09:33 PM
This one here down in the Springs. I think the price may be a little high but the dealer used to be Isuzu so they probably know what they have. And 4x4 in CO tend to fetch a premium despite being a rare VX.

http://www.bigjoeauto.com/used/Isuzu/2001-Isuzu-VehiCROSS-Colorado-Springs-d70b0daa0a0a00e0101ee37175d23e76.htm

This one as well, less expensive, less miles. but I'm pretty sure this has been listed for years, the pictures look really familiar. I think it may be the "oh we just sold that but come take a look at what else we have to offer" car.

http://www.centautos.com/detail-1999-isuzu-vehicross-used-9806667.html
VX KAT
11/21/2013, 07:43 AM
shoulda bought mine! It's not an oil eater, is much cleaner and has way less miles.
It goes to new owner today....:cyro:
Mile High VX
11/21/2013, 11:07 AM
This one as well, less expensive, less miles. but I'm pretty sure this has been listed for years, the pictures look really familiar. I think it may be the "oh we just sold that but come take a look at what else we have to offer" car.

http://www.centautos.com/detail-1999-isuzu-vehicross-used-9806667.html

That one is in Castle Rock and it was there last month...don't waste your time with it.
JoFotoz
11/21/2013, 11:25 AM
Hiya!

I sent you a PM..

Jo
VXorado
11/21/2013, 12:05 PM
That one is in Castle Rock and it was there last month...don't waste your time with it.

Yeah, that one has been listed for at least 6 months and the snow in the pictures is from last spring. Must be pretty bad... :eek:
mindaugas
11/21/2013, 01:24 PM
Yeah, that one has been listed for at least 6 months and the snow in the pictures is from last spring. Must be pretty bad... :eek:

That's why I'm thinking it's not real. I swear I remember seeing it three years ago. It always seems to be on auto trader, craiglist, etc.

Well, I'm officially in the market so I'm going to be more active and stringent in looking. Anyone have an opinion on the one in the Springs?