Mileage

[cascabel3]

Hey VX fans. This may have been done before but I'd love find out who has the most miles on their VX. Possibly also include any problems you may have had accumulating these miles. I only have 56k on mine, 4k since I've owned her. Nothing to brag about...yet.

:clap:

[MZ-N10]

51k miles...nothing died yet....
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[ZuZuLvr]

109,000 on the IronMan, and I even got 19MPG over the last tank. Woohoo! ;Dy;

[LITTLELAURIE]

Mine only has 8500 miles on it!!;Db;

[geoffbear2003]

27K and counting!

[OZ VX]

30,000 kilometres / 48,000 miles.

[Joe_Black]

Only 28K for the Dragon, and Kathy's already chimed in above for the IronMan. ;Db;

[Child's Play]

29K on mine!!!!

[johnnyapollo]

52K on mine - owned since new, bought in 2001 with 4K on the odometer (it was a "brass hat" demo driven by one of the managers of the Isuzu dealership).

-- John

[Randy]

Wimps! Come-on, I just went over 176,000 miles and going strong. Love this machine!

[Anita]

Randy,

I think you got the record so far. Nyk Fry has around 146K on his 99 Ironman. He just put in a tranny from a salvage VX with 10K miles on it. No other problems than that.

[crager34]

Just over 72k for me. Problems? Profile pics show a few, but their getting her fixed.

[TucsonVX]

Just over 56k bought mine new in 2001

[rocket man]

82K!!

Hi Bert!

Im makin some, "Boom" noises with my footsteps on Randy's with his 99(176k miles) and my 2001 Proton at (82K miles).....I just can't stop drivin it....personally I'd rather not catch him...;eekr; This ride is ageless and some cars become those hallmarks...you don't believe me??......remember the Ford GT40 or the Lamborghini Countach??? See them today as some of the worlds most exotic design automoble adventures...:)

[marximus]

73k

[cascabel3]

Hey VX'rs,

thanks for all the posts on this. Awesome!:jump:

Rocketman; I am boomin' along, Randy appears to be the winner. I get the impression this machine is relatively troublefree, not just looks:D but a winner in every way.

Randy, you rock!

ZUZLVR; how'd you get that mileage:confused: Is there a trick:rolleyes:

Crager; your gallery is painful, good to know she is in the hospital man and WILL be fine:dance:

Thanks to all for posting on this.

[Javy]

52k....but now with a bad rear axcel

[thebear54]

54 1/2 K.....sweet miles. No major problems (yet), only minor irritations. Luv My VX.
John

[Triathlete]

I am a bit over 80000!

[Navigator]

... Only issues were with half arse services performed by others, but the VX being the tough SOB it is, is holding tough. It still looks and runs like new, just need to be more carefull about who does service on it.

[rumrunner]

just bought 2 weeks ago, made dealer put new window motors. paid 8300 is this good or bad. everything else seems fine.

[VehiGAZ]

Wow, my VX is on the younger side with only about 46k on it...

[VX4EJR]

Almost 30K, and not looking forward to that mileage maintenance service.

[zuzurider]

Have 78K and haven't had any problems...except for having to pull my window up! :p

[LittleBeast]

Bought on December 2nd 2004 with exactly 51,000 on it and in a month and 19 days I have put over 4,000 miles on it already! So for you who still struggle with 2nd grade math that equals 55,000 miles total class (just trying to help).

[Sheik-YurBooty]

38k on mine and mostly highway

[Solitude]

36,600 at this time.. tranny went out at 25,000 miles.. overdrive caused a catastrophic failure. 10/120 replaced it free..

[etlsport]

61k no major problems to report other than rust from a poorly installed windshield

[CoastieCosta567]

about to hit 130,00 in like a day or two. no major problems, just electrical, but its fixed now and running and perrrrring like a champ, i love my ironman.

[johnnyapollo]

We should probably poll every year as I originally answered back in 2004. I currently am about to hit 100k - only major item has been the ABS unit, next (in cost) were the TOD speed sensors. Otherwise it's been smooth sailing since 2001.

-- John

[etlsport]

oh yea! i knew i had an issue.. my ABS unit went out too around 56-57k.. gone 4k without it no problems.. got a low mileage replacement for $100 just haven't installed it yet

[Chopper]

I like seeing how many have just faded away. 3 years ago, that VX was closing on 200k. Where is it now? The Proton with the painted cladding.....did this thing just slip into the ether?? We need to start tracking these cars, now...learn from the past. Did that blue one ever turn up??? How do you hide a blue VX??

[So-CalVX]

i just rolled over 5000 miles since i bought her in april and it had 65,175 when i got her. some thing like 70,175 and only did an oil change on her....
:bgwg:of course i have tinted the windows, removed the backseat and emblems, put the roof rack back on, strapped my full size spare where the backseat used to be and put new tyres on (for no real reason). upcoming plans include; reverse camera showing through a motorized dvd capable face, lambo doors, sunroof, brand new black and yellow leather seats, blackout all lights, replace those little lame lights up front with little projectors and those reflectors in back with brake lights of some sort. oh, LED everything i can and add those blue headlights i saw a post about recently.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

original owner with 69,000 miles today...how do I know this :confused:...because I just finished laying on the cold, cold ground :eek: draining out the old erle and pour'in in the new along with a new oil filter & PCV from NAPA (Echlin--made in USA)!

[bigkoala1]

51000 on mine just need an exchaust.. that darn mud

[AlaskaVX]

97,000 for me, 4-5 CV's, a rear axle bearing (that took out ABS sensor $$$$)and a couple shocks. Been running oversize tires since 25,000 miles, supercharged at 40,000, 3.5" lift and 33's since 50,000.

Also a few exhaust wo's where the flange has popped off the manifold (both sides)

I would say that is pretty damn solid considering the driving that it has done.

[Tobert]

Mine has around 105000 miles and is dead as a doornail.

I think the previous owner ran it out of oil and did a quick bearing job to get it sold, which is why it blew up on me only 8k later. I'll know more when I get the engine out and pull the bearing caps. I know the engine has been out before and am pretty sure it had some bearings replaced since I found a used thrust bearing under the hood.

Fortunately, the replacement engine w/ 54000 miles should be here soon so I can get it back on the road.

[rocket man]

I have a 2001 Proton with 157,000 miles. Probably the highest milage but most beautiful VX out there!!!

Here are my repairs to date:.............

CD changer replaced under warranty at 36K in 2002(warranty)

Replace original tires at 66,000 miles with 285X18..Terra something or another..ferot again:confused: probably around 2004

Exhaust flange broke off at 106K in 2005 (fixed myself re-welded)

Idle control valve (not the real name fergot that:mad: (fixed myself) corrected a intermittant fast idle condition.
Guessing@ 120+K out of warranty in any case.

Right side window repair: I figured this was coming from all the threads I read on the VX website..Finally died sorta!...fixed around 2006 myself. Died to the extent I repaired this problem with a tube of "weld it" and other various, "fix it's" sugested on our website. Well explained in previous threads....

Radiator cracks at 151,000 miles (July 2007)....The plastic head on the top of the radiator fails... and I have the car towed to a place with an after maket radiator replacement....cost with labor $265.00

Left side window repair: replaced myself due to, "scumbag" thief breaking window and stealing my stuff and radio/gps and camera (Nov 14, 2007) fixed myself last week...window anyway...r&r in 2 1/2 hrs including "weld it' fix......Lying in wait for scumbag to, "make my day"

Serpintine belt tensioner pulley fails at 156,500 miles...replace myself for $51.00 at Pep Boys..Aftermarket part looks whimpy...I am now feeling that everything bad happens at 150K miles on the speedometer of this car

Today....r&r high pressure power steering hose...due to small leak....conned my mechanic friend to install this... for 3, "151" rum and cokes at local Mex. Resturant

K....sounds like a long list but consider this....I have 157K miles....never filed a warranty claim, except for the CD changer....I have never changed the following:

1. The original brake pads

2. Transmission fluid:eek:

3. The cam belt:bgwg:

4. Spark plugs;oor;

5. Thermostat:cool:

I do presently have issues with the TOD and a intermittant transmisssion problem...which I am working on (when the mood strikes me)....but hey!!!!! I have a lot of miles on my beauty queen.....

PS:: Thanks to John Eaton 4 yo feedback...

[ojmagg]

You've never changed the tranny fluid?!

[alanbradley]

71,500 miles on mine.

A

[circmand]

Original owner 2001 Proton just past 50000

[Scott Harness]

99 Ironman 106,000 still going strong

[rocket man]

You've never changed the tranny fluid?!

Nope! I come from the "don't fix it, if it aint broken club". I should qualify that by saying that I did replace the fluid immediately after I bought her with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. Same with my differencials. I do change the engine oil (Mobil 1 also) and filter every 4K miles. Heat and abuse kills a tranny, so can running it low on fluid. Its a closed system so no outside contaminents are introduced. If it gets hot the oil is designed to change color and will stink! Then a good idea to R&R the fluid but the damage has probably been done anyway by that time. Auto tranny's, engines, and people do wear out, it is going happen someday but I have to smile at the ole gal every morning for her faithful service...so when she breaks I will fix her.

BTW, I owned an Aamco Transmission shop in Huntington Park, Ca. from 1969 to 1974 when I sold it and got into the car wash biz. That is one messy oily business...

[VXIRONwoMAN]

My Proton just hit 83k today! So far so good... she needs some love and affection but she is doing great! Minor issues... the parking brake light on the dash panel goes on and off as she pleases, the dimmer for the dash lights doen't work (it is stuck on the brightest setting), but that's about it so far. She is a rescue VX. She needed nearly immediate attention once I bought her. Never been lubed :confused: , never had tranny fluid changed :confused: , didn't know when the last oil change was :confused: , (when I bought her). But now she's all better! :) And waiting for braided brake lines, skid plates, rock sliders and all sorts of other goodies. After the holidays of course... I spent too much money already.

[Mark B]

39,000. I try not to drive it much because I don't want any dings or dents.
Other people don't care about there vehicle when next to the VX.

[KaNGiX]

103000 and climbing daily.

[Chopper]

Original owner 2001 Proton just past 50000 Where you been??

[Chopper]

32000 pampered, rainfree, never in a parking lot, never driven by another human being, overwaxed, indoor storage, synthetic fluid, never used the wipers or squirter, never had the TOD do anything, gently driven, miles:bwgr: A bit sad isn't it.....but...it is still new

[Reg Hinnant]

Daily driver & off road in Colorado & Moab summer after summer. 117,000 :p

[JGeorge264]

141,345 daily driver, seldom washed unless you count when it rains. Haven't had any major issues. Have had to replace the EGR, MAF, and two O2 sensors (it seemed major during those times when it wasn't running, but were easy fixes with the help of all you forum experts)
Thanks by the way!

[vxfan97365]

99 vx with almost 89000

[TechnoPope]

Both are nearing 50K.

[Griffin]

96k and running strong w/ window problems:mad: Lol

[Leah]

A few miles from the 110K mark. When I flew out to Texas to buy her, she was at 23K miles. I drove from Texas to Florida in her that day. Best drive of my life!!!

[rocket man]

I logged into this poll 2004 with 82K miles. She just rolled over 200K miles. (200,800) So far one tranny, one radiator, one set of brakes pads, one power steering hose, just replaced 1 set of Nittos T/G with a new set.....The worst component on the car is the aftermarket Pioneer AVIC-N-2 navigation unit...pretty much junk...Mobil 1 since new is the only special care she gets

[FuddyMucker]

well cant say it has been trouble free but just got through 260,000 kl although the TOD don't work 4L dont work and it is now running like someones pissed in my tank.
It still has the one main Vehicross feature working though.. I'm still hitting my head on the low roof when I get in!

[FuddyMucker]

Sorry guys, having a bad day when I wrote that.
Thing is I only got it a month ago and seem to be going from one expensive problem to another.
I do like the truck and will do my best to get it fully working again, hopefully without needing to selling the wife and kids, well the wife anyway..

[rocket man]

260,000 kl although the TOD don't work 4L dont work and it is now running like someones pissed in my tank.


Hi Fuddy Mucker,

This is the place you can get help for your problems. Check out ebay and get a vehicross workshop manual first. If your not familiar with mechanical stuff get it anyway for your mechanic. Also, much of the routine stuff are interchangable parts with with the Isuzu Trooper 2. 1998-2001. Parts are all over the place over here in the US, the UK may be somewhat problematic. But can't see why they wouldn't ship....New parts for this car can be very expensive and not worth the price. i.e. a complete transfer case new with sensors is probably over $2.000 and is available thru carparts.com for a low as $150...

A good source for major component parts is going to, http://car-parts.comuse pay pal. The TOD has 2 sensors off the rear of the transfer case (Hi and Lo)...not sure by your description "TOD doesn't work" is pretty vague...but I'd check the wiring off those sensors near especially near the exhaust pipe and make sure there secure and still attached to the sensors.

Not sure bout the "pissed in gas tank"..that's a good one;eeko; Not exactly sure how you nail that diagnosis down with certainity, except maybe start the engine and go around to the back of the car, get down your knees and take a few wiffs off the tailpipe and see if it has that distinct steamy pee smell aroma:?:
good luck anyway.

John

[circmand]

Original owner 2001 Proton just past 50000

In 2007 I had 50,000 now in 2010 70,500 still running well. Still mostly stock but added a roof rack, tinted the windows (the 130 degree summers required it), replaced the god awful radio/CD, Put new rims on her and kept maintainance up to date. In the past I had the TOD sensor issue as well as a troublesome rear axle seal leak.

[djvx]

Congrats Mark

[AndyC]

Think I'm just over 52k now :) Only problems so far was a leaking intake gasket and that was covered under warranty.

[RamAirZ]

133K

[VCrossfan]

165k, running and looking good

[djvx]

165k, running and looking good

wow , 100k more than me and still rollin- whats your secret?

[Kona-Vs]

When I got my former garage Queen last December it had 19K now a every day driver and just hit 27K mi, I think its time for some mods:grino:

[Brian Drinks]

Hey my family i just hit 140,000 an still going strong,just normal issue no biggie:):smilewink

[VXR]

should we do a new one of these since this is from 2004:confused:

[VCruz_52]

95k with a rebuild at 89k...... love it

[stingray]

Looks like I'm the winner(?) at 193,000 so far just got back off a 1500+ mile round trip and no issues to speak of.

[Ldub]

Looks like I'm the winner(?) at 193,000 so far just got back off a 1500+ mile round trip and no issues to speak of.

:smilewink...http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=187135&postcount=60

[stingray]

Sorry didnt read all the pages

[crager34]

160,500 + and a new radiator.

[Bob Barker]

Just bought it today with 66k. :D

[Ldub]

Just bought it today with 66k. :D

:dance::dan_ban::dance:

[Lashsquat]

You guys need to get out more - 213,000 miles !- other than the odd vibration I have had since I bought it - I am havin to replace the transfer case now. looking for a good low as possible mileage.

[rocket man]

I got 235,000 on my Proton. BTW any major component need for your VX is readily available at: car-part.com Transfer cases are cheap there. I paid $525 including shipping for a tranny with the T/C. That was at 185, 000 miles on the my chassis. The tranny had 66k and was out of a Trooper 2. It came on a pallet and was drop shipped to my sons work because they had a fork lift over there. Probably not necessary for a T/C alone. Good luck Lashquat. Car Part is not just one place but is 100's of wrecking yards across the US and Canada on a common website...

[89Vette]

IMO, this thread/poll should be closed and restarted. Votes/Results since 2004 don't give ANY real indication of current mileage/problems on your units.

Especially for the few who really want to complain! Don't you think?

Even 2yrs since the last real posts before Lashsquat.

:_confused

[Cris]

Hey everybody thats all lmpressive but mine is a one owner , me bought it new, a few sensors had fits
and replaced a trans and transfer but those were my falt,what i am getting at is 201,894 all my miles no rust no dirt anywhere as clean under the hood as inside.

[evillecutter]

Hey everybody thats all lmpressive but mine is a one owner , me bought it new, a few sensors had fits
and replaced a trans and transfer but those were my falt,what i am getting at is 201,894 all my miles no rust no dirt anywhere as clean under the hood as inside.

can i ask what happened to your transfer case and how you went about fixing/replacing it?

[EVO]

172K And still running strong!!! 2nd Owner. Love my VX!!!!!

[ALC1717]

I removed my Intake Manifold and Cleaned out a tremendous amount of Carbon deposits and replaced the Intake manifold gasket. Then Installed a New EGR with a Gasket. I Hope this Improves my Gas Mileage !

[H3_VX]

84k here. Bought it about two years ago with about 78k. Only major repair so far was fuel pump.

[bulldog]

123k starting to notice her age now some, about 14mpg and stuff feeling loose and old but i still love it

[Y33TREKker]

38,250 at the moment, and the guesses were that it was either a 2009 or 2012 model just the other day.

[UWVX89]

123k starting to notice her age now some, about 14mpg and stuff feeling loose and old but i still love it


156,xxx in one 123,xxx on the other, stuff is lose and rattles (turns up music) and MPG in 156,xxx is awful with oversized tires and lift, getting near 10-11mpg. Still running like champs tho!

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/971668_10151707280743885_1609290484_n.jpg

[tom4bren]

156,xxx in one 123,xxx on the other, stuff is lose and rattles (turns up music) and MPG in 156,xxx is awful with oversized tires and lift, getting near 10-11mpg. Still running like champs tho!

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/971668_10151707280743885_1609290484_n.jpg

Dang ... the cloud cover in that pic makes it look like God don't like Ohio-ians much ... & is about to kick yer butts.:)

Did you adjust your mpg calculations for the bigger tires?

[UWVX89]

Dang ... the cloud cover in that pic makes it look like God don't like Ohio-ians much ... & is about to kick yer butts.:)

Did you adjust your mpg calculations for the bigger tires?

Haha no I haven't really adjusted for that but I guess I probably should consider that.Wasn't really thought I ever explored. Either way you put it I'm not getting too far on a tank because it goes fast. Trip of 560 miles from Madison, WI to my father's home in Ohio, I fill up twice because the yellow fuel light is scary.

[tom4bren]

Yah. The adjusted figures are prolly 11-12 rather than 10-11 ... not a huge difference. My 33's cause about a 10% error on the ODO.

Now here's the scarey part: you get about the same mpg as I do in the 7T RV (unless I'm 'toad-ing' the VX).

[Otwobme]

185K, lifted with 35's and i get between 14-16 MPG and im not a Conservative driver as you can tell... she is a proton you just cant tell in the pic.


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Vehicross_and_rodeo.jpeg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24824)

[DeanMan]

Currently at 312k... just replaced my first timing belt at about 299k! I think the only other major thing I've had repaired was a fuel injector. Woohoo!

[JoFotoz]

WOW.....


Currently at 312k... just replaced my first timing belt at about 299k! I think the only other major thing I've had repaired was a fuel injector. Woohoo!

Both on the mileage you have...and the longevity of the t.belt !!

Amazing :)

Jo

[Koldyn]

Im sitting at 78k on my 2001. Issues.. well like many others.. windows, cv boots, hood insert.. Nothing major however.