They are comin to take Tone away.....

[VX crazy]

:sadp: Tones VX goes on a transporter today to its new home! Its a sad day, my VX loses her playmate, but so many memories... :p

Tone, when you going to post pics of your new ride?

[nocturnalVX]

Sorry to hear your VX is really sold Tone. I hope the new owner treats her well & that you enjoy your new ride as much as the VehiCROSS. Oh yeah... post a pic man!

[Triathlete]

Did you make it part of the deal that in order to buy it he had to promise to bring it out to visit in Moab?
Hope your new ride treats you well.

[Raque Thomas]

....and the new ride is?

[tomdietrying]

O.K. Texas has lost one of the best VXs made. Who is the lucky state who gets to have it?
Peace.
Tom

[JULIAN911]

Yes, it was so depressing to hear about the news that I told Tone to order me a SC :) Sunroof is next Lisa :bgwg:

[Ldub]

....and the new ride is?

Is THIS it Tone ??? :p http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/100591.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/100591.jpg)

[Triathlete]

Is THIS it Tone ??? :p http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/100591.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/100591.jpg)

BLING BLING BABY!!!! :rolly: :laughy:

[VX crazy]

I know what it is, I know what it is.....

[VCAMILO]

I bet you its the Toyota FJ cruiser...

[geshaw30]

I've seen photos of the new Black Beauty- 'Tis not a Toyota but it is a foreign maker and a VERY limited number were made (sound familar?). Anyone care to make another guess?

Better yet simply meet up with us on Sunday 11/13 for the "ren fest" and take a gander then.....
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[Tone]

Time to start guessing! If you know what it is (there are a few on the board) don't spoil it for the others. Here are some clues:

There are only 4,000 in the US and the vehicle was made for only 4 yrs

Specs
Horsepower 342 @ 5500 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 376 @ 4500 RPM
All aluminum motor with variable length intake runners (sounds familiar...)
2 intake 1 exhaust valve per cylinder (24 total)
Wheelbase/Width/Length 111.0"/74.6"/182.5"
Transmission Five-speed automatic
Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) 0.39
4WD / 8" stock clearance / similar approach and departure angles


PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 6.4 seconds
Top speed (governed) 155MPH

13.6 inch front brakes/13.5 inch rear brakes /60-0 in 125 feet

Will post driveline picture tomorrow....

[MZ-N10]

amg ml55?

[Nazrat]

http://www.rev-mag.com/ML55AMG/ml55Amg.sht

[Triathlete]

Shes nice...



























































...and the Mercedes ain't bad either! :naughty:

[mbeach]

The 3-valve per cylinder thing makes me say ML as well.

That model needs to jump into the MB and drive it to a JackInTheBox to get some food. She looks hungry.

[Tone]

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[VX crazy]

:naughty: :freek: Imagine riding on that.....

[psychos2]

here are some more specs. that was way to easy. shawn

engine
type. .
90 degree V-8, die cast alloy block, alloy heads.
displacement. .
5.5 L
bore. .
3.82
stroke. .
3.62
compression ratio. .
10.5:1
output. .
342 hp @ 5,550 rpm
torque. .
376 lb-ft @ 2,800 - 4,500 rpm
valve gear. .
Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder.
redline. .
6,000 rpm

drivetrain
type. .
5-speed automatic with Touch Shift.
final drive ratio. .
3.46
1st gear. .
3.59
2nd gear. .
2.19
3rd gear. .
1.41
4th gear. .
1.00
5th gear. .
0.83
reverse gear. .
3.16

performance
acceleration1 . .
0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds.
top speed. .
155 mph (Limited).
towing capacity. .
5,000 lb.


suspension
front. .
Double wishbone with lightweight, high strength, forged aluminum-alloy upper control arms, and lower double wishbones forged from high strength steel. Torsion bar springs, stabilizer bar, gas-pressurized shock absorbers. Up to 8 inches of wheel travel.
rear. .
Double wishbone with lightweight, high strength, forged aluminum-alloy control arms. Coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas pressurized shock absorbers. Up to 8 inches of wheel travel.

brakes
front & rear. .
Dual-circuit power-assisted 13.58 inch ventilated front discs/13.5 inch solid rear discs with 4-piston front calipers.

steering
type. .
Rack-and-pinion with speed sensitive power assist and integral hydraulic damper.
turns lock-to-lock. .
3.62
turning circle curb-to-curb.
39.0 ft.

wheels and tires
wheel size(front). .
9x18 in
wheel size(rear). .
9x18 in
wheel type. .
Aluminum Alloy
tires. .
285/50 R18 front, 285/50 R18 rear

[maxw]

I found it!!!
This is a pic of the new car:
http://www.big-boys.com/pictures/picture1786.html :p

[WyrreJ]

Shes nice...

She's definitely had a few aftermarket upgrades, probably bolt-on.

[vxelephant]

In answer to your question Mr. Wayne;
Yes it comes in black!!
99 ebony #0336 in LA
details to follow
thanks tone!

[Tone]

Here she is...

[Joe_Black]

You gave up the VX for a car? :confused:

I'm... shocked. :eek:

Okay, okay... you're kidding? Right? C'mon, show us what it really is...

We're waiting... Impatiently, I might add. ;)

[Jonnie]

Here she is...

What dribble about your mistake...ha! ;)

[Tone]

It'll be in Moab with Swampers on it, will ya'll? Those tire on there are 31x12" with an aggressive street tread, they don't seem to make offroad tires rated for 155MPH! This ain't no car - there's a stout tranfer case, 9+ inches of clearance and plenty of power - crank the tbars and it's all set to go.

[Joe_Black]

Not a car? Unitized body = station wagon. :p


It'll be in Moab with Swampers on it, will ya'll?
Moab? Not for a while yet, Uwharrie is about as far as I want to go until the support rig is sorted out. Getting an eye for Tellico too. ;)

[WormGod]

Aw, cmon Tone. That aint you. Wider tires, large rotors, panted calipers.... big deal.... I still see those all over around here..... with soccerball decals on the tailgate. :p

Now, if you had of gone G Class, with that AMG goodness.... then you would be talking. I am currently looking at a silver one here. Discontinued, so I think I am gonna haggle a bit. Kinda reminds me of the purchase power with the VX. ;)

[Joe_Black]

Now, if you had of gone G Class, with that AMG goodness.... then you would be talking.
Gelandewagens RULE! ;) Not too mention they could pass for the twin of a 1st-Gen Trooper. Except they've got a soft-top SWB model and turbo-diesels galore here in the US.


I still see those all over around here..... with soccerball decals on the tailgate.
Hopefully Tone's next shocker isn't going to be about a "special" operation he's been saving for! :eek:

[nyc #1 ironman]

Hey Tone,
Welcome to the Mercedes family. I've been waiting for a crossover friend. I sure do miss my VX though. Still haven't found out who bought it and if it has a good home. Mercedes assured me that it would be fine when I traded her , but I think they just wanted my 50 Grand... lolololll..

[VCAMILO]

:p
I had one of those ML55 follow me for about 80 miles about two years ago. It was from Payson, AZ down to Chandler, AZ... My VX was still stock so I was able to hit the speed limiter a few times. I did lose him a few times due to better driving;- I guess. Most of the drive was downhill from the mountains. We flew past everycar we could find doing well over a hundred.
So, I give it up to the ML55 because I like to drive fast and its an AMG. But not being able to go offroading and being scared of scratching the truck would suck. Us Arizonians have tons of "Arizona pin stipes" in our babies. Just ask Triathelete and VxCaver. Im keeping my VX for now...

[Joe_Black]

Now here's a real MB...

Mercedes 300 GD (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Military-Mercedes-Diesel-G-WAGEN_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80765QQitemZ45988 22929QQrdZ1)

http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/c0/e4/82_12_sb.JPG

[mrtew]

Not a car? Unitized body = station wagon. :p



Actually I believe those are body on frame, but they look even more like fake trucks than the VX! Tone I've lost all respect for you. Couldn't you have at least gotten the Bimmer? Geez now I want to sell my truck and get a Ford Escape in protest. So depressing.

[Joe_Black]

I stand corrected! It really does have a frame under all that wagonesque demeanor. :p

The BMW X-series at least has an impressive rally history.

[volume311]

I've seen an ML320 the older body style with a set of Micky Tompson Baja Claws. They filled the tire well nicely.