Wow, 24 replies, 10 deletions and hurt feelings.. All off of wanting to know who is the first and only owner of a VX....
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Wow, 24 replies, 10 deletions and hurt feelings.. All off of wanting to know who is the first and only owner of a VX....
Scott / moncha.com
Super VXer
Really people? I thought the idea was excellent. Let's see how many of us here at VX.info are original owners... Now, original owners are not "better" than other VXers just like VXers are not "better" than other ISUZU owners. There is no need to be mean toward other members. Putting a smiley after ripping someone a new one does not undo the hurtful words. "10 deletions and hurt feelings.." Just stop. Lighten up. Have fun, and don't be rude.
BTW... Cece bought 2 VXes for less than I paid for mine new. So we know that original owners may not be as smart as our fellow members.
Member
Ebony, Bought New November 2000. Tone added Supercharger. Added Magnaflow exhaust. Tone accused me of abusing it by not driving it. Current mileage 28,953. I guess he had a point! Thought of selling it, Yes (since I don't drive it) but for the price they are bringing I couldn't even replace it with a Smart Car. So here it sit's in my collection. It does get dusted weekly!
Super VXer
Can I ask what "Custom HD Edition" means? Is that slang for supercharged with sport exhaust?
Member
In 1998 HD was solitciting ideas for a HD branding on a truck. Knowing the VX was being released we mocked up a picture of the VX with HD badging and summitted it. HD of course rejected it stating they decided to endorse a American manufacturer (Ford). When I was able to buy one we went ahead and modified the VX according to the previous specs and customized a Electra Glide to match. Placed it on Ebay a couple of years ago and recieved all kind of smart *** remarks from the self proclaimed experts on this forum. You asked!
Super VXer
Just found the old thread and I can see what you mean. Got pics? Of the old eBay link is no longer valid.
Sorry all, curiosity getting the better of me!
Member
Don't have any current ones but will be taking some soon. Going to list the VX and bike together.
Super VXer
Bought my 2001 in, well 2001. I was the first registered owner -it was sold as a "Brass Hat" meaning one of the staff (in this case the Service Manager) drove my VX as a demo for a total of 4000 miles. I paid $27K for it off the lot (it was discounted as a demo). It currently has 147,000 on the Odo and is the best truck I've ever owned.
-- John
John Eaton
Original Owner
2001 Proton Yellow #580
Atlanta GA
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"Metaphors be with you"
Super VXer
Bought my Proton new in Nov 2001 after looking at a 1999 Ironman. I REALLY wanted a Proton!! Two months later I lost my cushy job, and was living off savings for 5 months. My S2000 was sacrificed, and my Cobra was next on the chopping block. The VX was new and paid for and NOT for sale!! I can't say that I have ever seriously considered selling it. I consider it a modern classic, and plan to keep it "til death do us part"! If I had a bigger garage, and anybody made something worth driving, I would retire the VX. For now, it's my only DD with 130K on the Odo. I love my VX!
Gregg
2001 Proton Yellow #1379
Super VXer
Bought my '99 astral new off the showroom floor in August '99. Drove it every day for 10 years, 180,000 miles and then parked it when I got my new toy (BMW 135). Recently it's been quietly calling me back and I've been spending time and money cleaning it up and driving it rather regularly.
It's pretty likely I'll have the truck until I can't buy gas for it anymore. It still amazes me every time I take it offroad just how agile it is.
Super VXer
similar story to JohnnyApollo... mine had just under 3000 miles.
picked it up 2 or 3 days before Xmas 2001. paid $32k (stuff is pricey in Boston)
85000 mi, no problems (except ABS light)
lifted, tires, winch, roof rack, optima, backup cam, sliders, wheeled, mudded,..... so I guess not so stock anymore
'01 Proton 1416
'Zoid
Bought mine in Jan 2002. I wanted a Proton but it had sold just the day before so got the Dragon instead. Best vehicle I've ever owned! Except the power windows
I know you believe you understand what you think I said; but what you fail to realize is that what you heard is not what I meant.
Administrator
Scott, I moved your other post to the correct section...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=20032
Member
In March 2001 I saw the Isuzu ad in the paper for 0% financing and I thought, "Hey.. free money!" walked onto the lot and said gimmiee!, signed for 32k, and drove out in my Ironman. All original, 70k miles (my 12 mile daily commute keeps it down). I drive it more like a sports car then a truck, have had all four wheels off the ground (Look no hands!) off road, and take it exploring any time I can get away. With it I know I can go anywhere there's something that looks like a road. Sell it? no.. not worth it. I figure ~12k from an enthusiastic buyer. I'll park it when I'm done with it. Tease the grand kids with it
Though lately I'm dreaming of a convertible with a hard top that stows in the trunk..
Super VXer
Bought mine new Jan 02. Got the 10,000 offNo complaints except the window thing..78,000 miles..Still being asked if its new
Not for sale
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