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  1. #1
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    Thumbs up Mama, I'm home!

    hey guys..

    Just wanted to introduce you to my 3rd VX. She's an '01 Ironman, #1109. She was adopted from, my now good friend, Richard Payne and his partner Anthony who delivered an exceptionally clean VX this morning.

    However, all was not silver and gold in the VX world as I soon found an unusual gift when I turned on my air conditioner. Dirt and leaves shot out of the vent and a loud rattling vibration sound occurred when the fan was turned to HIGH. I called Anthony, Richard's 'Kato', and explained the noise. He told me to remove the blower which was basically undoing 4 screws underneath the glove compartment. When I dropped the blower, a whole handful of half eaten acorn shells spilled out along with some leafy debris. Looked like a little rodent may have felt very comfortable in the VX to store one of their winter stashes of food, LOL! Got her cleaned out and re-installed. Worked like a charm!

    I went over the vehicle meticulously and found that the vehicle was in very good condition considering it's age and higher mileage. Nevertheless, she looked good and ran great!

    Like to thank both Richard and Anthony for having the patience in answering all my questions before, during, and after the sale of this beauty. I am very pleased with this long distance transaction for a used vehicle never seen nor test driven beforehand. Both Richard and Anthony made themselves available to address any of my needs and inquiries. I became comfortable and trusted both gents in their word and opinion.

    Anyone considering purchasing one in the near future, I suggest you check out Richard's line up first. I've had a chance to check out 2 VXs that were somewhat local to me, prior to this one, and they were no match to the level of condition and refurbishing that both gentlemen put into each one they sell. Cudos to you both!



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    Looks nice Ron! Glad you were able to find a decent VX. But its white.... lol

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    Welcome back to the fold Ron. The Ironman looks nice.
    Billy Oliver
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    Awesome!!!!!

    Perfect! White is my 2nd favorite VX color nice to have you back! :-)

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    Looks nice, Ron. Now just put some "NASA" decals on the rear tire hump & C-Pillars and you'll be set. Maybe get a Vanity Plate with "NASA" or "AREA-51" to finish the theme. Enjoy & Welcome Back!!!


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    WooHoo! Glad you found a nice one! The white skids look great too!
    VX KAT
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    Quote Originally Posted by LittleBeast View Post
    Perfect! White is my 2nd favorite VX color nice to have you back! :-)

    X2

    Congrats ron

    White is my 2nd choice after black,that baby looks so sharp.

    As everyone else said welcome back ron.Hope soon you have plans to build some of those nice mods again.

    Good luck and have fun
    Dakar was just the begining.

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    Ron, very, very cool!!! I think you are over in the Bay Area, no? We'll have to meet up sometime.

    I can't wait for Justin (Zeus) to make a thread like this. I know it will happen, someday....

    Bart

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    Nice! Good to have you back for sure! =)
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    Congrats Ron! Glad you had a good experience with Richard, though I wonder how a dealer could go over a truck thoroughly and somehow forget to try out the A/C.

    Good to hear it was a simple fix!

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    The white skid look great on your Ironman. Welcome back, ron.
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    Awesome Ron - glad to see you back in the fold!

    -- John
    John Eaton
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    Looks great. Welcome back!

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    Looks great Ron!

    Welcome back and I know you'll be rolling out the mods in no time...
    Live, Love, Forgive and Never Give Up

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    Good looking IronMan! Welcome back Ron.
    Gary Noonan
    '01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT

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