Izuzu Logo Back Door

[drdavidr4u]

Hey, Will you all help share your philosophies as to why or why not to remove the Izuzu logo from the back door!!!!
I'm having trouble deceiding what to do!!!!
How many of you removed them?
Can we get a "NASA Experimental Vehicle" logo replacement??!!!!!!
Dave

[Anita]

Some like the looks without the badges, especially the big ISUZU on the back. Or prefer a "cleaner" look without them.

Some like the aura of mystery that surrounds the VX as people crank their necks around trying to figure out what the heck it is.

Some simply dont want to advertise for Isuzu.

;Dr;

[Apostle]

sort of what anita said,
i took mine off cause i dont want to advertise, want the mystery and didnt like the big isuzu on the back, i left it on the grill though.

the back is going to get some pinstriping, maybe, or some graphics, but definatly not the isuzu wording

[Raque Thomas]

Dave, I took all the Isuzu logos off. It's funny watching people speeding past then slowing down and whipping their heads around (driver and passenger) to see if they can see what kind of car it is- whoops! I took that one off too!! Really, I think someone hit it on the head in another thread a few months back - most people think it's a really cool vehicle....then you tell them it's an Izusu and they go "oh", kind of like "oh, I thought it was something special".

Isuzu isn't known for making exciting,cutting edge vehicles. My previous thoughts of Izusu were MUCH less than flattering - I'm still not impressed with other Izusu's (sorry owners!). I've seen too many with wavy sheet metal, hanging bumpers, missing parts, etc, that just gave me the overall impression that they were the Yugo of Japan. Again I apologize to all of you that own other Izusu's - I'm just telling you my impressions. I hadn't put two and two together on the Passport also being made by Isuzu until I got to this site, but I always thought the same about them. For no more of these (Isuzu's) than you see, the percentage that look "junky" is pretty high. It ALMOST steered me away from the VX. Anyway - I had to take everything off the VX that said Isuzu - too many negative connotations for me! And yes - I like the mystery factor!

[VX_PA]

I plan on removing anything that says ISUZU on mine. Too many bad experiences trying to deal with Isuzu. If I didn't like my VX so much I would simply get rid of it all together, but I don't know of anything else that could replace it without spending over $50 grand. I figure, if Isuzu will turn their backs to their customer why should we advertise for them.

Good luck with your decision.

[drdavidr4u]

Thanks for all the input....
I have deceided ....
I' m going to remove the rear logo, grill logo as soon as i have finished getting my window fixed, chrome wheels replaced all under waranty!!

Can we get Toyota to produce the next concept car??!!!!

[VX_PA]

As a matter of fact, Toyota does have an interesting concept right now called the RSC. Check out the following link for information and pictures of it.

http://www.edmunds.com/news/conceptc...8/article.html

If they build it, I will buy!!

[dog]

OK, it's coming off the rear on mine too. But I need something to replace it. It might look too bare on an ebony without something there. Any suggestions? Nothing too wild, my wife says I can't make it look like a 20 year old drives it. (all my kids are over 21 )

[VX_PA]

Whatever you can imagine can be made to put in place of the ISUZU logo. You could get a graphic or sign shop to make a VX logo for it, or NASA, or LUNAR, or SOLAR, or TONKA, pretty much anything you can come up with.

Good luck, let us know what you decide to put there.

[Simon Templar]

I removed mine for a couple of reasons...

First, the VX is such a cool design that I honestly feel that the cheesy ISUZU on the door detracts from its overall looks. Had they spent a little more time and effort on the logo...and it's fabrication...then it would be different. But as it is, its ugly and cheap.

Second, I also agree with those who've had people suddenly lose all interest the moment they found out it was 'just' an Isuzu. Better to keep folks guessing.

And last, I just don't really wish to be an unpaid billboard for the company. Yes, I have had problems too.....but with their dealers, not with the company. I won't hold Isuzu's feet TOO closely to the fire for the indiscretions of their dealers. But, I DO think they should reign the dealers in a bit closer....after all, what the dealers do does reflect on the company to an extent. So, as the company does not wish to go out of its way to take care of me (their customer), I feel no need to sway more customers in their direction.



....sT

[Cyrk]

hummm am I the only one with it still on?

I kinda like it, it breaks up the rear little, with out it on kinda looks like it's wearing a big diaper.

But Isuzu does suck big time.

-Dave

[Anita]

Nah, there are lots of us left.

I still have mine on as well. I like the silver to break up all the black. IMHO To each his/her own!

[Heraclid]

The VehiCross is a pretty damn cool vehicle, and the best thing you could do to help change the bad rep is to keep those badges on there to put that thought in the minds of all those who see it that Isuzu may not quite be what they think it is.

If your VehiCross is debadged, someone will eventually ask you what it is. And when they do, what are you going to say? If you make something up, chances are they'll recognize a line of BS when they hear it, so there goes all your trying to be cool right down the drain. If you tell them it's an Isuzu and they go "oh" and it sounds like they mean "oh, I mistakenly thought it was something special", take the opportunity to follow up by telling them how it IS special, for goodness' sake! We can either hang our heads in shame or we can do something about it! Heck, it takes less effort, too.

If you debadge because you want a different look or whatever, fine. If it's because you don't want people to know its an Isuzu, that's just silly and you oughta be out there fighting it. That is, after all, why Isuzu built your VehiCross in the first place - to challenge those notions and defy convention!

This isn't being said just to prop up the company. But we should at least stick up for ourselves and our particular trucks if nothing else. If you succumb to popular opinion that Isuzus suck, that is tantamount to admitting you're a raving idiot for buying one. Now why would you do that?


Just my two cents.

[AnalogVX]

Originally posted by Cyrk
hummm am I the only one with it still on?

I kinda like it, it breaks up the rear little, with out it on kinda looks like it's wearing a big diaper.

But Isuzu does suck big time.

-Dave

I have been thinking about putting mine back on just for this reason.

[Anita]

When people ask, I tell them that it is an Isuzu concept vehicle which made it to production for a limited number of lucky owners. Second question usually is, "Do you like it?"

Just a smile seems to make the point clearly.


What really is noticeable and sort of dangerous are people who strain to read the Vehi CROSS on the sides. They end up drifting in my lane.