Recommendations for VX-experienced mechanics in Colorado??

[Kizmitten]

Hello everybody!

I'm a new member to this forum, and though I don't own my own Vehicross yet (despite dreaming about them since '99!), I think I am finally in a position to get one Hmm, I guess I should THANK my boyfriend for rolling my Level II Ranger...

I've noticed that there seem to be quite a few VX owners here in Colorado, so I was hoping to maybe get some recommendations for good mechanics in the area that are actually familiar with these cars. I live in Ft Collins, but would be more than happy to travel a bit if it meant having someone experienced and trustworthy for any work it needs that myself or my mechanically-inclined family members can't handle...

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks all, and I am super happy to have found this forum!

[Mile High VX]

Welcome and hope that ownership becomes reality for you soon.

Tynan's VW in the Denver area use to be the Isuzu dealership and many of the trained techs are still there.

Also near Arapahoe and I-25 is a local place that has done recommended work. Antero Automotive and Truck. Their phone number is (303) 708-8855. http://anteroautomotiveandtruck.com/.

Walker Transmission has been used several times as well by some. http://www.walkertrans.com/ 303-421-2104

[Kizmitten]

Thanks, Mile High VX! I appreciate it, and will definitely keep those contacts in mind for when I finally find 'the one'

Just out of curiosity, went and looked at an overpriced '99 silver VX on a Westminster lot today that they just picked up at an auto auction on Friday. They hadn't even gotten around to evaluating or detailing it yet... and the poor thing was absolutely trashed! Reeked of smoke, cigarette butts and ash EVERYWHERE, and horribly filthy. Paint was faded and peeling, cladding was practically the same dirty silver color as the car... And yet, for all that, it drove surprising OK and I actually enjoyed our little test drive (aside from the beating my lungs took from breathing in the horrendous stench). I hope their detailers are magicians, 'cause it's going to take a miracle to clean that baby out. I can't believe anybody would treat their car that way, let alone such an awesome thing as a Vehicross! For shame

Alas, the hunt continues...

[Mile High VX]

That must be the one at Stan's...it looked beat in the photos.

McClosky's in the Springs has one that is almost ready as well.

Don't worry about finding one close. Find one you like and then have a fellow forum member go check it out for you. If it's right, then ship it to CO.

Lot's of great testimonials here about doing just that, or fly out and drive it back. Great roadtrips in the VX are legendary.

[Norrin Radd]

Any good ones in the DFW area time for a timeing belt etc change! thanks much.

[Kizmitten]

That must be the one at Stan's...it looked beat in the photos.

McClosky's in the Springs has one that is almost ready as well.

Don't worry about finding one close. Find one you like and then have a fellow forum member go check it out for you. If it's right, then ship it to CO.

Lot's of great testimonials here about doing just that, or fly out and drive it back. Great roadtrips in the VX are legendary.

Yep, definitely the one at Stan's.

And I actually called on the one at McClosky's, and they said they weren't going to offer it for sale after all because it had 'mechanical issues that they could not fix'. Said they were going to unload it (which I assume means send it to auction).

I'm rather interested in a few that are out of state (and are for sale by other forum members here). Just got to figure out if it is within my budget/schedule to buy out of state and roadtrip it back!

[Mile High VX]

I'm rather interested in a few that are out of state (and are for sale by other forum members here). Just got to figure out if it is within my budget/schedule to buy out of state and roadtrip it back!

The one in Utah that arcobarco has up for sale is supposed to be very nice!

There is a Dragon Green in Lincoln, NE that looks good but needs some TLC.

You'll find the right one for you.

[bartmanS4]

This one is listed on CL but it appears to have identity problem. Listed as a 1999 Silver Ironman with Blk/Gray interior. They're asking $8k though but since it's a dealer I'd start out at about half that.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/4385905487.html

[Mile High VX]

This one is listed on CL but it appears to have identity problem. Listed as a 1999 Silver Ironman with Blk/Gray interior. They're asking $8k though but since it's a dealer I'd start out at about half that.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/4385905487.html

This is the one at Stan's that she described above...it's beat I'm afraid.

[Kizmitten]

The one in Utah that arcobarco has up for sale is supposed to be very nice!

There is a Dragon Green in Lincoln, NE that looks good but needs some TLC.

You'll find the right one for you.

I've definitely been eyeing the Ebony in Utah that arcobarco has... It's a beauty! I kind of had my heart set on a Proton (or possibly a white or silver that I could custom paint), but that black is growing on me Think I might need to get in touch with him...

[Kizmitten]

This one is listed on CL but it appears to have identity problem. Listed as a 1999 Silver Ironman with Blk/Gray interior. They're asking $8k though but since it's a dealer I'd start out at about half that.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/4385905487.html

They'd be lucky to even get that for it... I don't think the reek of cigarette smoke is ever coming outta that thing :-/

And speaking of local VX's for sale, I don't suppose you'd be wanting to sell that beautiful blue beast of yours any time soon?! I've been talking for years of getting one and painting it blue... I'm pretty sure that is my dream car right there! I almost fell out of my chair when I saw someone had done that to theirs (and was located in Denver, of all places!).

[bartmanS4]

As far as local mechanics go I just spoke with Anthony who works at:
FAMOUS AUTOCRAFTERS LTD
1950 W UNION AVE, STE A1
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
(720) 454-3387

http://denver.craigslist.org/aos/4382600972.html

Turns out he has owned many VXs over the years and is a not very active member here as VXDoc. I'm going to have them do my wheel bearings so I'll let you know.

[bartmanS4]

You could try and talk this guy down to a reasonable price and replace the engine.
http://denver.craigslist.org/aos/4382600972.html

[bartmanS4]

And speaking of local VX's for sale, I don't suppose you'd be wanting to sell that beautiful blue beast of yours any time soon?! I've been talking for years of getting one and painting it blue... I'm pretty sure that is my dream car right there! I almost fell out of my chair when I saw someone had done that to theirs (and was located in Denver, of all places!).

HaHa, no I think I'm gonna hold on to it for awhile. It was a very faded Astral a year and a half ago when I bought it.

[Kizmitten]

HaHa, no I think I'm gonna hold on to it for awhile. It was a very faded Astral a year and a half ago when I bought it.

Yeah, if that were mine, you'd have to pry my cold, dead hands from the steering wheel before I'd give it up!