Introduce yourself here!

[grandeillusions]

Hey Y'all! Sorry - just had to throw in some Southernese... I am new to the site but bought my VX back in '99. It is Astral Silver Red/Black. I still love it! It still makes me smile everytime I look at it. Everyone at work (NASA) says it looks like a moonbuggy or a tennis shoe. I am looking for meets in the SE area - and would love to meet other local VXers - I have seen a couple around town.

I was originally going to buy a Rodeo, went on the ISUZU website to quote one, saw the VX and fell in love at first site! I called the local dealer and they did not have one but said they would locate and get me one if I bought it first - sight unseen - no test drive. NO WAY! So I hit Google and looked for dealers in a 200 mile radius - emailed them all - found one in Birmingham that responded the next day that had one on the lot. Drove to B'ham that day - drove it - and bought it right on the spot. I have not once regretted it. Best vehicle I have ever owned!

I really hate they stopped making these things but still hope they come out with the 2 seater convertible one...

Anyway, this is a great site and I'm glad to be part of an elite group of people that own VXs!

[vxstorm]

This is a love story....

I saw a Vehicross for the first time in 1999 sitting on the lot of a dealer in Blacksburg, Va. My mouth dropped and I haven't stopped drooling since. I would go by at least like once a week to the lot and just stare. It was around 35,000 and I was a starving college student. I thought of any possible way that I could raise the money. Selling organs, becoming a stripper..etc. But before I knew it the Vehicross was gone. I never forgot that Vehicross, kept a picture in my album for years!! Finally, about 3 months ago my trustly lil Rav4 had an engine attack and just gave up the ghost. (No offense to the Rav's, the are sturdy lil cars, I just tortured the hell outta mine) So I set my heart on purchasing the Vehicross. I am still a starving college student but I found a lady in Texas with a gorgeous 1999, Astro Silver one for under $10,000. I jumped on a plane and flew to Texas on a whim and a dream. : ) My vehicross was all that I hoped it would be, and we spent the next 22 hrs bonding on the drive back here to VA : ) Our realtionship has only gotten stronger, and I know that we will be together forever. *wipes a joyful tear from eye*

So needless to say... IT IS SO F*ING GOOD TO BE HERE!!!

Jeanne

[Mr.Quackers]

WEll first time i saw a Vx was here in Louisiana. (yes Louisiana can you believe it!) in 2000. ever since then i have been wanting one with a passion. however the price tag at the time was a little too high for me. then recently my car i had started to go out on me and thinking it was about time to get a new vehicle. after a few months of doign research online, (how i found this site) i descided that i was definatly goign to get a Vx. had to take a trip to Montana to get it. and had a very good long drive on the way back! the Vx is everythign i dreamed it would be and more! i only wish that they had a few other Vx's close by that i could get to meet some of the other owners and maybe go to a few meets. now all my friends want Vx's as well!!! anyway i am very glad to get my Vx and will never turn back from it! cant wait to do quite a few mods to it when i can get the money. already installed a better alarm system for it. i will try to post some pics later of some of the mods i plan on doing!

I LOVE MY VX!!

[HexiBabe]

Hello all, Im not an actual VX owner, doubt I will ever be one for that mater but the VX has been my dream car sence 1998 when I saw the ad for it coming to the US on TV. My husband owns a Hot Wheels VX. I on the other hand am the owner of a very small VX group on yahoo. I know "ahh Yahoo...YUCK!" but not all of us can have our own website lol. :P
if you want to check it out go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vehi_cross/ i will have every thing open to the public for viewing.
Thanks alot guys and gals,
Jessica

[susan.anne]

I have lusted for a VX ever since I followed one up the xway last year trying to figure out what kind of vehicle it was! finally found one in dragon green-a 2001- in northern new york with 15K on it. the VX is everything I hoped it would be and more-I have been detailing it all week and it must be the cleanest and shiniest one around-almost. this will be my winter car-except I can't seem to abandon it as yet-our driveway is on a hill and I am tired of getting stuck in the back yard! this site has helped me already as I had a binding window-fixed now-many thanks. a question-should I invest in an extra spiffy air filter? will this help mileage?

[bumblebee]

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When I bought my VX in May 2001, Don's Isuzu on Rt 22 in NJ almost wouldn't let me leave the lot until I agreed to buy it. It was listed at $31.5 and I actually argued with the sales guy that I didn't want it 'cause it was yellow and an automatic. The manager finally said "how much would you pay for it." After seeing the invoice, which was $28K and change, I said $24.6, with tags, taxes, a zero interest loan and my 1993 Escort GT as a trade.

I am the crappiest wheeler dealer in the world and I tend to get ripped off all the time. So, you know...Don's Isuzu was trying to unload the VX on me at any reasonable price. I think I saw the sales manager jumping up and down for joy when I drove it off the lot 3 hours later. He probably got a $50 commission on the deal. Wow, looking at the used prices they're going for now, I was so fortunate (which I'm usually not) to have purchased it new.

Driving home down Rt 22, the very first comment I got about VX was from a guy in a car yelling out his window... "that's the ugliest THING I've ever seen." Oh great, I thought. I bought a vehicle with fangs and it's not a cookie cutter yuppie SUV to go with my stupid corporate management job.

Bing! Right then and there I knew I loved that little VX! I hope I don't ever have to sell it. As the years go by, I tend to be more protective of it because it draws a lot of attention and there are some wacky people out there that have no respect for other people's property. Last May I officially retired the little proton as my secondary vehicle and got a Wrangler as my daily driver. So it sits in the garage until the weekend. My favorite thing to do is to take my dog Suede (she's part Basenji and sat in a kennel for 3 years until I adopted her from North Carolina) for a ride to the park. I guess I have a tendency to collect things that no one wants.

Oh well, that's my short story. Thank you to all the folks that make this web site happen. It's great reading about all your VX experiences.

Bumblebee

[Mantronix7]

I have always wanted to own a Vehicross but since it is such a rare item here in Thailand and at an unbelievable price of USD 60,000 a few years back. My luck changed a week ago when a friend told me that there is one for sale and has only 20,000kms on it ( not sure how much in miles ). I made a visit to see the car and absolutely loved it. It is a 1997 Japan Domestic Model in Black and in almost new condition. The car was purchased today and will be in serviced by Isuzu tomorrow as it was only serviced once in the duration of 8 years. The previous owner owns several cars took good care of it and has all original parts including the reverse rear camera and fabric Recaro seats. Will post pics in a day or two.

[BATMANs]

This is the first SUV that I have seen with organic lines.

Now the FX has taken over the helm on that.

[tngerman2000]

I jsut have a question about an idividual that is a member of this site. I bought a hood pretector off of (BillH23) in early july he is constantly avoiding my attempts to get my money (60.00 Dollars ) back. was just wondering if anyone has a way of contacting him his email is full will no longer accept messages.any help would be appreciated

[jacobus]

Hi everyone,

I just want to introduce myself,my name is jacobus,I just recently bought my very first VX on ebay,it is a 2000 green vin-0071.
I do not have the car in my pocession jet,but will be able to pick it up next week,I live in ontario,canada and have to import this car,which take up a lot of time and red tape.
I am retired and have been a medical researcher at the university.
I am originally from grand rapids michigan.
happy to be here with all of you

[raver_boi_88]

Hey guys! Whats up? Well I just bought my vehicross about 2 months ago and I was wondering If there was anyone else here from colorado spings or close by there. I am 17 in high school still and I own a 99 Ironman VX. So far all I have done is add a 4" calamini lift and a nice stereo system. Lookin to do more in the future but I am lookin for fellow VX owners in the area. I wanted to know if there where any good ofroad trails near by because I jsut moved here as well but neways I will go now because I am sure you are tired of reading this thread and I have school in the mornin....

[Syntek VX]

hey all,

I'm BR Davis from Newark OH. I've had my 99 Ironman for about 2 years now. Looking forward to being a part of your community.

[William_LXIX]

Hello all. I am a current 1995 Trooper (S) owner, and want a 2001 VX.

I have admired them for quite sometime, and recently FINALLY graduated College and am working towards a career, so it is time for a treat....

I look forward to learning lots here!

William

[BigJohn]

Hi all,

My name is John Hollingsworth and I puchased a 2000 black VX with 74000 miles four days ago in almost mint condition. I must say it is one of the funnest vehicals I have ever owned. I love the site, I am finding all kinds of helpful info. Keep it up guys.

[vunico1]

Hi all i'm Matt and i'm looking to purchase a VX. I first saw them when I was in college and fell in love, but had no cash. Now I am making a little scratch and am looking into buying one now. Found this site and thought it would be a great way to learn from some people who already know a ton about these great vehicles.