Introduce yourself here!

[VX KAT]

Particularly, I immediately need:

Brakes and a good mechanic / repair shop
Rear door body cladding
Engine Cover
Keyless remote and replacement keys
Exhaust system (rust eating away current muffler)

Eventually I'd like to replace or repair the hood insert and the front headlight covers which are badly yellowed and cracked.

I have an OEM keyless remote. I'll PM ya.

Here's some key blanks on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-2...#ht_1398wt_702

There's been a bunch of sellers recently on ebay listing VX parts, parting out Cash4Clunkers probably.
They've been listing a few parts at a time, so contact them & ask if they have the part you need. Even if they don't have anything listed right now on ebay, you can still contact them thru ebay and ask what they have.

I've had a hard time getting these links to work, so if they don't work, PM meif you need help finding them on ebay.

ariparts777:
http://motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/ari...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

bairdsautoparts:
http://motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/bai...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

bestfastparts:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/bestfast...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

dead_milkmen:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/bestfast...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

eighty7zuk:
http://motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/eig...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

estatecycles:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/estatecy...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

hyundaiisuzuparts:
http://desc.shop.ebay.com/hyundaiisu...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

jonesbs9:
http://motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/jon...:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

magicpinto1:
http://motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/mag...sacat=0&_rdc=1


Or contact member "blujfan9293", he's been parting out a VX for the past year, he may still have some parts.

Great to have another member! Enjoy!

[wintermute]

Thank you Kat! I really appreciate all the links and the remote.

[VX_FX]

You heard correctly I just got my brand new (used) VehiCross! I picked it up from Dyson-Motors in Azuza Cali last friday Mar 12 2010. Let me just say that I was very happy last friday.

If you're unfamiliar with the 2000 Izuzu VehiCross as most people i've talked to seem to be, i'll tell you a few things about it. The Izuzu VehiCross is one of the frist crossover SUV's, its kind of a SUV/sports car. It was designed as a "halo" vehicle for Izuzu. Basically that means that this vehicle is designed to get people into the show rooms and then they end up buying cheaper cars. I think it worked for Izuzu.

Some people love the way it looks and some don't. I think you know instantly which camp you're in. I remember seeing this car when they first debuted it and wishing I could own it. I was in my last couple of years of high school and there was no chance that me or my parents were gonna be getting this thing. Flash to 2010 and now I can afford one. (I think thats kind of a joke).

Getting the VehiCross was almost as if the stars had aligned themselves and then some stars fell out of orbit and I had to get a loan and then the stars got realigned. Seriously tho since they only made these vehicles for 3 years in the U.S. they're pretty rare. In fact the one I have they only made about 146 of them. So finding one that is in good condition and is not too expensive is a task in of itself. I read on a VehiCross tribute site that one guy traveled 1500 miles to get his. I only had to go about 30miles (which in L.A. can be like traveling 1500 miles).

When I say that it was kept in good condition, I mean really good condition. It was as if the previous owner (by the way there was only one owner which is great) had bought this car 10 years ago because I couldn't afford it and kept it safe for me. I opened the glove box after I got it and all of the documentation was in an envelope in the same condition it would have been in when it was purchased. I think the previous owner was female, which can is probably why it was so clean and hadn't really gone off road ever.

I like to find connections to things in life that normally don't connect. Like the fact that I've always wanted the VehiCross and finally got it... and there are many other things that I want in life, with regard to relationships or career goals, if I keep those goals in mind at all times they will happen for me I have no doubt.

I knew that once I got a new vehicle I would change me for the better, because I would previously avoid driving because my ****ty focus didn't run well or just wasn't very comfortable to ride in. Now I want to drive everywhere. If you know of some cool driving destinations or scenic routes in SoCal please let me know!http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/IMG_1528.JPG

[Ldub]

If you're unfamiliar with the 2000 Izuzu VehiCross as most people i've talked to seem to be, i'll tell you a few things about it.

...Sorry, that just struck me as funny...

We ARE VehiCROSS......http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh.../9999/way/desc

I just had my DNA checked last week, & I'm 87.845% VehiCROSS. Any more & I'd have to get my blood replaced with brake fluid.

We rip on each other about as often as we say "Hi", so please don't be put off by my welcome...

Welcome to the forums & the fam, you have many miles & smiles ahead of you......

[Ldub]

Now I want to drive everywhere. If you know of some cool driving destinations or scenic routes in SoCal please let me know!

Three words...

Moab in May...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...highlight=moab

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...highlight=moab

[zoup2nuts]

Hi,

I'm (61) Bob from Colorado Springs and I started looking for a VX about 6-weeks ago. On my first wave of searches, I found this site and found a 2000 Proton under our "For Sale" postings. I stumbled onto Crossman's 2000 Proton about midnight on night and had a hard time waiting for a respectable time to call the next morning. Larry called me back later in the day and I was with a client, so he had to leave a message that it was still available. After talking to him for about 30 minutes, I committed to buying it sight unseen.
I picked it up (3) weeks ago in Phoenix and haven't had a minute of regret.

It is a 2000 Proton that was a 1-owner with apx. 75k miles. I picked it up in monsoon-like rains at 11 pm on a Saturday night and immediately headed north to Flagstaff. I picked up snow and icy conditions for about 60 miles and was thrilled with how the VX handled it all. I took a catnap in Flagstaff about 4 am and hit the road again and the weather cleared up and I really enjoyed how effortlessly it cruised at 80 across AZ and into NM.

It will get the majority of my daily driving, but I do bust out a '75 FJ40 with a 350 chevy motor, and a couple of motorcycles.

I have enjoyed scouring the site and hope to be a contributor from time to time. MileHigh VX and Kat were both very helpful when I first joined...thank you to both...and of course to Crossman (Larry and Ellen) for taking such good care of the Proton...Bob

[VX KAT]

Hi Bob- Welcome! Great to hear your trip home was successful (and fun!).
You won't be able to wipe the smile off your face for a lonnnnggg time!

[zoup2nuts]

Hi Sue,

Yep, I'm just a drivin' and a grinnin'...Bob

[tom4bren]

Grats Bob. I got mine 'sight unseen' 2 years ago. Still grinning!!!

[camarodrivenrs]

Hi all! My names Brett and i just started looking for a Vcross...Im currently in sarasota FL, but I'm going to school in fairbanks alaska in the fall. Ive done a lot of research on which SUV i want to get for the drive there, think i've finally settled on a Vcross.

[tom4bren]

Welcome Brett, good luck on your search.

DANG: Sarasota to Fairbanks ... now there's the very definition of 'culture shock'.

[camarodrivenrs]

Welcome Brett, good luck on your search.

DANG: Sarasota to Fairbanks ... now there's the very definition of 'culture shock'.

Definitely going to be a different way of life....I keep checking the temperatures and wondering what Im thinking....today in sarasota we've got a nice 80 degrees, in fairbanks a balmy -5 degrees. There's a Vcross for sale here in the city, its a 99 with a 114k miles, they are asking 8500. Which I think is a bit steep and I told him to call me when he wants to come down 2k.

[tom4bren]

Contact fellow VX'r Handeeman. He's in the business and may have a lead on one.

[Mile High VX]

Hi all! My names Brett and i just started looking for a Vcross...Im currently in sarasota FL, but I'm going to school in fairbanks alaska in the fall. Ive done a lot of research on which SUV i want to get for the drive there, think i've finally settled on a Vcross.

Nice handle...my first car in high school was a '69 Z28...lots of fun.

There is a Proton (yellow) in Pompano Beach on e-bay at a local stealership.

There is an Ebony (black) in Hollywood on AutoTrader.

Good luck with your search.

[Solar Black]

Hello everyone! The name is Jesus but you may call me Jes. I don't currently own a VX but I have been interested in one for the past year. I currently own a 2000 eclipse V6 but would definitely love to find a VX.

I don't plan to buy one until next year since I am deploying soon but I thought why not get started on knowing more about the vehicle so I know what to do whenever I find one and buy.