2000 - Isuzu Vehicross on 2040-cars
Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS, with 38179 original miles, a clean Carfax, and garage kept / lovingly maintained for the entirety of it's life. I purchased the truck from its previous owner of almost 10 years, Euro Motor Cars, in Bethesda, MD. That said, the VehiCROSS is in overall immaculate condition, and it runs, drives, stops, and steers as new. I have added the Curt roof rack, the 4 Hella 4000X lights, as well as the Hella work lamp. The lights have yet to be wired. I have recently replaced the tired OEM shocks with KYB Monomax shocks, but the originals are included with the truck. Below is a comprehensive list of questions posted on the VehiCROSS info forum, along with my answers. Any service history records? I have what I believe to be most of the service receipts from 2004 till current ~How long have you owned it? Since September 2014 ~Electric windows work properly or bind? The drives window is a bit slow, passengers window binds on occasion ~Condition of window rubber track/gaskets...(many have ripped or been cut) All window rubber/gaskets are in excellent condition ~Look behind door panels to see if vapor barrier is present - (may indicate previous work on windows) Doors are untouched ~Window regulator /motor been replaced? Not that I am aware of ~Any oil consumption noted, under ANY conditions? (some seem to consume a little when on prolonged highway driving) No oil consumption whatsoever ~Chrome wheels peeling? Rear wheels have some spots on inside of rim, all 4 chrome face surfaces are perfect ~Any ABS light problems? No ABS issues whatsoever ~OEM CD player still work correctly or ERR3 code? Any jammed CDs? OEM CD player will play every CD I own except for Beastie Boys Anthology. Go figure ~Any problems with TOD? TOD works 100% ~Any clunking when decelerating or accelerating? No clunking whatsoever ~Brand & model of tires & approx tread remaining- Michelin LTX M/S 245-60-18 w/ 95% tread and some drywall cracking due to age ~Do all 4 tires match in brand, size, model & wear? Matching tires with even wear all around ~How long have these current 4 tires been on? Probably since 2004 ~Timing belt changed? Possibly, as the belt appears fresh and is thumb nail pliable ~Original OEM brake pads or replacements? Recent pad replacement with modern upgraded units ~Any fluids dripping, ever? No fluid drips anywhere ~Last time & what fluids have been changed? Last oil change 1500 miles ago ~What type of fluids (synthetic oil or regular, motor oil, diff, tranny, transf case)? Mobile One in motor, unsure of the rest ~Evaluate/describe condition of all cladding - scrapes, holes, deformation, dryness, chalky appearance, any evidence of being "painted" in any way? Cladding is excellent with only two minor imperfections ~Are all cladding screws present? Any striped? All cladding screws are in excellent condition ~Condition of 4 screw knobs on rear door panel (often break off) All 4 knobs are perfect ~Condition of inside door opening levers & mechanism (sometimes broken) All levers and mechanisms are in new condition ~Any unusual /excessive vibrations - very subjective of course No vibrations whatsoever ~Any problems with motor mounts? No problems whatsoever ~Determine the history of the car's physical location, if possible (i.e. East Coast, potential rust, desert, etc) Virginia and Maryland ~Inspect thoroughly for rust!! Any evidence of rusted bolts anywhere? Some oxidation and surface rust on undercarriage bolts and brackets in keeping with the age of the vehicle ~Status of front bumper reinforcement bar? (Often rusts off completely) Bumper reinforcement has no rust whatsoever ~Status of rear license plate light/socket/bracket -(often severely rusts) -will give indication if it was in a rust belt area Bracket in excellent condition ~Evaluate engine bay- clean? dirty? Any evidence of leaking fluids of any type?? Evaluate fluid levels. Engine bay is clean, no leaks, and fluid levels are all to spec ~Evaluate air filter- excessively dirty? OEM or after-market? Filter is immaculate ~Has muffler ever been replaced? What's the status of the current muffler? Rusted, surface rust, etc? OEM, after-market? (Since, as I understand it, these mufflers are no longer available, so an aftermarket one with some modification to the pipes may be required.) The exhaust system appears to be 100% original with some surface rust in keeping with the age of the truck ~Has it had to go through emissions testing recently? (Some states require for registration, some don't) Recently passed Virginia emissions with flying colors ~Ever been lifted or torsion bars cranked? Never lifted ~Condition of CV joints? (Can be damaged after being lifted) CV joints are in excellent condition ~Battery- status, condition and age New Optima Red Top in Sept 2014 ~Any unusual flashing of any lights on dash or shifter? (Mode selection switch may be bad) No flashing of lights ~Any odors inside, such as smoke? Interior is immaculate, smelling and otherwise ~Condition of leather seats...scrapes, rips, tears, wear, abrasion, driver's side seat bolster The seats are all in excellent condition ~Condition of leather steering wheel - (often heavily scraped up) The steering wheel is immaculate ~Condition of levers that bring seat back forward to allow access to rear seats (often broken) The seat levers are perfect ~Does it have an OEM roof rack? OEM roof rack is in place ~Are OEM rail caps in place and/or available? All caps are in place and in excellent condition ~Ever taken off road? Does not appear to have ever been taken off road ~OEM or after-market tail pipe? Tail pipe is original to the truck ~Status of tail pipe - any deformation may indicate off road use Excellent ~Status of rear lower cladding & rear gas tank skid plate- scrapes may indicate off road use No scrapes ~Status of undercarriage overall - scrapes, damage, etc... may indicate off road use No scrapes/damage
Isuzu Trooper for Sale
1988 isuzu trooper like new. i put no reserve amounts
1999 isuzu trooper s sport utility 4-door 3.5l no reserve
1985 isuzu trooper ii turbo diesel
1991 isuzu trooper ls sport utility 4-door 2.8l no reserve
1986 isuzu trooper dlx sport utility 4-door 2.2l turbo diesel(US $8,500.00)
1988 isuzu trooper s sport utility 4-door 2.6l
Auto Services in Virginia
Xtensive Body & Paint ★★★★★
Tread Quarters Discount Tire ★★★★★
Taylor`s Automotive ★★★★★
Sterling Transmission ★★★★★
Staples Automotive ★★★★★
Stanton`s Towing ★★★★★
Auto blog
Wienermobile gets burned by hotdogging catalytic converter thieves
Tue, Feb 14 2023Catalytic converter theft has been on the rise, but few could have predicted its latest victim. Turns out, not even the Wienermobile is immune to the emissions device bandits. Low-lifes purloined the exhaust cleaner off of Oscar Mayer's 27-foot-long wheeled hot dog as the vehicle made an overnight stop in Las Vegas. As Fox 5 Las Vegas reports, the thieves made off with the catalytic converter in front of the Sonesta Suites motel in Sin City. The Wienermobile, one of six such vehicles circulating across the country, had been scheduled to make an appearance at a shopping center in town on Friday, but was forced to make a pit stop at a local Penske trucks shop for repairs. According to Road & Track the Wienermobile is built on an Isuzu NPR HD chassis, so it makes sense that a truck shop would be able to service it. Unfortunately, vehicles with a lot of ground clearance like SUVs and pickups are often the targets of catalytic converter pirates, as the parts are more easily accessed from beneath. In 2019, reported thefts of catalytic converters nationwide totaled only 3,389, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The number of reports climbed to 14,433 in 2020. In 2021, that swelled to 65,398, a 353% increase over the previous year. The rate continued apace in 2022, with State Farm alone reporting 44,500 thefts from their customers through June of that year. The emissions-scrubbing devices contain valuable metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium. The National Insurance Crime Bureau says those metals are valued at $1,128, $2,938 and $20,000 per ounce, respectively, as of March 2022. Last year, California passed new legislation to make it harder to sell stolen catalytic converters, while the Department of Justice busted a ring of catalytic converter thieves with assets totaling $550 million. Joseph Rodriguez, a Penske maintenance coordinator, told Fox 5 that the repair was only temporary, as they did not have the correct part to install. However, it was enough to send the Wienermobile on its merry way. Cars such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, and Ford F-150 routinely top lists of cars targeted by catalytic converter thieves. That's partially due to the fact that those are common cars sold in large number, but the lesson here is that no vehicle is safe. If scofflaws are brazen enough to steal from a bright yellow truck shaped like a frankfurter, nothing is safe. Humor Weird Car News Isuzu catalytic converter wienermobile
GM recalling 8.4M cars, 8.2M related to ignition problems
Mon, 30 Jun 2014General Motors today announced a truly massive recall covering some 8.4 million vehicles in North America. Most significantly, 8.2 million examples of the affected vehicles are being called back due to "unintended ignition key rotation," though GM spokesperson Alan Adler tells Autoblog that this issue is not like the infamous Chevy Cobalt ignition switch fiasco.
For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
7,610,862 vehicles in North America being recalled for unintended ignition key rotation. 6,805,679 are in the United States.
Japan may aid carmakers facing U.S. tariff threat
Wed, Sep 12 2018TOKYO — Japan is considering giving carmakers fiscal support including tax breaks to offset the impact from trade frictions with the United States and a sales-tax hike planned for next year, government sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Going into a second round of trade talks with the United States on Sept. 21, Japan is hoping to avert steep tariffs on its car exports and fend off U.S. demands for a bilateral free trade agreement that could put it under pressure to open politically sensitive markets, like agriculture. "If the trade talks pile pressure on Japan's car exports, we would need to consider measures to support the auto industry," a ruling party official said on condition of anonymity because of sensitivity of the matter. The auto industry accounts for about 20 percent of Japan's overall output and around 60-70 percent of the country's trade surplus with the United States, making it vulnerable to U.S. action against Japanese exports. Japan's biggest automakers and components suppliers fear they could take a significant hit if Washington follows through on proposals to hike tariffs on autos and auto parts to 25 percent. Policymakers also worry that an increase in the sales tax from 8 percent to 10 percent planned for October 2019, could cause a slump in sales of big-ticket items such as cars and home. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has twice postponed the tax hike after the last increase from 5 percent in 2014 dealt a blow to private consumption, which accounts for about 60 percent of the economy. To prevent a pullback in demand after the tax hike, the government may consider large fiscal spending later when it draws up its budget for next year, government sources said. "One option may be to greatly reduce or abolish the automobile purchase tax," one of the government sources said. The government is also considering cuts in the automobile tax and automobile weight tax to help car buyers, the source added. Reporting by Izumi Nakagawa and Tetsushi KajimotoRelated Video: Image Credit: Getty Government/Legal Isuzu Mazda Mitsubishi Nissan Subaru Suzuki Toyota Trump Trump tariffs trade