2001 Isuzu Vehicross Base Sport Utility 2-door 3.5l on 2040-cars
Delaware, Ohio, United States
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This truck still looks amazing. It's timeless design creates personality and character, something many vehicles lack.
Aside from the visual aesthetic of the truck it is a very capable utility vehicle. A solid rear axel with a limited-slip differential, rally-based suspension with heat expansion reservoirs, Recaro leather sport seats, 18” wheels, a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and (at the time) the revolutionary Torque-On-Demand 4WD system (made by the same company that pioneered the critically acclaimed Volkswagen/Audi DSG transmission). But enough with the history lesson, I’ll leave it to you to do your homework, as I’m sure you have if you’re serious about buying one. This specific Vehicross is a 2001 Victory White Ironman Edition with ~65,000 miles (1 of 86 Ironman editions from 2001). I am the third owner, and like the two gentleman before me, I have done everything within my power to keep this vehicle 100% OEM. The rims are original, the stereo and CD changer are original, there no aftermarket mods, no fancy subwoofers. I've done my best to keep the essence of the original vision alive. Interior
This Vehicross is clean on the inside. Seeing the dashboard and center console fully illuminated (no lights burnt out) without any check engine lights (no ABS or TOD problems) is a sight to behold. It still feels new. It’s like stepping into a time machine. The leather of the Recaro seats has held up respectively, showing some wear, but less than you would expect. The original spare tire still holds air perfectly, all of the jack equipment is stowed in a near original state, and the cargo bungie still has lots of spring in it. Exterior
Being that the second owner was frequently deployed in the military, this Vehicross spent a lot of time in storage. Because of this, it has very little rust on the upper body. The white paint is still bright when it’s clean, with a few scratches I’ve identified in the photos. The headlights and fog lights illuminate just as bright as they ever did, and all side markers and brake/tail lights glow as expected. The roof rack and plastic black cladding around the base of the exterior stays nice and dark when maintained appropriately (I use Meguire’s Back to Black), and when contrasted by the bright white, is stunning. Mechanical
Often what still functions normally under the hood doesn’t get the spotlight. However, it is important to note that the engine in this truck is still reliably cranking out 215 HP and 230 LB-FT every day (and without any measurable oil burn). Since I took over ownership I’ve changed the oil & filter myself every 2,500 miles. The transmission still shifts smoothly and the dynamic TOD is fascinating to watch as it transfers power in real-time to the different sets of wheels in slippery conditions. It does not leak oil (engine or drivetrain), coolant, or wiper fluid. The suspension is still firm and the tires have at least 50% of their tread left. I recently completed the 60,000 mile maintenance which included a flush of the front and rear axels, transfer case, coolant, brake fluid, air filter, rear propellor seal, and serpentine belt. The only non-OEM part I have installed is a Dynomax muffler because the original just wore out. A few maintenance items to note are as follows: First, the A/C does not blow cold. It has been this way since I purchased the truck, and I’ve never had it diagnosed. Second, I must top off the brake fluid every month or so. I have not been able to diagnose where the leak is since it is so slow, but my $8 bottle of brake fluid has gotten me through the last year and half without any issues. As with most Vehicross’ the automatic windows struggle a bit to go back up. Although this is a straight-forward fix, I’ve never taken the doors apart. There are also a few nicks and scratches in the plastic around the cargo area in the rear, but nothing out of the ordinary. The chroming on the 18” rims has begun to separate. From a distance it’s difficult to perceive, but up close it’s evident. Many enthusiasts may want to upgrade the rims to something more aggressive, something I’ve always considered, but never done. Some of the silver of the Vehicross/Ironman Edition logo on the driver's side has also flaked off. There are some scratches in the cladding below the passenger side door, also noted in the photos. The headlights have a slight haze at the tops, but once again, nothing out of the ordinary. I’m sure you will have specific questions, please feel free to send me a message or give me a call at 614.560.3393. I’ll be more than willing to share my experiences or coordinate a meeting. I have all of my service records as well as many records from the previous owners. I have all of the original documentation, user manuals, and two sets of original keys with remotes. I welcome bids from out of state, and I am more than excited to pick you up at the airport or help schedule vehicle transport. This truck has been a blast to own, I've set the reserve low, and I'm excited to pass it on to the next enthusiast!
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Florida man found dead inside SUV covered in parking tickets
Wed, Dec 7 2016A woman in Fort Lauderdale, FL, got a nasty shock last month when she discovered a corpse sitting at the wheel of a heavily ticketed SUV parked near the Broward County Courthouse. According to the Sun Sentinel, Carolyn White was walking down a street in Fort Lauderdale when she spotted something strange. An Isuzu Axiom with deeply tinted windows was parked at the curb festooned with parking tickets. Curious to find out how someone could get that many parking tickets, she went to investigate. "I was being nosy," she told the Sentinel. "I never let the meter man catch me. I never got a parking ticket and I wanted to know why somebody else got caught. And that's what made me look inside." When she approached the vehicle, she discovered more than just a pile of tickets under the wipers. An elderly man was sitting in the driver's seat, slumped face down over the center console between the seats, clutching a credit card in a still hand. "Oh my God, please tell me this man is not dead," was White's first thought, she told the paper. Unfortunately, he was. The Broward County Medical Examiner stated the man in the SUV, Jacob Morpeau of Miami, had been dead for quite some time when White discovered him. Records show that the Isuzu was ticketed in that space numerous times between November 12 and November 15, including twice in the space of three minutes the morning Morpeau's body was discovered. "I can understand why the meter person probably didn't see him from the driver's side," said White. "He was underneath the steering wheel, his head was in the middle of the seat, between the two seats. But you could see him on the passenger's side. That's how I seen him, from the sidewalk." Fort Lauderdale city officials declined to comment on the incident, but an email from the City Clerk's office stated that the $160 dollars racked up while Morpeau sat dead at the wheel of his SUV would be dismissed due to "extenuating circumstances". News Source: Sun Sentinel Auto News Weird Car News Isuzu SUV parking ticket Florida Man
Mazda and Isuzu to collaborate on a new pickup truck
Mon, Jul 11 2016After decades, Mazda has finally untangled itself from its relationship with Ford. The last vestige of that partnership is the BT-50, a rebadged version of the global Ford Ranger pickup truck. Once the BT-50 ends production, Mazda has announced that it will collaborate with Isuzu to develop its next generation of pickup trucks. The BT-50 was co-developed with Ford's Australian division. In their current iteration, the BT-50 and its Ranger twin were never on sale in the United States. Mazda's last pickup in the US was the B-Series, itself also a rebadged version of the old Ford Ranger. Isuzu pulled out of the US passenger vehicle market in 2009, although it still sells commercial vehicles here. Isuzu, continuing a long and complicated relationship with General Motors, co-developed the diesel engine that currently powers the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. In select markets, Isuzu sells a rebadged version of the Colorado as the D-Max. Details on the Mazda/Isuzu tie-up are scarce. A single press release simply says "Isuzu will produce next-generation pickup trucks for Mazda, based on Isuzu's pick-up truck model." This isn't the first truck collaboration between the two companies. Since 2004, Mazda has sold the Titan, a rebadged version of the Isuzu Elf commercial truck. The Elf is sold in the US as the Isuzu N-Series. Those in the US hoping for a new competitor in the midsize-truck segment shouldn't get their hopes up for the new truck. There are currently no plans to bring them here. There is hope, though, that Ford will bring the Ranger replacement stateside sometime in the next few years. Related Video: News Source: MazdaImage Credit: WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images Isuzu Mazda Truck
GM re-recalls 11k SUVs
Tue, Oct 13 2015General Motors is recalling a bunch of previously recalled SUVs because, well, they still aren't quite fixed. The latest repairs are necessary on 10,974 SUVs in North America, including 9,932 in only the US. Affected models include the 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and GMC Envoy; plus the 2006 Trailblazer EXT and Envoy XL. While not listed by NHTSA, a statement by GM to Autoblog says the 2006-2007 Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender are also affected. In these SUVs, it's possible that liquid could get into the driver's door master power window switch module and cause a short circuit. This could potentially lead to a fire, and owners are urged to park the vehicles outside until repaired. GM has been trying to fix this issue for years. It started as an investigation into fires, and that led to a recall for about 250,000 vehicles in cold-weather states. A nationwide campaign came in 2013 for 193,000 of them in the US. Last year, the automaker decided to replace the whole module as a repair. However in a recent investigation of these recalls, GM discovered that this latest group of SUVs never received the new part. According to documents submitted to NHTSA (as a PDF), "Some dealers incorrectly used the labor code associated with module replacement when, instead of replacing the module, they only added a protective coating to the module." To fix things this time, the models finally get the correct component. Related Video: GM Statement General Motors is recalling 9,932 older midsize SUVs in the U.S. because they were mistakenly excluded from an earlier recall. Certain 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL, and 2006-2007 TrailBlazer, Envoy, Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender vehicles may continue to have a condition in which the printed circuit board inside the driver's door may corrode and short if exposed to certain fluids such as melted snow containing road salt. GM is aware of four fires but no crashes, injuries or fatalities associated with the expanded recall. The total number of vehicles being recalled, including Canada, Mexico and exports is 10.974. Customers are urged to park these vehicles outside until repairs have been made. GM reported this recall to the NHTSA on September 23.