I think an Isuzu VehiCROSS would make... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2008-09-09, 12:10 PM

...for an awesome winter beater.

Anyone know anything about them? I hear they're Rodeo's under the skin, with much better suspension and a great electronic AWD system for the street, plus a good old transfer case 4WD for off-road. Plus, they're class winners at Dakar!

Nick Koan · 2008-09-09, 12:48 PM

All I know is that they look goofy.

Goofy in a good way. Not in an Aztek way.

cody · 2008-09-09, 12:51 PM

They look cool in black on black.

sperry · 2008-09-09, 01:02 PM

I kinda dig the two-tone of white on black... but the color really doesn't matter much, as the styling is so distinct, no matter the color the vehicle sticks out like a sore thumb.

Too bad there are none for sale around Reno according to AutoTrader. Looks like they sell for around $10k, +/- $3,000 depending on mileage. Probably a little pricey considering an old Outback sport is just as capable in the snow, has more room, and gets better mileage, and is probably more reliable and cheaper to own, for less than half the price of a VehiCROSS.

cody · 2008-09-09, 01:14 PM

Yah, white on black looks good too. Paying for exclusivity sucks.

MattR · 2008-09-09, 01:25 PM

There's a modded one parked near the Men's warehouse on McCarran and South Virginia. You should go talk to the guy, I think he needs friends.

sperry · 2008-09-09, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

There's a modded one parked near the Men's warehouse on McCarran and South Virginia. You should go talk to the guy, I think he needs friends.

MattR · 2008-09-09, 01:28 PM

Those things are aweful. I'm sure they can do fine off road, but they look like an enflamed ass. No es bueno.

sperry · 2008-09-09, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Those things are aweful. I'm sure they can do fine off road, but they look like an enflamed ass. No es bueno.

Yeah. I've got a thing for ugly cars. I like the SVX, the BMW M Coupe, WRXs, Saabs... and this VehiCROSS abortion.

MikeK · 2008-09-09, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Those things are aweful. I'm sure they can do fine off road, but they look like an enflamed ass. No es bueno.

"inflamed" or "in flames"? (either is appropriate

)

MattR · 2008-09-09, 02:53 PM

you are correct. inflammed

tysonK · 2008-09-09, 05:28 PM

I see a beat to hell one around here quite a bit. I'll be sure to take a second look through the dusty windows for a for sale sign next time.

sti deede · 2008-09-09, 07:17 PM

The first house on California street that overlooks Reno High School, used to always have a silver and black one parked out front. Wouldn't surprise me if it was still there. Its the castle-ish looking one with all the overgrown vegetation.

wrxkidid · 2008-09-10, 12:36 PM

I have seen that one deede. it was during the summer though i dunno if its still there now.

sybir · 2008-09-10, 02:11 PM

I saw one of the yellow ones today in Rancho, in perfect condition. Not for sale, though.
I love these trucks.

sperry · 2008-09-10, 02:56 PM

My only question is... can you fit an EJ series motor in 'em?

sti deede · 2008-09-10, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxkidid

I have seen that one deede. it was during the summer though i dunno if its still there now.

They've had that thing for a long time then. I used to see it when I was in Reno on my commute in 2004 and i thought I remember seeing it earlier this year too.

Memories!!!!
On another note, I'm coming up to Reno this Sunday. Gonna bring the new "horse" up.
http://gallery.me.com/kartjob/100042

DUB · 2008-09-10, 05:04 PM

I think that light bar/brush guard in the second picture totally makes the look.

sonicsuby · 2008-09-17, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Those things are aweful. I'm sure they can do fine off road, but they look like an enflamed ass. No es bueno.

YOU look like an inflamed ass. VehiCROSS owns you.

MattR · 2008-09-17, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sonicsuby

YOU look like an inflamed ass. VehiCROSS owns you.

Your value was low before, now you've gone and hit rock-bottom.

I hope to see sperry driving around in a Vehicross soon, cell phone to his ear and a plate that says:
"GOFRSPRY" Then the true lameness of this vehicle would be realized.

sperry · 2008-09-17, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Your value was low before, now you've gone and hit rock-bottom.

I hope to see sperry driving around in a Vehicross soon, cell phone to his ear and a plate that says:
"GOFRSPRY" Then the true lameness of this vehicle would be realized.

That's too many letters... but GO4SPRY works.

...then again, people would always be asking me "what's gopher spray do?"

MattR · 2008-09-17, 02:59 PM

Haha, I meant to use a 4, but I ran out of talent.

"Gopherspray!"

MattR · 2008-09-18, 02:05 PM

Okay, I saw a white one today near Scolaris. It's not as terribly gay as I thought. Could be fun.

sonicsuby · 2008-09-18, 02:25 PM

SPERRY IS GO4VEHICROSS

sperry · 2008-09-18, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sonicsuby

SPERRY IS GO4VEHICROSS

Meh. If I could find one for dirt cheap I might... but really with the way the economy is eating itself, I'm not all that excited in blowing money on yet another car, and I can't see getting rid of the SVX or the WRX for an Isuzu.

2008-09-09, 12:10 PM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I think an Isuzu VehiCROSS would make... ...for an awesome winter beater. Anyone know anything about them? I hear they're Rodeo's under the skin, with much better suspension and a great electronic AWD system for the street, plus a good old transfer case 4WD for off-road. Plus, they're class winners at Dakar! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-09-09, 12:48 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	All I know is that they look goofy. Goofy in a good way. Not in an Aztek way. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-09-09, 12:51 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	They look cool in black on black. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-09-09, 01:02 PM	#4
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I kinda dig the two-tone of white on black... but the color really doesn't matter much, as the styling is so distinct, no matter the color the vehicle sticks out like a sore thumb. Too bad there are none for sale around Reno according to AutoTrader. Looks like they sell for around $10k, +/- $3,000 depending on mileage. Probably a little pricey considering an old Outback sport is just as capable in the snow, has more room, and gets better mileage, and is probably more reliable and cheaper to own, for less than half the price of a VehiCROSS. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-09-09, 01:14 PM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yah, white on black looks good too. Paying for exclusivity sucks. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-09-09, 01:25 PM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	There's a modded one parked near the Men's warehouse on McCarran and South Virginia. You should go talk to the guy, I think he needs friends. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-09-09, 01:28 PM	#8
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Those things are aweful. I'm sure they can do fine off road, but they look like an enflamed ass. No es bueno. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-09-09, 02:53 PM	#11
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	you are correct. inflammed __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-09-09, 05:28 PM	#12
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I see a beat to hell one around here quite a bit. I'll be sure to take a second look through the dusty windows for a for sale sign next time. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2008-09-09, 07:17 PM	#13
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	The first house on California street that overlooks Reno High School, used to always have a silver and black one parked out front. Wouldn't surprise me if it was still there. Its the castle-ish looking one with all the overgrown vegetation.

2008-09-10, 12:36 PM	#14
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	I have seen that one deede. it was during the summer though i dunno if its still there now. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2008-09-10, 02:11 PM	#15
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I saw one of the yellow ones today in Rancho, in perfect condition. Not for sale, though. I love these trucks. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2008-09-10, 02:56 PM	#16
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	My only question is... can you fit an EJ series motor in 'em? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-09-10, 05:04 PM	#18
DUB EJ18 Real Name: Wiles Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SLT, CA Posts: 43 Car: bugeye wagon, 02 Tacoma, 04 SV650 The Dude Abides	I think that light bar/brush guard in the second picture totally makes the look.

2008-09-17, 02:59 PM	#22
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Haha, I meant to use a 4, but I ran out of talent. "Gopherspray!" __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-09-18, 02:05 PM	#23
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Okay, I saw a white one today near Scolaris. It's not as terribly gay as I thought. Could be fun. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-09-18, 02:25 PM	#24
sonicsuby Wagon Ho #2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 657	SPERRY IS GO4VEHICROSS

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