Back when I was in college in the 2000s, this was one of the cars that I was interested. I love the design. It was literally a concept car put into production. Of course it was way out of my budget, but always felt lucky to see one on the road.
For oil consumption, there are number of products that you can use to remove carbon build up on piston rings. They work reaaaly good, just takes one full day to complete the job. Usually you remove spark plugs fill your cylinders with chemicals, let it soak for 5-6 hours, suck old shit out of the cylinders and change oil. But i find that the best way to do it is to use not one bottle of chemical, but 2 or even 3, that way you are getting the best results. Make sure you read instructions on the bottle, because some of those chemicals may lift paint off your oil pan, and it will stick to your oil pick up tube and then you engine goes into oil starvation. So removing oil pan after procedure is highly recommended. Remove it, clean it and put it back. Works amazingly well, and it is not too much effort. Oil consumption on my scion TC went from quart every tank to less then a quart every oil change at 5000 miles.
I had a 93 Trooper RS for several years. It was a great vehicle and would go almost anywhere. A friend bought it and wheeled the living crap out of it. Your Vehicross looks great on those wheel/tire combo! Enjoy it!
Good find mate, one of my favorite vehicles, hope you have changed your trans and diff oils too, of note here in New Zealand and Australia the thinnest recommended engine oil is a 15w50, then 20w50 and 20w60, worth a try
Im a Huge fan of anything Isuzu from this time, it was just refreshing to have a tertiary importer bring in something unusual but a niche part of the market would still buy. The Vehicross, similar to the Pontiac Aztek, felt like a experiment to appeal to the extreme sports, outdoorsy segment. Its a shame they failed I think it would sell well in today's market. I never noticed those weird horns on the lights, at least its prettier than a juke! Still for my money id rather prefer a Rodeo or a Half-ton with the 4x4 package.
and ... Let me know if you end up re-badging. I bought aftermarket badging and after 2 years it's sunbaked. I want good stuff. Since you're a parts guy 😊
What an awesome find! I've always thought these were an interesting looking vehicle. Hopefully it didn't come with the terrible auto locking hubs.. my first car was a Trooper with them and the hubs shredded themselves.. (33's probably had something to do with that though) I'd still love to drive another one though.
Well good for you. It is quirky. Makes it fun. My 1st vehicle was.. not quirky, but it was unique. At least for the times and for my piers. But it required a LOT of TLC. $ and time that a young person does not have. Not to mention finding parts for just keeping it running(and stopping)was becoming next to impossible. Making it very impractical to own for your daily driver. It was not fast. It was a gas hog. Didn't burn oil tho. lol Bottom line is, I would not want this thing you drive. I have become far too practical and that includes not wanting to deal with things that require this much TLC. But it is nice there are people that don't mind and or enjoy that experience. (not to mention can afford the time cost of it)
I’m a glutton for punishment! This is about the least ideal daily driver. One day I’ll probably get to your point of ownership. The problems are fun now since I don’t have the responsibilities of other adults yet!
Back when I was in college in the 2000s, this was one of the cars that I was interested. I love the design. It was literally a concept car put into production. Of course it was way out of my budget, but always felt lucky to see one on the road.
For oil consumption, there are number of products that you can use to remove carbon build up on piston rings. They work reaaaly good, just takes one full day to complete the job. Usually you remove spark plugs fill your cylinders with chemicals, let it soak for 5-6 hours, suck old shit out of the cylinders and change oil. But i find that the best way to do it is to use not one bottle of chemical, but 2 or even 3, that way you are getting the best results.
Make sure you read instructions on the bottle, because some of those chemicals may lift paint off your oil pan, and it will stick to your oil pick up tube and then you engine goes into oil starvation. So removing oil pan after procedure is highly recommended. Remove it, clean it and put it back. Works amazingly well, and it is not too much effort. Oil consumption on my scion TC went from quart every tank to less then a quart every oil change at 5000 miles.
I had a 93 Trooper RS for several years. It was a great vehicle and would go almost anywhere. A friend bought it and wheeled the living crap out of it. Your Vehicross looks great on those wheel/tire combo! Enjoy it!
@@tipsovr2626 thanks! ☺️
Good find mate, one of my favorite vehicles, hope you have changed your trans and diff oils too, of note here in New Zealand and Australia the thinnest recommended engine oil is a 15w50, then 20w50 and 20w60, worth a try
Im a Huge fan of anything Isuzu from this time, it was just refreshing to have a tertiary importer bring in something unusual but a niche part of the market would still buy. The Vehicross, similar to the Pontiac Aztek, felt like a experiment to appeal to the extreme sports, outdoorsy segment. Its a shame they failed I think it would sell well in today's market. I never noticed those weird horns on the lights, at least its prettier than a juke! Still for my money id rather prefer a Rodeo or a Half-ton with the 4x4 package.
and ... Let me know if you end up re-badging. I bought aftermarket badging and after 2 years it's sunbaked. I want good stuff. Since you're a parts guy 😊
Let me know if you'd like to see what I did for my roof rack. It was not OEM from any other car, and it works/looks great.
What an awesome find! I've always thought these were an interesting looking vehicle. Hopefully it didn't come with the terrible auto locking hubs.. my first car was a Trooper with them and the hubs shredded themselves.. (33's probably had something to do with that though) I'd still love to drive another one though.
Well good for you. It is quirky. Makes it fun. My 1st vehicle was.. not quirky, but it was unique. At least for the times and for my piers. But it required a LOT of TLC. $ and time that a young person does not have. Not to mention finding parts for just keeping it running(and stopping)was becoming next to impossible. Making it very impractical to own for your daily driver. It was not fast. It was a gas hog. Didn't burn oil tho. lol Bottom line is, I would not want this thing you drive. I have become far too practical and that includes not wanting to deal with things that require this much TLC. But it is nice there are people that don't mind and or enjoy that experience. (not to mention can afford the time cost of it)
I’m a glutton for punishment! This is about the least ideal daily driver. One day I’ll probably get to your point of ownership. The problems are fun now since I don’t have the responsibilities of other adults yet!
Opel Frontera based, european model! Outside design made by Isuzu!
The Amigo was a better truck than the Vehicross.
Much better looking too.