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Used 2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Hopefully I got a lemon

Joshua Stephens, 06/18/2018
1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS 2dr SUV 4WD
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

My father bought me a 1999 VehiCross for my very first car. We thought it would be a good car for me, just starting to drive... but we couldnt have been more wrong. I had the car less than 3 months and the battery terminals were shot, the window was off track, and the horn didn't work. Later, the check trans light came on so had to change trans fluid. The brakes went out on my dad, driving home from work. The headlight visability at night wasn't all that great. Rear window visability was very limited. It left me stranded a few times. Around a year of having the vx the a/c heat blower motor went out, and we put it up for sale. I just hope that we bought a lemon, and the others are better.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving Every Minute of It

berthabert, 01/04/2004
1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS 2dr SUV 4WD
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

After driving this vehicle over 47,000 miles, I can honestly say that I still love. I never get tired of looking at it or driving it. It takes me anywhere I wish to go, in style. As a volunteer firefighter, I have to get places in a hurry, and this vehicle helps me do that.

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5 out of 5 stars

On my 3rd Vehicross!

Rich, 04/29/2018
updated 11/01/2018
1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS 2dr SUV 4WD
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I love this vehicle. Most fun to drive of any car I've ever owned. But, since Isuzu pulled out of North America, obtaining parts can be a problem. This is exacerbated (or exasperated... pick your choice of terms) by the fact that the VX was only made for 3 years. The only saving grace here is that most of the engine and transmission components are the same as the Trooper or, in some cases, the Rodeo. My first one lasted 11 years until someone crashed into it. My second was destroyed by hail a year ago. On my third now. But, with only 4153 made between 99-01, there are few left and many of those have problems with rust and all of the attendant problems inherent in a nearly 20-year old vehicle. The most common problems are burning oil and bad window regulators which cause the side windows to go out of the track. Sadly, I've gotten good at repairing those. Don't get one unless you plan to be your own mechanic, and check for rust especially in the undercarriage and places hidden by the faux carbon fiber panels). You will break bolts when doing any significant work... be ready to deal with that. Also, blue book gives absolutely no credit for being a rare, specialty vehicle. This can be a problem when dealing with insurance claims as they will want to total it if it gets a hangnail!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Smooth driving tank

Woody, 05/16/2008
1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS 2dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I commute 90 mi each way from 10K ft to 5k ft daily. The VC is a tank in snow and is smooth and secure on the road. I put 79K mi of it's 113K without mechanical problems. It has always used oil, though. Keep the fuel system clean to minimize oil consumption. I get 18-20 MPG. The torque on demand 4WD is great but the ability to switch to 2WD would increase gas mileage. Handling is superb and acceleration is very good. Seat comfort is excellent. Access to back seats is inadequate except for children. Even though capable off-road the ride on rough roads is jarring. Visibility to the back is horrible. I will likely put in a rebuilt engine when the time comes because there is nothing to match it.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

3 years

Shibumi520, 04/04/2004
1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS 2dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I leased this car for almost 4 years. I loved the looks and design of the car. But now that gas prices are a lot higher, its really difficult to keep this car running. After purchasing a sedan, i realized that the ride in the VehiCross isn't as comfortable as i had imagined it to be. You will always get people turning their heads to see what you are driving, but don't drive it long distances, or you'll be looking for the back heating pad.

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