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Posted: 10/24/2020 1:56:38 PM EDT

1999 isuzu vehicross. 167k miles, but runs and drives great. The ride is rough as fuck, but all of these do. They're actually built on a Trooper frame.

I bought it from a buddy who's hard up for money. His ex took a 9 iron to the windshield, so it needs replaced and will also need a starter soon too. Leather interior is about a 7/10.

Should I get it painted, or maybe get it rhino-lined?

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Did I mention this thing has recaro leather seats? They need recovering but aren't terrible.

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Posted: 10/24/2020 1:57:21 PM EDT

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Good score. Those usually sell for significantly more than you paid.

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:57:47 PM EDT

[#2]

Good luck finding parts

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:58:07 PM EDT

[#3]

That looks like it could be a sweet trail/farm rig.

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:58:12 PM EDT

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Buy this immediately for the love of god

https://adamspolishes.com/collections/ceramic-trim-coating-kit/products/ceramic-black-trim-restorer?variant=30207961858145

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:58:33 PM EDT

[#5]

Neat

Shove 35s under it and run it

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:58:53 PM EDT

[#6]

Rhino line it

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:58:55 PM EDT

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That is some finely faded plastic, but I agree with the other guy in that I would have expected it to sell for much more than that these days.

$1000 for something runs and drives and will last more than a year is a steal.

Posted: 10/24/2020 1:59:33 PM EDT

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Yep i believe he gave 3500 for it a few years ago. I was surprised he let it go so cheap, but he is in a bad spot. I said I'd sell it back to him when he gets back on his feet, plus the cost of whatever I decide to do to it.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:00:31 PM EDT

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Sweet. A $1000 SUV or truck seems a good bet anytime.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:00:52 PM EDT

[#10]

Heck yeah.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:01:01 PM EDT

[#11]

Those are pretty damn cool!

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:01:57 PM EDT

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Luckily it really doesn't need anything other than the windshield and a starter and those are available in my area. I did find a 3 inch lift online I may scoop up

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Posted: 10/24/2020 2:02:15 PM EDT

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1000 Dollar Car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngbpvjN-K0s

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:03:05 PM EDT

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Your buddy is Tiger Woods?

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:03:14 PM EDT

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Do those have the glass GM transmission like the trooper?

4L30 if I remember right. Sealed transmission with no dipstick.

I had a 02 trooper. It was an amazing vehicle with the exception of the transmission. After the 3rd transmission in two years, I traded that fucker off.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:04:25 PM EDT

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1999 isuzu vehicross. 167k miles, but runs and drives great. The ride is rough as fuck, but all of these do. They're actually built on a Trooper frame.

I bought it from a buddy who's hard up for money. His ex took a 9 iron to the windshield, so it needs replaced and will also need a starter soon too. Leather interior is about a 7/10.

Should I get it painted, or maybe get it rhino-lined?
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fix windshield. Then woodland camo.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:04:28 PM EDT

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Congrats on the weird score.

The vehicross things were interestingly strange.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:04:50 PM EDT

[#18]

Two words:

Sweet jumps!

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:06:00 PM EDT

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Duct tape on windshield is a nice touch.

Somebody needed to say it,

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:06:34 PM EDT

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I do not recall ever seeing one.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:09:15 PM EDT

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Cool!

I would have bought that for that money.

Surprised to hear the windshields aren't bespoke and hard to come by.

There is a local guy with a really clean, decently modified one that I see on occasion. Rare beasts that are pretty cool to see.

Couple of years ago there was a really clean Amigo in a local junkyard, likely a victim of or asinine smog check program.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:13:28 PM EDT

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Cool!

I would have bought that for that money.

Surprised to hear the windshields aren't bespoke and hard to come by.

There is a local guy with a really clean, decently modified one that I see on occasion. Rare beasts that are pretty cool to see.

Couple of years ago there was a really clean Amigo in a local junkyard, likely a victim of or asinine smog check program.

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Yeah I got a guy coming to me to install it next Wednesday for 190 plus tax. I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of the glass. Just gotta keep it away from crazy women.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:15:07 PM EDT

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Nice patina... SERIOUSLY!

I like the weathered look, looks good against the silver paint. Strip the clear coat and that thing really would look bad ass!

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:16:59 PM EDT

[#24]

Shit I never knew about those. That looks fucking awesome. My beater ride addiction is twitching now.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:17:17 PM EDT

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Nice patina... SERIOUSLY!

I like the weathered look, looks good against the silver paint. Strip the clear coat and that thing really would look bad ass!

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What clearcoat?

it's raining today so it definitely looks better in pics than in person

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:17:20 PM EDT

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Do those have the glass GM transmission like the trooper?

4L30 if I remember right. Sealed transmission with no dipstick.

I had a 02 trooper. It was an amazing vehicle with the exception of the transmission. After the 3rd transmission in two years, I traded that fucker off.

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I believe they do. 10+ years ago my girlfriend had a rodeo with the same drivetrain. The engine was ok, but the transmission was shit and went out around 120k miles and she sold it off.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:20:56 PM EDT

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What clearcoat?

it's raining today so it definitely looks better in pics than in person

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Nice patina... SERIOUSLY!

I like the weathered look, looks good against the silver paint. Strip the clear coat and that thing really would look bad ass!

What clearcoat?

it's raining today so it definitely looks better in pics than in person

It looks glorious. Nothing shiny on it, awesome!

Almost like a space-age rover of some sort.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:22:22 PM EDT

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Do those have the glass GM transmission like the trooper?

4L30 if I remember right. Sealed transmission with no dipstick.

I had a 02 trooper. It was an amazing vehicle with the exception of the transmission. After the 3rd transmission in two years, I traded that fucker off.

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Unfortunately yes, 4L30-E. Seems to shift fine for now, I don't plan on pushing it hard but you never know.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:24:24 PM EDT

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Rhino line and make it a Mad Max styled bov

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:27:50 PM EDT

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Always thought those were amazing looking. Don't know much about 'em, but LOVE the lines.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:32:30 PM EDT

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That was pretty much my plans

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:33:12 PM EDT

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Unfortunately yes, 4L30-E. Seems to shift fine for now, I don't plan on pushing it hard but you never know.

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Do those have the glass GM transmission like the trooper?

4L30 if I remember right. Sealed transmission with no dipstick.

I had a 02 trooper. It was an amazing vehicle with the exception of the transmission. After the 3rd transmission in two years, I traded that fucker off.

Unfortunately yes, 4L30-E. Seems to shift fine for now, I don't plan on pushing it hard but you never know.

That stinks. That trooper I had was my absolute dream SUV. Had the 70/30 rear door. Was amazing off road and in the snow. I hated that it had to go.

I know some guys have swapped in 4L80s but it is a big cost.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:34:11 PM EDT

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Nice score! One has been for sale around here for 7-8x as much. They are pretty rare, I do t think they imported them for very long.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:35:27 PM EDT

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Could you restore the black plastics with a heat gun? Somebody did that to his dad's gator in a recent thread and it turned out awesome.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:37:05 PM EDT

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Do those have the glass GM transmission like the trooper?

4L30 if I remember right. Sealed transmission with no dipstick.

I had a 02 trooper. It was an amazing vehicle with the exception of the transmission. After the 3rd transmission in two years, I traded that fucker off.

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Yes. The drivetrains are the same as the Trooper, which is good. There is no trans dipstick, but that's OK. On the trans oil pan there are two plugs - a high plug and a low plug. The low plug is for draining. The high plug is for filling & checking the ATF level. No big deal.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:38:25 PM EDT

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I do not recall ever seeing one.

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They are kind of collectible now. They use a lot of Trooper parts in the drivetrain. The body & interior parts are more of a problem.

Good score OP. You could probably flip it right now for some profit.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:40:40 PM EDT

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Nice score! One has been for sale around here for 7-8x as much. They are pretty rare, I do t think they imported them for very long.

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1999-2001 in the U.S. Less than 5,000 total.

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Could you restore the black plastics with a heat gun? Somebody did that to his dad's gator in a recent thread and it turned out awesome.

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I'm not sure, I thought about trying to restore it, but there's a lot of plastic. Right now I'm leaning rhino lining or a full wrap.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:41:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/24/2020 2:41:58 PM EDT

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Rhino lined, lol...

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Posted: 10/24/2020 2:43:13 PM EDT

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I hate you... those are awesome.

Rhino line it and grab some steel wheels

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:43:35 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/24/2020 2:44:34 PM EDT

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Awesome!

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:45:13 PM EDT

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Rhino lined, lol...

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Would that be gauche? I know it's been overdone, but I like it better than repainting and restoring the plastic.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:47:16 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/24/2020 2:47:39 PM EDT

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Rattlecan Camo, bonus points if you do it while drunk.

Posted: 10/24/2020 2:48:05 PM EDT

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That's crazy. Just this morning I just watched the Doug DeMuro video where he drove the final VehiCROSS every made. It was in awesome shape and I though it would be a great ride. That's so cool that you have one.