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Isuzu Vehicross - tow one?

February 19, 2015, 05:30:22 am

I'm looking for a toad.
I'm going through my "always wanted list" trying to dial in on something that will put a smile on my face.
On the list, a few oldies, Toyota FJ40  and a Izuzu Vehicross.
I owned a Trooper and found it to be a GREAT suv, I remember when the Vehicross was introduced and loved it, all but the price $$$.
I thought I remember somebody on this forum listing a Vehicross as their TOAD.
 If you have one, or know of somebody that uses one, I would enjoy reading your thoughts on how its worked out and what was required to flat tow it.

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Reply #1 – February 19, 2015, 08:18:06 am

Classic versus, um, futuristic.  Based solely on looks, I'd have to go with the FJ.  JMHO

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Reply #2 – February 19, 2015, 08:39:36 am

#2 in favor of the FJ:  A quick search indicates that the Vehicross cannot be towed 4-down, or on a dolly.  Trailer only.

Towing the VX - VehiCROSS.info Forums

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Reply #3 – February 19, 2015, 11:38:00 am

I second the fj , it reminds me of an old series 3 land rover I had , functual  , simple easy to fix

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Reply #4 – February 19, 2015, 01:01:53 pm

I have an old '94 Suzuki Sidekick 4dr 4x4, I think it is a perfect tow'ed....except (can something be "perfect" with an exception?) it is kinda like riding a chain saw on the interstate. I suspect also the FJ and the Land Rover would be the same. I once upon a time tow'ed a Jeep CJ and found it the same, rough and noisy on the highway. JMOO

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Reply #5 – February 20, 2015, 03:28:47 am

Bummer about the Izuzu.
 I would feel guilty having a restored FJ 40 in the Chicago area. They are prone to rusting and around here they LOVE to put salt on the roads. Watching a old classic rust away is not fair.
I will continue to investigate the Izuzu till I know its a no go for sure. They are very capable off road vehicles and were built just for that., and I love the looks, ageless.
If all else fails I will go the Jeep route. Maybe a older Hemi or a 98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 would be fun.
 Need room for the dog pack to pile in. But not a SUV so nice I worry about a scratch or dent.

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Reply #6 – February 20, 2015, 07:33:30 am

I too like the VehiCROSS, but a 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ with a stock 5.3 fuel injected GM V8 would sure get it done in a grand fashion.

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