Sounds like you've pretty much decided on travelling the country to get a Proton. Good choice. IMHO, the mileage should not be a deciding factor; overall condition and mainenance should. My VX has just over 98,000 miles and has been used as a daily driver since purchased. However, it has been meticulously maintained, all major service performed by the same dealership on schedule, all oil changes done by me on schedule, it has been garaged both at work and at home, so it does not have faded cladding and interior, and has never been smoked in, eaten in, or spilled in. I have never had any problems with the windows, CD player, oil loss/burning, or strange noises. I've reset the Check Engine light a few times (and it didn't come back) and I've replaced my shocks after one blew. My exprience has been exceptional, and I attribute that to regular maintenance and care. Bottom line, for any prospective buyer, don't pass on a VX just because it has "matured".