Newbie...questions

[Ascinder]

I'd also like to add that I just bought my VX at the beginning of January this year and couldn't be happier. I also have no noticable oil consumption whatsoever and thats at 105k miles. Once you have it, I think you'll be willing to put up with just about anything to keep driving it, at least I know I am.

[Joe_Black]

Base your reliability opinion on that of the Trooper and Rodeo since the VX uses essentially the same drivetrain and ancillary components. Most of the "quirks" are related to the hand-assembled and limited production nature of the vehicle, such as the dragging window issue.

[JThw8]

Thanks for the input folks. The "quirks" like the window issue dont bother me as much as the potential engine failure.

My current daily driver gets 22mph highway and eats only premium....so its a bit of a trade off there. My 120 miles is 90% highway cruising so that helps also (the current ride gets about 14 around town)

I used to do the econobox thing but I drive a pretty hectic corridor every day and after getting squished by a jeep that didnt see me in the box I decided Id rather deal with fuel costs and drive something bigger, safer and more visible.