I have always admired the vehicross and never could find anyone who could answer why isuzu quit producing such a cool vehicle. Although I am too old for such a hip piece of machinery, My son will be 15 next year and I found an original owner of a 2001 white Ironman vehicross. She bought it in California but now lives in Texas. From all indications, she has taken really good care of it. She recently told me that she is thinking about buying a new truck and I told her I would love the opportunity to purchase her vehicross for my son. Of course she said she would think about it and I informed her my son was still too young and therefore I was not in a hurry. This vx is in REALLY GREAT shape ! So, long story short, since I have only always admired the vx from afar, but have never owned one, would this be a good first vehicle for my son when he turns 15? What can I expect in the way of reliability and maintenance? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.