I've actually gotten a lot more use from my VX after removing the rear seats. Granted, I don't have to put in any strollers (or babies), so in effect I've made my own concept car: the concept being, two doors, two seats, lousy gas mileage.

But it's great for road trips! Those of you who met up at Moab last year will remember how easy it was for me to make the round-trip from Seattle with my two dogs, a tent, a plug-in cooler and some camera gear.

I've converted my VX from a small SUV with limited cargo area into a sports car with a ton of cargo area. It is great in the desert AND in the Costco parking lot.