Welcome to the addiction.

By far, the best thing about being a VehiCross owner is being a part of this group. Owners run the full range of mechanical competance so the 'how to' threads tend to be very well written so that the shade tree mechanics can do the job.

There are instructions here on how to do the CV boot replacement with pictures, drain/fill the tranny fluid, fix your windows, install an electric fan, there was even one on a complete engine rebuild (not sure if it's completed yet). A pdf of the shop manual can even be downloaded here.

A few of us may even be close enough that it could be possible to lend a hand.

It'd be worth your time to search through the threads as you shop for your VX. There are currently some pretty nice one's advertised here for sale.