Quote Originally Posted by vcrossmn View Post
I am a little concern because the front shocks are leaking pretty bad, and this thing bounces all over (because of the front shocks).
The VX's short wheelbase means that it bounces around quite a bit anyway. Replacing the shocks with factory shocks might break the bank, though. Other than that, I would check on the usual weak spots:

Not killers, but good for haggling:
Windows: Make sure both windows roll up and down relatively well.
CD Changer: Make sure it changes across the whole stack.
ABS: Make sure the ABS light isn't on. $3000 in repairs!!
Transmission Switch: While shifting through the ranges, watch the PRNDRL display for flickering.
EGR Tube: If clogged, the VX will drink oil. I don't know how to test this at a dealer, though.


Worse:
Engine: I don't know how you can test for this without hacking the engine open, but the VX should NEVER be run out of oil.

For what it is worth, mine showed all the problems of the 'not killers' list, if not immediately, eventually. But I'm still glad I bought it. The VX is quirky, but unless the engine has been run without oil, I can't think of too many lemony possibilities.