have a friend that had a rodeo, constant repairs, not expensive, but constant. I got the vx last year (07), window regulator, blower relay, kinda pricey. no problems since. love the "buckety" ride, off road several times, no hint of problems. got steel wheels, new skins and roof rack, took out the back seat so the princess (my dog) can ride. imho, get the VX. make sure you take it out and get your "desert pinstripes".