Ok, let's analyze your parameter requirements and come to the best solution for all of the criteria:
2005 Honda CRV = For urban usage.
1994 Jeep for $500 = Sweet deal, immediate profitability.
VX Criteria & Solution:
o Maintain Low Mileage = Disconnect Speedometer Cable.
o Don't want to abuse VX off-road = Drive slow only in "Low Range".
o Minimize VX gear & dog clutter = Get organized & put dog in kennel transport cage.
o Park VX in garage with cotton sheet = Good idea; do it.
o Only one in USA that purchased K.E. "belly pan" skid plates = Incorrect, you're the only one in the frickin' WORLD.
PROBLEM-SOLVING SOLUTION & CONCLUSION:
1994 Jeep = For Sale.
lol funny stuff. The skid plate makes it a kaiser tank! or was is a sherman? i cant remember what we decided on.