Yes,locally talking i got to say you absolutely right,but when you see members coming from PA,CT,DE,MD & NJ that should get you wondering what's wrong with the VX members.
I attended one of their meets last year thanks to my friend who owns a 2005 red expedition (only requirement to be a member is to own a expedition or navigator)that's currently parked here at my driveway because he's in panama & all i can say that is was amazing seeing like 100 + members from all those states at one spot.
I think all has to do with how much you are willing to go.