MAX--- Yes, please visit a VX "in person" so you can thoroughly check one out. Please verify the difficulty of getting in & out of the rear seat area and then actually sit in the rear seat and "pretend" you're a young curious child wanting to look out the side windows and see the world go by. You will quickly discover the "tunnel vision" syndrome of only being able to look forward out the front windshield. Any adult or child will quickly go crazy by this cacoon-type box encasement feeling (not good).

On another note, vintage FJ-40's are NOT "freeway-friendly" vehicles at all, and don't like any speeds above 60 MPH. They have a very short wheelbase and very stiff suspension with a upright seating position not suited for long freeway trips. The FJ-40 is best within its intended environment-- the extreme off-road, and has no equal in that regard. In addition, vintage FJ-40's in good condition command very high prices around the $25K (+/-) price point.

Again; not to discourage you, but based upon your requirements for a family-friendly, freeway-friendly, and rugged SUV desires. I still highly recommend a slightly used "Nissan X-Terra SE" or maybe even a nice sporty "BMW SUV model" (since you've owned BMW's before) would fit your needs much better than either a VX or FJ-40. Just my 2-cents.