VX reliability?

[johnnyapollo]

Best Truck or SUV I've ever owned - going on 150,000 miles.

-- John

[VX KAT]

1) Here's a really good, detailed thread that covers just about every issue pertinent to the VX. It was started by an interested potential buyer, like yourself. He did end up buying one a few months later, after he got ALLLLLLL his questions answered so he could make a decision.
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...590#post186590


2) Here's a group of threads that cover the oil consumption issue very well, including theories on what causes it.
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...16&postcount=7

http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...7&postcount=20

3) Here's the Questionnaire we developed to help new buyers like yourself, learn about pertinent issues and things to check on when buying one.
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...36&postcount=3

4) If you want a REALLY comprehensive/ detailed list of issues and items to check, I started to create a 2nd Questionnaire. It's never been finalized really, but here's the thread.
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...RE-1+%28VQ1%29


We've got lots and lots of info on this site and you'll find the "search" button is your best friend, but if you can't find something, just ask! There's some amazing people on this forum, and the knowledge base is also amazing.

[deermagnet]

I'm an original owner for almost eleven years with over 239,000 miles on my original engine and tranny. No complaints. This has been the most reliable, dependable, fun to drive, fun to own, fun to talk about, fun to work on vehicle I've ever owned. It's always been my daily driver and will continue to be for many more years.

Buying a used VX is no different than buying any other vehicle. You may get a nice, trouble free dream vehicle, or you could get a vehicle with a non-stop nightmare of expensive problems caused by the abuse and neglect of several former owners.

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Mark Griffin (a VX lifer)

[nypdnarco69]

Hi can you tell me if I put the rancho shocks on will that give me a softer ride? Thank you.

[VX KAT]

Hi can you tell me if I put the rancho shocks on will that give me a softer ride? Thank you.

Oh my, I can relate. There must a couple of dozen threads on just this point.
Two of my OEM shocks were blown, when I replaced them with the Rancho 9 way adjustable ones....improved ride some. If I put them on the softest setting, I actually get some floaty action going, like an old 60s or 70s land yacht....but still SLAMMIN' the rear when on rough gravel/dirt.....until I cut my rear bump stops in half. Made a huge improvement, much less slamming/jarring on rocky/dirt roads. Still a rough rider, no way around that. Short wheel base has a lot to do with that. But at least this helped it tremendously.

Start with this recent thread to read about it:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...ght=bump+stops

btw...are you the one that bought the S/C Ebony from Richard??

[Gussie2000]

Hi can you tell me if I put the rancho shocks on will that give me a softer ride? Thank you.

Hey where on the bronx are you located ?


I drive to the bronx almost every weekend to visit friends