Is the vx a reliable daily driver?

[MSHardeman]

I would say that more of us use them as daily drivers than don't. I WISH I had the money to get a daily driver and let the VX be the garage queen that I want her to be. With that said, I bought Vicki (my VX) five or six years ago (can't remember) with 35,000 miles on her, and have used her as a daily driver ever since. She now has 112,000 miles on her and has never given me a problem. I check the oil religiously at every fill up and always have to add some; usually 1/2 to 3/4 quart - she's a thirsty girl. I usually do preventative maintenance to avoid anything going wonky, but other than that she has never left me stranded.

I say go for it.

[VXorado]

She now has 112,000 miles on her and has never given me a problem.

Well Vicky still looks like she still has 35,000 miles which is impressive since you do drive her everyday in mountains.


Looks like my VX will be a DD soon too. I will be selling my big comfy Tundra next month and hold off on buying a replacement until late next spring. This is all part of operation "save up to buy a house."

I have full confidence in the VX for the Winter.... even with 35" tires.

[rowhard]

I WISH I had the money to get a daily driver and let the VX be the garage queen that I want her to be.

I did that. Paid her off last September, birthday present to myself. Then this February I bought my daily driver. a 2011 Kia Optima SX.

Now I taking her out Only when it is as beautiful day as my VX is.

Maybe now I can spend the time and energy to try and make my Dragon look as clean as Rickshaw's.

Why do I set these ridiculous, unattainable goals for myself

as far as your vertical issue, if your lean, you can crunch down to get in.