don't be afraid to buy "on-line long distance" -
... totally agree! I bought my Proton VX from a dealer online.. never needed to test drive it, every tiny bit of information I ever wanted was there. I did spend a lot of time (ok, not a "LOT".. 4 days) researching the few that were out there for sale and picking the right one.. (I've been wanting one since 99) because all sellers are not created equal.. trust your instinct.. talk to the seller a 100 times if need be.. one seller I came across seemed a bit hinky.. had no idea what he was selling.. and he was asking too much in my opinion.. (7800 for a 99 with 133K on the odo) trying to rush the sale, asking me to pay before I would drive the 3 hours to the other side of Florida.. nah.. I bought mine from a dealer in MA, flew up, hopped in, and drove it back to FL.. 1500 miles ($250 in gas) .. it was a fantastic ride and great to just cruise along in my VX.... there's one joker on ebay currently who has a VX posted for a "buy it now" for $17,900.. yeah.. dude.. smoke another one.. it has a "new" USED/rebuilt motor.. yippee.. the tranny's prolly trashed. Def have to do your homework.. you'll find one that "speaks" to you.. and like any other VX owners (should be) completely in love with their VX.. Mine's going to need a few things (window motors are slow and crabby) add on's I want.. but there's nothing better in the world than looking in the garage or driveway and seeing my VX..