Pretty much every issue I've had with my VX was due to my own tampering or modifying of it - with two exceptions: the ABS unit and the TOD speed sensors. Luckily neither of those were too costly (found a used ABS unit for $100 shipped) and I was able to do both jobs myself. It's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned, (of course I've owned a slew of British rag-tops so I may not be the poster child). Oh and I bought mine "new" in 2001.

-- John