I'm in the same boat as the OP. I'm thinking I -Really- Want one, and I am probably going to go test drive one this weekend.

The main thing I'm trying to figure out is how easy it is to find replacement parts (OEM and from other vehicles that are compatible whatever they may be) and just the approximate maintenance costs being that the VX's I'm looking at in my area are 1999 models, so it goes without saying that they will inevitably need work and replacements.

I wish these would come back into current production! It's a shame that nobody has really caught onto the whole "Off-road Coupe" thing (and the ones coming out these days look like crap except the RallyFighter. That thing is Amazing.)

I figure dropping about $7k-$8.5K for a VX and doing some work, that isn't TOO bad is it?