I bought a 1999 a year ago last December. Knew it needed a new Radiator and thought it just needed the A/C recharged. Well the radiator was changed but the A/C needed the condenser under the dash replaced. Did that, got an new stereo, but then found a power Steering leak. Kept the reservoir full until spring when I bought all new hoses and was going to have them installed. Found holes in my ball joint boots, tried to change the ball joints myself but didn't get it done so had the front end rebuilt (with new axle shafts upper and lower ball joints) and the hoses replaced. Still have the Power steering leak. Found the shocks needed attention and replace all 4 of them. Now have some bushings in the torsion bars that need replaced. Sounds like a lot eh????
Well it is. So far I haven't had too much problem finding the parts. I was able to fix a door latch issue myself and do my own oil changes. Have a place in Miami that works on my transmission. I could have a new car for what I have paid for the VX and the parts, but I wouldn't have a VX. I want a VX so I pay the price.
Rod