Thanks guys. Appreciate the input.

My only hesitation about getting the VX was the mileage. Even before I picker her up I wasthinking about mods, like a cat back system, and after reading some of the discussion on this site I'm convinced I'll do that. But I may have the same problem as HCHEN and HERACLID - a heavy right foot.

SC is out. Its too exspenive for only 50 more horse. VX has pretty good performance for an SUV in the power mode.

Don't know about the K&N. I've heard mixed reviews from freinds and not sure they are worth the money. One friend even thought the way they worked was to not restrict air intake, thereby allowing more "dirt" into the engine and shortening the life??? Hope that's not the case.