Checking the dipstick is standard operating procedure for shopping for any used car. "Check the oil level" is different from "these engines have a tendency to consume oil at a frequent pace." I did drive the VX I posted about and had a few more questions about it which can be found here: http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...820#post302820
To the OP, as someone who popped their VX cherry last night, BUY IT!!! It was a ton of fun.