I'm an original owner with almost 140k on mine. The transmission went at 113k (under warranty... woo hoo!), and I also needed to have the transfer case rebuilt. There have been other issues (mostly minor) as well, but I love my VX and hope to have it for many more years. I don't have the oil burning issue, but it happens on road trips over the mountains going to and from Moab... keep on it! The cladding holds up great, as does the whole VX. Keep taking care of it, and you should be fine.