Traded the VX in last weekend for another 02 Outback Wagon H6. Having a baby and jumped on this OBW. I have another just like it with twice as many miles and I love it, except for the black purplish color. Not I have a white rocky mountain edition which looks much nicer

Anyway, VX was continuing to have problems. High RPM on the highway and recently overheating while idle. Combine that with the difficulty of putting a baby seat in and it was a no brainier. It was sometimes fun, but mostly work to keep it running. I don't think I'll get another one, too much effort in keeping it running. Checking oil at every fill up was annoying. And the stiff suspension in the rear. My dog wouldn't ride in it, and after the wife got pregnant, she wouldn't either.

So there it is, I was once a proud and happy VX owner, that turned into a sad and disappointed ex-VX owner. However, I still think it was an awesome concept and I absolutely love the styling. Modern cars are just now catching up. The ground clearance and off road capability stock are probably still unmatched by any other stock SUV.