Not enamored with my VX. Why?

[89Vette]

My story is similar to "Catfish". I also have a "frame-on" 1989 sports car restoration. I spent twice as much on restoration as it cost to BUY my VX in 2010. As such, you'd THINK I'd get more compliments and turned-heads for my sports car than my VX. NOT SO!!! The VX garners way more attention and curiosity.

I've owned my VX 6+ years and have rarely had to work on it. It's got half the miles of the OP but I've only had to do brakes (because I wanted drilled/slotted), one driveshaft (because the boot was torn when I bought it), and a u-joint. In reality, only the u-joint was necessary. 40k miles in 6 years without maintenance needs is pretty darn good for a 16yr-old 4x4. I owned a few Jeeps before the Vehicross but never enjoyed the uniqueness the VX provides.

There ARE limitations to the VX. Jeeps have more interior room, some can switch in/out of 4x4, and they have a plethora of aftermarket offerings. The question is whether you want to drive the path less traveled by -- and get noticed for it...or fit in with the crowd? If you prefer reliability and fitting in, I'm pretty sure the Jeep isn't your solution either. It's a Toyota. You know...boring, white, lifeless, grandma vehicle.

Sorry about that last comment -- especially to Toyota owners on this forum. And, my brother! LOL Seriously, not everyone is MEANT to be in love with every vehicle. I don't know how WELL your VX has been maintained? Maybe that's part of it? Creaky, old, poorly-maintained vehicles just aren't as impressive. Even it it drives as intended, I'll go back to it's uniqueness. I didn't buy it for it's off-road capability -- though I DID buy it to have a 4x4 for winter. I also bought it because it was about the only vehicle I could think of that would provide as much "SMILE" as my custom Corvette. One is nimble, fast, and sleek. The other is nimble, COOL, reliable, 4x4, and sleek.

Both cars I own don't have to be FAST!!! It's OK if one allows me to slow down and smell the roses! And, turn heads to boot!