Originally posted by Maugan_VX
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The one vehicle that I think most resembles the VX these days is the mercedes M-class. Its almost identical in performance and handling, although is a lot more comfortable on a bumpy road. I was considering buying my poor mother's M class from her until the VX I wanted practically showed up at my doorstop.
I am sorry, but I DO NOT AGREE with you. Got them both - VX and M-class and there is no comparison at all. My M-class has been sitting in a garage for last six months and collecting dust. Then I had to get it out to drive my family around and absolutely hated the handling and sluginess of a Mercedes. I couldn't wait to get back into my VX, with seats so snuggly and peppy engine.
M doesn't have a power to compare, at least my ML320 doesn't. I can't speak for higher numbers, didn't try them out yet. Sure they are more comfortable on a dirt road, at the end they came from family of luxury cars, but with deeper ditch or even hitting a curb they are "screaming" like they are just about to tip over, where VX wouldn't even peep.