Once you drive the VX, you'll be sold. I had two Troopers immediately prior to my VX (the Troopers were great...this is better) and I expect the VX to hold up as well as both of my Troopers did.

Don't worry about cargo room. The rear seat(s) can be removed pretty painlessly. I play string bass and it fits in the VX with the rear seat out (and actually with it in as well).

If you are interested (and you should be, the VX has got it all over the other SUV's you are looking at) there are still a couple (two) of new (left over) 2001 VehiCROSS's at Hall Izuzu in Newport News, Virginia. That's where I bought mine. Drove it home 1400 miles to Fort Worth, Texas. Rob.