go to www.carreviews.com. Click on "Reviews," then, "SUV," then scroll down to the VehiCROSS and click. There are 60 user reviews, when I checked recently. The overall rating on the car is about a 4.5 (out of a possible 5). What I think you'll notice is that with the exception of a very small number of owners, the ratings are almost entirely 4's and 5's.

Compare this with some of the more expensive luxury cars, and I think it will help convince you. You'll likely find that even with luxury cars costing over $40K, there are some very disturbing problems. Some of the reviewers have owned numerous other vehicles - and high end stuff at that - and claim there's nothing even approaching the VCROSS.

I grew up near you, (NYC) but left years ago. Now we live in North Idaho, where my wife, as a residential appraiser, has need to go off-road. She needed rear lumbar support in a 4WD with high ground clearance. So, we bought the VCROSS a few months ago - '01 Fox Fire Red - and she absolutely loves it! She feels more secure driving this, than our traded '99 Suburban 3/4 ton!

Anyway, I hope this helps.

Chris.