3.5 Engine Fix?

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^^^^ What he said ^^^^

The 6VE1 as used in the VehiCROSS has also been used in the Trooper, Rodeo and a number of other vehicles produced worldwide. The total production numbers of this engine are simply staggering, so the possibility for defects slipping through quality control even at small levels means that there will still be some "lemon" engines out there.

The total production numbers of Nissan or Toyota engines is even more staggering, but the number of complaints with Isuzu are greater, and more focused on the 3.2 and 3.5 platforms. Have a look at Consumer Reports website for documentation.

The horror-stories you've come across are shared here in the US by Trooper and Rodeo owners as well.

Agreed

So, if you're reluctant to buy a VX due to the potential for known engine failure then based on that logic you'd never buy a vehicle from any manufacturer.

Wrong. If reliability and ease of maintenance are my goals, I'll buy a Honda, Nissan, or Toyota in a heartbeat. My logic is sound and based on factual data. Some people make the mistake of believing all Japanese cars are super-reliable, primarily because of Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. However, other Japanese cars, including Isuzu and Mitsubishi, just do not hold up as well. Again, I would refer you to Consumer Reports for documentation.

The thing is, most Honda's, Nissan's and Toyota's are boring. The VX is anything but IMO, and it's the only platform that offers a sports car/SUV combination in one package. That's why I want one.

I share your enthusiam for the VX, but it’s clouding your judgement.