I Now own a VX!!!

[nfpgasmask]

Hey! Welcome! The first VX I looked at was a silver 99 with the red/black interior! Very sweet looking combo! Congrats!

Anyway, as a word of caution, I would check your trans fluid condition and level. Chances are its never been changed (mine wasnt when I bought it) and if you have really burnt looking chocolate trans fluid you should change it. I had some gear slamming issues when I bought my VX that disappeared after a trans fluid and filter change. This is *quite* a task to do by yourself if you don't have the space/time/tools, but if you are so inclined we can all help with it. And by the way, don't go looking for a trans dip stick, cause there isn't one

Bart

[Techy-D]

Thanks for all these insights, Keep'em coming if ya got'em!

I'll be going over all my fluids and things this weekend. I'll see what needs to be serviced. I found the owners manual and 3 other smaller books in the glove box! I've got some reading to do tonight!!!

I always feel better when I do things myself, so I'm sure I'll have a question or two.

[JAFO]

If you are looking for a dealership, www.braleyandgraham.com ,in Beaverton, is a great dealership. That's where I take mine. The service manager, Simon, is great.

[nfpgasmask]

I always feel better when I do things myself, so I'm sure I'll have a question or two.

Me too! I didn't know jack squat about cars but since I have had my VX my knowledge has grown 100%. I now change my own oil (easy) and I did my own trans service too (NOT easy). But anyway, its always satisfying to know you can it yourself. My other words of wisdom, which you probably already know from being on this forum, is CHECK YOUR OIL LEVEL AT EVERY FILL UP! VXs like to drink oil. You might consider flushing your oil and switching to Mobile-1 or another quality synthetic.

Enjoy!

Bart

[Ldub]

Big Congrats on becoming an "official" member of the fam...

I'll whole-heartedly agree with what others have said previously.

The ONLY way to know the work done on your "baby" is done right, is to do it yourself.
It's very satisfying & saves you tons of moolah that you can spend on upgrades.

[thedutchguy]

gefeliciteerd !

[Techy-D]

gefeliciteerd !

Thanks... I think? Ge I Feel Xciterd also

[Techy-D]

JAFO - Thanks for the tip. I was thinking of asking you (If something serious comes up, It's not the time to start looking for a good shop - so Now I have a good place to start if needed)

GOOD NEWS:
I stopped in to the ForestGrove Les Schwab tire store (EXCELENT Guys by the way and one of them knew what my VX was - They even got me in right away), and it seems the rear tires were absolutly brand new as I suspected, but the front ones were, in his opinion, the original tires (about 1/2 tread left). To play it safe I bought 2 more new tires and it seems to have fixed 99% of noise!!! (I have 2 tires to sell)

Thanks for the tip on the oil Checking. Looks like the oil's been in there a while (maybe it doesn't use much???), so that's on my list soon as well as trany fluid (see if that last 1% of noise will go away?)

Tomorrow we'll see my friends reaction when I pick him up for Church! (He has no idea I got a new car - This should be good!!)

[WormGod]

Congrats!

Now.... the joke is on you! Welcome aboard and join the rest of us cursed souls! Overcoming manufacturer flaw obstacles, spending endless dollars on mods and repairs, sifting though thread after thread looking for valuable information to keep you and your VX going.... and.... and..... ah, you get the point. Enjoy!