With the purchase of a couch on wheels car, the VX can take the weekend off and not rack up the miles. A couple of weeks ago I started have a strange problem starting up.

Turn the key:
First try: nothing
Second try: engine will turn once
Third try: Starts right up, like a champ and no problems whatsoever driving.

Now, it happens almost every time. Even when I drive it a good half hour, turn it off and try to start again, it happens.

The problem doesnt seem to get better or worse. We check the battery and cables. The problem occurs whether in Park and in Neutral. No slow chugging.

No matter what, when it decides to really start, it starts fast and strong. I have been waiting for the VX to quit starting so the mechanic could diagnose. I already had it in and the problem didnt happen.. of course.

Anyone have an idea what it could be?