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    Is your VX your main form of transportation?

    So I am curious....Do you guys use your VX as your daily driver? If so how are you guys handling the price of gas?
    Last edited by Aello : 12/24/2006 at 09:23 PM Reason: Too long....

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    I use mine as a daily driver. The gas isnt a real big deal since before buying a second vehicle I was driving a 94 SUburban that was very thirsty

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    My VX is my daily car, driving everywhere, gas prices? well im just dealing with that

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    I drive mine everywhere in the cool season. In the summer, I ride the motorcycle unless I either need to haul more stuff or it's raining hard. I think my yearly gas usage averages out in the high 20's between the two.

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    My VX is my daily driver, but I ride my motorcycle as much as possible to give the VX a break.

    Quote Originally Posted by Aello
    ... how are you guys handling the price of gas?
    I converted mine to solar power about a year ago.
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    daily driver, as well. weekends are usually reserved for the wife's 'minivan' - her Xterra. a bit more practical for the family and loads of groceries, etc.

    re: gas - not much to do but bear with it. not too bad after the initial couple months of gettin' used to the price increase.

    the 'smiles per miles' seem to make it worth while, though.

    -jose
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    Well it's nice to know I'm not alone here.

    I have to agree with 2K1...it is the smiles per miles that keeps me loving the VX!

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    Not daily, 0177 doesn't come out in rain, never goes to any public place where it would be parked, high traffic situations, freeway/interstate/city driving are all avoided. No short trips, and almost never after dark. Too many boring cars in the world to abuse this cool one. Other than that, I pretty much drive it all the time

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    Hey Chopper.....those are pretty kewl rides you have in your gallery!

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    Yes, mine is my daily driver; especially now that the wife wrecked her Previa van and is now driving my previous daily driver - Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis Edition.

    Re dealing with the cost of gas. I had thought about charging a dollar for tours of the VX when people ask about it ; and maybe 5 dollars for a ride

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    Wink

    Thank you. The Suzuki and 49 Studebaker are pretty much "done" and been shown around for two years now. Both are headed to Arizona next month. The Camaro and Plymouth both sold in South Florida this year. ( not sure which photos your seeing) Right now, I'm getting into my Lightning truck. A mild refreshening is turning dangerously custom. Been staring at that blank canvas of a SSR for over a year now, just sittin' there, mocking me, and there is 0177... I've managed to leave it alone for six years now. Damn car addiction!

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    vx is the only car i keep at my house.. (vw rabbit stays with my lil sis) so yep daily driver.. occasionally drive the girlfriends del sol... looking to get a sedan soon ive learned to drive my vx lightly so to get 18-20mpg and when i do decide to lete her go i know full well im gonna pay for it in the piggy bank

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    Thumbs up Daily Driver

    Merry Christmas to All,

    Yes, my VX is a Daily Driver and I wouldn't have it any other way. The VX is way too cool!!

    It has it's ruff edges but that only gives it a personality.

    After owning one for five years, I still find my self driving it with a stupid GRIN on my face!! Just can't help it. Maybe one day there will be a cure. Until then???

    Howard (0761)

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    Mines' more of a pleasure craft. Weekends and/or nice weather, although I consider a foot of snow nice weather when it comes to the VX. This damn global warning is really cutting into my play time lately though.

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    Daily driver since I bought it in 2001 (new) - currently have about 80k in miles on it.

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