hello, all. thought i would share the happiness at having my baby cured!
my VX had been ill for about 2 wks and just now had a chance to take her in to be checked out, today. it was taking 2-5 attempts to get the VX to start. once on, it would idle roughly, "cough" and stall. Steve at Mancari's (Orland Park) checked her out and found the fuel pressure regulator to be bad. a new one was installed and she is now A-OK.
it's nice to turn the key and have it start right up. it was hard seeing people checking her out only to see me get in and fuss for her to turn on.
so, as previously mentioned by Yefim - if you're experiencing any like-symptoms, have your dealer check that part out.

- jose