Good day all,
I originally didn't like VXs back in '99 but as the months went by I kept thinking about them and came to my senses.Living here in Nova Scotia, Canada I had to accept the fact that the only way to have one was to import it.
I did my research, waited for the right time (years later), located a '99, original owner Astral and bought it sight unseen (and no pics) with 130,000mi. Yes, I wasn't passing up this opportunity! I flew down to Atlanta September ‘07, picked it up and drove it all the way back (around 1,800mi) without incident. It is in beautiful shape both in and out with just one door ding in the driver's door. I have since installed Fuzion XTi (by Bridgestone) all-terrain tires with tribal sidewalls, rear camera connected to a single din touch screen DVD player with 4.3" screen, and added KPH to the speedometer which was required for inspection - as well as hooking up the park lights to the key switch for day time running lights.
Looking forward to hanging out with everyone here and getting support if needed. Headlights are clear and hood insert is in one piece, but I do have tilting windows for now.
David
NS, Canada