no expert here but the Vmax seems to have a cult like follwing. People that I have talked to have a "either you like or you dont, if you dont then so be it" mentality.
The older one was ugly to me for years too but I ahve to admit...when I see one I know what it is and I know its a great machine. Id love to see one of the new ones up close...but not too close. Looks like it bites

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