[aks]

Ive done my extensive research and Im ready to pull the trigger on a Venice.  I was just hoping some of you would offer any advice you may have.  

Im looking at a used 2018. Its pretty much stock and Ill be doing a lot to it as long as I can actually get my hands on the parts.

I know about the CV boots, that seems to be the most common issue.  What else should I be looking for before purchasing?

[coolwhip]

I have a 2018 VV. I've only put 5500 miles on it and haven't had any big issues, yet. I may have one about to be diagnosed.

I just found, after seeing talk of this on another site, that my rear wheel bearing my be loose (and failing?). I can grip the rear wheel firmly with both hands and shake the wheel sideways back and forth, and see and feel it is loose. I have an appointment soon to get it checked by my dealer. I'm still under warranty.

As important as the vehicle condition is, it is also important to have a dealer (their service department) who is responsive and good to work with. That information is usually not available until you need something from them.

My dealer told me if I need a new wheel bearing they would probably not have the approval and part from the factory in under 2 weeks, and then they would set up an appointment for repair. It may need to sit in their shop awaiting all this.

[IndyVandy]

I would only buy if you have a dealer/service center near you. I love my Venice, but Vanderhall has demonstrated they are a naive company with regard to quality control.

Mine is sitting in my garage until my dealer can get it in for the CV boot (another 10 days or so) and I also need to have them check the rear wheel because I have a strong suspicion that the rear bearings need replaced. Shoddy parts or shoddy work or both...I don't know, but it is frustrating to deal with on a 30K toy

[aks]

Thanks.  I just actually got a lead on a 2020 GT for a great price.  It'll be a lot less modifications for me... but I've heard bad things about the wheels on those too.  Im just going to do it either way...  Ive got a 18 month old at home and working on number two so my free time is limited as it is.  If it has to be out of commission then Ill have to deal with it.

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I would only buy if you have a dealer/service center near you.  I love my Venice, but Vanderhall has demonstrated they are a naive company with regard to quality control. 

Mine is sitting in my garage until my dealer can get it in for the CV boot (another 10 days or so) and I also need to have them check the rear wheel because I have a strong suspicion that the rear bearings need replaced.  Shoddy parts or shoddy work or both...I don't know, but it is frustrating to deal with on a 30K toy

Im in Tampa, FL so Ive got 2 dealers within an hour from me.  Ive heard good things about iMotorsports in Orlando... I guess only time will tell.

[Fiddyfoe]

Ive done my extensive research and Im ready to pull the trigger on a Venice.  I was just hoping some of you would offer any advice you may have.  

Im looking at a used 2018. Its pretty much stock and Ill be doing a lot to it as long as I can actually get my hands on the parts.

I know about the CV boots, that seems to be the most common issue.  What else should I be looking for before purchasing?

Do it. Great little machines. As stated by others, their service model leaves something to be desired. Take machine to dealer, wait till they get around to diagnosing and removing the offending part. They send broken component to VDH who mulls it over and at some point sends a new one back to dealer for replacement when they get around to it. A painfully slow moving regime on a good day that can end with the vehicle out of service for weeks if not months. If you’re handy with a wrench, good. If not, that business with the boots and bearings, if you even encounter them, is relatively minor and any competent mechanic can fix them relatively cheaply. I’d do that over waiting weeks or months. The eng/trans is a Chevy unit that’s been in production for years, not some rare, esoteric, weirdly configured foreign job. If the engine or trans, etc, implodes, you may want to go the dealer route, if in warranty, but the relatively small small stuff you or your home town wrench can handle. If you can afford a 30k toy, you should be able to easily afford a bearing or boot. These vehicles are fairly simple and incredibly easy to work on. I don’t do social media so my reach is limited but I’m not aware of any great numbers of catastrophic failures. All mfrs have them and I’m sure VDH has their share but I’d play the odds and go ahead and get one. Those you’ll hear about, the quiet, no-problem set, not so much. IIRC, there is a dealer in St Pete and one or two in the Orlando area. You’re golden, except for their repair regime. My nearest dealer is >200 mi away and let me know they likes them some ATVs. VDHs, we’ll get to it. Could be wrong but I got the distinct impression they weren’t making much off the mfr warranty reimbursements and are motivated accordingly. I’m approaching the 10k mark with no major problems just a bad stereo amp that got so painful trying to work through the dealer that I shelled out the $134 for a new one and mounted it myself. Oddly enough the pain rapidly wafted away with the breeze and the tunes.  Ahnold knows if you should buy or not, listen to him:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6P40wLThbc

[Vector-BFC]

All vehicles have problems, VH more then some , less that others. I would buy again, I am happy with my Blackjack it is THE most fun vehicle I have ever driven. Go for the GT and enjoy!

[HubertCucumberdale]

I haven't had any problems with my 2018 Venice yet. None of the horror stories I see on Facebook about CV boots exploding or loose bolts everywhere, although I think loose bolts has more to do with dealership assembly than manufacturing...

Overall, we've been very happy with our VH, and would buy again

[Trip]

I personally think the 18's have the least amount of problems, and if it's used even better - they felt with the obvious assembly issues.