Bought mine at "Jou Tung" system, the main station there. Haven't had a chance to play with it much, spend most of my time looking for one. Hard to believe this flying brick could handle like an Eagle though, but I find out soon enough.
I am a trader mostly, but from time to time i am trying some combat. The vulture made that kinda easy for me. My combat skills are below medium i guess and for the first time i really did not have big problems killing anacondas and pythons. It's an amazing ship, and now i understand the steep price. Never in my fights today did the shields drop. I have A shields and a little D shield booster... feels really tanky. I am using 2 gimballed pulse lasers. With zero pips to thrusters this thing still goes up to 200 speed, very nice.
I am sure every competent player could kill me in battle, but at least NPCs are all doable now for me.
I'm not 100% sold on the Vulture yet.
Bought one yesterday, its speed seems poor, to be kind.
I know it can't be good at everything, its maneuverability is crazy, but after using a viper for most of the time, then a clipper for a bit, its a bit of a change.
I got down to 29% hull, and it only cost 15000 cr to repair. Thought i was in for close to a mill, I had no idea the repair costs had been "adjusted".
Will need more time to make up my mind.