I think that this statement is what is being debated. IMO it is also a question of geography , as in what part of the country you live. Here in So Cal there is a huge desert running culture and there are way more desert type trails than there are hard core rock crawling and mud trails. They can be done in 2WD and it's fun to go FAST .

Can they also be driven in a minivan ? Sure why not. It's not as much fun but hey , each to their own. Noone here ever said that a 2wd can do everyhing a 4wd can do . It can't . Who cares ? I don't try to . I do what I like to do and I have fun doing it.

Ian , your condescending remarks referring the 2wd only make you look petty . It can be translated as trying to splinter this community that by your own definition is for all Xterra owners. It is your site, your club and therefore your ball. We play by your rules. But assuming that all 2wd owners regret thier purchases , however informed their buying decision was , because it doesn't do the mighty , majestic , wonderfull and exotic things your magical supertruck does is missing the mark. It serves no purpose. 2wd owners love their trucks. They have fun in them and they're allways going to . Why not encourage them instead of berating them? Regards, Patrick.