Yeah, but I don't think I have to tell you how badly that little all wheel drive, street-legal rally car would destroy an X in an off-road race like you're proposing. Which only further illustrates how ridiculous this argument is in the first place. To me at least, the thought of trying to make an XTERRA fast seems about as silly as doing the modifications necessary to make a Miata a good rock climber--it just makes ya ask why not start with something a bit more designed for the purpose in the first place. At the very least start with a Frontier Desert Runner.

Sorry man, I like ya and all, but I've seen this stupid argument go on and on and on and on... Not that Ian and others haven't stoked the fire too. If a two wheel drive truck suits your needs that's great, but it just seems you're desperate to defend it at all costs. Many many people own two wheel drive trucks, but they're realistic about their limitations. You really don't seem to be.