I suppose that you are right. But it is a bit of getting used to driving it at first, and with those shoes on I wouldn't take it to the dirt either. Unless it is a light camping trip. I did get mine dipped in dirt shortlly after I got mine back in '02 also. I was less worried about it getting danged up though, than I would be with the new one. I do enjoy the round headlights though and for that reason I might just wait with hopes of them comming back. Congratualtions on the New 'X'. May it serve you well. Few twiks here and there and the car will be perfect.