limowreck, I see your point entirely. I'm perhaps in a similar situation. I also find it hard to get my head around driving my Xterra when it is so impractical and imprudent to do so. Back in the 1980s when gas was expensive (for its time) I drove VWs. Perfectly adequate transportation, practical and fun. Although nowadays I drive much less and earn much more I don't feel cool about doing my daily routine in an Xterra. A shame really, because my Xterra has been very reliable and secure transportation.

So will also be selling my Xterra in a few months. No idea on what will be its replacement but no doubt it will be considerably more fuel efficient.

_Lazza