ClaptoVaughn couldnt be anymore right about what he has said. Although the Jeeps have some good things about them, they do not compare to the Xterra's reliability. Unless you are planning on keeping your car for about a year go ahead and buy a jeep, because i bought myself a 2001 Grand Cherokee brand spankin new from the dealership which a couldnt wait to give back because i had only leased for 2 years. The trany had to be changed twice and the differential i dont even remember how many times it had to be changed. I admit that i took it off-roading but nothing compared to my X. They are nice cars the Jeeps but very delicate. In other words, if i were you i would go for an Xterra. Although i must admitt that you are goin to have a little things here and there but nothin that most cars dont go through. Hope this will help!! Oh yeah one more thing about jeeps lol