Well, that's my point - as long as we recognize and accept each other's priorities as being different, its all good.

If the way what you drive looks, is more important than function, a 2wd SUV is a perfectly sensible solution, as you get the look you want, w/o the added insurance costs and so forth.

If you just don't need 4wd, and, you are not an image shopper, you can get a car or minivan as a sensible solution, as it saves even MORE $ on insurance, gets even BETTER mpg, etc.

If you DO need 4wd, THEN getting 4wd makes sense....otherwise, its a waste.

This is why everyone is right...about what is right FOR THEM....even people who bought Civics.