Hi, I just got an Off Road '05 2X4 version. I liked the fact that it had better equipment such as the shocks, wheels (to me are the best looking of the 3 models), and interior (blue fabric). Now, does this mean that I can't go onto some trails - not at all. I am just weighing that portion of my driving with the rest of my driving, and it makes more sense to my lifestyle. 4X4 models, as stated before, do cost more and do add a certain amount of extra maintenance/repair costs and a litle worse gas mileage, but do have added capability. No one can answer that question but you.