I knew I wanted 4x4, I really wanted SE, for the cool trip and gas milage computer, but I finally decided on Off Road for the extra protective plating underneath for 4 wheeling. My mpg sucks, but luckily I live close to work. I love the X, it's my first suv, and it's great. Lot's of power, really smooth ride on pavement, and small enough to easily do most off road trails.lj(I did go with the Rockford Fosgate stereo for the ipod interface, the streo is really nice!)