I bought the Xterra because it had much more room than my Tacoma, I was in the market for a midsize SUV, and my fiance and I both thought that it looked great. I bought the S-model, however, because I don't need the locker or 4x4 since I have a 1994 Nissan Pickup 4x4, with a locker, 33"s, and much more for all my wheeling. Had I an opportunity to buy an '05 OR for less $$ than a '06 S though I would have jumped all over it.