“Every vehicle I pass these days seems like it’s either a huge SUV or a Beemer.”
Odd. Where I am the vast majority of cars are small to medium size crossover SUVs. Like my latest, a Honda Passport, which is now a mid-size SUV. We also have a 10 year-old Nissan pickup and a 14 year-old Murano.
My 2000 Nissan Xterra (bought August 1999) finally left me stranded earlier this year. I fixed it and have been driving it for the last 6 months until it wouldn’t start in the driveway this week.
I’ve been telling my wife I need to replace it since 2013 but the damn thing just wouldn’t die and it hasn’t had an easy life. 2” lift, lots of off-road, towing jet skis, no garage for the last 12 years.
Underpowered? Sure, but not bad for a car that cost $21k new.