 With a new house I wanted a pre-runner so I could haul things for projects, but it wouldn't fit in my garage so I went with the RAV4 and I've never regretted it.  Yeah I can't haul 4x8 sheets of plywood around, but just about everything else.  It's been a lot of fun to drive on vacation and business trips (especially with XM on board).  From the moment I bought this I knew it was the right vehicle for me.  And with gas prices soaring, it's 29 MPG is smart.