Word.
If you're concerned about gas mileage, might I recommend....a bike? Supplemented by a bus pass? Just an idea.
My '03 Forester (5 spd) gets 28-29 mpg on the highway. I'm not sure of the city mileage, since I bike to work. Pretty much goes anywhere I want it to. I have a friend with an Xterra, but we usually take my car because it's cheaper.
YMMV.