I am sure you guys can all appreciate this, but I went out of my typical car buying process when I bought my H2 in 2005. I bought it purely on instinct and wasn't even looking for a new rig (not to mention paid top dollar at the time). I am frugal (girlfriend would say cheap) but no other vehicle in my somewhat vast collection over the years has made me as happy (1985 CJ-7 is a distant second).
Everyday I drive it or even look at it, I love the style, innovation, off-road prowess, stance and sometimes I even appreciate the dumbasses who ask me how many miles per gallon I get. Even being "fugal" every dollar I pay for gas has tremendous ROI for the pleasure I get out of owning this truck. Although I am just beginning to make some mods to my truck, I suspect I will never get rid of this vehicle unless I chose to upgrade to a newer model.
Not really sure why I am writing this, but I read this board everyday and I have learned a lot from all of you. I don't think I am dying or anything....but just wanted to share.