I love my Ford Escape.
bought brand new in the fall of 2006, I figure I will drive it for 10 years, 5 of which will be payment free (although there is always the maintainance costs) and then buy a brand new one again.
saving the downpayment will be easy once the monthly payments stop, as I can take most of this money and set it aside for the new one.
nothing beats that new car smell.
except maybe good pussy. but thats another thread