I purchased my 2008 Jeep Patriot new. I am the most satisfied with the fuel economy and the AWD. It is not a very smooth ride and it is not full of many frills or luxuries. The size of the hatch is not quite big enough for our family's needs at times. You get luggage or hockey equipment in there and it's crammed. I appreciate the gas mileage that I do earn from my Patriot, as a busy family we are always on the go. This makes a good family vehicle, but not in comparison to larger SUV's or vans. In my opinion, there is "zero" tow capacity to this vehicle and so not practical for anyone who needs to tow. I would recommend the Patriot, however, I will be upgrading to something a bit more comfortable and with more "extras" next time around.