I have freed myself from SUV ownership. I feel like I’m now not such a big part of the pollution problem or a contributor to the coffers of big oil. I feel like I’m doing less damage to the environment and not contributing so much to the chaos in the Middle East. As you can tell, owning an SUV gave me some guilt. Well now I’m absolved. The car I bought is small and gets about 40 on the interstate and solid low 30s in the city. I’d rather have a hybrid, but I couldn't possibly afford one.