Congrats BDL! I also got a new small SUV recently - 2014 4 cylinder Dodge Journey for $15k new -and love it. Replaced my 14 year old gas guzzling Ford Ranger truck - which I still own but keep it at home in driveway when travelling (like now) so it looks like someone is there. I plan to keep this car for 10 plus years to. It doesn't very good gas mileage for a 4 cylinder but better than the truck and has enough broom to sleep in when I camp. Will off set the fuel costs by riding my bike as often as possible. Like you, I wondered if I was doing the right thing but ended up being a great choice for me.