Or another station wagon? Well, somehow I decided that we (a) needed another car when we moved to San Diego, and (b) it might as well be a jeep, and (c) considering the nasty climate of San Diego, a rear-wheel drive jeep with minimum options will fit the bill. So, I've got the stripper jeep - wanna see her? NO OPTIONS FROM THE FACTORY. Neverheless, she's a pretty nice ride - cannot call this four-banger gutless, nice good-shifting five-speed stick shift, incredibly agile in traffic - guess a Honda Civic would be more hassle to park (for lack of visibility), and proved herself pretty able in the desert in competent hands of my brother - she's got stuck when my big jeep required low range on top of four-wheel drive! She's only got some minor things done to her, like BMW Alpine tape player, some re-upholstery, almost complete Dynamat treatment, aluminum wheels with 29" tires (replaced 27" Michelins XW4s - which I wish I didn't do), and to get something from extended warrany - ChryCo replaced the entire exhaust system for rumbles and rattles (with a few nasty words said to a dealer's service department). I might even slap on a front axle from a junked jeep and a transfer case - and then she'll be a proud member of a 4x4 family.
The latest thought visits me once in a while. I guess I will begin with raising her an inch or two, put 31" BFG A/Ts (from my big jeep), and a locker in the rear axle. See what happens.

1995 Jeep Cherokee SE

in Anza-Borrego desert, California

Rear wheel drive (Dana 35)

front 2.5l OHV I4, 125 hp

5-speed manual transmission (AX-15)

five seats (six will fit) + some cargo space

top speed - near the end of the speedo  (85+ mph) feels light most comforable ride - 80-82 mph.