Well....being that I am that buddy with the Xterra..... you know what I am going to say !! lol

I like that the xterra is built on a truck frame and a little "stronger" but i admit you can probably get a better turn radius and get in places i cannot in the Suzuki Grand Vitara !!

bicycle all the way :/

arc_geo - Love riding my bicycle. I am looking to add a electric bike to my gear list. Might invest in a secondary battery as well.

As for vehicles, My 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD has a 6" lift makes most access great for what I do, but I would prefer to keep the GMC for my main vehicle. I have spent alot of time doing sharp turns and corners, or to turn around and have mainly preferred to back up for a good spot to turn around, where if I had a smaller rig for prospecting I would be able to turn around alot easier. But I want to add a smaller vehicle to the fleet. I am thinking of getting a older Four Runner and modifying that for the smaller mining roads or old trails. My old jeep liberty was a beast on most roads but it also had times of unreliability but I abused it a few times.

As the new-ish guy compared to many I just take my F-150 on the FSRs, tho it could be fun to load up my motorcycle to do trips out. I know not everyone has the motorcycle liscense but would be easier to get into some sites with it.

Ive used 3 vehicles since I started. First was my TJ sport which was great for exploring, but lacked room. Then i had a Delica which was awsome for camping, but too hard to find parts deep in the bush. Now i Have 2003 dodge, which I love for the power and reliability. Once I get myself an atv and camper, id say im set for all aspects of prospecting.

I am loving my little GMC Sonoma for exploring, who ever decided to put the 4.3l V6 in there was a smart man! Far more torque than that little truck frame needs. But by far i got further and deeper into the woods on my 50cc yamaha scooter than i ever did with my truck. Took deer trails up over hills and down into new spots all the time.