Very true Hokiefyd. I have that 2011 Camry, and I've always disliked how how the door sill is. Cannot rest the elbow on it. My truck is more comfortable to drive as a result (ride quality aside).
Being higher up helps too--when I had my Jetta there many times I was simply overshadowed by, well it seemed every other vehicle on the road. Usually I didn't care, unless stopped at an intersection where I wanted to go right, and the SUV to my left pulls all the way forward. And stops. Blocking my view for my right hand turn.
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I used to have a wagon, wouldn't mind another; but as long as I have the truck around I don't plan to spend extra for one. I ran into a couple of problems with my wagon: it was louder, as the rear axle is more exposed to the interior. It was also slower to cool down in hot weather, more interior space. The rear of the car was always dirty too, it just kicked up all sorts of dirt. And as time went on the rear window slowly got scratched from it.
Very utilitarian, and I loved having it. If I had to downsize and only have one vehicle, a FWD wagon it would likely be. Although the CUV's might come close enough (add a small trailer & AWD and I'd be ok with it, although I know there would be an mpg penalty).
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I have never bought a vehicle to impress others. My Jetta came close, as I was very proud of its balance of features and abilities; but in the end, I bought it to please myself.