atm, why a 4 x 4? are you in the sticks?
I live right up on the top of the chilterns on the very edge of town, I would say it's exactly in the sticks as I live on a housing estate but you really can't get out without 4X4 if it snows. I've had 4X4 for the last 6 years or so and I've grown to like it, if your not totally stupid you just can't get stuck even on the odd off road excursion but TBH the Land Rover is overkill, I've just always wanted to try one and even had some professional off road training.
When I could use 2 wheels for my commute at least half the time the fuel thing wasn't such a big problem, but I think it's time to wave goodbye to the Tank Rover now:D