From Boilermakers to Subarumakers. Doesn’t quite sound the same for a college sports town. Now, Beetdiggers, ummm…
I traded in my beloved '98 Toyota 4runner and my 2016 Toyota Carolla S for a Subaru Crosstrek Limited, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Smaller than what you’re describing, but gets the job done just fine. I added a towing hitch so I can still use my girly trailer when need be, I also added a bedazzled thingee for the hitch spot when not in use. The clearance is amazing.
Food for thought.
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My son, who lives in Portland and hikes, bikes, camps a lot, has a Crosstrek and keeps telling me I’ll like it more than my old Trooper. I’m not sure, but he swears by it.
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Well as long as you like poorly built cars you’ll surely be happy
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At least give it a test drive.
I will 
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My septuagenarian mother has driven Foresters for years. When they do break down, she’s been treated very well by Mark Miller Subaru. They seem like great vehicles.
Some number of years ago we picked up a used Impreza for $2k, put it through the grinder of three new drivers, had one wreck but begged off the salvage title, and basically drove it into the ground for over ten years until it lost a cylinder and I got tired of moving it around in the driveway. I sold it for $600. Great value.
Of course here I humble-brag that I’m still driving a '96 Tacoma. I retired it from regular commutes but it still runs great. It will never die.
My daily is a '06 Jeep Liberty. Drives great in the snow and I hate it otherwise. 17 mpg and bizarre things like to break like the power windows (twice!). Cost me nearly two grand to fix the A/C. A coworker has one with similar problems and the transmission failed spectacularly, so I have that to look forward to.
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I like the look of the Jeep Liberty, but they stopped making them after 2012. Maybe they just gave up
Does the Honor Code come up on the video screen?
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No. I believe the Honor Code is first displayed on the door window(s) before you attempt to enter the vehicle; then, you must first read and acknowledge, by clicking on the “Accept” space, before the doors will unlock.
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I bought a 2020 4runner SR5 premium last August because it’s the only BOF reliable SUV out there. Its a pig and gets terrible gas mileage but the 1GR-FE is going to last longer than I’ll ever need it to and it will take me more places than I dare go.
According to KBB it’s worth 6k more than I paid OTD - maybe it’s time to sell? 
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I’m not sure that’s reassuring. But yeah, it’s kind of a nice blend between a SUV and a typical 4x4 Jeep. It’s also big-guy comfortable to drive.
I always thought that the Liberty was a good concept by Jeep/Fiat/Mercedes-Benz/et al.
Seems that it had too many issues.
Also the Grand Cherokee with the 5.7L Hemi and some knobby all terrain tires is pretty sweet. Def not a Phonda.
I hold onto cars for a long time. I have a 2008 sedan that I’ll never sell. People regularly ask if I’ll sell it to them. We have a 2005 Ford Explorer that is in great shape and that all our kids drove in college. Our daughter is taking it to law school in the Midwest in a month. I’m just one of those guys who doesn’t love cars generally but when I find one that works for me I hang into it. So no Jeep Liberty for me.
Sounds like you need a Toyota. Get a Tacoma TRD like the one I got through Costco. If your going to live in a rural area you need a truck to fit in.
I think I’d better get a 'Murican car.
You’ll also have to get a camo hat.
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Ha. A long-time city council member flew a Biden-Harris flag at his house last fall. He got re-elected anyway.
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