Xterras are pretty nice trucks, they just get shit mileage, even for a V6 midsize SUV. (Yes, that's a somewhat positive review of an SUV coming from me.) 
 
Sounds like you got it right, she needs to rent something to follow her brother around with, and pick up a Subaru Forester or 2.5i afterwards.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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