This is a little late because I have just returned to the echo after   
   being BANNED by Roy Witt.   
      
   The Subaru AWD does a very respectiful job because fo it's design. The   
   Drawbacks are no low range transfer case and the car vehicle sits low so   
   cannot handle deep snow.   
      
   For the best gas miledge the old Suzuki Samuari, which was a very   
   capable Off roader, is about the only option. It is a true 4 wheel drive   
   and gets in the middle 20's MPG. And you do an engine swap and go with   
   the VW Diesel it gets about 30 MPG   
      
   Here is some info on that:   
      
   http://www.rocky-road.com/samurai-diesel.html   
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