I was looking for an economical ride that would provide good fuel mileage but didn't want to go with a typical hatchback. The Cube definitely fit the bill and I like the fact that you don't see a whole lot of them on the road. On the down side the fact that they haven't caught on big in North America means you can forget after market replacement parts (a new muffler will run you $500.00). Nissan offers a lot of custom upgrades so you can truly make your Cube unique. It's not a car for everyone but that's why I love it!