So, a base SLT sells for $29,890 in Canada (according to the website). At this price, it is a nicely equipped vehicle. Adding the power sunroof ups the price by $1050.

My question is thus:

Would I expect that the sunroof option adds $1050 of vehicular enjoyment ? I currently do not have a sunroof in my GMC Safari van, I do have one in the Volvo - but only use it in the summer to provide air circulation....tilt the front down and raise the rear lip. When contemplating buying a Nitro, (a) is the sunroof an essential element, and if not (b) are there other choices for options which enhance the joy of ownership beyond that which the sunroof might provide, or is there sufficient joy in simple SLT ownership ?

Additional info:

I can live without MyGig and a DVD system thanks to the 20 Gb Archos device I use as an mp3 player and the laptop with DVD player which travels well and would run off the 110v outlet.

I don't own a travel trailer, and never will. We've discovered cruising, which beats the campsites hands down. My utility trailer won't ever exceed 3500 pounds, which is the towing capacity of the nitro without the trailer package (but I might add it to get the hitch and wiring harness).

Honestly, the 4x4 on-demand is not necessary either. We rarely get snow here in Victoria (ok, so this year has been an exception), and I'm not taking this truck out into the mountains to wrangle home a moose. But...I like the SLT trim (seats, leather wrapped wheel, color matched fender flares, etc), so I'm willing to pay. We'd have to get an automatic transmission anyway...the Mrs doesn't like to drive manual, and I don't like to replace clutches when she does.

I don't want chrome wheels and 20" tires, someone's just going to steal them or they'll get mashed into curbs. 20" wheels and tires are 3" more expensive than 17" wheels and tires to replace.

Running boards seem interesting, if -- if they provide protection for the paint.

Full size spare seems to be a logical investment, as does the alarm system (although, with the immobilizer in the key - right ?? - is this overkill ?).

Thanks all who care to share opinions...!!

Craig