The gas isn't an issue at all...I've got Mobil Speedpass that goes to a company account so I don't pay for that. I love my Accord no doubt and its the only car I've ever driven that feels like it was built just for me...but an Escalade is just the car I've always wanted, its my dream car...like you guys have Ferrari's and what not, I have my precious Escalade...and now it just seems like I might be able to get it. By the way, there are very few nice Escalades here...mostly just old women and men driving stock Escalades, so its not like it would have already been "played out"...and I think H2's are quite possibly the dumbest car, ever.