>I simply commented that it seems odd to me that people purchase things like Jeeps and ATVs and then have to go out of their way to enjoy them.

I wouldnt say people are going out of their way to enjoy their hobbies. For me, half the fun is the drive there. We always take different routes and see different stuff.

>Maybe it’s because of how I was raised and farm life that I don’t view things like ATVs and big trucks as toys, but as tools.

I don't see how some of the ATVs and SXSs are anything but toys.