I feel you on the need of a vehicle you can just use and maintain..... and not worry about! Though, I'm keeping my SVT and getting a truck after I sell my Impala
Just get a beater and keep the sweet SVT!
2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone