Used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS Sport Utility 4D

If you’re a fan of big passenger-carrying wagons, and can cope with the operating costs, SUVs don’t get much bigger than a Suburban. Boat and trailer owners in particular gravitate toward Suburbans, which offer up to 8,200-pounds towing capability (9,700 pounds for the heavy-duty 2500 series).

Unless you really need this much passenger- and cargo-hauling capability, a smaller vehicle might be a better choice – especially if gasoline prices resume their recent rise. Head-curtain side airbags for all three seating rows are offered at extra cost – at a time when many vehicles include them as standard equipment.