Good point, but just be careful when you tow a 2000 lb boat with it, or it probably won't be long until your at the transmission shop

Exactly. I listed one of the pros of an SUV as towing. But that was one of two (off-road being the other one). Other than that, I don't really see an advantages over other options.

I also forgot a major factor in my last post. All the advantages I listed for my minivan are, IMO, backed up by the fact that it is far cheaper than an SUV. I consider that a big selling point. I can't see paying $40K for a mid-range Expedition, when my minivan with nav system cost far less than that.