2007 Ford Expedition Limited

This is Ford's full-size SUV, the one that seats up to nine and tows like a truck, a common pick for big families and long hauls. It rides like a proper truck, with a commanding view and a soft, floaty feel that soaks up highway miles easily, though you'll feel its size in tight spots. The cabin is genuinely roomy, with a third row that fits adults and lots of cargo space behind it, plus handy touches like rear climate controls and an available DVD player. Owners say it holds up well over time, but some report cracking leather seats and the occasional electrical or rust issue as it ages. The Limited is the top trim, so you get leather, power everything, and chrome wheels; the only thing you give up versus the 4WD version is all-weather traction if you stick with this RWD model. Under the hood is a 5.4L V8 making 300 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive; it's got the grunt to tow a boat or a big trailer, but you'll see 15 mpg combined around town. The Limited's standard power-running boards and rear air suspension make getting in and loading gear easier, though the air springs can be costly to repair if they fail down the road.