1999 Chevrolet Suburban

The Suburban is Chevrolet's full-size SUV, the one with three rows of seats and a body on a truck frame, built to carry a family and tow a trailer at the same time. It drives like a big truck, which means a commanding view of the road and a ride that's more about stability than sportiness, but it handles its size better than you'd expect. Inside, there's room for up to nine people, and the rear seats fold down to open up a cargo area that will swallow just about anything you need to haul. Owners note that the door hardware can wear out and the air conditioning may struggle in extreme heat, but the engine is a known workhorse that keeps going with routine care.