In my biased opinion, Suburbans are the way to go. I've had three, and my current one is a '99..... the last of that body style. The present design was launched in '00.
The Durango has a third row, but no practical cargo space behind the seat. If you need a third row for family reasons, you also will have "stuff" to haul. Most of the smaller 3-row vehicles - except for a minivan like the Chryslers - don't have hardly any room beyond the seat at all. Kinda useless in my opinion.
With the Sub, I have an 8-passenger capacity, and also lots of flexibility. With the third row out, I have an enclosed 6' cargo area. With the third row out and second row folded down, I have an 8' cargo area.
Lots of room to haul people, stuff, people and their stuff, Nova parts [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] , materials for household projects, and whatever else is needed. Plus, a properly equipped one has the ability to tow things too.
Finally, since I'm on my soapbox, I like the safety factor. I used to have a beautiful '91 Sub 3/4 ton 4x4, mint, no rust that got nailed by some stupid F-150 driver who was speeding through town running stop signs. You can see pics at the link below.
http://community.webshots.com/album/27421281AmkcuFWCul
Due to seeing how well they held up and being thankful I wasn't in a little car, I replaced it with another Suburban (of course!), and also replaced my wife's minivan with something more truck-like. She didn't need the third row since we all ready have my truck, so I put her in a Yukon. It's only two foot less in length than mine, and she can handle either truck with no problems.
Anyway, you have several choices, and my input is just one of many perspectives to consider. Good luck!
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