2000 Jeep grand cherokee for my oldest son,my thinking was sits high enough,air bags,inline six ( not enough get up and go to get out of it's own way ),and enough room to put all of his baseball equipment.

2000 Ford ranger extended cab 4x4 for youngest son,(he's my
outdoor guy) sits up high,but not too high,air bags,4 banger.
He can put his golf clubs in the extended cab and pier cart in the bed. I felt that these 2 vehicles were safe and functional
as weel as economical.