Very true, I had to compromise with the wife though. She wanted a "minivan" so I bought her an AWD Pontiac Montana All the comforts of Home but built on a Chevy 1500 truck frame. I put an auxillary airbag lift on it which when pumped up lifts it 4 inches. I put a little bit larger tires, 235X75, 15s on it. It's been tested on some pretty ugly trails and will suffice quite nicely. Yeah it eats tires like no tomorrow, but as long as it's not a commuter car its OK.

Nothing says you're stuck with stock.