[Wonder Warthog]

"As noted earlier, SUV's excel at hauling around small people, buying stuff at Home Depot, and impressing the neighbors. When will these functions die off?"

Simple answer---never. The GM "Suburban" has been around for decades and decades, far pre-dating the current "SUV" fad, and its like will be around long after.

[Grampa Dave]

"Simple answer---never. The GM "Suburban" has been around for decades and decades, far pre-dating the current "SUV" fad, and its like will be around long after."

When did the first Suburban come out. I'm 66, and I can remember seeing forever.