Wouldn't you be two-wheelin' in that case?

In my opinion, to each his own. But it would not be two wheelin' if I have 4 tires on the ground!
I agree that SUV's aren't made for serious hauling but they get the job done and they do it well. They also CAN be a replacement for minivans depending on what you buy it for. Lot's of people don't like the look of a minivan and prefer the rugged look of an SUV. Why would I spend the money on something I may never use? Just because I can say "yeah I have 4 wheel drive, don't you see my shifter!" It's not worth the cash and I didn't buy the vehicle to impress my peers. Granted it's not the most economically sound vehicle but in my opinion it may be the most ergonomically sound for my needs.
Again, to each his/her own.