Don't totally dis the mini van until you drive a Honda Odyssey. Super nice ride, low entry making it easier for kids and elderly to enter and exit. AV system that rivals many living rooms, and good mileage and reliability to boot. Seats fold flat or are easily popped out to allow hauling at least two machines, three in some cases I've heard: two side by side in the back, and one across the area behind the front row seats.
If your testosterone level completes recedes at the though of a mini van, I put in a second vote for the Toyota 4 Runner. The second vehicle in my stable is a Tacoma. +1 on resale value retention. Good luck finding a deal on a used one. I had to drive from Iowa City to DeKalb, IL to find one at a price I could afford.