Showing Off Some Options

Ah, the joys of the family road trip--getting lost, dealing with screaming kids, and the constant search for a good radio station. Now that SUVs have truly taken over the role once held by plain-jane wood-paneled wagons, many aftermarket suppliers are jumping at the chance to help owners intelligently customize their vehicles, making them more comfortable for long hauls on the highway.

The folks at Best Buy have packed their version of a smart but cool set of add-ons into a 2003 Nissan Murano. These are some of the best tools to help avoid another round of "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall," and you won't have to sacrifice the kids' college funds to buy them.

True, a backseat jacuzzi or helipad might be more exciting additions to a standard sport/ute, but this Murano's mods are intended to make your SUV a nicer place to spend long hours on the Interstate. Leave the wacky graphics, coffee-can exhaust tips, and 24-inch spinners to the kids who don't know any better.

If you're looking for convenience and value with an edge, take a look at some of the options listed. In the long run, you might even save a buck or two, considering you'll no longer have to take out a bank loan to buy aspirin in bulk.