When I was young I realized the pitfalls of owning a pick up truck. Everyone wants to use it to haul something or move with - oh, and can you help do it too!
Personally, I own a Dodge Caravan with fold away seats which I find to be the most versatile vehicle for my lifestyle. Haul family up to seven people, sleep in it on road trips with my biking/diving stuff inside, haul a full sheet of plywood or garbage, throw my bike in the back without popping the tire off... but people don't think to borrow it the same way as a pickup.