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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677388
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I can't imagine driving a minivan around town....

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: foldemup] #2677392
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Originally Posted by foldemup
Originally Posted by Dixiepatriot
Sounds like you need a minivan


X2.....toyota sienna can be found in awd........But, if you must have a suv, I can’t believe you’d look at anything else other than a Yukon XL Denali! After all it will hold 2 cow elk quartered up in the cargo space and they have a really nicely designed spare tire carrier grin


I would avoid a Sienna like the plague.............single worst vehicle I have ever owned. If you must go the minivan route, the Honda Odyssey is really the only option.


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: rst87] #2677397
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Have to disagree with Gomer. God has blessed my wife and I with three boys aged 7, 5, & 17 months. All were planned and we couldn't be happier! Congrats to you rst87 and the Mrs. I pray for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. God Bless!


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677400
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Suburban!


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677409
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Vans are awesome. Been thinking about getting a second one. We have 3 kids and the doors and DVD player easy seating a storage is awesome.


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: lefthorn] #2677426
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Originally Posted by lefthorn
He k out Buick Enclave too. We love the one we have


We almost bought one last year. By far the most comfortable and quietest vehicle we test drove. Just couldn't get past the lack of acceleration.

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: AUwrestler] #2677442
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Originally Posted by AUwrestler
Vans are awesome. Been thinking about getting a second one. We have 3 kids and the doors and DVD player easy seating a storage is awesome.


I've often wondered why Expeditions/Tahoes/Etc were offered with sliding rear doors, at least as an option.


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1. All Politicians Are Liars
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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: AU7MM08] #2677461
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Originally Posted by AU7MM08
Originally Posted by donia
if you are a truck purist, sequoia is the last full sized suv built on a true truck frame.


Huh?
GM has a 1 ton suburban for fleet customers, I don't know what's more "truck" than something designed from the factory to get armored.
The regular 1/2 ton suburbans are built on modified Silverado frames in Texas.


you're correct, I am not. that was, at one time, a Toyota selling point for sequoia, but manufacturers have returned to fully boxed frames with trucks being #1 selling vehicles in the US (instead of hybrid frames).


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: Stob] #2677479
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Originally Posted by Stob
Lovin our 2019 Honda Pilot.


Glad you like it. We’ll build as many as you want!!

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: GomerPyle] #2677480
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Originally Posted by GomerPyle
Originally Posted by foldemup
Originally Posted by Dixiepatriot
Sounds like you need a minivan


X2.....toyota sienna can be found in awd........But, if you must have a suv, I can’t believe you’d look at anything else other than a Yukon XL Denali! After all it will hold 2 cow elk quartered up in the cargo space and they have a really nicely designed spare tire carrier grin


I would avoid a Sienna like the plague.............single worst vehicle I have ever owned. If you must go the minivan route, the Honda Odyssey is really the only option.


If you buy it (Odyssey) we will build it!!

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677485
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Not that you would be riding in the most stylish vehicle, but for price Odyssey maybe used or older used one can be had for a deal and you can't hardly wear them out. If you can afford to ride in style larger SUV not really that much stylish either imo, but older Tahoe's seem fairly good for a decent price until you get the older 2 kids out of the house. Four door jeeps are nice eye candy just not sure if they are nice enough on inside for a family like an SUV. Rav4 would seat 5 small people just not extra roomy and would get about 26mpg+.

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677678
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Another vote for Highlander, best family vehicle we ever had , wife loved it .



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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677702
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Family of 5

I have a Sienna. Looks ain't gonna turn your head, but you won't beat practicality of a van.

Had a Highlander before #5. Very good vehicle, but not for 5.
Had Yukons and Tahoes before that. Favorites, but not practical for 5.

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: doekiller] #2677708
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Originally Posted by doekiller
The 4 runner isn’t going to work for a family of 5. The highlander is a great mom vehicle, but 5 people are not going to have room for anything but them and the person in the 3rd row seat isn’t going to be comfortable when they hit about age 8. The sequoia is the way to go with that many people if you go Toyota.

The Tahoe/Yukon doesn’t have any room behind the 3rd row seat. I mean none. My wife has drive one or the other for 15 years. She loves it, but if you use the 3rd row, you have to use a roof carrier or a hitch basket for luggage. I would look at Suburban/Yukon XL is I had 3 kids.

Don’t buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We had one, it was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Piece of shucks. Plus it isn’t big enough for that many people.

Remember, those kids are going to get a lot bigger before she gets rid of it.

Sounds like the only choice is a school bus


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677743
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1>Mazda CX-9

2>Sequoia

3>Expedition



When my kids were young we had a Honda van. Great vehicle, the ride was good, plenty of room.




No to Jeep.

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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677747
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Nissan Armada or Toyota Sequoia


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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: IDOT] #2677763
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Originally Posted by IDOT
Nissan Armada or Toyota Sequoia


You can also find some decent deals on the full size infinity or the full size Lexus.

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: doekiller] #2677766
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Originally Posted by doekiller
The 4 runner isn’t going to work for a family of 5. The highlander is a great mom vehicle, but 5 people are not going to have room for anything but them and the person in the 3rd row seat isn’t going to be comfortable when they hit about age 8. The sequoia is the way to go with that many people if you go Toyota.

The Tahoe/Yukon doesn’t have any room behind the 3rd row seat. I mean none. My wife has drive one or the other for 15 years. She loves it, but if you use the 3rd row, you have to use a roof carrier or a hitch basket for luggage. I would look at Suburban/Yukon XL is I had 3 kids.

Don’t buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We had one, it was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Piece of shucks. Plus it isn’t big enough for that many people.

Remember, those kids are going to get a lot bigger before she gets rid of it.


Those new expedition EL look pretty sweet too.

Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677791
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This wasn’t on your list but the Honda Pilot is really nice. We have 3 kids and have traveled to Disney world and numerous trips to the beach. It has plenty of room and gets great gas mileage (27 on the highway)
Also as a side note Serra Honda in Sylacauga was the easiest car buying experience I’ve ever had. I emailed the internet sales guy, and told him exactly what I wanted and if he could do XXXXX out the door price. He emailed me back in about an hour and said he would do the price and my vehicle would be ready to pick up by 1pm the next day.



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Re: Family SUV? (In the market for one) [Re: robinhedd] #2677847
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Originally Posted by robinhedd
Originally Posted by Dixiepatriot
Sounds like you need a minivan


Just not a minivan guy. I’m not above buying a 4-door Z71 and putting her in it.


Then try out a Tundra Crew Cab. It's roomy.


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