[Main Other Cars Bulletin Board | BBFAQ | Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ] Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos I broke down and bought... Like This Post: - Subscribe to Daily Digest for this Bulletin Board Posted by Misplacedyankee [Email] (#1756) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Misplacedyankee) on Wed, 13 Oct 2004 05:49:08 In Reply to: 7 passenger vehicle recommendation, LAGene, Sun, 10 Oct 2004 19:14:53 Alert me when someone posts in this thread: Members see ZERO ads on the bulletin boards and get more feature. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

I broke down and bought a suburban for this very reason. I also had to tow a 4500lb boat, but the seating arrangement is most important. First I got a Tahoe in 2000 and then a Suburban Z71 in 2002. I just bought a new 2004 Z71 Suburban with everything in it for $36K. I got the captains chairs for the second row which give great access to the third seat. Kids actually like being in the 3rd row and the captains chairs are great for adults in the second row.

My gas mileage isn't as bad as you think - on long road trips in 2wd I get 18/19 MPG - I usually get at least 16. Tahoe would get the same so the extra 2 feet is worth it to go Suburban. For the comfort and space the Suburban can't be beat. I have never had one warranty claim on any of these vehicles over the last 4 years. I will have one until the kids go to college. My other car which racks up the most miles is fuel efficient.

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• 7 passenger vehicle recommendation, LAGene, Sun, 10 Oct 2004 19:14:53
  • Thanks for the responses., LAGene, Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:02:53
  • Eurovan was made just for this situation, McTeague, Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:52:05
  • I broke down and bought..., Misplacedyankee , Wed, 13 Oct 2004 05:49:08 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: 7 passenger vehicle recommendation, MO, Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:35:09
  • the problem he'll face with child seats, markP, Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:32:36
  • nothing beats a full size van for room, John in Bismarck, Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:14:27
  • Honda Odyssey....., Mike Lynch , Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:56:12
  • Pacifica? I kinda like the looks of em... (nt), egsAero, Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:05:14
  • Sorry, nothing in N.A. (+), Vlad, Mon, 11 Oct 2004 07:24:32
    • Ahhh..., remember the SW8 Turbo......., Mike Lynch , Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:57:37

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