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Hey guys I thought I'd start a thread about this category of vehicles to get the opinions of some of the car guys here.
With 3 kids my 4 door sedan just doesn't cut it any longer. I need a bigger SUV but not a monster. I typically buy a newer used vehicle rather than a brand new car. I've looked at them all and have my favorites...
2014 or newer Dodge Durango. Upgraded transmission and the electronics look sweet. Probably the leader in the club house.
Honda Pilot: We had a pilot a few years ago and loved it. It's pretty roomy and has a ton of cargo space. I love the huge space there is between the drivers and passengers seat for all the junk I move around. However; it's very boxy and I can't get over the fact that it's too much of a Soccer Mom car.
Ford Explorer: I love the outside styling but I'm not a fan of the interior. As silly as it sounds, there isn't a good place to rest your phone in the car. Why don't vehicles have a specific area where you can stand your phone up without taking up a cup holder.
Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon: I love everything about these cars before the recent redesign. I hate the redesigned look. They look like a hearse. I'd love to get one of these but man they are $10k more expensive than anything else I've looked at.
GMC Acadia/Chevy Traverse/Buick Enclave: I really like this car but my wife has one so I can't buy a 2nd one.
Full Size 4 Door Pickup trucks: I always say I could use a pickup truck and I'd seriously consider it if I had 2 kids but I have 3. Anyone else try to lug around 3 kids in a pickup? The backseats are really roomy but still they are close enough side to side to touch each other and cause problems IMO.
I'm going to stay away from the luxury brands (MB, BMW, Lexus, Acura, etc). I just don't need to go there.
Anyone have an opinion on the cars I mentioned?
With 3 kids my 4 door sedan just doesn't cut it any longer. I need a bigger SUV but not a monster. I typically buy a newer used vehicle rather than a brand new car. I've looked at them all and have my favorites...
2014 or newer Dodge Durango. Upgraded transmission and the electronics look sweet. Probably the leader in the club house.
Honda Pilot: We had a pilot a few years ago and loved it. It's pretty roomy and has a ton of cargo space. I love the huge space there is between the drivers and passengers seat for all the junk I move around. However; it's very boxy and I can't get over the fact that it's too much of a Soccer Mom car.
Ford Explorer: I love the outside styling but I'm not a fan of the interior. As silly as it sounds, there isn't a good place to rest your phone in the car. Why don't vehicles have a specific area where you can stand your phone up without taking up a cup holder.
Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon: I love everything about these cars before the recent redesign. I hate the redesigned look. They look like a hearse. I'd love to get one of these but man they are $10k more expensive than anything else I've looked at.
GMC Acadia/Chevy Traverse/Buick Enclave: I really like this car but my wife has one so I can't buy a 2nd one.
Full Size 4 Door Pickup trucks: I always say I could use a pickup truck and I'd seriously consider it if I had 2 kids but I have 3. Anyone else try to lug around 3 kids in a pickup? The backseats are really roomy but still they are close enough side to side to touch each other and cause problems IMO.
I'm going to stay away from the luxury brands (MB, BMW, Lexus, Acura, etc). I just don't need to go there.
Anyone have an opinion on the cars I mentioned?