Large SUV question for those w 3+ kids

**Tucker134** · 07-01-2013, 03:59 PM

Yo fellas, just had my 3rd kid, and need to get a large SUV (minivan ain't hapnin). So far all we know is that we def want captains chairs in the second row, for easy access to our 5yr old who'll be in the booster seat.

Chevy Suburban LTZ seems like the best value, with the Yukon and Escalade basically just add'l bells and whistles. We currently have an '07 Mercedes GL 450, and find it too cramped...any advice greatly appreciated...

**Jets Things** · 07-01-2013, 04:09 PM

Congrats on the 3rd kid. Ours is due in September. We had the same dilemma - no minivan, captains chairs - and went with a Buick Enclave. Got it in March and haven't had a single regret.

**FF2®** · 07-01-2013, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tucker134

Yo fellas, just had my 3rd kid, and need to get a large SUV (minivan ain't hapnin). So far all we know is that we def want captains chairs in the second row, for easy access to our 5yr old who'll be in the booster seat.

Chevy Suburban LTZ seems like the best value, with the Yukon and Escalade basically just add'l bells and whistles. We currently have an '07 Mercedes GL 450, and find it too cramped...any advice greatly appreciated...

Wow yor doing pretty well in this Obama economy.

**Tucker134** · 07-01-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jets Things

Congrats on the 3rd kid. Ours is due in September. We had the same dilemma - no minivan, captains chairs - and went with a Buick Enclave. Got it in March and haven't had a single regret.

Thanks, will check it out...only diff Btwn the Yukon Denali and suburban LTZ is the 6.2 vs 5.3 litre engine, which I don't really care about...

**quantum** · 07-01-2013, 04:17 PM

start wearing condoms?

**jetstream23** · 07-01-2013, 04:18 PM

Check out the Toyota Sequoia. It's big and can be configured with 2nd row captains chairs and has a 3rd row bench. That would get you 7 seated comfortably. I was close to getting one but it was too big for the wife (go ahead, I know you can't resist). This helped me talk her into a Land Cruiser which we ended up with. The LC is fantastic and has a 3rd row but it's a smaller 3rd row than the Sequoia and no captains chair option in row 2. The LC is pricey but it goes EVERYWHERE and I've done some overland stuff through Sedona and some light rock crawling with it.

Good luck.

And, the Sequoia Platinum edition has a ton of creature comforts and features.

**Tucker134** · 07-01-2013, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by jetstream23

Check out the Toyota Sequoia. It's big and can be configured with 2nd row captains chairs and has a 3rd row bench. That would get you 7 seated comfortably. I was close to getting one but it was too big for the wife (go ahead, I know you can't resist). This helped me talk her into a Land Cruiser which we ended up with. The LC is fantastic and has a 3rd row but it's a smaller 3rd row than the Sequoia and no captains chair option in row 2. The LC is pricey but it goes EVERYWHERE and I've done some overland stuff through Sedona and some light rock crawling with it.

Good luck.

And, the Sequoia Platinum edition has a ton of creature comforts and features.

This vehicle will be traveling across rough Long Island expressways, parkways and causeways, but that's it! Def don't need a Land Cruiser, though they are the top rated "luxury SUV" that I've seen.

**jetstream23** · 07-01-2013, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Tucker134

This vehicle will be traveling across rough Long Island expressways, parkways and causeways, but that's it! Def don't need a Land Cruiser, though they are the top rated "luxury SUV" that I've seen.

Take a test drive of that Sequoia though if you get a chance. It's right in the same category as a Suburban, Yukon, Ford Expedition, etc.

**frostlich** · 07-01-2013, 05:07 PM

I was always curious about a Chrysler Pacifica. Always heard good things except now discontinued the parts cost a good bit.

**JFB** · 07-01-2013, 05:08 PM

I own a Chevy Traverse. Love it but I don't think it's fancy enough for you.

**Tucker134** · 07-01-2013, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by JFB

I own a Chevy Traverse. Love it but I don't think it's fancy enough for you.

Not lookin for fancy tuff guy, the Traverse is too small. The Suburban is listed as affordable!

**JohnnyJet** · 07-01-2013, 05:41 PM

Honda pilot. 17 mpg around town 22 hwy 3 rows of seats and it will last unlike a chevy

**DDNYjets** · 07-01-2013, 06:23 PM

You are already looking in the best place. Suburban/Yukon/Escalade are some good candidates. As is the Sequoia.

**Apache 51** · 07-01-2013, 06:29 PM

**Timmy®** · 07-01-2013, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by DDNYjets

Escalade

Are we sure he's italian or a black rapper?

**CHIROJET-WPB** · 07-01-2013, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Tucker134

Yo fellas, just had my 3rd kid, and need to get a large SUV (minivan ain't hapnin). So far all we know is that we def want captains chairs in the second row, for easy access to our 5yr old who'll be in the booster seat.

Chevy Suburban LTZ seems like the best value, with the Yukon and Escalade basically just add'l bells and whistles. We currently have an '07 Mercedes GL 450, and find it too cramped...any advice greatly appreciated...

I owned the Cadillac Escalade ESV and I liked it, didn't love it. Prior to the Escalade I owned the Lexus LX 470. No comparison. The Lexus was so much better in every way, except the price. The sister SUV (Toyota Sequoia) may be a better option financially, but I'm sure that vehicle is pricey as well. Good Luck!

**TheBlairThomasFumble** · 07-01-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by FF2®

Wow yor doing pretty well in this Obama economy.

So is Aaron Hernandez, the Pats* all time leader in receptions by a rookie TE. The genius GM gave him a 9 million dollar signing bonus, good for buying guns, bullets and for renting cars that can be used for assassination style murders of your fiance's sisters boyfriend.