Our next step will be to take the travel system (car seat and stroller) with us to see how they fit in each of the vehicles. When we make that trip, I believe our friends Mike & Breezy will go with us to see how THEY fit in each of the vehicles. Mike is well over 6 feet tall, so I feel as though his opinion on comfort is VERY valuable!!
Gas mileage is not an issue with either of these vehicles. The average in the city is the same for each vehicle, and the average on the highway is 3 mpg more on the Acadia, but we don't consider that a HUGE difference.
There is a price difference between the two, but they are not exactly comparable vehicles. The Acadia costs a little more, but it is a larger vehicle (longer by 10 inches).
I drove both of them, and they both ride very smoothly. Neither felt any bigger than the other when driving it.
The only decisions that we DID make are that we do NOT want a sunroof if we get the Acadia (the only shade for the glass does not completely block out the sun) and we are pretty certain that we're going to get the DVD player in the vehicle. While we do not really need that now, we think that in the not so distant future, it will make road trips much more comfortable for EVERYONE! That is not a 100% decision (like the Acadia's sunroof), but it's something we're actually considering.
Ok. I think I've whined enough for one day. Any thoughts? Insights? Suggestions? Ways to make the decision easier? We're all ears!! We'll listen to (maybe not heed, but listen to) any and all advice you may have for us. We know that you guys are more experienced in this department! Thanks in advance!
Love you guys!
Just so you know what they look like... Here are a couple of photos...
First is the 4Runner...
Next is the Acadia...
4 comments:
Toyota has a much better reputation for longevity and cheap maintenance/repair than GM products. Just food for thought. Also, how often do you think you'll be hauling 7 or 8 people around? Good luck!
Let the dealership duke it out. See who will give you the best deal. At this time people are trading in almost new SUV's and getting nothing for them (because of gas prices) See if they have anything slightly used
Chris and Bill both make good points - and correct ones. The Toyota does have a very good service record compared to the Chevy.
There is also the fact that GM and Toyota each own an interest in the other. They build cars and trucks on the same assembly lines in some cases.
Of the two choices I would lean toward the Toyota. I would also recommend you look at the Nissan in the same class. Nissan is fighting to gain market share and they offer great deals on very solid cars with excellent service records.
But then - I drive a JEEP with a canvas top, so...
I'm all about "Rock, Paper, Scissors" or flipping a coin!! I guess I'm spoiled because, even though I listen to what your dad thinks, I usually make my own choice on the car I'll be driving every day. (Remember the Jeep Liberty incident???) Anyway, good luck on your choice. Let us know how it turns out. Love ya!!
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