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I’m posting this with only good intentions but, knowing it may start a firestorm.
A week ago, our 2004 GMC Envoy bit the dust. It had been a decent vehicle for 17 years and 91,000 miles. Since the rest of our “fleet” is comprised of clown cars, this was the long trip, run to Home Depot, wife’s clubs in the back, 4WD in crappy weather vehicle. I could probably substitute this with a beater pickup were it not for one issue. In light of the severity of the accident and only very minor scrapes, I want to own another 2 ton plus vehicle.
This is the absolute worst time to be car shopping. The lots are 85% empty and dealers smell blood in the water. They consider full boat to be a good deal today. Nevertheless, here I am. So far, I’ve seriously considered:
Ford Explorer
GMC Acadia
I guess other candidates might be:
Dodge Durango
Whatever Toyota makes (after walking around the local lot for 10 or 15 minutes, some stupid salesman walked by me and asked whether I needed help. I answered “It’s up to you” and left.)
Something from Kia/Hyundai, Subaru or Nissan
Three rows are ok but two would be better (we never remember having had people in the third row of the Envoy).
Anyone have advice/experience to share?
A week ago, our 2004 GMC Envoy bit the dust. It had been a decent vehicle for 17 years and 91,000 miles. Since the rest of our “fleet” is comprised of clown cars, this was the long trip, run to Home Depot, wife’s clubs in the back, 4WD in crappy weather vehicle. I could probably substitute this with a beater pickup were it not for one issue. In light of the severity of the accident and only very minor scrapes, I want to own another 2 ton plus vehicle.
This is the absolute worst time to be car shopping. The lots are 85% empty and dealers smell blood in the water. They consider full boat to be a good deal today. Nevertheless, here I am. So far, I’ve seriously considered:
Ford Explorer
GMC Acadia
I guess other candidates might be:
Dodge Durango
Whatever Toyota makes (after walking around the local lot for 10 or 15 minutes, some stupid salesman walked by me and asked whether I needed help. I answered “It’s up to you” and left.)
Something from Kia/Hyundai, Subaru or Nissan
Three rows are ok but two would be better (we never remember having had people in the third row of the Envoy).
Anyone have advice/experience to share?
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