What do you drive to the lake?

SIKSUKR · 05-10-2010, 10:48 AM

GMC makes a fullsize Yukon Hybrid that can hold 8 passengers.This truck actually shows better gas milage on the highway than the city.21-city 22-hwy.http://www.gmc.com/yukon/hybrid/specsStandard.jsp

Lucy Goose · 05-10-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

GMC makes a fullsize Yukon Hybrid that can hold 8 passengers.This truck actually shows better gas milage on the highway than the city.21-city 22-hwy.http://www.gmc.com/yukon/hybrid/specsStandard.jsp

I can't vouch for the hybrid as mine is not and is the full XL Denali. I love this car more than any car/SUV I have ever had. It averages around 16mpg. But with the gas prices I am thinking of trading it in as I rarely have more than two people in it. It is a wonderfully comfortable car and you can fit 7 people in it and tons of stuff. It has a powerful engine for trailering or anything else. but it's a bit much for just the two of us. I hate to give it up but it seems our government doesn't give a rats you know what about gas prices anymore. No one is complaining or fighting anything.

The hybrid costs so much more that I don't think the mere savings in gas mileage would make a difference for a very long time.

eillac@dow · 05-10-2010, 07:14 PM

I've got a Honda Pilot. Love having the 3rd seat....BUT, once it is up there is NO ROOM FOR STUFF.

robmac · 05-10-2010, 08:02 PM

I have a Z71 Tahoe and it isn't going to win any fuel economy contest but will pass several stations and not need gas. It is not only capable of towing hauling and holding enough passengers it IS very comfortable and the kids love the entertainment system in the rear. ( adults do as well on a long drive ) just my two cents.

Patiently Watching · 05-11-2010, 02:18 AM

Have you looked at the 2010 Toyota 4runner? I've owned lot's of cars, foreign and domestic and I have to say that I could not be happier with the 4runner.
Mine is a 2007 4runner with a V8, averages 19/22 with my driving (lead footed), has been trouble free so far for 80K plus miles and just required it's first set of replacement tires about 10,000 miles ago. 2 cross country trips, a fair amount of towing and no issues to-date.
It is AWD, great in the snow and has all the convenience features I was looking for at the time. Great overall vehicle.

RI Swamp Yankee · 05-11-2010, 01:16 PM

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... Mine is a 2007 4runner with a V8, averages 19/22 with my driving (lead footed), .....

FWIW: looks like Toyota doesn't offer the V8 for 2010 models.

I need the V8 to pull my camper. I have a 2008 w/4wd and get 19/22, like Patiently Watching, when empty.

codeman671 · 05-11-2010, 01:51 PM

We use an Escalade ESV. With the two of us, 3 kids and 4 dogs it suits us fine. Ours has the second row captains chairs and a 3rd row bench. They do make the Escalades in hybrids as well, ours is not. Without the 4 dogs we would easily have enough space for our gear.

We haul a small covered Thule trailer (similar model pictured below) though for all of our gear. Our ride is a lot shorter than yours, but even still it would be a great solution. Easy and light to tow.

05-10-2010, 10:48 AM	#1
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	GMC makes a fullsize Yukon Hybrid that can hold 8 passengers.This truck actually shows better gas milage on the highway than the city.21-city 22-hwy.http://www.gmc.com/yukon/hybrid/specsStandard.jsp __________________ SIKSUKR

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 221 Thanked 821 Times in 493 Posts	We use an Escalade ESV. With the two of us, 3 kids and 4 dogs it suits us fine. Ours has the second row captains chairs and a 3rd row bench. They do make the Escalades in hybrids as well, ours is not. Without the 4 dogs we would easily have enough space for our gear. We haul a small covered Thule trailer (similar model pictured below) though for all of our gear. Our ride is a lot shorter than yours, but even still it would be a great solution. Easy and light to tow. Attached Images

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eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	I've got a Honda Pilot. Love having the 3rd seat....BUT, once it is up there is NO ROOM FOR STUFF.

05-10-2010, 08:02 PM	#4
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I have a Z71 Tahoe and it isn't going to win any fuel economy contest but will pass several stations and not need gas. It is not only capable of towing hauling and holding enough passengers it IS very comfortable and the kids love the entertainment system in the rear. ( adults do as well on a long drive ) just my two cents.

05-11-2010, 02:18 AM	#5
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Have you looked at the 2010 Toyota 4runner? I've owned lot's of cars, foreign and domestic and I have to say that I could not be happier with the 4runner. Mine is a 2007 4runner with a V8, averages 19/22 with my driving (lead footed), has been trouble free so far for 80K plus miles and just required it's first set of replacement tires about 10,000 miles ago. 2 cross country trips, a fair amount of towing and no issues to-date. It is AWD, great in the snow and has all the convenience features I was looking for at the time. Great overall vehicle.