What do you drive to the lake?

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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Originally Posted by Patiently Watching

... 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.

05-11-2010, 01:51 PM	#4
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,506 Thanks: 221 Thanked 817 Times in 490 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

05-10-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
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	#2
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.