What do you drive to the lake?

The Eagle · 05-11-2010, 09:03 AM

I drive a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, with a V-8, and I get over 19 MPG, and I love it! It tows (when needed and has plenty of power and comfort like a living room. My son works for Chevrolet, and told me my next car should be the new Chevrolet Equinox. It gets superior gas milage, (see consumer reports) and above all else...it's made in the USA! We all complain how bad the economy is, then go out and buy foriegn cars. Chevrolets quality is superior to any Honda or Toyota. It's not the same Chevy from the 1970's, and neither is Toyota or Honda. If you don't. at least LOOK at the new Chevrolets, you are making a BIG mistake! Warranty on Chevrolet is superior, quality, and comfort (I know I sound like a car salesman) But I'm not, and you really should look close at Chevrolet! Just my opinion...it doesn't hurt to look!
"The Eagle"

fpartri497 · 05-11-2010, 09:12 AM

I drive a 2010 lincoln MKX crossover SUV V-6 gets 24 highway Mi. Its all whl. drv. and handels like a dream with every luxury convienance you could possibly want.

Lucky1 · 05-11-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Eagle

I drive a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, with a V-8, and I get over 19 MPG, and I love it! It tows (when needed and has plenty of power and comfort like a living room. My son works for Chevrolet, and told me my next car should be the new Chevrolet Equinox. It gets superior gas milage, (see consumer reports) and above all else...it's made in the USA! We all complain how bad the economy is, then go out and buy foriegn cars. Chevrolets quality is superior to any Honda or Toyota. It's not the same Chevy from the 1970's, and neither is Toyota or Honda. If you don't. at least LOOK at the new Chevrolets, you are making a BIG mistake! Warranty on Chevrolet is superior, quality, and comfort (I know I sound like a car salesman) But I'm not, and you really should look close at Chevrolet! Just my opinion...it doesn't hurt to look!
"The Eagle"

Drive Jeeps here!! We need to teach children to support our economy? I agree that we should not purchase foreign cars. I do not care if they are made in America........the profits still go to the country that owns the car companies. Jeeps good for riding or towing. Don't know what is good for six people though.

Winni-Retired · 05-11-2010, 11:16 AM

My wife has a 2009 Lexus RX350 AWD SUV that we take to the lake, down south to Topsail Island, NC and then to Florida. Avg MPG on the highway is low 24's. She had a 1994 Volvo 850 wagon when kids were younger, third seat and all. Loved it all the way to 247191 miles and gave it away, in 2008, to a friends freshly minted young driver ... it's still running . Loved the third seat set up .. tight, but I never sat back there. Lexus gives me the old man comfort I want, but I have to agree the warranty is not as strong as what you would get from GM / Ford today. If I was in the mkt today, I would look at a Lincoln or Buick for a potential replacement.

dpg · 05-11-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Eagle

I drive a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, with a V-8, and I get over 19 MPG, and I love it! It tows (when needed and has plenty of power and comfort like a living room. My son works for Chevrolet, and told me my next car should be the new Chevrolet Equinox. It gets superior gas milage, (see consumer reports) and above all else...it's made in the USA! We all complain how bad the economy is, then go out and buy foriegn cars. Chevrolets quality is superior to any Honda or Toyota. It's not the same Chevy from the 1970's, and neither is Toyota or Honda. If you don't. at least LOOK at the new Chevrolets, you are making a BIG mistake! Warranty on Chevrolet is superior, quality, and comfort (I know I sound like a car salesman) But I'm not, and you really should look close at Chevrolet! Just my opinion...it doesn't hurt to look!
"The Eagle"

The reason the Equinox gets such good mileage is because it's a 4-banger. They may come with a larger engine not sure, but I believe your sone may be referring to that mileage. Have a neighbor who has one it's an awesome looking vehicle I agree but it is a 4 cylinder. 4's may not be do-able for someone towing a boat around. Chevy has come a long way I agree. Last year I was looking at the Malibu and no dealers would budge on the sticker someone wanted to take 800.00 off the sticker with zero % financing. I bought the Honda Accord (V6) instead got 5,500 off the sticker and paid 2.9% interest instead.

lawn psycho · 05-11-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

I bought the Honda Accord (V6) instead got 5,500 off the sticker and paid 2.9% interest instead.

I love our Accord V6. When I go from the full size F150 crew cab and jump into the car, it's like a riding in rocket ship. Who'd have thought that an Accord would ever have 271 hp?

As far as the poster above regarding Chevy. When I was 21 years old I had and S10 truck I bought. At the time the payment and expense was significant for me and the truck had a lot of problems. Dealer did not care. Just a poor kid with an S10... Chevy did not care. After 3.5 years of ownership, two blown transmissions (luckily covered under warranty) in first 30k, A/C & heater controls that had significant vacuum gremlins they could never fix despite tearing the dash apart three times I bailed and had to buy something I could trust. Ever try driving in a snow storm with no defroster?
I am now in a much different place in life and will never set foot on one of their lots again. Some memories never fade.

If you want a full-size American product, buy FORD

Seeker · 05-11-2010, 10:39 PM

My wife has a Chevy Traverse AWD LTZ and loves it. 1st row buckets, 2nd row buckets and 3rd row bench (which we keep folded down). Trailer towing is in the 6000# range. Had a Honda Pilot previously and no comparison, the Chevy blows it away.

Argie's Wife · 05-11-2010, 10:41 PM

I can tell you what NOT to get...

Don't

Get

A

Landrover...

If the monthly payments aren't bad enough the maintenance costs will kill you!

sawyers_point_girl · 05-12-2010, 03:34 PM

We have a Chevy Tahoe ('03). It's a v6, so gets OK gas mileage. We have 3 rows of seating, but the 3rd row can split in 1/2 (half of the row can be removed, so if you only want 1 person in the way back while the luggage is in the other part). We take up 2 kids and a huge dog crate along w/ luggage, etc. and it fits everything fine. I refuse to drive a carivan, so this is a great alternative.

05-11-2010, 09:03 AM	#1
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 142 Times in 33 Posts	My SUV I drive a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, with a V-8, and I get over 19 MPG, and I love it! It tows (when needed and has plenty of power and comfort like a living room. My son works for Chevrolet, and told me my next car should be the new Chevrolet Equinox. It gets superior gas milage, (see consumer reports) and above all else...it's made in the USA! We all complain how bad the economy is, then go out and buy foriegn cars. Chevrolets quality is superior to any Honda or Toyota. It's not the same Chevy from the 1970's, and neither is Toyota or Honda. If you don't. at least LOOK at the new Chevrolets, you are making a BIG mistake! Warranty on Chevrolet is superior, quality, and comfort (I know I sound like a car salesman) But I'm not, and you really should look close at Chevrolet! Just my opinion...it doesn't hurt to look! "The Eagle"

05-11-2010, 09:12 AM	#2
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	Suv I drive a 2010 lincoln MKX crossover SUV V-6 gets 24 highway Mi. Its all whl. drv. and handels like a dream with every luxury convienance you could possibly want. __________________ dont worry be happy

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05-11-2010, 11:16 AM	#4
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	My wife has a 2009 Lexus RX350 AWD SUV that we take to the lake, down south to Topsail Island, NC and then to Florida. Avg MPG on the highway is low 24's. She had a 1994 Volvo 850 wagon when kids were younger, third seat and all. Loved it all the way to 247191 miles and gave it away, in 2008, to a friends freshly minted young driver ... it's still running . Loved the third seat set up .. tight, but I never sat back there. Lexus gives me the old man comfort I want, but I have to agree the warranty is not as strong as what you would get from GM / Ford today. If I was in the mkt today, I would look at a Lincoln or Buick for a potential replacement.

05-11-2010, 10:39 PM	#7
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	My wife has a Chevy Traverse AWD LTZ and loves it. 1st row buckets, 2nd row buckets and 3rd row bench (which we keep folded down). Trailer towing is in the 6000# range. Had a Honda Pilot previously and no comparison, the Chevy blows it away.

05-11-2010, 10:41 PM	#8
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I can tell you what NOT to get... Don't Get A Landrover... If the monthly payments aren't bad enough the maintenance costs will kill you!

05-12-2010, 03:34 PM	#9
sawyers_point_girl Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sawyer Point/Tuftonboro, Bedford/Weymouth, MA Posts: 41 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We have a Chevy Tahoe ('03). It's a v6, so gets OK gas mileage. We have 3 rows of seating, but the 3rd row can split in 1/2 (half of the row can be removed, so if you only want 1 person in the way back while the luggage is in the other part). We take up 2 kids and a huge dog crate along w/ luggage, etc. and it fits everything fine. I refuse to drive a carivan, so this is a great alternative.