Which SUV should I buy?

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Posted: 10/1/2004 10:43:26 AM EDT

I have been looking for a new SUV and have narrowed it down to either a:

Ford Expedition
Chevy Tahoe
Toyota Sequoia

anyone have any suggestions?

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:44:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Expedition. IRS, and its not a chevy. The toyota will last the longest, tho.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:46:05 AM EDT

[#2]

I own a 99 4wd Ford Expedition and a 2003 2wd Chevy Tahoe. (I am the anti Hippy).

Anyway, the Tahoe is absolutely the best riding, best performing vehicle I have ever owned. I love it. It seems to be twice the vehicle my Expedition is.

Don't know about the Toy.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:47:58 AM EDT

[#3]

Ford Expedition...hands down, sir. I can say with all honesty that I've truly enjoyed the ride. I've driven one in the city and off road. Both instances were highly pleasurable.

I would hate to see you miss out on such luxury.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:51:48 AM EDT

[#4]

I have an '04 Tahoe Z71. You can't go wrong with it.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:52:40 AM EDT

[#5]

Don't like the Expedition's suspension, to wobbly.

Tahoe.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:53:43 AM EDT

[#6]

chevt tahoe or suburban the best

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:54:36 AM EDT

[#7]

Expedition

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:57:11 AM EDT

[#8]

None.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:57:30 AM EDT

[#9]

I like Ford pickups......BUT.......

Chevy Tahoes are nicer than Ford Expeditions....

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:58:10 AM EDT

[#10]

Get an old Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

That's what I drive.

Posted: 10/1/2004 10:59:04 AM EDT

[#11]

Out of those three I pick the Porshche Cayanne.

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:00:04 AM EDT

[#12]

Unimog

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:01:48 AM EDT

[#13]

I would get an Excursion or a Suburban.

GunLvr

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:02:19 AM EDT

[#14]

im going with the tahoe, definitely

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:05:12 AM EDT

[#15]

chevy

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:12:01 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Expedition. IRS, and its not a chevy. The toyota will last the longest, tho.

Actually, if you are going to take it off road, IRS (and IFS, but try finding an SUV not stamped 'JEEP' that doesn't have it...) is a liabilty. Solid axle's are better.

For just banging around on the streets, 6 one way, half dozen the other. I personally wouldn't buy a truck that isn't made in the USA.

If it's going to see any signifigant off-road time, I'd get a Z-71 Tahoe (or a Yukon). And if that's the case, you might want to take a look at some smaller vehicles - A Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Land Rover Discovery are going to be smaller, but more capable off-roaders. I'd stay away from Suburban's off road, the length can get them in trouble - Same thing with long-bed Pickups. (It's easier to get them high-centered... since they have such a big Center. The departure angle isn't as good, either, so you can bang up the rear end.) Structurally, their just as capable, but smaller is better off-road - hence CJ's, Wranglers, and FJ-40's and their small size.

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:12:28 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
2003 2wd Chevy Tahoe. (I am the anti Hippy).

Anyway, the Tahoe is absolutely the best riding, best performing vehicle I have ever owned. I love it.

I have a buddy that has a nice loaded 03 Tahoe. I've driven it once. It handles like shit! Slop and play in the steering, bouncy suspension... I hit a bump and the bounce made my foot bounce on the throttle, making the damn thing shake. It was smooth if you were on a smooth road, and was comfortable on the highway, tho.

If I needed something bigger, I'd probably go with the Toyota. I had a Toyota pickup, and at 130,000 miles, she was still going strong when I traded her.

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:19:33 AM EDT

[#18]

Go with the Tahoe.

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:21:35 AM EDT

[#19]

+1 for the UniMog. You definitely won't see another in the neighborhood.

ETA: Damn, used 500th post on that........

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:23:08 AM EDT

[#20]

Tahoe

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:25:20 AM EDT

[#21]

For the same price you can get a much better SUV.

How about looking into a Lexus RX300 or RX330?
Those are much better cars.

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:25:26 AM EDT

[#22]

Do yourself a favor and test drive the new V8 4Runner.

I really don't care for the Sequoia.

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:27:27 AM EDT

[#23]

Expedition

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:28:37 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

For the same price you can get a much better SUV.

How about looking into a Lexus RX300 or RX330?
Those are much better cars .

You just sank yourself when you spoke the TRUTH.

The Lexus are better cars

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:29:56 AM EDT

[#25]

Tahoe

Posted: 10/1/2004 11:31:37 AM EDT

[#26]

EXPEDITION

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:21:15 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Quoted:

For the same price you can get a much better SUV.

How about looking into a Lexus RX300 or RX330?
Those are much better cars .

You just sank yourself when you spoke the TRUTH.

The Lexus are better cars

Have you ever rode or drove one? They are the best SUV on the market. You act like he is going to use it for off road all the time. No one does that and if he did he wouldn't be asking about the 3 he is asking about. If that was the case he would need an acura. But all that aside, the lexus is the best on the market.

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:27:09 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
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For the same price you can get a much better SUV.

How about looking into a Lexus RX300 or RX330?
Those are much better cars .

You just sank yourself when you spoke the TRUTH.
The Lexus are better cars

Have you ever rode or drove one? They are the best SUV on the market. You act like he is going to use it for off road all the time. No one does that and if he did he wouldn't be asking about the 3 he is asking about. If that was the case he would need an acura. But all that aside, the lexus is the best on the market.

They are CARS. My best friend owns one. It a jacked up FWD station wagon. Its is a VERY nice car, but cant haul, tow, etc....It is NOT an SUV

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:27:55 PM EDT

[#29]

I've owned both the Exp and Tahoe. Get the Tahoe.

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:29:22 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Have you ever rode or drove one? .

Yep, I have. Nice cars.

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:30:52 PM EDT

[#31]

Where in the hell is the damn poll?

They always forget the poll......

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:33:04 PM EDT

[#32]

Nissan Armada 4x4
305-hp 5.6-liter V8 engine

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:34:58 PM EDT

[#33]

Do yourself a favor, get a JEEP Cherokee in any flavor. It is the only true 4-wheel drive SUV. All the others are posers.

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:40:14 PM EDT

[#34]

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They are CARS. My best friend owns one. It a jacked up FWD station wagon. Its is a VERY nice car, but cant haul, tow, etc....It is NOT an SUV

If they needed that he would need to get a truck not an SUV

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:41:17 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

If they needed that he would need to get a truck not an SUV

If he needed a car, he could get a car, not an SUV

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:47:03 PM EDT

[#36]

I think he should have bought a car, but its for his short little wife. SHe wanted the ground clearance. She upgraded from a Honda Del Sol.

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:49:05 PM EDT

[#37]

The Expedition is plenty powerful (as far as sleds go) and the ride is ok although it isn't as good as the Tahoe IMHO.
The Expedition will get about 12-14 mpg and the Tahoe just a little better. I am not sure about the real world mpg of the Toyota.
If you are planning on keeping it for 5+ years then I would get the Toyota although I would give the 4runner a look see.

The Nissan Murano is a nice little hybrid SUV but the Armando is some kind of ugly...from the front end but so is the Nissan truck now.

If you are going to trade it for a new one in a couple years then get the Tahoe or the Toyota as they will retain more resale value.

Although none of them will retain much if the price of gas stays where it is at or climbs as no one will want it.

Is there an OPEC country we could invade and take their oil so we could lower our price here?

BigDozer66

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:50:40 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
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If they needed that he would need to get a truck not an SUV

If he needed a car, he could get a car, not an SUV

He would get a whole lot better mpg's if he did!

BigDozer66

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:52:22 PM EDT

[#39]

Lexus RX330

Posted: 10/1/2004 12:54:37 PM EDT

[#40]

Well, without knowing what he intends to USE it for, most discussion is just going to be people stating what their favorite is, for whatever reason.

An SUV is useful for certain things. Outside of those things, it's just a status symbol.

Posted: 10/1/2004 1:10:41 PM EDT

[#41]

mercedes ML500 V8 or a unimog

Posted: 10/1/2004 1:14:11 PM EDT

[#42]

Is there a specific reason for the large size? First question to answer is how big you NEED. As far as the ones you mention, I had a '97 Expedition up until a couple of years ago. It was a great vehicle, simple and practical. I had the size for towing capacity. If you need the size, I would recommend Expedition without hesitation.

I now have a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Love it. Handy size, rides fine. Carries what I need: anything too large for it would be too much for me to manage myself anyway. For the Home Depot trips for large stuff, $20. rents one of their trucks - even larger - and you wouldn't load bricks into a nice truck.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Posted: 10/1/2004 1:24:24 PM EDT

[#43]

Skip the Tahoe/Yukon and get yourself a Suburban. I find the ride is better (longer wheel base) and light offroading is decent. (Get the 4x4 model. You're less likely to get stuck, but when you do you'll be further from home

)

The Suburban's been the best damn vehicle the wife and I have owned. Our 4x4 gets around 16MPG on the highway, hauls a bunch of shit, lots of room inside, and hasn't gotten me stuck (yet). It goes wherever I tell it to go. Take it offroad all the time in South Texas, and it doesn't get stuck (yet), and I've taken it to all kinds of nasty places. Sure, it'll work as a "grocery getter", but it does so much more for me.