Wease Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 The insurance adjuster came out the other day, looks like the Rainier is going to be totaled. So the wife and I are going to start looking for something else. We've got a few things in mind: Full Size: Toyota Sequoia Lincoln Navigator Nissan Armada GMC Yukon Denali Mid Size: Mercury Mountaineer Lincoln Aviator Honda Pilot My wife wasn't that impressed with the Rainier. I liked it, but she drives it more than me, so it's really going to be her decision what we buy. I'd like something bigger, for my dogs and vacations that we take, but we could make due with a mid-size SUV as well. So if you have anything to add about any of these vehicles, feel free. Keep in mind that I don't buy new vehicles, anything I get would be a year or two old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhSatan Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 The insurance adjuster came out the other day, looks like the Rainier is going to be totaled. So the wife and I are going to start looking for something else. We've got a few things in mind: Full Size: Toyota Sequoia Lincoln Navigator Nissan Armada GMC Yukon Denali Mid Size: Mercury Mountaineer Lincoln Aviator Honda Pilot My wife wasn't that impressed with the Rainier. I liked it, but she drives it more than me, so it's really going to be her decision what we buy. I'd like something bigger, for my dogs and vacations that we take, but we could make due with a mid-size SUV as well. So if you have anything to add about any of these vehicles, feel free. Keep in mind that I don't buy new vehicles, anything I get would be a year or two old... I just got a Nissan Armada and I love it. It's big and has alot of room. I kept going back and forth from the Armada to the Denali. I liked the fact that not everyone had the Armada. I did alot of searching and there were only 3 for sale around Central Ohio and there were like 30 Denali's. Plus I like to be alittle different so there you go Good Luck with your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 My dad and step mom love their Sequoia, they drive it everywhere in AZ, It was very comfortable to take on a trip. The wife and I rode in the back and it's like a limo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sean I have a sequoia and love it I take it on long trips evereywhere. It seats 8 adults comfortably and the back seats fold up and fully remove. For 08 in their redesign they made them fold flat but since you don't buy new its a non issue. If you are looking at sequoias I would say look for an 06 or 07. With the 05+ I believe you could get second row captain chairs and console. The chairs came out and so did the console should you need the space. The 08 is a huge improvement but it comes at a price my boss has a platinum edition and it was 65 I believe. You had a Navigator why did you sell it if you need a full size which you will with two dogs it just makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 GMC Acadia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchin1st Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 we have had 2 armadas and love them. we use our current one for everything from groceries, to hauling 9000lbs. it goes threw mud, snow and anything eles. and they hold up great in accidents. our first one got rear ended by a truck doing about 30, and it bent the bumper. thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I personally like the Honda Pilot. When you get it fully loaded it's actually a really nice SUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sean, what is your price range? That makes a big difference in what is suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 GMC Acadia? Same thing as a Saturn Outlook. Really nice inside, but godawfully underpowered. I would never buy one, especially for $30-40k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I was thinking of the Honda Pilot before I read past the beginning of your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I was thinking of the Honda Pilot before I read past the beginning of your post. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 GMC Acadia or Buick Enclave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEvo8owner Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 infiniti fx 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Fully loaded Honda Pilots are pimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 You had a Navigator why did you sell it if you need a full size which you will with two dogs it just makes more sense. It was the old style Navigator, we weren't really impressed with it. The newer ones are much better... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Go with the Pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sean, what is your price range? That makes a big difference in what is suggested. Looking in the $15K - $25K range. Haven't really made my mind up yet as to how much I want to spend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I know personally I'm not a fan of FWD SUV's like the pilot enclave etc. They are fwd first then 4wd. If I were you I would look at the sequoia and navigator both are RWD and 4WD. And if you look they can be had for the price range you are thinking about. Mine is an 01 and has like 85700 miles on it and I haven't had any issues yet. I have been thinking about selling mine and I looked up orupcing and it looks like I could still get 15000 for it. I have the limited model which is loaded with everything but navigation (not offered in model year). I really can't complain about it. My other boss has an 07 navigator and its NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I gotta tell ya, Im sold on the Honda Pilots. I do paint work for Stewart Auto Group of Pataskala. So I drive there vehicles 10 times a week. The 2 pilots I just had were awesome. If I were to buy a midsize SUV it would be the pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badasskylark Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm a little leery of newer toyota fullsize trucks, im not sure if it applies to the Seqoia but the Tundras havent been up to the usual toyota quality. Tailgates breaking off, Bad trannys, Cam issues, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I like the new Acadia but I hear they get terrible mpg's(even for an suv). The Pilot is damn nice and you can't go wrong with it. I sat in a new Sequoia at the auto show and they're huge inside, power everything and just plain nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I like the new Acadia but I hear they get terrible mpg's(even for an suv). The Pilot is damn nice and you can't go wrong with it. I sat in a new Sequoia at the auto show and they're huge inside, power everything and just plain nice!! The Acadia, Enclave, and Outlook get the best MPG in the segment. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass/Sport_Utility_Vehicle2007.shtml *They don't sort by the size, but compare them with anything else that's full size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm a little leery of newer toyota fullsize trucks, im not sure if it applies to the Seqoia but the Tundras havent been up to the usual toyota quality. Tailgates breaking off, Bad trannys, Cam issues, etc. That's because they are assembled in the States.Toyota will need to get the auto workers over here trained on how to do it right.It will take a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Either an 03+ 4.7L Sequoia or an 04+ 4Runner. I'm thinking more and more about a 4runner for my next vehicle, if I can scrounge up enough of a down payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 That's because they are assembled in the States.Toyota will need to get the auto workers over here trained on how to do it right.It will take a couple of years. Toyota has been building vehicles in the states since the 80's. The Tundra and Sequoia were designed exclusively for the US, and built exclusively in the US, and are sold exclusively in the US. Up until the new model came out, the ONLY problem in these lines were bad overdrive gears in the 4 speed autos behind the V8 engine, and that was fixed by the 2003 model. I had an 01, and it never had any issues with the trans, or anything else for that matter. I had it for nearly two years, and I put new tires on it, and changed the oil every 10,000 miles (Mobile1 15,000 mile synthetic). I had ZERO problems with it. When I bought it, the odometer said 57,000, and when I sold it, it read 97,000. I'm still kicking myself for getting rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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