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Replying to: 5kidsinmycar (Dec 01, 2005 8:47 pm) |
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Replying to: 5kidsinmycar (Dec 01, 2005 8:47 pm) putting a child seat in the third row will be a pain, since an adult probably needs to reach back there and buckle the kid in. 3 boosters/child seats do fit in the second row. I can see that the third row would be really tight if they fit at all. for 3+ kids there aren't many good choices out there. How about a full sized van? We liked our mini-van but had to use the third row bench (98 plymouth grand voyager) and that kills storage. Most mini-vans only have 2 seats in the second row. Toyota is the exception. Get the 8 passanger and use 60% of the rear seat and fold the other 40%?? still doesn't leave much room. --jay (three kids and a Tahoe)
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Replying to: jay_24 (Dec 02, 2005 11:43 am) We have three in car seats (ages 3, 4, and 5 - small for their age). We put two in the very back, one in the middle. We got the 2nd row buckets so they could walk through to the back without having to flip and fold seats around. The oldest can buckle himself all up. The middle child is learning. We do have to step up onto the running board and reach back to help them buckle and unbuckle, but it is no more trouble than it was in the minivan we owned previously. By the way, without going too far off topic, our last vehicle was a 2004 Nissan Quest. There was a LOT more room in the 2nd and 3rd row, and there was really plenty of storage space (for our needs). Not as long as the Suburban, but very deep and tall, due to the big well that the third row folds flat into. Ended up trading because we got a great deal on our 2005 Yukon XL, and have always wanted one. Also, while there is less room for passengers, there is much more room up front for me. I have always had to put up with my right knee leaning up against a center console, until now. It would be even better with the front bench, but that is not available with leather and the 2nd row buckets.
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Replying to: ahightower (Dec 02, 2005 7:12 pm) I'm really not ready to succum to purchasing a van for my self just yet. Gotta try to figure a way to get all the seating in. I may go with a bench version of the second row and try to fit as you suggest, with two seat and an open seat for our oldest and largest child. Besides, he can help fetch bottles and snacks. |
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Wouldn't it be interesting to see a new Suburban with sliding second row doors aka Minvans OK< sorry, Its late and I've been drinking Rich
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Replying to: pierceman (Dec 02, 2005 10:45 pm) We are MUCH too cool for sliding doors here! |
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I thought at least one of the center seats had a shoulder belt, but there is still the issue of head restraints. The Savana is designed to be either a cargo van or church or hotel bus or a conversion van, and without going the conversion van route, there are not that many creature comforts. Other grumblings: Can someone please explain the reasoning behind displacement on demand? I know how it's supposed to work, but a 2006 4WD Yukon without DOD has EPA ratings of 15/19, but a presumably lighter 2006 4WD Envoy XL *with* DOD has EPA ratings of 15/20. I would expect a larger difference. Am I wrong about the 2006 Yukon not having DOD? * No standard side airbags. So much for GM's much-lauded "safety for everyone." * Looks like they're still using that unpainted wart-looking thing as the OnStar/XM antenna. I haven't been able to find a complete feature and option list, so I can only speculate that features like four auto up/down windows and laser-cut keys are not included. |
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How long will we have to wait before we see nice rebates on the 07? "I haven't been able to find a complete feature and option list, so I can only speculate that features like four auto up/down windows and laser-cut keys are not included" link title Select shop by model, then select chev-tahoe-go, then select 2007 |
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Just read where the EPA Highway mileage for 4WD Tahoe is 21 MPG!! That is basically amazing compared to the 17 MPG for Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia. Long live the pushrod engine.
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I think people buy Tahoes because they are roomy, safe and versatile. So why doesnt the 3rd row seat fold flat like the competition. For example, my family of five travels with our friends and grandparents on a regular basis - 3rd row in. I tow my four wheeler and boat for recreational purposes - 3rd row out. I use the tahoe for duck and deer hunting (dog kennel in back) - 3rd row out. As you can see the seats go in and out on a regular basis. They are heavy, it is very difficult for my wife to remove them when I am not around. So, I was really disappointed to see the 3rd row in the 07 does not fold into the floor. I am so dissapointed I will not buy the new body style. If there are no real safety or convienance upgrades to the vehicle why pay 35k for a new one. My 5.7 tows with plenty of power. Rides even smoother while towing. Freeway gas mileage is 14 mpg while towing and 19 mpg with no load. Both satifactory numbers for the size. My 2001 Z-71 got only 11 mpg while towing.
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