Crossover SUV Comparison

Replying to: volkov (Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm)

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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm)

It doesn't count without those loveable minivan doors.
 
We may downsize to a *gasp* hatchback on our next ride though. Maybe Nissan will remake the Axxess by then. There's been a minivan here for two decades now (well, one per decade).

Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm)

I drive a "sissy import sedan" (Accord 4-cyl) and manage to be a man. I learned to parallel park and maneuver in a minivan, and manage to be a man.
 
If anyone would like to challenge that based on the fact that I'm pro-minivan, meet me in the back-alley and we'll fight. I'll bring 6 of my large friends, since we'll all fit in the Odyssey. You can bring 4 big ones and a couple of kids in your crossover. I like my odds.
 
Tongue-in-cheek, of course.
 
TheGraduate.

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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm)

I drive a Taurus X for the same reason as coldcranker.
 
I love the utility of a wagon or minivan with car line handling and reasonable gas mileage. The T-X slightly removes some of the stigma for a guy. I call it the "Daddy-wagon".
 
Oh, and the Taurus X is a super vehicle as well. Besides my family and kids loving to ride in the car, all my friends want to carpool with me when we go mountain biking. I can get six people and six big bikes on the car (four in back, two on top).

Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 13, 2009 8:56 pm)

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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 14, 2009 8:19 am)

At 6'5", the only thing I can fit in the third row of is a van, hence the "big ones" comment.

Replying to: aggie10 (Jan 14, 2009 8:46 am)

You didn't start a problem - you're just fine! Good luck!

Replying to: volkov (Jan 13, 2009 1:23 pm)

For the OP's purposes, he's looking to downsize without truly downsizing, so my original response was appropriate, me thinks.
 
Plus, I can carry a full sheet of 4'x8' plywood inside, hatch closed, and you can't.
 
Of course, you could probably tow my Sienna on a trailer, and there's no way I try the same.
 
grad: thanks for trying to defend me, but no need, volkov and I have had this gentlemanly debate for a while now, and he's always been civil and fair.
 
Having said that, a point volkov raised, here:
 
Cargo space is slightly less and is nowhere near as useful behind the 3rd row as the Suburban offers
 
Only reinforces the minivan suggestion. No crossovers can even come close to the amount of space behind the 3rd row of a van. Not even in the same league.
 
You may have to stack those suitcases, but you could probably fit several. Good luck getting ONE large suitcase behind a crossover's 3rd row.
 

 

 
HYSTERICAL - it's the same umbrella!

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