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Re: confused on what car to get [62vetteefp]
by allmet33
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Feb 25, 2008 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Feb 25, 2008 3:34 am)
You're right...the Lambda has proven to be the perfect vehicle for my family as well. I was really just saying that if you have a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids), then you may have to look at cargo options for the exterior of the vehicle as the interior won't accomodate luggage for all too comfortably.
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Re: confused on what car to get [allmet33]
by albook
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Mar 01, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Feb 25, 2008 7:45 am)
With the Lambdas, the best option is to utilize the roof rack and get one of those cargo crates, and maybe even get one of those tow hitch platforms that can accomodate a cargo crate as well. If not...a small trailer would come in handy.
Exterior storage is not the best way to go when traveling with a lambdas, as it would cut down tremendously on the good gas mileage. That's the great thing about these lambdas. They have more room inside than anything else in the class. A family of five should haave plenty of room for a long trip with luggage INSIDE.
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- #2931 of 2998
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Re: confused on what car to get [albook]
by 62vetteefp
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Mar 01, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: albook (Mar 01, 2008 11:40 am)
A family of five should haave plenty of room for a long trip with luggage INSIDE.
Not if the back seat is used. There is not enough room behind the rear seat for luggage for 5. So you need to have at least one seat in the rear folded to have room for everything. So if you have 3 kids and a big dog you are tight! Of course that is true for pretty much any vehicle except a minivan.
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- #2932 of 2998
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Re: confused on what car to get [62vetteefp]
by dmathews3
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Mar 01, 2008 (1:06 pm)
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Mar 01, 2008 12:55 pm)
Thats why they make so many vehicles. Hopefully most people buy the type of vehicle that is compatible with their family. If they have 3 kids and a big dog or 4 kids and no dog then they need a van or better yet, leave the kids at home and enjoy a little piece and quiet.  ( just kidding.)
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- #2933 of 2998
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Direct Injection
by drwilsc
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Mar 02, 2008 (7:13 am)
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I read on Wikipedia, of all places, that GM may be offering the Direct Injection version of the 3.6 L engine in the Lambdas in 2009. Has anyone else heard of this?
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- #2934 of 2998
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Re: Direct Injection [drwilsc]
by zman3
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Mar 02, 2008 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: drwilsc (Mar 02, 2008 7:13 am)
It is a rumor at this point but the upcoming 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have the DI engine and I find it hard to believe that the other brands would not, given Chevy's image of being "lower" end than say GMC and Buick.
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- #2935 of 2998
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Re: Direct Injection [zman3]
by drwilsc
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Mar 02, 2008 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: zman3 (Mar 02, 2008 8:31 am)
Actually, someone had posted on this forum a few weeks ago that all 2009 Lambdas will have the DI engine, although I would like to know his/her source. Also would like to know if the DI engine will be standard or optional.
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Re: Direct Injection [drwilsc]
by 62vetteefp
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Mar 02, 2008 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: drwilsc (Mar 02, 2008 4:16 pm)
With the complaints about being underpowered (which I vehemently disagree with) and the need for better MPG it would make sense to add the DI 3.6 and drop the plans for a V8. At least it would greatly decrease the penetration of the V8 if they offered it.
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Re: confused on what car to get [albook]
by allmet33
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Mar 03, 2008 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: albook (Mar 01, 2008 11:40 am)
Albook...I hate to say it, but I have a family of five (2 adults, an 11 & 13 year old, as well as a 6 mos. old baby in a car seat). Trust me when I tell you...for all of us to travel somewhere...luggage for all of us would not fit INSIDE and allow the 3 in the back to be comfortable. I also have no intention of blocking my view out the rear window either. If it was a one day trip, sure...you could manage with no problem, but if you were going somewhere for say a week's vacation...good luck my friend.
It's obvious you don't have a family of five to understand. A good portion of the luggage can go inside, but using something on the exterior would ensure everyone's comfort on the inside. Using a rooftop cago crate would cut down on your gas mileage, however...using one the attaches to the tow hitch...you really won't notice a dip in fuel economy. Also, you made a statement about "...cutting down tremendously on the good gas mileage." I can only assume you made that statement tongue-in-cheek. The gas mileage on the Lambdas is hardly good...below average at best. Which is the only complaint I have about the Lambda at all.
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Re: confused on what car to get [allmet33]
by jay_24
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Mar 03, 2008 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 03, 2008 6:56 am)
Our Tahoe fits out family of 5 (kids 5, 9 and 11) just fine for a week long trip to Grandma's. We sometimes just have 3 in the second row, or optionally just use one third row seat to give them more space. I believe the Tahoe has less cargo space when the third row is in use. Like you I avoid packing above the height of the seats. Now the Lambda's are slightly narrower which might make the second row less comfortable for 3 kids. The third row for the Lambds is 60/40 split compared to the Tahoe's 50-50 split. So you should have more room with only one third row seat up.
However it would still be better than the second row of any other Crossover SUV out there except maybe the CX-9 which I'm not real familiar with. Pilot is narrower and shorter. Highlander is even smaller. MPG is similar on all of them, with the Pilot being EPA rated 2mpg less than the Lambdas.
Adding any weight to any vehical will hurt mpg. On top will be significantly worse than the back.
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