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5 Oct 20, 07:26 PM |
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Earning More Ears
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Large suv vs people carrier
Hi all just a quick question, we have booked a suburban for our holiday next year but my wife thinks it would be too big, there is 5 of us our 2 sons are 6ft. I know it ultimately comes down to people own preference but would you go for the large suv or a people carrier? Also if you have had a suburban/Tahoe/expedition before how have you found parking spaces and generally getting around out there?
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5 Oct 20, 08:25 PM |
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We normally go for a Tahoe and have never had an issue parking the us spaces are a lot bigger than the ones we use over here. I love driving the big American SUVs so for me it’s part of the holiday it normally takes me about an hour to get used to the bigger car after that it’s easy. You’ll love it trust me
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5 Oct 20, 09:06 PM |
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Earning More Ears
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When I started looking at the cars it was an SUV I wanted and am very happy with the suburban/expedition so am just trying to alleviate my wife’s worry really! Thanks for your reply I know once there it will be great
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5 Oct 20, 09:09 PM |
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As others have said the parking spaces and driving lanes are much bigger over there so don’t let that deter you. My husband does most of the driving but I’ll give it a go on a few occasions and feel perfectly fine with it - even in the bigger SUV’s
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5 Oct 20, 09:24 PM |
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I'd go with the suburban, I love the size of it and the height gives you a good view when driving.
We've had one the last few trips we've made and not experienced any problems parking it anywhere as all the parking spaces are big. |
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5 Oct 20, 09:37 PM |
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Large SUV every time over people carrier for me :
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5 Oct 20, 10:42 PM |
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We had a Ford Expedition October 2019. Just for the four of us. We had to put the back seats down to fit the cases in but for the rest of the holiday we loved it. Not a parking space it wouldn't fit in, just had to be a little more careful at the malls parking wise, plus there was no load cover. Our girls loved the captains armchairs in the middle row. We have hired both the 7 seater People Mover and the Full Size SUV and would certainly go for the latter again. Some family were out at the same time as us and got the long wheel base version, they had no problems either.
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6 Oct 20, 11:47 AM |
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6 Oct 20, 12:47 PM |
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We've had both before. Both good options.
If both where around the same cost I'd definitely opt for the large SUV, as it's just better overall. Very comfy to drive for such a beast too. It can seem a little daunting when you first climb in but the roads and parking spaces are gangantuan compared to our own and it's easier to park a large SUV over there than a family hatchback over here. It'll have rear parking cameras too as well as lane assist. If the van is a fair bit cheaper then I'd opt for the van. Also a good choice and lots of room.
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