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Old 04-19-2007, 06:33 PM
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Looking for new SUV, any ideas?

Im looking into buying a full size SUV (Escalade, Suburban, etc). I am not up to date with many new car line-ups, and was wondering if anybody had any good ideas. I know, I know I am also searching myself, but was hoping that some forum members would have some good ideas. Im need something that will tow roughly 6,000 lbs or so. I tow a 27foot aft cabin cruiser boat, and a motorcycle trailer with three bikes. Hoping to stay under $70,000 including taxes.

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I had Surburbans before, but I like the Denali better
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Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon are all the same platform with different trim and details.

There is also the Ford Expedition and Expedition XL.

The Cady/Chevy/GMC triplets are all the top of the auto review lists. The Cadillac has the most bling and best customer service. If you're going to get the Yukon Denali--just buy the Cadillac or the Chevrolet.

Toyota will be coming out with a new Sequoia, Land Cruiser, and Lexus versions soon. They introduced the new Tundra and that will spawn these new big SUV redesigns.
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lexus lx570
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Here's an article that should be some help.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...50-4matic.html
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Originally Posted by Ike
Here's an article that should be some help.

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...50-4matic.html
Thanks a lot. The article had basically everything I could of asked for.
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07 MDX looks hot
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Never mind on the mdx because it tow capacity is 5000lbs and I see you need up to 6000lbs.
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I drove an Escalade once and the handling was TERRIFYING. It was vague to the point of being dangerous, imo. I'd stay away, personally, but that's your choice.
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when the time comes for me to sell my Land cruiser I will get a lexus lx570 or a new land cruiser, I just never own a vehicle thats so trouble free as this
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my only suggestions is buyed a used one, as there are great deals on all the ones people have sold b/c of gas prices. That, and depreciation on SUV's is really high, let someone else eat it for you.
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The Search is over. I bought a 2006 Escalade ESV platinum edition. Fully loaded, low miles, got it for just under 50k. Thanks for the responses, I actually underestimated what I need for towing so truck platform SUV's were the only way to go. I needed something capable of 8500 lbs. Anyway thanks for all the input again.
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