Anonymous
Post 05/08/2021 06:39     Subject: Re:3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:We have an MDX and it works for us, but the third row is small.

We rented an Infinity QX90 over vacation and that car is roomy! Definitely take a look.

Sorry, QX80
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2021 06:39     Subject: Re:3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
We have an MDX and it works for us, but the third row is small.

We rented an Infinity QX90 over vacation and that car is roomy! Definitely take a look.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2021 06:19     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:The new bigger Subaru has this feature. I’d certainly go Subaru over Buick or Chevy for reliability.


We have the Subaru Ascent and I came to this thread to recommend it. Feels roomy to me though we only have two kids and the pandemic started just after we bought it so there have only been a couple of occasions where we have had more than the four of us on it but we did have my inlaws on it early on so 4 adults and two kids. Very safe and reliable.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2021 06:06     Subject: Re:3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:A few months ago we bought a Kia Telluride, and, damn, I love that car. So roomy, appointments are very luxurious, huge sunroof, heated/cooled back seats with plenty of leg room for my 6 ft DS. I never in a million years would have considered a Kia, but the Telluride gets amazing reviews and we loved it when we test drove. They are super-popular and hard to get, so expect to pay MSRP or slightly over. We paid about $52k for a top of the line model.


I could have written this same exact post. Love my Telluride and definitely worth the hunt the PP complained about!
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2021 22:46     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Check out the GMC version as well - the Acadia. I’m on my second and have loved both of them, the GMC interiors are nicer than Chevy’s and it should be cheaper than the Buick.


We despise our Acadia (but we have the 2014 version)... big money pit. Spent over $2,800 in the past two years trying to solve loud thunking noise in front suspension or steering column. Three separate visits to the dealership and over $2,800 later and everything they've told us we needed to do to solve the issue has been an utter failure. Driving the Acadia now is like some sort of mental torture.

As FWIW, the above $$$ doesn't includes thousands we've spent on other problems. We've vowed to never buy a GMC/Buick/Chevy again because this car is so disappointing. This is the 6th car I've owned and hands down the worst.

I hope the newer models are better for those buying them.


Has your dealership looked into you ball bearings on your vehicle? I had a Buick and had a similar issue and it was the ball bearings. I do like my Buick and find the car vet reliable overall.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2021 13:09     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:VW Atlas, Subaru Ascent & Ford Explorer are all really good choices. I’m sour on the Palisade & Kia Telluride. So much hype, it’s ridiculous. I think they’re ugly too.


Agree. I'm also not going to go hunting for a car, go on a waitlist, or pay a deposit sight unseen.
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2021 15:08     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
VW Atlas, Subaru Ascent & Ford Explorer are all really good choices. I’m sour on the Palisade & Kia Telluride. So much hype, it’s ridiculous. I think they’re ugly too.
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2021 12:45     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Does anyone have the GLS350? I’m curious about the car seat situation and trying to access the third row. We need a new family car but also have a new baby on the way so need something where we don’t have to remove the car seat to access.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2021 20:33     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:How about a full size van instead of minivan? If I could go back, I'd have gotten a mercedes sprinter and have the interior fitted with luxury captains chairs. I think the overall functionality, extra space, and towing capacity trump concerns about its size and reliability.


Can you park it in a standard garage though?
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2021 20:29     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
I have 2020 Pilot Elite and love it
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2021 12:42     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone who says their SUV third row is comfortable for adults is lying.


Just got a 2021 Ford Expedition with captains chairs. My 6ft+ husband can absolutely fit comfortably in the third row. It was the best leg room of all we tested, by far. Love it!!


How big is the trunk when you have the third row down? NP here trying to ditch my minivan, but I regularly drive 5-7 people with lacrosse bags, long poles, etc.


Using all 3 rows the truck is about the same as Tahoe/Yukon. But lacrosse bags, sticks could definitely fit along the aisle with captains seats in second row.


*trunk
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2021 12:42     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone who says their SUV third row is comfortable for adults is lying.


Just got a 2021 Ford Expedition with captains chairs. My 6ft+ husband can absolutely fit comfortably in the third row. It was the best leg room of all we tested, by far. Love it!!


How big is the trunk when you have the third row down? NP here trying to ditch my minivan, but I regularly drive 5-7 people with lacrosse bags, long poles, etc.


Using all 3 rows the truck is about the same as Tahoe/Yukon. But lacrosse bags, sticks could definitely fit along the aisle with captains seats in second row.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2021 10:37     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:Check out the GMC version as well - the Acadia. I’m on my second and have loved both of them, the GMC interiors are nicer than Chevy’s and it should be cheaper than the Buick.


We despise our Acadia (but we have the 2014 version)... big money pit. Spent over $2,800 in the past two years trying to solve loud thunking noise in front suspension or steering column. Three separate visits to the dealership and over $2,800 later and everything they've told us we needed to do to solve the issue has been an utter failure. Driving the Acadia now is like some sort of mental torture.

As FWIW, the above $$$ doesn't includes thousands we've spent on other problems. We've vowed to never buy a GMC/Buick/Chevy again because this car is so disappointing. This is the 6th car I've owned and hands down the worst.

I hope the newer models are better for those buying them.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2021 22:05     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone who says their SUV third row is comfortable for adults is lying.


Just got a 2021 Ford Expedition with captains chairs. My 6ft+ husband can absolutely fit comfortably in the third row. It was the best leg room of all we tested, by far. Love it!!


How big is the trunk when you have the third row down? NP here trying to ditch my minivan, but I regularly drive 5-7 people with lacrosse bags, long poles, etc.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2021 16:31     Subject: 3 row SUV with captains chairs, NO MINIVAN
Anonymous wrote:Anyone who says their SUV third row is comfortable for adults is lying.


Just got a 2021 Ford Expedition with captains chairs. My 6ft+ husband can absolutely fit comfortably in the third row. It was the best leg room of all we tested, by far. Love it!!