Chevy Traverse

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Rider

Not the ones I looked at. Comparably equipped they were very close in price, within $500.

07 when they first came out and into the 08 MY the GMC's were selling for more in my area at least.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by Rider

That's a cheap one. Sticker on mine was $38K and that was the 2wd version and no sunroof.

hence why we though it was outta line price wise, our ody was $40k sticker and fully loaded.

odyssey
seats 8 comfortably
easier access to rear seats
more luggage space w/ all the seats being used
no towing nec. for us, maybe a bike trailer in the future.
20-21 mpg city
25 hwy

[Homeslice]

The Enclave is VERY nice looking.

For $40K though, I'd buy a BMW or maybe a Toureg if it was within range.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by RACER X

hence why we though it was outta line price wise, our ody was $40k sticker and fully loaded.

odyssey
seats 8 comfortably
easier access to rear seats
more luggage space w/ all the seats being used
no towing nec. for us, maybe a bike trailer in the future.
20-21 mpg city
25 hwy

That all sounds good but I need to tow a boat.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Rider

That all sounds good but I need to tow a boat.

How heavy is your boat?

The Enclave/Acadia/etc only tows 1000 lbs more than the Honda.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by shmike

How heavy is your boat?

The Enclave/Acadia/etc only tows 1000 lbs more than the Honda.

Boat(2400) + trailer(600) + gear(guessing 200 or more) + fuel(315) =~3500 ballpark.

The factory tow package is rated at 4.5K lbs. I don't know what the Honda is.

[shmike]

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by shmike

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings.

I'm not sure I'd tow anything heavier with the Acadia. It really has to work to tow that 3500lbs. I'd hate to max it out. Besides the tow rating, it's only a fwd and I get nervous pulling the boat out on a wet boat ramp.

[101lifts2]

The Acadia/Outlook/Enclave are very well built vehicles IMO. The motor and trans are VG as well. Best looking crossover IMO.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by shmike

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings.

That is fine until an accident happens and insurance denies the claim.