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re: GMC Yukon Dudes (Reg vs. XL)

Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:18 am to
Posted by Hiking Tiger
Member since Oct 2020
266 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:18 am to
Other than a minivan, what’s the suggestion for 3+ kids?
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
10784 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:19 am to
XL, Suburban or Expedition Max
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4222 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:21 am to
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I'm open to other suggestions playa. Mazda making a bus I don't know about?

Kia Carnival baw
Posted by Rebel12
Member since Oct 2018
87 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:23 am to
I have owned four suburbans, and I can’t think of a practical reason to own a Tahoe or Yukon. They drive basically the same, but the Tahoe has zero cargo room. Even with the third row up in the Suburban, you can fit all of your luggage for a family of five. Also, I hunt a lot, and I prefer the suburban over a truck. I can put all of my stuff in the back and not worry about rain or it getting stolen.
Posted by Sam Waterston
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
2013 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:27 am to
XL, you won’t regret it
Posted by MikeBRLA
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2005
17123 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:29 am to
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Congrats on keeping up with the jones’


Joneses
Posted by Salmon
I helped draft the email
Member since Feb 2008
85366 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:34 am to
My sister has 4 kids and chose the Traverse over the Yukon because it has more room.

I realize it looks like a weird SUV/minivan hybrid and isn't as nice, but if the options are SUV with space, its actually one of the larger ones without going full Suburban.
Posted by TBoy
Kalamazoo
Member since Dec 2007
27393 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:51 am to
We have an XL and had a Suburban before that. The gas mileage isn't substantively different and the extra length makes for a smoother ride. Go with the XL.
Posted by southside
SW of Monroe
Member since Aug 2018
647 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:51 am to
Get the XL or you'll be hauling around one of those luggage racks in the rear hitch.
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
6958 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:55 am to
Have 3 kids, had the 21 Tahoe. Not enough space for trips or even getting kids and their crap to sports and such. Upgraded to the 22 suburban, definitely recommend more space.

With the Tahoe, every damn trip we had to put the trailer hitch cargo carrier on. Haven't used it since we got the suburban.
Posted by nolaTiger24
Member since Sep 2008
1639 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:05 am to
We have two kids and love the XL.

Opted for the Denali to bring Jayson and Mayson to travel ball in style.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
6685 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:06 am to
quote:

My sister has 4 kids and chose the Traverse over the Yukon because it has more room.

I realize it looks like a weird SUV/minivan hybrid and isn't as nice, but if the options are SUV with space, its actually one of the larger ones without going full Suburban.




My wife had one and I really liked it. Extremely comfortable, cavernous, and rode really well.

She traded it in on a Grand Cherokee L that I don't like as much, but it is admittedly way more stylish.
Posted by Tigers13
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2005
1795 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:10 am to
We have an XL and it's been the best decision. Go with the captain seats in the middle so the kids can easily access the 3 row. Also having 2 kid in capt seat and one by themselves in the 3rd row well alleviate almost all fighting in the car.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22521 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:19 am to
We have a 17 XL. My sisters all have the regular. They constantly need more room with 2-3 children. We love our XL and we never have issues. All the husbands wanted the XL but the wives wanted the regular bc of looks.

The back storage in a 17+ non XLs are laughable and worse than much smaller vehicles. Also, the legroom in the third row on the regular is atrocious.
Posted by Pettifogger
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Feb 2012
85788 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:20 am to
Thanks all. Sounds pretty definitive.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
294622 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:21 am to
quote:

Other than a minivan, what’s the suggestion for 3+ kids?


Mini vans are awesome for road trips.
Posted by Midtiger farm
Member since Nov 2014
5896 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:47 am to
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I wish I wasn't a poor and got the burban


They are pretty much the same price
Posted by Shepherd88
Member since Dec 2013
4878 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:48 am to
We’re getting ready to order a ‘24 Z71 suburban so this thread has been timely. I was unsure about size but we have 2 kids and 2 k9’s so I’ll need to fit 2 large ruffland kennels in the back as well.
Posted by GruntbyAssociation
Member since Jul 2013
8497 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:50 am to
I miss the old Tahoe.
Posted by hubertcumberdale
Member since Nov 2009
6803 posts
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:56 am to
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I'm open to other suggestions playa. Mazda making a bus I don't know about?



yeah for 3 kids a Yukon or Tahoe are the only options available of all automakers in the entire world lmfao
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