Who here has an SUV in addition to their Lexus? The wifey is going to need a new car in a few months, and we have started to brainstorm. We are going to need something big enough for when we start having kids. Post pictures of what you got. I have been thinking about getting an 07 Tahoe. :thumbup:

SUV is o.k, but if you just need more space because of a growing family, I suggest a crossover or even an xB (or perhaps a minivan?).

SUV's are too heavy and gas-guzzling for everyday family use. Get something that gets rid of the off-road and towing capability (which adds a lot of weight to the vehicle), and just get something that is more functional.

Our RX is more than big enough for three adults and our son, plus all the stuff we can take for a weekend getaway (or luggage for a flying vacation). And we actually bought it more for the height than the "space". I'm 6'4" and my wife is 5'11", we both have differing degrees of back trouble, and it would have been too much to bend down to put a car seat/baby in the back of a sedan. If we were shorter, we would have gone with a car instead.

Something like a Tahoe is only really necessary if you're having 3-5 kids, or if you tow a boat. Other than that, you'll be a lot better served by a crossover, wagon or minivan (which can also deal with 3-5 kids quite easily, but not the boat). Especially with gas prices being where they are and headed where they are. 13-15mpg gets old REAL quick.

I have a 4Runner and am ready to jump ship and head back into a Camry.

Gas is RAPE!

I have a truck and a Jeep Grand Cherokee along with the GX. I will always own a truck and we didn't need 2 SUV's so we sold the GX and have been looking for a car that my wife will drive. We haven't bought a car but we've looked at the GS, IS, M35, and 5 Series so far and haven't made any deals yet. The Jeep will either get traded in or sold after a car is purchased so it will have to be big enough for our family, we started with the IS but it was ruled out for it's size.

definately drove an 03 envoy before the is300 ... not a bad truck, u can get the XL version w. 3rd row, i drove a normal sized one, it was small enough to take it most places but big enough to take full sized dogs {in crates** in the back ... it wasn't my first choice but i didn't hate it and if another one showed up at my house i'd drive it again

RX330

Fit my parents, my 2 sisters, and my dog in the car :D

^^comfortable all the way to Big Bear too, which is like a 6 hour drive

We used to have an RX330. To be honest, it definitely can fit more cargo than any car we had. We moved twice carrying most of the boxes in the RX and only used open bed trucks and a mover for the large stuff.

It's your $$$ get what you want.

we are currently looking a at the new Acura MDX, very nice.

Depends how much you want to spend. Acura RDX is awesome, turbocharged.
We have a Range and a Cayenne Turbo.

well depends on ur budget. if money is no option, consider a porsche, mb ml, x5, gx, or maybe a mdx. personally if u want to start a family for a decently priced suv, i would also take a look at the volvo xc90. as for the tahoe idea, they look nice, but im not sure about gas on that one

I have a 4Runner and am ready to jump ship and head back into a Camry.

Gas is RAPE!

I have a 4Runner to, love every minute of it and I don't mind it at the pump, I looked into replacing it but I would need a vehicle in the 40-50k price range to feel like I got an even trade after driving such a vehicle for this long, I could not replace my car with a Camry, just don't want a car that over 400,000+ are driving

well depends on ur budget. if money is no option, consider a porsche, mb ml, x5, gx, or maybe a mdx. personally if u want to start a family for a decently priced suv, i would also take a look at the volvo xc90. as for the tahoe idea, they look nice, but im not sure about gas on that one

all great vehicles but the GX is a truck when all others mentioned are more car based, as nice as trucks SUV are for over the road and traveling I would much rather prefer a Crossover that is more car oriented so it's easier to go in and out and around town and what not, plus most women who drive larger vehicles usually look like kids driving semis, I really feel uncomfortable on the road when I see Tahoes and Yukons with a small woman, 1 kid in the middle and dented bumpers.

Whatever happen to having a family and driving a sedan or wagon, most SUV don't have anymore rear legroom them cars, I see plenty of people driving small cars with kids in the back, OMG:egads: are those the less fortunate people in life

Who here has an SUV in addition to their Lexus? The wifey is going to need a new car in a few months, and we have started to brainstorm. We are going to need something big enough for when we start having kids. Post pictures of what you got. I have been thinking about getting an 07 Tahoe. :thumbup:

Couple of issues here.

Will you need/use a third row seat? If so, trunk space will be extremely limited. The tahoe cargo is probably bigger though.

I find that in the GX with the back up camera, it is verry useful than the sienna without a camera.

Will you be towing anything?

I know that no one wants to drive a minivan nowadays, but from experience, nothing beats the cargo space, access convenience, and gas mileage:woot:

Suv sits higher up than the minivan, so taking the baby seat in/out will be straining for the low back.

Depends how much you want to spend. Acura RDX is awesome, turbocharged.
We have a Range and a Cayenne Turbo.

We have a GX470 and I'm not its greatest fan. I liked our old LX470 much more. IMO, just get a 4Runner instead of a GX. I really can't find enough differences to make the price difference worthwhile.

I wanted a Range or an X5, but we ended up with the GX because it was the best deal since we have bought many previous cars from the Lexus dealer.

RAV4 V6 (3rd row option if necessary) or the new Highlander (and Hybrid in the fall). They all use the new 3.5 litre GR series engine so it's fairly fuel efficient and they're larger than their predecessors.

The Highlander's 3rd row is more useful than the RAV4's IMO. The RAV4 is perfect for 5 ppl and TONS of luggage (plus there's a huge underfloor bin) so you can't possible run out of space in that.

I dunno.. are you looking for practicality and space or do you need something more luxurious?

If you're going domestics.... what about the Enclave? or the Acadia.. that one looks pretty stylish and practical and it's fairly large.

I have a 07' Yukon/denali on 26" rims. Next year will be on 28" rims. Gas sucks though. I love it for right now.

I actually traded (well, actually gave my brother) my GS300 and got an RX400h. Very roomy, comfortable, quiet (not that the GS wasn't) and very fuel efficient. You could also consider the new Highlander (7-passenger) if you need more room. The GX is also nice.

I have a 07' Yukon/denali on 26" rims. Next year will be on 28" rims. Gas sucks though. I love it for right now.

Let me know when you change out your rims - I may be interested if you hook a brother up :-)

I drive a big honkin Suburban and I love it. Serves its purpose at least 3 times per week when I am moving furniture, lumber etc. Not to mention my dog gets the back area, my son gets the 2nd row to watch movies, and I am up front with the woman :p

Yeah the gas mileage sucks, but I honestly don't care.

Jonny

I have a 07' Yukon/denali on 26" rims. Next year will be on 28" rims. Gas sucks though. I love it for right now.
Holy crap, I hope you replaced the stock brakes.....

I drive a big honkin Suburban and I love it. Serves its purpose at least 3 times per week.

Yeah the gas mileage sucks, but I honestly don't care.

I drive a Yukon XL when I go back to Canada and yeah the gas mileage sucks but there is no car or crossover (I wouldn't be able to do this in our GX either) that could do what I need it to do, such as carry 6 people and their crap, a pole tree trimmer, and any random crap out to our cottage.

Yeah, gas sucks but its nice to have an SUV I can beat on.

Let me know when you change out your rims - I may be interested if you hook a brother up :-)

I drive a big honkin Suburban and I love it. Serves its purpose at least 3 times per week when I am moving furniture, lumber etc. Not to mention my dog gets the back area, my son gets the 2nd row to watch movies, and I am up front with the woman :p

Yeah the gas mileage sucks, but I honestly don't care.

Jonny

You already know. I'd post up pics if you want to see. It attracks a different kind of attention from the GS.:) A D-Boy kind if you know what I mean. But this is how we do it down south.lol