What suv to get?

[CornFed2.4]

So long story short I absolutely hate our MDX and looking to get into something diffrent.

I have 2 kids and a bulldog so anything Tahoe size and smaller would be sufficient.

Looking for some opinions on what you may have owned or looked into owning.

Right now I've convinced my wife to go with a TB SS/black on black. I've yet to drive one but I rode in one and it was pretty nice.

I also drove a jeep SRT 8 a few years ago and it was ok. Maybe I'll have to drive another one.

Other options

Aviator
Navigator
Yukon Denali

Must have leather heated seats, rear DVD for the kiddos.

I used to have an aviator and actual liked it alot. It got decent gas milage so this maybe what I get again. Who knows.

Gas milage really isn't an issue sine our mdx has been getting -16mpg for almost a year.

Resale value to I want to take into consideration

Price 15-24k

Thanks

[Kracka]

What do you hate the MDX? May help in getting better advice from people. I'm personally partial to Jeep Grand Cherokees, especially the newer ones.

[cmspaz]

Typhoon.

[CornFed2.4]

Maybe not all mdxs suck but mine does forsure.

Issues that I nor a mechanic can figure out

Small shake in the front comes and goes.

Ive replaced both wheel bearings, Axels, carrier bearing, lower motor mount. Hasn't changed anything

After about 20 mins of driving there's a loud vibration that does not stop unless you get off the gas. This happens at 1500/2000 rpm

Tranny us the issue from what I've read.

Shitty gas milage -16 mpg

Replaced plugs/coils filters ect. Nothing

Vtr-4 light comes and goes for no reason

No idea we checked the sensor at the tranny all was fine.

There's more but like I said I just hate it. Mostly just mechanical really.

[CornFed2.4]

Typhoon.


Must be four doors. Not to mentioni already have enough mid 90s vehicles in my driveway

[Murlo26]

By far the best SUV I have driven was an Acura RDX. Very very fun to drive, turbo and very luxurious. It was just smaller, but solid gas mileage because it is.

Probably not what you want so others I have thought were solid is the ole trusty ford explorer or maybe a nissan pathfinder.

[tpunx99GSX]

I like my Yukon Denali XL, Lots of room, kids love the DVD (sanity for the parents). Tows great, drives great. Rear camera is an ABSOLUTE MUST if you get an XL. The truck is massive. We dont drive it around town too much because we have the lancer for that. but it works great when we need it. And you gotta love the sound of the 6.2L engine. Sounds badass and has some good pickup.

[simulatedwood]

I rented a GMC Acadia AWD, same interior space as a Tahoe, has plenty of pep, and good MPG. The GMC averaged 22 mpg @ 80 mph going to Colorado, which was impressive. I think if I were to need a SUV this would be at the top of the list.

[tpunx99GSX]

yeah the acadias are nice. We looked at one the other day when we were thinking about trading in the denali, but ultimately decided against doing any sort of trade in on it.

[93gtpeater]

The trailblazer ss is a nice truck. Fun to drive and nice riding but sporty. The srt8 is a step up in power and handles better but it is a harder ride. the srt 8 is will put you in your seat but the tb/ss is not put you in your seat. My work had both that I didnt drive a couple of times. I like the inside of the cheap alot more then the tb/ss. If I was going to buy a suv it would be a jeep. You cant go wrong with any gm suv either. The gm 6.0 v8 motors love to break the exhaust manifold studs.