Minivan vs. Big SUV

[MiniVanMommy]

I'm considering trading in my Sienna for a SUV. Something like a Tahoe or Expedition. Has everyone ever made this trade and regretted it? I definitely need the space.

 

[Craig]

I haven't ever had a van, but there is a lot of space in a Tahoe or the other bigger suv's. I think the van could be slightly more helpful with the bucket seats. That's the only disadvantage to a SUV I can think of.

 

[TBird65]

Another thing that you should consider is the gas mileage. Minivans tend to get better gas mileage than big SUVs, because of the weight difference. Just something to think about…

 

[Eugene]

I have a Chevy Trailblazer, and it's a great size for everything I need it to do. It's bigger than a Ford Explorer or a Chevy Blazer, but not as big as a Ford Expedition or a Chevy Suburban. It gets 19mpg.

 

[MaximumSpeed]

I think mostly it depends on how many seats you need - are you switching for cargo or passenger space? We currently need something with at least 8 seats, so we're pretty limited in our choices.