Avis - Which is better to transport 6 men: Minivan vs Large SUV?
Will be traveling from Philadelphia to Montreal in a few weeks and was looking at my rental options. There will be 6 men total + luggage for a 4 day trip. I have settled between the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Chevy Tahoe. I have never been in either vehicles before.
marvanit
Mar 28, 12, 11:57 am
Will be traveling from Philadelphia to Montreal in a few weeks and was looking at my rental options. There will be 6 men total + luggage for a 4 day trip. I have settled between the Dodge Grand Caravan or the Chevy Tahoe. I have never been in either vehicles before.
Minivan will be more comfortable with more space. Tahoe will be a lot more fun to drive.
IAHtraveler
Mar 28, 12, 4:21 pm
Agree on both counts! In either case, I'd try to use an upgrade coupon to see if you can't get a Suburban (or even Expedition XL) as that would have the most space and be enjoyable to drive.
MrAndrew
Mar 28, 12, 8:29 pm
As much as I hate minivans, they're probably your best bet. They're easier to crawl around in than a Tahoe or Suburban
If you decide on an SUV, I wouldn't get anything less than a Suburban. I've made tens of thousands of dollars for various companies upgrading people who thought a tahoe would be an ideal vehicle for 6 or 7 people.
They're great if you have no luggage, but if you do, Suburban.
armattheus
Mar 28, 12, 8:45 pm
Go Grand Caravan. Did it as one of the cars for my brother's Bachelor Party. Much more comfortable and cut our gas bill by 2/3 compared to the SUV we were looking at. We also had my ipad with me and set it up as a tv for the back 4 seats and plugged into the sound system. Made passing time much easier.
Looks like I will be going the minivan route as this is the most effective and all the upgrade coupons I can find only apply to small cars, otherwise I would go for the Suburban.