Looking to replace a 97 Venture that just won't die. It has hauled so much material over the years, for DIY renos of home and cottage. Kept the van alive to the end of a three year cottage reno that ends next weekend with a final load of kitchen cabinets. We need a new 2nd vehicle but I did not want to lose the ability to occasionally haul 4x8 sheets.
Looked at the Montana SV6 and just could not buy another boxy van like that, and the interior seems a step back from the 97 venture believe it or not. It was like driving in a time warp.
Looked at the Acadia SLT1 and SLT2 but could not justify the cost for a second vehicle. Just by chance we looked at the base SLE and it is *phenomenal value* in my opinion. The core vehicle looks the same but without the expensive bells and whistles. Liked the ebony SLE interior better than the SLT1. Only a couple thousand more than the Montana and Torrents we looked at, but twice the vehicle in my opinion.
If I can haul a few sheets, even with one side raised up and the liftgate partially open, that's all I need.
Hope GM does well with this one! Also have a Rendezvous, which we love.