Hi-
For some reason I just found out about the Acadia last week and from the research I have been doing on it so far it looks like it would be a perfect fit for me. I would be moving up from a 2003 Ford Explorer and I need more room (two kids in car seats and more room for equipment for work), better gas mileage, and soon a new vehicle. I had been planning on a new Yukon or Tahoe because I need the size and I like the looks.
After finding out about the Acadia it seemed like the perfect vehicle for me - better mileage, more size and room but drove a little smaller than a Yukon or Tahoe, easier access for the kids to rear, cheaper, ect..
But the only thing I think may be a deal beaker is that I would not have 4x4 cabability. From what I have read I dont think driving on or in snow is going to be a problem. My job as a photojournalist puts me on the road during all types of storms and conditions while others are able to watch a storm on The Weather Channel. My issue is driving on the beach in sand.
I live on Long Island, NY and drive on the beach at least a few times a year, for personal and job related reasons, and I am not sure about what kind of success I would have doing that with the Acadia.
Has anyone gone from driving a 4x4 to the Acadia AWD, or any AWD and had the guts to compare its abilities while driving on the beach?[/color] Anyone been through any mud yet?
Unfortunately I am guessing that I will be dissapointed by your answers. I have a feeling AWD on the beach may be deal breaker.
Maybe the Chevy Lambda will be 4x4 ;D
Thanks in advance for your time.
gg
For some reason I just found out about the Acadia last week and from the research I have been doing on it so far it looks like it would be a perfect fit for me. I would be moving up from a 2003 Ford Explorer and I need more room (two kids in car seats and more room for equipment for work), better gas mileage, and soon a new vehicle. I had been planning on a new Yukon or Tahoe because I need the size and I like the looks.
After finding out about the Acadia it seemed like the perfect vehicle for me - better mileage, more size and room but drove a little smaller than a Yukon or Tahoe, easier access for the kids to rear, cheaper, ect..
But the only thing I think may be a deal beaker is that I would not have 4x4 cabability. From what I have read I dont think driving on or in snow is going to be a problem. My job as a photojournalist puts me on the road during all types of storms and conditions while others are able to watch a storm on The Weather Channel. My issue is driving on the beach in sand.
I live on Long Island, NY and drive on the beach at least a few times a year, for personal and job related reasons, and I am not sure about what kind of success I would have doing that with the Acadia.
Has anyone gone from driving a 4x4 to the Acadia AWD, or any AWD and had the guts to compare its abilities while driving on the beach?[/color] Anyone been through any mud yet?
Unfortunately I am guessing that I will be dissapointed by your answers. I have a feeling AWD on the beach may be deal breaker.
Maybe the Chevy Lambda will be 4x4 ;D
Thanks in advance for your time.
gg