Ok. I currently have a 2006 Toyota Tundra doublecab that I love and my wife has a 2004 Mazda 6 wagon. I also have an (almost) spec miata that I am running in NASA TT and a 2004 CBR600rr. My wife is pregnant with twins and we also have two 80 lb golden retrievers, I need a vehicle with three rows of seats and will almost certainly trade the Tundra which also means I need a tow vehicle. We have been looking at (all used) Sequioa, Yukon/Tahoe, Expedition and also the CX-9, Odyssey etc.
My only chance of continuing NASA TT and subsequently Spec Miata is to trade the Tundra on a family vehicle that can tow 5000 lbs at least and fit twins and 2 goldens. The Explorer is kind of small for this and for some strange reason I feel guilty about buying a Yukon/Tahoe even though it is the best SUV I have found so far. I can't explain this guilt but it is there. I have thought about trading both vehicles in on a Minivan and an older truck but it appears as though keeping the 6 wagon and buying an SUV would be cheaper in the long term (excluding $9 gas.)
Help me with my crisis. The twins are already changing my life. I used to not understand the big SUV syndrome, but after driving it and understanding my passenger requirements the Yukon/Tahoe seems like the best option. The Suburban would be better but my wife refuses to drive the longer Suburban versus the Yukon.
Just an FYI for all. My wife drives 14 miles round trip to work. The 6 wagon would be the primary vehicle during nice weather as I will ride the bike. All longer trips will be made in the Yukon. Any opinions/advice?
Thanks