Wife machinery-GMC Envoy-Good? Bad?

[Ranger Ted]

Cathie has it in her mind she needs an Envoy, whats the good and bad??

I would rather get her a car, better gas milage. On the link posted here is an 08 Malibu, anybody know anthing about the 2.4L engine??
There is just the two of us, grandkids are all 10+ years old. We go to Michigan (4 hour drive) 5 or 6 times a year, 1 or 2 trips to Wisconsin (9 hour drive) a year.

Thanks, Ted

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[Dave-ECIA]

We have one. Comfy to drive on trips, but you won't like the mileage. About 18 on long trips, 15 on everyday driving. Best we EVER got was 20.

Lots of room for "stuff". Reliability has been excellent. 140k miles, oil, tires, and brakes are all we've done.

I'm about 50/50 on buying it again. The mpg should be better on the highway.

[destiny123]

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Complete Kits
Several companies sell complete ground effects kits for the Subaru Legacy. Duraflex offers two complete kits: the Shark Complete Body Kit and the Sigma
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Individual Bumpers and Skirts
Bumpers and skirts can also be purchased as individual items rather than as part of a kit. As of December of 2010, BodyKits.com sells an array of front bumpers, ranging in price from $238.99 to $1,311.99, and rear bumpers, ranging in price from $238.99 to $598.99, as well as several side skirts, ranging in price from $220.99 to $522.99. ILoveBodyKits.com sells front and rear bumpers for the 2009 Subaru Legacy for $268 and $170, as well as side skirts for $247.20.
Spoilers and Hood Scoops
While body kits are often listed as "complete," they rarely include spoilers or hood scoops. These accessories usually need to be purchased separately. There are many custom fit and universal spoilers available for the Subaru legacy. YourHotCar.com sells 68 universal spoilers, ranging in price from $151.99 to $899.99 as of December of 2010, that are compatible with the Subaru Legacy, as well as 19 custom fit spoilers, ranging in price from $124.99 to $741.99, that fit specific model years and trims of the Subaru Legacy.