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Hi,
I own a 3 year old Envoy wth 100k miles. Brakes lasted until 90k. Tires lasted until 65k miles. Other than that- no problems. The vehicle is bulletproof.
I routinely get 21-23mpg with the 275 hp inline 6. On highway trips keeping my speed below 75 I've peaked at 25mpg. In the winter with heavy 4wd use I drop to 18-19 mpg. The GMC has more HP and better fuel malage than The Nissan or 4Runner. The biog advantage is selectable 4wd. Of you selection, only the envoy has 2wd, awd, 4hi, & 4low (locking differentials). So I get better gas milage than a 4 runner because I can drive in 2wd - not stuck in awd all the time as in the Toyota. When I need to pull my boad or climb over a snowbank I shift into 4 low, which locks the differentials making all 4 wheels rotate at the same speed for max traction. I don't believe that is possible with a Highlander or Murano. Also open the rear hatch and check which can hold a sheet of plywood or sheetrock. Use a tape measure, fold down the seats and you will see which has the best usable cargo area. The Murano cargo area is very small in comparisson. I did and the Envoy had width & hight advantages. You can put 2000lbs in the envoy and it will tow 6200 lbs. Just check the stats. 17" wheels v. 15" & 16" on the Toyota.
Compare the stats. The Japs make good compactys but fall way short with trucks.
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