How Much Do You Noitice MPG When Driving More than Avg Miles for Work?

hahaha I drive a fullsize conversion van and told my hubby I would downsize to a Suburban, he says "it's the same da** engine!"
The Expedition will get maybe 12 mpg, that's what I get. I have a 28 gallon tank I usually fill it with 23 gallons and it costs about $65-$68 each week. I put about 300 miles a week on it.
HUbby wants a GMC 2500, I guess they are getting 17-19 mpg.
I have looked at the Buick Enclave(?) the big buick SUV, it's very nice but not big enough for me.

If your Explorer is paid for, I'd keep it. I refuse to have a car payment. If I had to choose between extra gas $ per week vs. a car payment, I'd take the extra gas money per week.
If I could pay cash for a new vehicle, maybe I'd go bigger although I don't think an Explorer vs. Expedition is going to positively impact your life that dramatically day to day. We have a Ford Explorer.
Denise
(Have successfully avoided "the mini-van" for 8 years!)

I never realized how much a big SUV would cost to fill up until I borrowed my dad's Expedition. Huge difference! My Odyessy is much better. If you are too cool to drive a van I would suggest a crossover such as the Acadia. Gas is predicted to go up to $5 a gallon this year. I read that resale for all SUVs is horrible right now b/c of it.

And I like my van much better than the 3 Explorers that I had prior.

What about the new Honda Pilot....it is bigger this year, has enough space for what you describe and very family friendly and safe.

It's up to you, but I would consider keeping the Explorer unless it's truly on it's last legs. We are/were a "Ford Family" and until I purchased my Honda Pilot I only drove Explorers. My father has always driven an Expedition and I will tell you that the "seat space" isn't that different.

If you REALLY need to purchase a new vehicle, I love my Pilot. I get 15 MPG on the highway and drive daily for work, not including my 50 mile commute. Plenty of space and very safe/ low maintenance.

5 years ago I started driving 90 miles a day, round trip for my job. At the time I was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and had to fill it up every 3 or 3 1/2 days. I have since switched to a sedan and now fill it up every 4 or 4 1/2 days. My car also has a trip calculator and gives me information regarding consumption and average speed. Yes, I'm the nerd in the far right lane driving 55 mph on the highway.

If you're already used to a low-mileage vehicle then you'll probably not even notice much of a difference unless you switched to something completely different.