[d0sitmatr]

ok, so Im finally realizing that my ranger is simply not family material. and while I love my truck, its time I became a little more responsible.

so I was looking around and someone has an 06 Chevy MAXX LT they would like to trade for a truck.
doing some basic research shows that EPA is rated on this model (3.4L v6) at 20/28 (city/hwy) does anyone have any experience with real world performance ?

my other choice is a 98 toyo 4runner with the 2.7L 4 cyl, which EPA is basically the same as the MAXX, again, does anyone have any real world numbers ?

there is also 1 more option that might be a consideration (if still available)
an older gentleman owns both a 2k Buick Century ltd and an 02 escort zx2 5spd that he is looking to trade for a ranger. while Id be more tempted just for the '2 for 1' part of the deal, Im not very fond of buicks, and the zx2 is just a tad too small for my liking of driving my son around in.

anyways, thoughts/opinions ?