Wow, @KetMalice, seems like a therapy session would do some good after the year of abuse. Don’t be sorry for me though, I’m excited for whatever road is ahead after leaving behind the 20yo machine
So far, the Yakima EXO system is fantastic! I had to return 2 swing bases because the locking pins were broken (Amazon white gloves at their finest) but REI came through for me in the pinch. 10 extra cubic feet of space doesn’t sound like much (to me) but fit an entire Costco trip for our family of six with room to spare. Going camping tonight so will see how it fits our gear. Looking forward to being able to just drop the box off the back w our things and not be tethered to the Exp.
As far as the ride goes, I’m thoroughly impressed with all of the around town and brief freeway trips we have done. Turning radius for parking spots seems better than any full-size I’ve driven besides maybe my Bronco (understandable w how short those were). Backing up is a breeze, even w the EXO base or box in tow. Power and speed is nearly startling, and I have to go easy w everyone in the car. Climate control stuff is a little annoying w the screen, but I’m used to the annoyance w the MachE. Only feature that is giving me problems is the 3rd row recline because the kids love to mess w them and it makes for less than safe positions for them. Anyone know how to disable those buttons?
I’ll bring more updates when I come by them.
So far, the Yakima EXO system is fantastic! I had to return 2 swing bases because the locking pins were broken (Amazon white gloves at their finest) but REI came through for me in the pinch. 10 extra cubic feet of space doesn’t sound like much (to me) but fit an entire Costco trip for our family of six with room to spare. Going camping tonight so will see how it fits our gear. Looking forward to being able to just drop the box off the back w our things and not be tethered to the Exp.
As far as the ride goes, I’m thoroughly impressed with all of the around town and brief freeway trips we have done. Turning radius for parking spots seems better than any full-size I’ve driven besides maybe my Bronco (understandable w how short those were). Backing up is a breeze, even w the EXO base or box in tow. Power and speed is nearly startling, and I have to go easy w everyone in the car. Climate control stuff is a little annoying w the screen, but I’m used to the annoyance w the MachE. Only feature that is giving me problems is the 3rd row recline because the kids love to mess w them and it makes for less than safe positions for them. Anyone know how to disable those buttons?
I’ll bring more updates when I come by them.
