We decided to buy our Acadia several years ago when we were expecting another child and needed a third-row vehicle. The size of the Acadia is perfect, with the third row of seating and ample cargo room. Our version has a console in the middle row, which I wish it did not have. It has DVD players in the headrests, and this is wonderful for longer road trips with kids. We have had some issues with maintenance. The seat warmer/cooler in the driver seat has stopped working, and the air conditioner is not fully reliable in summer. We also had minor bumper damage in an accident, and it disabled the back-up sensor, which leads to an annoying beeping sound. The car does use a lot of gas, but I'm assuming most cars of its size use similar amounts. The seats are comfortable for long drives, and the third row is big enough for an adult. We have also had a recall issue with the tailgate sensor, but I think most vehicles have occasional recalls. Overall, it has been a good vehicle, and the perfect size for our family. Once the maintenance becomes too much for this car we will likely shop for another GMC .