Hi, Im Brett said:
Similar situation, but took a little different approach. Wife has large SUV for hauling family /vacations. Instead of using truck when I need to haul kids, I have an old beater work truck for when I need a truck. Spent vehicle / fun budget on car that will fit family.
Bought a '19 CTS-V last year and No Ragrets! Blast to drive. Can use it to haul whole family if we want to take it out. You'll want to drive whatever you spend the $ on.
Bonus of having 2 vehicles is it doesn't have to see the rain; easy to keep clean. Truck stays dirty, lol
Looked at getting a used truck but it's crazy how expensive a used truck is. Not much more expensive to get a brand new one under warranty, so leaning towards that.
Always loved Cadillac exteriors but felt they really did the interior a disservice. Cheap plastics and such. The new Escalade looks to have finally gotten it right, but the exterior on that thing is hideous. Geez, that could have been a grand slam. I'm sure it will still sell like hot cakes though.