which should i buy a trailblazer or an equinox?

i want it to be big but not to big, with good fuel economy for an suv, what one should i get?

the Trailblazer has a lot more power, off-road capability, acceleration and overall size than the Equinox, but it comes at the cost of fuel economy. The Trailblazer can come with real 4x4, but the Equinox comes with only an all wheel drive option.

If I were you I would stick with the Equinox, and consider it's brother the Pontiac Torrent or the Saturn Vue. You might be able to get better pricing if you include those as options.

NOT a Taildragger!

It's the same as the Jeep I had. 18/25 or so, but after 3 years of good upkeep, 13.5/18 (18 if I was LUCKY)

I traded it for an Altima.

Good luck though, your head's in the right place.