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1334 messages, Last post on Jan 07, 2008 at 7:34 PM
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The IRS closed the tax loophole for large SUVs...
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 16, 2005 3:32 am)
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Replying to: ops1 (Jul 15, 2005 12:12 pm) Mike: You have the incorrect GVWR. If the Pilot were this heavy, the gas mileage would be 15 mpg! All the manufacturers are making efforts to *reduce* the weight of the vehicle. This results in immediate payback in the form of improved gas mileage.
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Replying to: vrm (Jul 20, 2005 12:10 pm) The Pilot EX's curb weight is 4431 lbs and the max load capacity is 1320 lbs, so the vehicle achieves a GVWR of only 5751 lbs, not 5954. So anyway, armed with this knowledge, I think that one can safely say that it's unrealistic to assume that the '06 Pilot will be meeting the 6000-lb minimum. Sorry, ops1: even if the tax break is still in place, 249 lbs is just too much weight IMHO. Mike
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Replying to: mike_belknap (Jul 20, 2005 12:59 pm)
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Replying to: ops1 (Jul 16, 2005 5:52 am) I'm sure a Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder gets much better gas mileage than a Lexus LX470... I'd rather give up $5000 in deductions and get better fuel economy instead...
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 20, 2005 6:33 pm) I need a vehicle with more seating and have decided to get an SUV (I will probably keep my 4 cylinder Camry for personal use). As far as fuel economy is concerned, the Pilot seems to get better mileage than most 7 or 8 seat SUVs. I don't mean to get too far off topic, but if the 2006 Pilot has the 6,000 lbs rating and qualifies for the deduction (which I will double-check with my accountant before buying), then the Pilot definitely moves up to first on my list. |
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| From the looks of the spy shot, the Pilot might get XM radio and side markers that coincide with the blinkers. I can barely make out a little body-colored antenna (I.e. like the one in the 2004-2005 Accord EX with leather and EX V6). Also, from the looks of it, the headrests have not changed. I can still see light in the center of the headrest. I don't know if this will be the exact vehicle that Honda will produce, but if it is, the headrests won't change from the current vehicle. | |
collegehillshonda.com has listed its orders for 2006 Pilots, and it includes an LX 2WD.
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| I am just wondering if they are adding any new colors to the Pilot line and if it is worth the wait for the 2006. | |
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