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Replying to: eduardo613 (Dec 28, 2005 7:34 pm) Just bug them more. A month is way too long. Good luck tom
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Replying to: eduardo613 (Dec 28, 2005 7:34 pm)
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Replying to: steroid (Dec 30, 2005 3:20 pm) |
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| OK, after almost purchasing a LT Tahoe a few years ago, I'm back doing research for a vehicle that can carry 8 passengers but is not a minivan. So far our Outback has done a great job but with a new child, it is getting a little small. I like getting decent gas mileage and will never tow anything. Therefore, I have narrowed it down to the 2006 Honda Pilot and now the 2007 Tahoe with it's "cylinder deactivation thang". Any comments? | |
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Replying to: tsy (Dec 30, 2005 4:08 pm)  That was the excuse from the dealer.. Thank you Tom! BTW my Pilot is Steel Blue
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Replying to: okra (Dec 30, 2005 5:15 pm) I had the Rear Camera on my 2003 Pilot Navi (it was an additional option then) but no back up sensors. I do drive often in reverse  and there were several close calls where the camera did not help. The camera has certain spots that it just can't see. I knew then that my new Pilot would need BU Sensors. The 2006 Navi has the rear view camera included but I do need the sensors. Now you know! |
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Replying to: eduardo613 (Jan 02, 2006 7:09 pm) I agree with the backup camera and the backup sensors. Each has their advantages (and disadvantages). The Lexus LS 430 I bought my father has both camera and sensors- which makes parking a breeze! Hope this helps! tom |
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Replying to: mjansen1 (Jan 01, 2006 7:35 pm) I went through the same thing. I had a Suburban because I needed to carry 8 comfortably which I didn't feel was possible in the old Tahoe. The 'burban was too big, so I bought a Sequoia. The Sequioa was still big and thirsty, so I bought a Nissan Minivan, which was still big (bigger than a Tahoe, actually) and got terrible mileage also. I ended up buying the Pilot because it will seat 8 comfortably, as long as 3 of them are smaller adults or children. I have not seen the new Tahoe, but I'm sure the 3rd row is bigger than the outgoing model. My wife is very happy driving the Pilot. In terms of mileage, the Pilot is decent- not great. You'll do better with a Toyota minivan. If you only want a 2wd Pilot, it too has the cylinder deactivation, but this will only help with highway driving, not city (EPA 18/24). I would expect the mileage on the AWD Pilot (EPA 17/22) to still be better than the 4wd Tahoe (EPA 15/21) with cylinder deactivation. Of course, this depends totally upon how you drive. One final thought, the first year production of GM trucks tends to be much less reliable than the outgoing model. It takes a year or two for build quality to improve. Just something to think about. I hope this helps. Good luck. tom |
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Replying to: mjansen1 (Jan 01, 2006 7:35 pm) |
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Replying to: mjansen1 (Jan 01, 2006 7:35 pm) 1. Cylinder deactivation can only go so far to help mileage and the Tahoe is thousand lbs heavier. I'd expect the Pilot to always do noticeably better in mileage, at least a couple mpg. Whether this is significant to you... 2. GM SUVs have historically had a fair to poor reliability record. 3. 2007 is the first year of a re-design and the first year is always more problematic. If you don't need AWD, then the 2WD Pilot would be a great choice - by far the best mileage in a 8-passenger SUV. I know you said you don't want a minivan, but honestly, the best people hauler out there is the new Odyssey and it gets better mileage yet. It's a smoother drive than the Pilot and because it's lighter, it's in many ways a sportier drive. Getting people in/out is SO much eaiser. If you haven't driven one, you should. The only way I'd get a Pilot over a Odyssey is if I wanted AWD, off-road, and/or towing. - Mark
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