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Replying to: mako168 (Jan 04, 2006 1:11 am) |
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How good is the Pilot offroad? Anybody taking theirs in the snow, mud gravel etc and to what extent. Thanks
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The olive interior is really nice. Not too green, some gray undertones to it. It's everywhere and it is the nicest interior color of the three available in my opinion. I wouldn't do that Amazon Green exterior though, too hard to see -- it's like camoflouge!
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I am trying to buy a Pilot with the Nav system. Apparently Honda produces twice as many EX-L with the rear entertainment than with the nav so apparently they are harder to find. I am also finding that it is next to impossible to find the nav in desert rock metallic. Does Honda make some colors more exclusive? Are dealers allowed to request colors or does Honda just assign them?
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Replying to: nelsoncm (Jan 04, 2006 5:09 pm) Sunil
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Replying to: snorris (Jan 04, 2006 4:05 pm)
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Replying to: snorris (Jan 04, 2006 4:05 pm)  The AWD system in the Pilot is on demand- it normally runs FWD until the computer notices slipping of the front wheels, then power is redirected rearward. I'd rather be in my Subaru than my Pilot in the snow (Subarus are awesome in snow- better than these huge overweight SUVs- having owned a few) but the Pilot will do just fine. I wouldn't expect it to do more than just easy off roading though. You will need something much more robust, ie jeep, range rover, MB G-wagon, etc. I believe the Highlander is also on demand AWD, as opposed to true 4WD, making it about equivalent to the Pilot. tom
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Replying to: laf1 (Jan 04, 2006 6:12 pm) |
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Replying to: chang1 (Sep 03, 2005 11:29 am) I just bought 2006 EX-.L Pilot and like you did not notice a noise at first but I now notice a rattling noise from the passenger window area when I hit 40 -45 miles/hour. My engine noise is a littl eloud but tolerable. I'm taking it back to the dealer and asking them to look into it. cheers Mike
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Replying to: snorris (Jan 04, 2006 4:05 pm) I have the Pilot EXL and live in northern Minnesota next to lake Superior. It is hilly and in a recent snow storm there were cars stalled on the hills but the Pilot easily went around them with no problems. I have also driven on narrow forest trails north of Ely, Minnesota with no problems. The Pilot goes in snow. I have taken the vehicle off road in farm fields with no problem but I think the Pilot is not designed for off road use. It seems folks from snow country learn to drive with the limitations of the conditions and other folks may get into problems by going beyond the limits of the conditions. In short, I purchased the Pilot because it would and does perform well in snowy, slippery conditions. Good Luck.
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