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Edmunds Test Drive
by scottgbwi
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Sep 19, 2008 (1:32 pm)
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Here is the link
Edmunds Test Drive Review
Not real glowing! 
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Re: Roof rail / cross bar noise [eduardo613]
by bigdadi118
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Sep 19, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: eduardo613 (Sep 19, 2008 7:18 am)
You or ask dealer to slide the crossbars out then you can tell.
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Re: Edmunds Test Drive [scottgbwi]
by citivas
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Sep 20, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: scottgbwi (Sep 19, 2008 1:32 pm)
I read about the these complaints before getting my Pilot recently but now that I've owned it I question their accuracy. I have had multiple occasions to go from 0-60+ at freeway on ramps with lights and don't so in 7.something seconds, so I don't know what they were smoking. I was surprised too because I thought it was sluggish when I test drove it but I was being conservative I think. When you push the Pilot it responds well. Overall it has handled acceleration and passing as well as my previous Toyota Sienna's (basically the same engine as the Highlander I think), Lexus SUV or Ford Explorer. And in any event, regardless of where it lands in a competition, it gets the job done more than adequately for anyone not in a drag race.
I have had no hunting/seeking problems with the cruise control. It has worked great for me.
As for braking distances, I haven't done the kind of test they did, but for everyday use I have found it find. I like it even because it is realy smooth. The Highlander is much too tight and jerky by comparison. I have had to stop quickly once or twice and had no issue.
Bottom line is I would suggest anyone interested try for themselves before relying on this report. There have been other reviews that didn't note the same issues. Maybe they just had a lemon.
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Re: Edmunds Test Drive [citivas]
by bigdadi118
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Sep 20, 2008 (11:35 pm)
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Replying to: citivas (Sep 20, 2008 7:09 pm)
Same as I found the driver seat causes me pain in my rear end as well as shoulder pain, while nobody else complains about it.
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Re: Roof rail / cross bar noise [eduardo613]
by genethek
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Sep 21, 2008 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: eduardo613 (Sep 19, 2008 7:18 am)
I had the same problem. They are on backwards. Take them too the dealer who installed them and they can fix it.
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Re: Roof rail / cross bar noise [genethek]
by bigdadi118
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Sep 21, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: genethek (Sep 21, 2008 10:03 am)
There won't be such problem if they make L side insert a different with R side.
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by scottgbwi
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Sep 30, 2008 (1:07 am)
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For those that have had the Pilot for a bit, any feedback on acceleration or breaking?
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Re: [scottgbwi]
by hjharris
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Sep 30, 2008 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: scottgbwi (Sep 30, 2008 1:07 am)
I've had my Pilot (EX-L) since late July. I waited till I got 800 miles on it before accelerating hard. When I did, I was quite satisfied. Haven't noticed any peculiarities with the braking. Haven't had to do an abrubt stop yet. All in all I am quite pleased with the car. Objections: It's hard to see the speedometer hash marks in bright sunlight. The radio etc functions are a bit complicated, though once learned the features are useful. The back-up camera image in the rear view mirror can't be seen in bright daylight.
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Re: Edmunds Test Drive [citivas]
by thegraduate
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Oct 01, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: citivas (Sep 20, 2008 7:09 pm)
In my test drive, I'll admit the Pilot didn't feel as peppy as my aunt's 2005 Odyssey or my 2006 2.4L Accord 5AT. Lacking in low-end power relative to what I expected. Not a hot-rod, but certainly adequate for a family vehicle, as long as your on-ramp is long enough. I'm not sure how this vehicle would be when loaded with 1,000 lbs of people, though.
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owners manuel
by scottgbwi
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Oct 03, 2008 (5:31 am)
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Does anyone have a weblink to the owners manual for a 2009 pilot? Am picking mine up next week & want to read up on the specifics. Thanks.
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