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What is this discussion about? GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Taurus X, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Honda Accord Crosstour, Dodge Journey, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, SUV


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Re: 2009 Pilot [rsholland] by aviboy97
Apr 11, 2008 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Apr 11, 2008 10:09 am)

Bob-
 
Lets be honest here. Now, would you consider it if this design if it was not built by Honda?
 
I happen to think Honda will sell 150,000- 200,000 units / year regardless of how it looks. Does that mean the 09 Pilot design is a success? In theory, yes.
 
Keep in mind everyone, here on Edmunds, and various other forums, we here are usually "enthusiasts". We don't always express the opinion of the general public. While we all might think its ugly, you are still going to have the "Jones'" go out and buy it, and think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.
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Re: 2009 Pilot [ateixeira] by robr2
Apr 11, 2008 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 11, 2008 10:57 am)

You saw it in person at the NY show, right? Maybe it looks better in the flesh.
 
juice - IIRC, the unit on display the the NY show was the same "prototype" as the original one from Detroit. The actual production unit seems toned down a bit - especially in the headlights.
 
Auto Show:
 
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Re: 2009 Pilot [aviboy97] by rsholland
Apr 11, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 11, 2008 11:26 am)

Not sure—but by being a Honda I know it will be excellent in most areas of functional concern to me. To me that's FAR more important than an oddly styled front end.
 
Bob
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Re: 2009 Pilot [robr2] by freealfas
Apr 11, 2008 (3:30 pm)
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Replying to: robr2 (Apr 11, 2008 11:37 am)

dare I say the only attractive vehicle in their line up is....
 
the ody...
 
the rest will sell despite the ugly stick beating they have received.
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Re: What could have been... [baggs32] by albook
Apr 11, 2008 (5:24 pm)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 09, 2008 6:51 pm)

"And to me this blows the Avalon away"
 
Whao! I almost spit out my coffee. The Avalon isn't at all exciting, but at least it's porportioned and not awkward. We've seen only a blurry pic of this, and from what I can see, it's nothing great in styling. As for the coupe in the background, don't get too excited. Ford's still gotta work on the meat and potatoes before they can bring the cake. And from what I can see, that meat needs a lot of cooking.
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Re: 2009 Pilot [ateixeira] by albook
Apr 11, 2008 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 10, 2008 6:26 am)

Uh- there's no other way to put it. This is ugly. It's nowhere near where the market is going. If they wanted to design a CUV that looks like an SUV, why not copy something more simple, like a Tahoe. That would have turned out nice. The wheels are too small. They look like the same 16's.
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Re: 2009 Pilot [thegraduate] by albook
Apr 11, 2008 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 10, 2008 1:00 pm)

The refreshed Accord? You mean the new one that looks like Honda copied BMW from the side? I think that looks great. A huge improvement over the last generation model. That looked completely awkward and plain to me.
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Re: 2009 Pilot [freealfas] by albook
Apr 11, 2008 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: freealfas (Apr 11, 2008 3:30 pm)

"dare I say the only attractive vehicle in their line up is... the ody..."
 
I'll give you the CR-V, but the Accord looks nice. And I think the Civic is the best looking in it's class (besides the Mazda 3), and cool (my kids will never use that word again).
 
Ofcourse, since Honda buyers are hell-bent on styling, sales will drop like rain.
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Re: What could have been... [albook] by baggs32
Apr 11, 2008 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: albook (Apr 11, 2008 5:24 pm)

The Avalon isn't at all exciting, but at least it's porportioned and not awkward.
 
Now you made me almost spill my whisky (it's night time now)! I couldn't disagree more, but it is your opinion so I won't argue about it anymore.
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Re: 2009 Pilot [rsholland] by baggs32
Apr 11, 2008 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Apr 11, 2008 2:52 pm)

Not sure—but by being a Honda I know it will be excellent in most areas of functional concern to me. To me that's FAR more important than an oddly styled front end.
 
True. But, good grief, you still have to look at the thing every day! There are far more CUVs and SUVs these days that both look good and are excellent in functional areas to opt for this thing just because of the "H".

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