Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

478 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 7:13 AM

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2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander - Although we've been hearing about a mad dash to get out of sport-utility vehicles and into fuel-efficient compacts, the reality is that seven- and eight-passenger crossover SUVs like the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot aren't going away anytime soon. (more)

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#261 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [kree] by qs933 Oct 08, 2008 (12:12 am)
Replying to: kree (Oct 03, 2008 7:45 am) The test with the CX-9 should be in CR's November issue, according to this article. Interestingly, the new Pilot wasn't in the Top 5 -- it's not even in the Top 10. The top ranked SUVs according to CR? The Highlander Hybrid, followed by the Highlander and the MDX. Replies to this message: nikbert (Oct 08, 2008 11:05 am) aviboy97 (Oct 08, 2008 12:56 pm) badself (Oct 09, 2008 2:56 pm) and 1 more...
#262 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [qs933] by nikbert Oct 08, 2008 (11:05 am)
Replying to: qs933 (Oct 08, 2008 12:12 am) I believe the Pilot is still highly recommended though. Not all in Top 10 are. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 08, 2008 12:56 pm) badself (Oct 09, 2008 2:56 pm) aviboy97 (Oct 14, 2008 6:21 am)
#263 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [nikbert] by aviboy97 Oct 08, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: nikbert (Oct 08, 2008 11:05 am) Recommended, yes. Long term reliability is really the only edge it may have over the competition. However, in today's market, these big vehicles are usually leased. Who cares about longevity when you are only in it for 2 or 3 years?? Resale in the Pilots have tanked too. I tried to wholesale a 2003 Pilot EX w/leather with 60,000 on it, and no wholesaler would even give me over $10,000 for it. Yikes. To be fair, ALL SUV's have taken a huuuuge hit. Replies to this message: badself (Oct 09, 2008 2:56 pm) aviboy97 (Oct 14, 2008 6:21 am)
#264 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by badself Oct 09, 2008 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 08, 2008 12:56 pm) Manheim prices and NADA values for your '03 Pilot are like $7,800, even with allowance for the low mileage. If you want $10,000 for the vehicle, you most certainly have to sell it yourself, and it should be near flawless. Basically, that's how brutal the market is currently for these types of vehicles. I recently traded an '03 Pilot EX-L with DVD, 102,000 miles in fair condition and got the Carfax price of $5,000 (and the $300 tax savings at 6% in MD). I had one dealer quote me $2,500. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 14, 2008 6:21 am)
#265 of 478 CUV by gypsi80 Oct 13, 2008 (2:37 pm)
I have test drived everything and I bought a CX-9. I have 3 boys and they have friends. I push a button the the outside doorhandle and the car unlocks. I have even stuck my husband in the third row. All three cars are good but it depends on what your family and lifestyle is like. The CX-9 is the last CUV we test drove only because a Mazda dealer was the farthest away. I drove it loved it and bought it all in the same day. It is true if you like a zoom zoom just test drive it. I also like that it has a blind spot monitor system and we got the mazda DVD in the headrest so they can watch 2 different movies or play a video game and watch movies or have one movie and have it play through the sound system in the car. Great on the long drives to vacation. The only flaw the glass on the back does not open. although im not to worried about it Replies to this message: cx7lover (Oct 14, 2008 1:07 am)
#266 of 478 Re: CUV [gypsi80] by cx7lover Oct 14, 2008 (1:07 am)
Replying to: gypsi80 (Oct 13, 2008 2:37 pm) Nice.
#267 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [badself] by aviboy97 Oct 14, 2008 (6:21 am)
Replying to: badself (Oct 09, 2008 2:56 pm) I'm a dealer. So, we have been trying to sell it ourselves! The customer wanted $13,000 on trade, because he said it was "a Honda, and they are worth it"
#268 of 478 Chat night by pf_flyer HOST Oct 14, 2008 (10:26 am)
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#269 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by citivas Oct 14, 2008 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 02, 2008 1:59 pm) Car and Driver just did a CUV comparison of 6 models, including all three in discussion here, which rounded out the top three. In ranked order (lowest to highest): #3 -- Higlander #2 -- CX-9 #1 -- Pilot The Pilot got its vote primarily because it blew the others away when actually using it off-road. They also liked the steering and feel of the brakes. They acknowledged it had less one less gear and slightly less power. The CX-9 was a close second and they implied it probably would have won if they only did a highway test instead of mixed driving. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 7:47 am) citivas (Oct 15, 2008 8:49 am) aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 9:06 am) and 23 more... ceric (Oct 15, 2008 8:47 am)
#270 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [citivas] by aviboy97 Oct 15, 2008 (7:47 am)
Replying to: citivas (Oct 14, 2008 6:46 pm) Personally, I don't know of many people that actually take their CUV's off road. The CX-9 was designed for on-road use. It's AWD system is designed that way, suspension is designed that way. The Highlander is build to be a family cruiser. Soft ride and comfort are their main priorities. Consumer Reports, the biggest Honda advocates, have rated the Pilot #11 for 3 row SUV's. 11th!! That does not boast well for them... The whole purpose of a CUV is for on road use, not off road. People desire a people mover that drives like a car, not a truck. If people want to go off road, they buy a real SUV, not a Pilot, CX-9 or Highlander. Replies to this message: citivas (Oct 15, 2008 8:49 am) aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 9:06 am) citivas (Oct 15, 2008 9:28 am) and 22 more...