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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#423 of 478 Re: CX9 vs Pilot [mirrodie1] by ceric Oct 21, 2009 (10:28 pm)
Replying to: mirrodie1 (Oct 21, 2009 8:16 pm) Looks like you are leaning toward Pilot. Congrats. So, you think Pilot's engine has more torque than CX9's? Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 22, 2009 7:54 pm) ceric (Oct 23, 2009 9:57 am) thegraduate (Oct 24, 2009 8:44 pm) tripl3threat (Oct 23, 2009 10:43 am)
#424 of 478 Re: CX9 vs Pilot [mirrodie1] by mms5 Oct 22, 2009 (3:40 am)
Replying to: mirrodie1 (Oct 21, 2009 8:16 pm) We have been deciding between the CX9 and Pilot too. Thanks for your insight. I have decided on the Pilot too this week and this is why... I borrowed my friend's CX9 for the day and was surprised at how low I sat in it. When I looked out my side window, all I saw was the side mirror. That bothered me. I currently have a 2000 Odyssey and didn't realize how much I like sitting up instead of down. I thought the CX9 was very fun and peppy to drive. I test drove the pilot and liked the feel of the space up front. I felt much closer to the front windshield in the CX9. In your price comparison, did you factor in the $4500 incentive from Mazda? Replies to this message: jcpharm (Oct 22, 2009 4:13 am) koho955 (Nov 17, 2009 3:04 pm) thegraduate (Nov 18, 2009 6:31 am) citivas (Nov 18, 2009 7:05 am)
#425 of 478 Re: CX9 vs Pilot [mms5] by jcpharm Oct 22, 2009 (4:13 am)
Replying to: mms5 (Oct 22, 2009 3:40 am) i think you can only get the $4500 incentive if you finance externally from the dealer (eg. your local bank/credit union financing)...unless someone has had a different experience.
#428 of 478 Re: WOW! [mirrodie1] by matmel04 Oct 22, 2009 (6:14 am)
Replying to: mirrodie1 (Oct 21, 2009 6:12 am) "fitting 3 car seats across in the second row. the Pilot boasts this, but can the CX9 swing it?" We are expecting baby #3 any day now. When we went to test drive the CX9 & the Pilot, we took our 4-year-old son's skinny booster seat, our 2-year-old son's big toddler carseat and our Graco Snugride infant seat. We tried and tried to fit these in the 2nd row of the CX9, but couldn't get it to work. We then tried to just fit two of them and put the 3rd in the back, but we couldn't get the seat down to let our son in the back because the two carseats were in the way. It was frustrating for us and I didn't need that. SO...we drove straight over to the Honda dealership and tried the carseats in there. My husband actually started laughing as all three carseats were put in the 2nd row WITH ROOM TO SPARE! There was plenty of room for our oldest son to be able to buckle his seat belt between the other carseats. What a difference! Both cars are very nice, but we got the Pilot. We fell in love with it after testing both cars. Hope that helps with that question! Replies to this message: mirrodie1 (Oct 22, 2009 8:55 am)
#429 of 478 Pilot just slightly edges Pilot by mirrodie1 Oct 22, 2009 (8:54 am)
"So, you think Pilot's engine has more torque than CX9's?" --Oh, totally. In the 3.5 Altima I drive, it cranks. So jumping into the CX9 was a drop down in torque, huge dropdown I felt. In the Pilot, it moved. My wife put it this way, in all the CUV and SUVs we have test driven, the CX-9 didnt want to "take off" like the others did and like my Altima does. "and was surprised at how low I sat in it." -- I was too initially but I raised the seat up and that was fine. Did you do that on the test ride? "CX9 was very fun and peppy to drive" -Fun, yes, just as fun as the Pilot, but not peppy in my humble opinion. "Both cars are very nice, but we got the Pilot. We fell in love with it after testing both cars." --Yes, its a difficult decision. But on top of all the factors considered, I figured this: The resale on the Honda is significantly higher than the Mazda although over time the Cx9 purchase would save me $1500. However, I am partial to getting more mileage and the options out right now stink for 3 row SUVs. If the Pilot have a diesel or hybrid engine, I would have been sold ages ago. **sighs** I learned to drive on my mother's 1984 Buick Estate Wagon. And this past Sunday I saw a Buick Roadmaster go by. Those were roomy cars! Bring those back in a diesel. 3 people in Front, 3-4 in the mid ro and 3-4 in back. Those were the days! Replies to this message: vg33e power (Oct 22, 2009 10:14 am) ceric (Oct 22, 2009 3:10 pm) vg33e power (Oct 22, 2009 3:52 pm) mirrodie1 (Oct 22, 2009 6:51 pm)
#430 of 478 Re: WOW! [matmel04] by mirrodie1 Oct 22, 2009 (8:55 am)
Replying to: matmel04 (Oct 22, 2009 6:14 am) PS congrats on the new arrival!
#431 of 478 Re: Pilot just slightly edges Pilot [mirrodie1] by vg33e power Oct 22, 2009 (10:14 am)
Replying to: mirrodie1 (Oct 22, 2009 8:54 am) I learned to drive on my mother's 1984 Buick Estate Wagon. And this past Sunday I saw a Buick Roadmaster go by. Those were roomy cars! Bring those back in a diesel. 3 people in Front, 3-4 in the mid ro and 3-4 in back. Those were the days! They do have them...sort of... they are called Ford E-Series Vans and Dodge Sprinters.....LOL!!!
#432 of 478 Re: Pilot just slightly edges Pilot [mirrodie1] by ceric Oct 22, 2009 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: mirrodie1 (Oct 22, 2009 8:54 am) mirrodie1, For the record, CX9's engine has more torque than Pilot's. Many factors affect the off-line feel, engine torque is one of them, not all. Enjoy your purchase. Honda vehicles do not disappoint, either. All three are great buys. To each one's own. Replies to this message: vg33e power (Oct 22, 2009 3:52 pm) mirrodie1 (Oct 22, 2009 6:51 pm)