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2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

549 messages,  Last post on Feb 11, 2013 at 8:48 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Car Comparisons, SUV

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#485 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [thegraduate] by davicho

Aug 05, 2010 (10:33 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 05, 2010 9:24 am)
It wasn't me who initially said the comment, I just figured I'd chime in.

#486 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [thegraduate] by aviboy97

Aug 05, 2010 (11:51 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 05, 2010 9:24 am)
While I would not say the CX-9 has a "lexus like" transmission, the Aisin unit in the CX-9 is one of the segments best. Smooth shifting, and durable.

#487 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [davicho] by thegraduate

Aug 05, 2010 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: davicho (Aug 05, 2010 10:33 am)
Oops, my-bad.
 
I get frustrated when people do that, then I up-and did it myself!

#488 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [thegraduate] by davicho

Aug 05, 2010 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 05, 2010 12:24 pm)
No harm no fowl.

#489 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [davicho] by tidester

Aug 05, 2010 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: davicho (Aug 05, 2010 1:44 pm)
No harm no fowl.
 
That's a good example of where spell check fails. I think you meant foul.
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#490 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [tidester] by davicho

Aug 05, 2010 (3:40 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Aug 05, 2010 3:28 pm)
LMAO!
 
You got me!

#491 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [tearlach] by citivas

Aug 08, 2010 (7:26 am)

Replying to: tearlach (Aug 04, 2010 8:49 am)
RE: your comments comapring the CX-9 to the Pilot, you are half right. It's pretty clear the CX-9 is a more responsive vehicle. Looks are subjective. Some people like the boxy look of the Pilot more, some hate it. But its hard to justify some of your other statements. The Pilot is a "true" crossover in every sense of the definition. It is built on a car frame and suspension system, has car-like handling and gets big-car-like MPG -- slightly better than the CX-9 for that matter. It's also even easier to access the 3rd row, which is roomier and has capacity for 3, than the CX-9. It even has the same slide-forward feature you attribute to the CX-9. The Pilot also has better tech, including a vastly suerpior nav system.
 
I really like the CX-9. Great vehicle. The Pilot is great too, just different. If you want capacity, good cabin tech, okay MPG for size or like the "classic" SUV look, the Pilot is the choice. If you love sporty handling and less utilitarian interior, the CX-9 is the choice. It's really hard to justify the Highlander as the best choice compared to these two on any crieria, unless price is no object and you're getting the Hybrid even though you will never make up the cost difference versus fuel bill in your lifetime of use.

#492 of 549 tearlach (Aug 04, 2010 8:49 am) by mirrodie1

Aug 08, 2010 (5:50 pm)

Citivas is on point.
 
Just put in a few hundred miles on my Pilot today. 18.5 combined mpg, seated 2 in front, 2 kids in cars seats in middle with an adult between them, plus a stroller, and adult in the 3rd row.
 
Just yesterday we were parked across from our best friend's CX-9. Sure its sportier looking, but I really didnt care for the cramped, cambered-in rear shoulder area/ ceiling in the 3rd row.
 
Our car is a tool. If we wanted a sports car, I'd get that.
 
And as far as fuel.....if Honda ever puts that Diesel Pilot back into consideration, we'd jump. As already noted, the TOyota Hybrid did not impress, even though on paper, it seemed like the best choice.

#493 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [citivas] by davicho

Aug 09, 2010 (7:49 am)

Replying to: citivas (Aug 08, 2010 7:26 am)
I agree. Citivas is right on the money. I own a CX-9 but work for a Honda dealership. I chose the CX-9 over the Pilot (even though I could have gotten a comparably equipped Pilot for a little less money for being an employee) because of two things.
 
1. Pilot is utilitarian at the cost of sporty in all aspects.
2. I cannot stand that dumb ugly front end.
 
Both of these however are subjective reasons not to go with a Pilot over a CX-9.

#494 of 549 Re: Pilot or CX-9 [davicho] by aviboy97

Aug 09, 2010 (9:48 am)

Replying to: davicho (Aug 09, 2010 7:49 am)
Both of these however are subjective reasons not to go with a Pilot over a CX-9.
 
Many people buy based on subjectivity. We are all entitled to our opinions!

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