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Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback...
by s2k3011
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Apr 28, 2009 (4:17 pm)
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Hello,
I'm new to the forum, looking for some feedback. I'm interested in a mid-size SUV with the 3rd row. I looked at the Pilot, CX-9, Highlander and Acadia.
I test drove the Pilot and it drove much better than the Highlander. I also wasn't crazy about the 19" wheels on the Highlander. I liked the Mazda, but I seem to like Honda a little more. The Acadia scares me with GM in it's current status, and I wasn't too satisfied with the captain chairs.
I'm just looking for anything that you would like to share in regards to your Pilot. Good or bad.
Thanks!
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [s2k3011]
by tina1976
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Apr 30, 2009 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: s2k3011 (Apr 28, 2009 4:17 pm)
Hi s2k3011,
I have an 05 Pilot and haven't had any problems with it. I am also interested in upgrading to the 09 Pilot. I test drove the 09 Pilot and the 09 Pathfinder and prefer and love the Pilot. It has so much room and the interior looks great. From my research, it's received high ratings. And the pricing is good. The Pathfinder had too much going on with the different options and the pricing, but the Pilot's options and pricing are much better and simpler. Good luck....
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [tina1976]
by theworkz
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Apr 30, 2009 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: tina1976 (Apr 30, 2009 10:43 am)
Hillarious. I just spent the last month comparing the same vehicles, with the addition of the Nissan Pathfinder.. I just bought my 09 Pilot and absolutely love it!!! I have always been an american car guy, and this is the first Honda I have ever owned, but I am suprised with the interior size and power of the pilot.. I am 6' and 250lbs, and my wife is 5' and 100 lbs and we both fit really well in our own configurations.
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [theworkz]
by tina1976
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May 01, 2009 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: theworkz (Apr 30, 2009 11:58 am)
theworkz---- Which 09 Pilot model did you get? Did you get a good deal on it? I got a really good e-price quote from a local dealer, then when I read the fine print, I realized that the destination charge wasn't even included. So I called them up to find out the pricing for all of the extra charges and found out that their "accessory package" is really expensive and includes stuff like wheel locks, mudguards, trim, etc. He said the price on that stuff is negotiable, but I'm wondering if I really need it at all (definitely not the trim).
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by shodanusmc
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May 01, 2009 (7:38 am)
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I got a 09 Touring AWD (No Res) for 33,500 plus Tax. We love it. However, the material quality of the dash board is not the best....
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [tina1976]
by theworkz
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May 01, 2009 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: tina1976 (May 01, 2009 5:53 am)
I just bought a 2009 4WD EXL Cherry with Black Leather in the Portland Metro area on Friday for $29,999. Since Oregon doesnt have sales tax, my out the door costs for registration/dmv was only $218. So, my total was $30,217. It took some haggling and holding my ground on the price, but I was able to get it. I also got them to throw in two years of free maintenance that they were trying to charge me for.
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [theworkz]
by tina1976
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May 01, 2009 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: theworkz (May 01, 2009 8:35 am)
What are people's general feelings about 2wd SUV's?
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [s2k3011]
by daddyyankee
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May 01, 2009 (10:01 pm)
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Replying to: s2k3011 (Apr 28, 2009 4:17 pm)
I purchased an 09 EX-L 2wd last week. My last Pilot was an 05 EX 4wd. We looked at the Highlander, Pathfinder, and 4runner before purchasing the Pilot. The Pilot had the most interior room. Also, the Pathfinder and 4runner haven't been updated in quite a few years. My advice to you (if you decide on the Pilot) is to carefully consider which trim level you want. I now wish I had gone for the Touring model since it adds a 512 watt stereo, bluetooth, navigation, power tailgate, parking sensors, etc. over the EX-L. My only complaints so far about the Pilot are: road noise is a bit high and some wind noise is evident from the side windows, rear parking sensors should be standard (I don't find the rearview camera of the EX-L all that useful), quality of leather could be better for the price, and another 20 to 25 hp would be nice. Overall, I am very satisified and do not regret the purchase.
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [tina1976]
by citivas
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May 02, 2009 (4:13 am)
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Replying to: tina1976 (May 01, 2009 12:16 pm)
For me the 2WD vs 4WD depends on where you live and how you expect to use it. When we lived in CA, I would only consider 2WD's. We didn't have to worry about snow or ice and had no plans to take it off road or haul a boat or jet ski, etc. So I preferred not only the up-front savings but the slightly better fuel economy of the 2WD, and never regretted it. When we moved out East, the 4WD became a no-brainer for winter driving.
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [citivas]
by tina1976
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May 02, 2009 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: citivas (May 02, 2009 4:13 am)
Yeah, it's a hard call regarding 2wd vs. 4wd. I live in Maryland and we haven't gotten any really bad snow storms or ice in a really long time. And the snow and ice that we do get generally shuts down schools and I try to work from home on those bad weather days. So since I don't do a lot of driving when the weather is bad, I figured that a 2wd is sufficient.
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