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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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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [daddyyankee]
by s2k3011
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May 04, 2009 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: daddyyankee (May 01, 2009 10:01 pm)
Thanks everybody. I appreciate the feedback.
I'm probably going to see about a Touring Navi. Touring does add a lot of value with the nicer stereo, phone capability and power tailgate.
Daddyyankee, thanks for the response. How bad is the wind noise? I noticed the Highlander also had some noise and I thought it was because the the lower profile tire. I kind of like the 17" wheel on the Pilot, keeps replacement costs a little lower. And there seems to be good tread on the 17" tire.
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [s2k3011]
by tina1976
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May 04, 2009 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: s2k3011 (May 04, 2009 8:59 am)
I thought wind noise was common on SUV's. My husband has a Nissan Murano and has this same issue as my Honda Pilot.....
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [s2k3011]
by theworkz
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May 04, 2009 (1:50 pm)
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Replying to: s2k3011 (May 04, 2009 8:59 am)
Traveling at 60mph, I haven't noticed too much Wind Noise on my EX-L. Nothing abnormally high at least. 
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Re: Thinking of buying an 09 Pilot, looking for some feedback... [s2k3011]
by daddyyankee
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May 04, 2009 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: s2k3011 (May 04, 2009 8:59 am)
Make sure you test drive the Pilot on the freeway with the stereo off. The EX-L and up models actually have an acoustic windshield so wind noise is almost non-existent from the front. However, I am starting to notice that the road noise at 65+ is a bit high. It seems largely due to the rumble from the stock Goodyear Fortera tires. Also, there is also some minor wind seepage from the driver's side B pillar area. I think I might have a loose seal. Anyone else having road noise issues?
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