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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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