After beginning to Lurk here two years ago, renting one for a weekend, and eventually becoming a member, I went out a bought a pilot.
Don't get me wrong. I still love the Mo, and may get one when it's time to upgrade our other car but for me it came down to A)size- the pilot is the biggest car-based crossover/suv available in that price range, and B) WAF, she'll likely be the primary driver in a couple months when she goes back to work (and has to be the baby shuttle).
My short review of the pilot. It excels at nothing in particular, but it's pretty good at about everything. It's comfortable, big, rides well, very good safety ratings, good AWD (VTM-4), decent power for it's bulk, decent mileage for it's power, good value (initial and resale), decent towing, good build quality for it's price.
It doesn't ride as well as the Mo, isn't as sporty or fun to drive in the Mo, doesn't have nearly the gadgetry of the Mo, and certainly won't inspire the passion that a Mo does.
Styling is of course entirely subjective so don't jump all over me for it's tired appearance. I prefer the Mo's agressive styling, but the domesticated blandness of the Pilot doesn't bother me, and it serves the usefull purpose of maximizine interior volume.
We ditched my 95 Max with 192k when we got this. I miss that car. We'll be upgrading her current ride (civic- ugh) in 4-6 months, and that upgrade will likely become my primary ride. If I fall in love with riding up high I'll be shopping for a Mo for me, if I miss the sedan life I'll be shopping for another Max - the last one served me very well.
If anyone has Q's, feel free to ask. I consider myself pretty unbiased. In fact, I may be partial to the Mo, but the Pilot's growing on me. Like I said, nothing inspiring, but it does everything it's supposed to do, and does it well. Perfect vehicle for my wife, I still want something with more soul.
Oh, and the Hondapilot.org site is great too. Just like this one - full of great people and great information, just with a Honda slant.
Don't get me wrong. I still love the Mo, and may get one when it's time to upgrade our other car but for me it came down to A)size- the pilot is the biggest car-based crossover/suv available in that price range, and B) WAF, she'll likely be the primary driver in a couple months when she goes back to work (and has to be the baby shuttle).
My short review of the pilot. It excels at nothing in particular, but it's pretty good at about everything. It's comfortable, big, rides well, very good safety ratings, good AWD (VTM-4), decent power for it's bulk, decent mileage for it's power, good value (initial and resale), decent towing, good build quality for it's price.
It doesn't ride as well as the Mo, isn't as sporty or fun to drive in the Mo, doesn't have nearly the gadgetry of the Mo, and certainly won't inspire the passion that a Mo does.
Styling is of course entirely subjective so don't jump all over me for it's tired appearance. I prefer the Mo's agressive styling, but the domesticated blandness of the Pilot doesn't bother me, and it serves the usefull purpose of maximizine interior volume.
We ditched my 95 Max with 192k when we got this. I miss that car. We'll be upgrading her current ride (civic- ugh) in 4-6 months, and that upgrade will likely become my primary ride. If I fall in love with riding up high I'll be shopping for a Mo for me, if I miss the sedan life I'll be shopping for another Max - the last one served me very well.
If anyone has Q's, feel free to ask. I consider myself pretty unbiased. In fact, I may be partial to the Mo, but the Pilot's growing on me. Like I said, nothing inspiring, but it does everything it's supposed to do, and does it well. Perfect vehicle for my wife, I still want something with more soul.
Oh, and the Hondapilot.org site is great too. Just like this one - full of great people and great information, just with a Honda slant.
