a trip in a Honda

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » February 27th, 2005, 8:38 pm

Well I took a ski trip to Quebec with 5 friends. The vehicle we drove up was my friends 2005 pilot, and I must say that I was very impressed with it. I know alot of people on here are not big fans of Honda's, but I have never really had any experience with one. And after this trip I have more respect for them (SUV's anyways) It supprisingly had very good gas mileage, and a smooth ride at 140kmph at only 2000rmp's. It also had the third row seat which had enough room for an adult, and amazingly comfortable leather seats.....conclusion is that if I were purchasing a family SUV, I would definantly consider a Honda.
thanks for reading

DavidOS · Post by **DavidOS** » February 28th, 2005, 12:00 am

ok no go test drive some others and then see:)

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » February 28th, 2005, 12:06 am

well I've drivin what they say is their competition....envoy, explorer, etc., and personally I like it the best, but im sure there is better....

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » February 28th, 2005, 3:27 am

nice ride or not, I think the pilot is one of the ugliest things ive seen. Except that Scion xB or xA or what ever that cardboard box thing with the clear taillights is

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » February 28th, 2005, 8:40 am

lol, yeah it is ugly, and it is waaaaayy over priced, which will outweigh the nice ride factor.....

JWMX3 · Post by **JWMX3** » February 28th, 2005, 4:41 pm

93SOHC wrote: I think the pilot is one of the ugliest things ive seen. Except that Scion xB or xA or what ever that cardboard box thing with the clear taillights is

Sure you arent thinkin of the Honda Element ???

Ricksmx3 · Post by **Ricksmx3** » February 28th, 2005, 4:42 pm

JWMX3 wrote:
93SOHC wrote: I think the pilot is one of the ugliest things ive seen. Except that Scion xB or xA or what ever that cardboard box thing with the clear taillights is

Sure you arent thinkin of the Honda Element ???

Now that freaking thing is super ugly!

MarkMoore · Post by **MarkMoore** » February 28th, 2005, 8:27 pm

i think everyone in this thread is just bitter against honda's... the honda pilot is not extremely ugly, it's just a little plain (not unlike a ford explorer or escape or MAZDA tribute)... slap a mazda logo on the same SUV, and these opinions would change completely

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » February 28th, 2005, 9:33 pm

dont get me wrong here...it may be a little plain looking to me, but i said at the top that i was extremely pleased with the overall vehicle, especially the engineering that went into it. i've never had previous honda experience so as of right now ive got no bitterness towards honda

MarkMoore · Post by **MarkMoore** » February 28th, 2005, 11:38 pm

relisys_3200 wrote:dont get me wrong here...it may be a little plain looking to me, but i said at the top that i was extremely pleased with the overall vehicle, especially the engineering that went into it. i've never had previous honda experience so as of right now ive got no bitterness towards honda

wasn't talking about your posts, just all of the subsequent posts thereafter

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » March 1st, 2005, 2:24 am

JWMX3 wrote:
93SOHC wrote: I think the pilot is one of the ugliest things ive seen. Except that Scion xB or xA or what ever that cardboard box thing with the clear taillights is

Sure you arent thinkin of the Honda Element ???

Yup thats the one, but the pilot is fugly as well

mx3TT · Post by **mx3TT** » March 2nd, 2005, 11:05 pm

Dont mean to highjack the thread but since we are on the topic of new hondas, what do you guys think of the new pick up they are coming out with? And doesnt anyone know the specs? I cant see it competing with any of the trucks out now since honda is known for having tq-less engines.

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » March 2nd, 2005, 11:18 pm

ya i was about to post about that new "truck" they're gonna be selling to keep up with domestics. I think its pretty ugly, esp with that biggest H ever on grille (h for homo) lol

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » March 3rd, 2005, 8:38 am

It may have trouble competing with the domestic market, who trucks all have the options of V8s. Since the Ridgeline only comes with a V6, it competitors are Tacoma, Dakota, Colorado, etc... It may take a couple of years for it to take off, considering Honda i known as a car company, but I'm sure there are some people who will buy it.

specs..
3.5L v6
255HP @ 5750
252TQ @ 4500