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Originally posted by jrex
Would I buy another Pilot? Definately. I really did like it and it fit the need at the time. I don't think you can go wrong either way, it just depends on what you need your vehicle to do.
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Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thinking about it some more... I *like* the improved off-road and towing capabilities of the PF, but I can't honestly say that I need them. It would be a rare case that I'd actually use them.
In my opinion, the Pathfinder is the clear winner in styling. I find the exterior of the Pilot to be very plain Jane, while the Pathfinder is more distinctive and fresh looking. The interior of the Pathfinder is also more attractive. I very much like the lift-window in the PF tailgate.
Feature for feature, the two are very close to the same. The Pathfinder does have better airbag coverage and dual-zone front temperature controls. I'm calling it a tie between 7 or 8 passenger seating. The third row is important, but it would be extremely rare that I'd want to put 3 people back there.
The Pilot also has a lot going for it. It comes out on top on JD Powers quality ratings, fuel economy, purchase price, and projected depreciation.
Although the base Pathfinder is less expensive, the Pathfinder appears to be $2k-$4k more expensive than the Pilot EX-L, depending on which Pathfinder trim level you select. (Hard to say whether the SE plus packages or LE is exactly the right match.)
The Pilot is projected to hold resale value better, while the PF takes a much bigger hit on first year depreciation. Of course, this is only an estimate since this is the intro year of the new PF.
I'm coming to the conclusion that the Pilot is the more practical & economical choice unless you really need the better off-road/towing capability of the PF.