Do you wish the Pilot was longer? - Honda Pilot

OnHonda11 · 11-16-2003, 08:56 PM

After owning 3 Honda Odysseys, the shorter length of the Pilot on the same platform as the Odyssey troubles me from time to time in terms of interior room. If it were longer, it could be spread out between the various rows and the rear cargo area. Would you rate the Pilot as:

- just right length
- too long
-wish it was 6 inches Longer
- wish it was 12 inches Longer (same as Odyssey)
- wish it was 18 inces Longer

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jay · 11-16-2003, 09:03 PM

I'd vote Just Right if that were a choice. Mods: poll help needed here.

g128620 · 11-16-2003, 09:05 PM

I vote just right!!!

Bulldog · 11-16-2003, 09:06 PM

The length of the Pilot is actually just about right for me. If it was any longer it would not fit in my garage. That's mostly my fault for all of the junk I have in the way. I have had large SUV's and trucks in the past and none of them could I even think of getting in the garage. Granted there are only three of us in my family so the Pilot provides us with ample room. I suppose if I had a couple more folks to fit in, a little more size would be benificial.

kemosabe · 11-16-2003, 09:07 PM

Added "Just the Right Length" as the 5th poll option...

OnHonda11 · 11-16-2003, 09:10 PM

Thanks Kemosabe, I forgot the just right. Next time I do a poll I will know how to do it as this was my first time. I wasn't sure what to put in the original message and then the poll dialogue popped up.

tracy · 11-17-2003, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vahrmeyer
After owning 3 Honda Odysseys, the shorter length of the Pilot on the same platform as the Odyssey troubles me from time to time in terms of interior room.

That's kind of like me complaining that after owning two CR-Vs, the Pilot troubles me because it's too long.

If you needed the space of an Ody, you should have bought another Ody.

ramirami · 11-17-2003, 10:35 AM

I would vote just right...if I wanted a bigger SUV I would bet the expedition....but I dont want a bigger SUV

a2Pilot · 11-17-2003, 12:13 PM

Just right!.......................

74PILOTMOM · 11-17-2003, 12:38 PM

Our Pilots are 188 inches long. The Accord is 190. A Tahoe is 199, and the Excursion is a ridiculous 227. I don't think asking for a few more inches is much, and would add some much needed groceries/luggage room. It's just fine with one side of the 60/40 down, but sometimes I have more passengers AND cargo. I'm totally happy with the Pilot, but a few more inches, maybe 6, would make me REALLY happy. The nose would definitely have to be longer or it would just be freakishly short looking. Then there's the extra vehicle weight and suffering agility when you lengthen the wheel base. I don't know how, but of all the car makers, I trust Honda could do it very well.

Around town and parking or with no 3rd row seat use, heck yeah, the Pilot is a perfect length. I've put washers, dryers, and a dishwasher (seperate occasions) behind the 2nd row. The width is incredible. I'm actually awed that Honda put so much into such a short vehicle, but could I use a few more inches, definitely.

Spaceentity · 11-17-2003, 04:41 PM

Based upon this pool "Size does not matter!",

Hell, I've been telling my wife that for years.

jay · 11-17-2003, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
...snip

but a few more inches, maybe 6, would make me REALLY happy. ...

The width is incredible. ...

but could I use a few more inches, definitely.

So what's the subliminal message here?

tracy · 11-17-2003, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spaceentity
Based upon this pool "Size does not matter!",

Hell, I've been telling my wife that for years.

Actually, I think the results indicate that size does matter, but that bigger is not always better. Which applies to lots of things.

74PILOTMOM · 11-17-2003, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jay
So what's the subliminal message here?

Jay, you're constantly cracking me up! I usually catch those things too. Somewhere here we had a conversation about the size/power of the car being inversely proportionate to the size of the nether region. We'll just say my husband drives a honda civic hatchback

& Robrecht was just proudly displaying his MIATA in another thread...

robrecht · 11-17-2003, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
... We'll just say my husband drives a honda civic hatchback
& Robrecht was just proudly displaying his MIATA in another thread...

Woo Hoo! I wonder which is smaller, the Honda Civic hatchback or the Miata. Well, at the risk of being an exhibitionist, here's the link with a picture ... of my car!

View Poll Results: How do you find the length of the Pilot
Too Long	1	0.58%
Too Short	7	4.05%
Wish for 12 more inches	42	24.28%
Wish for 18 more inches	2	1.16%
Just the Right Length	122	70.52%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 173. You may not vote on this poll

11-16-2003, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
OnHonda11 Really OnHonda12 now! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 655 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you wish the Pilot was longer? After owning 3 Honda Odysseys, the shorter length of the Pilot on the same platform as the Odyssey troubles me from time to time in terms of interior room. If it were longer, it could be spread out between the various rows and the rear cargo area. Would you rate the Pilot as: - just right length - too long -wish it was 6 inches Longer - wish it was 12 inches Longer (same as Odyssey) - wish it was 18 inces Longer .... __________________ On a Sabatical from Honda at present. Hope to get back into the Honda market in a year or so. Doing the leasebusters.com thing by assuming short leases with low km's and high cash incentives. Tired of lease mileage restrictions yet don't want to buy just for that sake either.

11-16-2003, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd vote Just Right if that were a choice. Mods: poll help needed here. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

11-16-2003, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
g128620 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 112 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I vote just right!!! __________________ 03' Honda VTX 1800 Retro S 04' Honda Civic EX SS 03' Honda Civic LX SS

11-16-2003, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bulldog Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just about right The length of the Pilot is actually just about right for me. If it was any longer it would not fit in my garage. That's mostly my fault for all of the junk I have in the way. I have had large SUV's and trucks in the past and none of them could I even think of getting in the garage. Granted there are only three of us in my family so the Pilot provides us with ample room. I suppose if I had a couple more folks to fit in, a little more size would be benificial. __________________ '04 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver OEM Foglights Sylvania SilverStars VentVisorII Bug Shield VentVisors Rear Splash Shields Cargo tray Cargo Cover Manik SS Steps Yakima LowRider Risers and Crossbars Yakima SpaceCadet Gear Box Day/Night Mirror XMCommander Satellite Radio

11-16-2003, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
OnHonda11 Really OnHonda12 now! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Posts: 655 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks Kemosabe, I forgot the just right. Next time I do a poll I will know how to do it as this was my first time. I wasn't sure what to put in the original message and then the poll dialogue popped up. __________________ On a Sabatical from Honda at present. Hope to get back into the Honda market in a year or so. Doing the leasebusters.com thing by assuming short leases with low km's and high cash incentives. Tired of lease mileage restrictions yet don't want to buy just for that sake either.

11-17-2003, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would vote just right...if I wanted a bigger SUV I would bet the expedition....but I dont want a bigger SUV __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

11-17-2003, 12:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just right!....................... __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

11-17-2003, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Our Pilots are 188 inches long. The Accord is 190. A Tahoe is 199, and the Excursion is a ridiculous 227. I don't think asking for a few more inches is much, and would add some much needed groceries/luggage room. It's just fine with one side of the 60/40 down, but sometimes I have more passengers AND cargo. I'm totally happy with the Pilot, but a few more inches, maybe 6, would make me REALLY happy. The nose would definitely have to be longer or it would just be freakishly short looking. Then there's the extra vehicle weight and suffering agility when you lengthen the wheel base. I don't know how, but of all the car makers, I trust Honda could do it very well. Around town and parking or with no 3rd row seat use, heck yeah, the Pilot is a perfect length. I've put washers, dryers, and a dishwasher (seperate occasions) behind the 2nd row. The width is incredible. I'm actually awed that Honda put so much into such a short vehicle, but could I use a few more inches, definitely. __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

11-17-2003, 04:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spaceentity Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampabay, Florida Posts: 220 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Based upon this pool "Size does not matter!", Hell, I've been telling my wife that for years.

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