Pilot a Family vehicle? - Honda Pilot

jay · 12-17-2003, 10:03 AM

In another thread, robrecht attributed the friendly nature of people at honda-pilot.org to the "family orientation" of the Pilot. Who's who in Pilot-land?

edwelly · 12-17-2003, 10:21 AM

I bought the Pilot for my wife, my dog and myself... So I consider it a family vehicle.
---edwelly

CincyDiver · 12-17-2003, 10:33 AM

Wife, kids, dog and two cats. We do long distance trips for family vacations and the room is terrific. The VTM-4 capability will be welcome security for a planned trip to Boston next March.

So far though the Mrs. hasn't had a chance to drive it yet.

KRiS1 · 12-17-2003, 02:29 PM

I bought the pilot with the intent of my wife driving our daughter around but I have really enjoyed it as of late and almost want to keep it for myself.

**colorider** · 12-17-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by jay
In another thread, robrecht attributed the friendly nature of people at honda-pilot.org to the "family orientation" of the Pilot. Who's who in Pilot-land?

Who's not friendly?????????????

borg · 12-17-2003, 02:42 PM

Bought Pilot as a family hauler......Mrs borg & I, 2 boys (7 & 8yrs) & Shadow (2 yr old Staffie).

jay · 12-17-2003, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
Who's not friendly?????????????

Certainly no one who lives in LOVE land, no matter how Rocky the relationship gets.

robrecht · 12-17-2003, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
Who's not friendly?????????????

Well, I hope my casual remark won't be misinterpreted as offensive to anyone. I certainly didn't mean to imply that people who buy the Pilot as anything other than a family vehicle are somehow any less friendly. Not at all. In my mind I was very generally comparing this site with other sites that I frequent that differ in several ways. There are some very, very friendly people here regardless of one's definition of family. [/political correctness disclaimer]

Alexandra242628 · 12-17-2003, 03:11 PM

We have 2 adults, 2 small kids (6, 2) and a fat, smelly dog. We were smushed in my Infiniti between all of the people, carseats and baby gear. I swore my next car would be roomy! I am more of a "car" person but this car will suit us perfectly for the next few years. After that, I will be getting my small X5.

**colorider** · 12-17-2003, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by robrecht
Well, I hope my casual remark won't be misinterpreted as offensive to anyone. I certainly didn't mean to imply that people who buy the Pilot as anything other than family vehicle are somehow any less friendly. Not at all. In my mind I was very generally comparing this site with other sites that I frequent. There are some very, very friendly people regardless of one's definition of family. [/political correctness disclaimer]

Actually, I noted something similar here earlier today. The MDX site seemed more friendly than here.

robrecht · 12-17-2003, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
Actually, I noted something similar here earlier today. The MDX site seemed more friendly than here.

Yes, that's the same thread Jay was referring to at the beginning of this thread.

Will_Pilot · 12-17-2003, 06:41 PM

Definitely a family car. I bought it so my wife could haul the baby daughter around. I'm more of a car guy myself. I drive the Pilot on the weekends and it's great for shopping. Monday morning and I go from Pilot to Maxima, feels like a race car!

joesimpala · 01-16-2004, 12:54 PM

Married with two small kids (3 and 9mos) plan on having at least one more before we get rid of this thing. All the room and mpg of a minivan with the much needed weather capabilities of an SUV how could we go wrong. DVD is a dream come true, will never attempt to haul small children without one again.

ramirami · 01-16-2004, 01:02 PM

bought it before the birth of our first child....since then its been "stolen" by the wife

74PILOTMOM · 01-16-2004, 03:56 PM

Third child on the way kicked me out of "Sedansville" -while seriously limiting my small and agile fuel efficient options. I dreamt of the Acura TL type S. But as big as she is, there's nowhere near the space of the Pilot. My needs and resources led me to the Pilot. She has stepped up and and stood out from the competition in all areas, without forcing me into a minivan. I love that it's based on the Odyssey but still has the SUV look. I have to like what my $30K looks like. She's the MDX without her makeup, still pretty, but not HOT.

The width makes 3 seat installation simple, no more smashed contorted wrists looking for the seatbelt, and plenty of room for backpacks and diaperbags. Day to day convenience comfort and quite fuel efficient for it's weight and power.

Heck yeah, I'd say it's one serious family vehicle!

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12-17-2003, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilot a Family vehicle? In another thread, robrecht attributed the friendly nature of people at honda-pilot.org to the "family orientation" of the Pilot. Who's who in Pilot-land? __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

12-17-2003, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
CincyDiver Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought mine for the family Wife, kids, dog and two cats. We do long distance trips for family vacations and the room is terrific. The VTM-4 capability will be welcome security for a planned trip to Boston next March. So far though the Mrs. hasn't had a chance to drive it yet. __________________ '04 EX-L, Redrock Pearl, Running Boards, Husky Floor Liners, CD Changer, Cargo Net/Basket, Garmin iQue3600, Full Sized Spare, XM Radio, Lund Interceptor Bug Deflector, Cargo Tray, WeatherTech Window Guards

12-17-2003, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
borg cloak'd M E M B E R Join Date: May 2003 Location: Victoria BC, CANADA Posts: 1,759 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bought Pilot as a family hauler......Mrs borg & I, 2 boys (7 & 8yrs) & Shadow (2 yr old Staffie). __________________ 2003 Honda PILOT EX L / borg Edition

12-17-2003, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alexandra242628 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 771 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We have 2 adults, 2 small kids (6, 2) and a fat, smelly dog. We were smushed in my Infiniti between all of the people, carseats and baby gear. I swore my next car would be roomy! I am more of a "car" person but this car will suit us perfectly for the next few years. After that, I will be getting my small X5. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i (Black, of course) 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EX

12-17-2003, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
edwelly Space For Rent Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 213 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought the Pilot for my wife, my dog and myself... So I consider it a family vehicle. ---edwelly

12-17-2003, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
KRiS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 89 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought the pilot with the intent of my wife driving our daughter around but I have really enjoyed it as of late and almost want to keep it for myself.

12-17-2003, 06:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Will_Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 120 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Definitely a family car. I bought it so my wife could haul the baby daughter around. I'm more of a car guy myself. I drive the Pilot on the weekends and it's great for shopping. Monday morning and I go from Pilot to Maxima, feels like a race car! __________________ 2004 Pilot EX-L in Sage Brush Pearl. VIN: 523395 Now with Rear Splash Guards !

01-16-2004, 12:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
joesimpala Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Family man Married with two small kids (3 and 9mos) plan on having at least one more before we get rid of this thing. All the room and mpg of a minivan with the much needed weather capabilities of an SUV how could we go wrong. DVD is a dream come true, will never attempt to haul small children without one again. __________________ Silver 04 EX-L-RES Accessories: Trailer Tow Package Lower Trim Fog Lights Hood Deflector Rear Splash Guards Tube Steps Cross Bars Roof Box Cargo Cover

01-16-2004, 01:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bought it before the birth of our first child....since then its been "stolen" by the wife __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

01-16-2004, 03:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Third child on the way kicked me out of "Sedansville" -while seriously limiting my small and agile fuel efficient options. I dreamt of the Acura TL type S. But as big as she is, there's nowhere near the space of the Pilot. My needs and resources led me to the Pilot. She has stepped up and and stood out from the competition in all areas, without forcing me into a minivan. I love that it's based on the Odyssey but still has the SUV look. I have to like what my $30K looks like. She's the MDX without her makeup, still pretty, but not HOT. The width makes 3 seat installation simple, no more smashed contorted wrists looking for the seatbelt, and plenty of room for backpacks and diaperbags. Day to day convenience comfort and quite fuel efficient for it's weight and power. Heck yeah, I'd say it's one serious family vehicle! __________________ '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. -----------------------------------------

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