pilot or rendezvous cxl/ultra - Honda Pilot

hp06 · 07-07-2005, 11:44 PM

I've notice that the new rendezvous cxl and ultra versions have 6/7 passenger seating and slightly better mpg than the pilot. I was wondering if anyone has compared this vehicle to the pilot or has owned a late model rendezvous?

dragoncoach · 07-08-2005, 02:00 AM

I've never seen anyone even discuss the Buick on this site. I myself didn't really even consider and American SUV when comparing vehicles.

jay · 07-08-2005, 02:04 AM

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Originally posted by dragoncoach
I've never seen anyone even discuss the Buick on this site. I myself didn't really even consider and American SUV when comparing vehicles.

Isn't it just an Aztek with the Ugly beat out of it?

jl_ss · 07-08-2005, 08:04 AM

Well, the reliability of the Buick has been good but it is smaller than the Pilot, has worse crash test results, and max towing capacity is less. To get equivalent horsepower as the Pilot you need to step up to the Ultra which starts at 39K in AWD form. Gm's employee pricing shows MSRP of 40K discounted to 34K. You can get a Pilot for less than 30K (much less depending on the model). If you are still seriously considering the Rend Ultra, then I would go test drive a base Acura MDX which can be had for invoice at 33K. Good Luck with whatever you buy.

**colorider** · 07-08-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by hp06
I've notice that the new rendezvous cxl and ultra versions have 6/7 passenger seating and slightly better mpg than the pilot. I was wondering if anyone has compared this vehicle to the pilot or has owned a late model rendezvous?

Welcome to the forum!!! IMHO, Buick has come a long way to rebuild their quality image - but they historically suffer VERY badly in the depreciation category. This will likely be even worse with the latest round of discounting.

Good Luck with whatever you chose!!

hp06 · 07-08-2005, 09:35 AM

I stand enlightened. I guess I've gotten vibes that honda is learning how to do suv's and that the Americans weren't that far behind. Ultra's specs seem superior to a top model Honda. Not sure I wan't to get an MDX until my 2nd out of college job or post-grad school though (Who knows what premium gas will be like by then)! I'm also thinking of a late model "pre-owned" XC90 to compare.

Thanks for everyone's imput though.

jl_ss · 07-08-2005, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by hp06
Ultra's specs seem superior to a top model Honda.
They are but the Ultra is an extra 4K+ that you will never get back in resale. The Honda will retain a high resale value.

Not sure I wan't to get an MDX until my 2nd out of college job or post-grad school though (Who knows what premium gas will be like by then)!
The MDX recommends premium gas but a lot of owners run regular with no problems.

I'm also thinking of a late model "pre-owned" XC90 to compare.
Reliability would be the concern with the XC90.

Thanks for everyone's imput though.
No Problem.

GreenMachine · 07-08-2005, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by jay
Isn't it just an Aztek with the Ugly beat out of it?

You sure about that? I think they missed some.

I will say that GM said they were making Buick's standard warranty something like 4yrs/50K miles, but that may be for 2006 models. Still not worth it IMO.

jl_ss · 07-08-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by jay
Isn't it just an Aztek with the Ugly beat out of it?

Sadly, there is no way to beat the ugly out of an Aztek.......

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osteome · 07-08-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by jl_ss

Sadly, there is no way to beat the ugly out of an Aztek....... .

Incendiary device?
Car crusher?

jl_ss · 07-08-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by osteome

Incendiary device?
Car crusher?

It'll still be an ugly lump of burning plastic/steel or compressed metal.....

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osteome · 07-08-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by jl_ss

It'll still be an ugly lump of burning plastic/steel or compressed metal..... .

Yeah, but it will MUCH easier to tow.....

BigDogDad · 07-08-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Isn't it just an Aztek with the Ugly beat out of it?

It's not just ugly, it's F-UGLY

Art · 07-08-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Isn't it just an Aztek with the Ugly beat out of it?

They needed to keep on beating it, they missed quite a bit of ugly...

exquisite · 07-29-2005, 04:29 PM

The Buick is just about the same size of the pilot... my cousin has one... and the third row seat is just bigger but smaller room.

07-07-2005, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
hp06 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pilot or rendezvous cxl/ultra I've notice that the new rendezvous cxl and ultra versions have 6/7 passenger seating and slightly better mpg than the pilot. I was wondering if anyone has compared this vehicle to the pilot or has owned a late model rendezvous?

07-08-2005, 02:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've never seen anyone even discuss the Buick on this site. I myself didn't really even consider and American SUV when comparing vehicles. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

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07-08-2005, 08:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
jl_ss Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MA Posts: 3,790 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, the reliability of the Buick has been good but it is smaller than the Pilot, has worse crash test results, and max towing capacity is less. To get equivalent horsepower as the Pilot you need to step up to the Ultra which starts at 39K in AWD form. Gm's employee pricing shows MSRP of 40K discounted to 34K. You can get a Pilot for less than 30K (much less depending on the model). If you are still seriously considering the Rend Ultra, then I would go test drive a base Acura MDX which can be had for invoice at 33K. Good Luck with whatever you buy.

07-08-2005, 09:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
hp06 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I stand enlightened. I guess I've gotten vibes that honda is learning how to do suv's and that the Americans weren't that far behind. Ultra's specs seem superior to a top model Honda. Not sure I wan't to get an MDX until my 2nd out of college job or post-grad school though (Who knows what premium gas will be like by then)! I'm also thinking of a late model "pre-owned" XC90 to compare. Thanks for everyone's imput though.

07-29-2005, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
exquisite Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Buick is just about the same size of the pilot... my cousin has one... and the third row seat is just bigger but smaller room.

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