tough comparison

[GMC_Convert]

Well I have owned a Suburban for 13 years and it is a great road trip vehicle. The full sized GMC truck seats are probably the best in the industry. I do have to say after being scared out of my witts for 13 years by the ABS of the Suburban the Pilot is a pleasure to drive. The Honda seats are acceptable and maybe even upscale compared to most other mid priced SUVs but not the GMC comfort that I am used to. For handling and safety compared to the old Suburban... well... the Pilot wins and outshines the large truck for handling.

[CMasten]

Originally posted by GMC_Convert
Well I have owned a Suburban for 13 years and it is a great road trip vehicle. The full sized GMC truck seats are probably the best in the industry. I do have to say after being scared out of my witts for 13 years by the ABS of the Suburban the Pilot is a pleasure to drive. The Honda seats are acceptable and maybe even upscale compared to most other mid priced SUVs but not the GMC comfort that I am used to. For handling and safety compared to the old Suburban... well... the Pilot wins and outshines the large truck for handling.

something else you may notice are the kids wanting to ride it the 3rd seat... in our suburban no one wanted to sit in the back row because every bump we were prying them off the ceiling! I had a K2500 Turbo Diesel for 5 years and the space was nice inside but Ill keep the Pilot, its just so much more comfortable on road trips and the braking and handling (not to mention gas mileage) is so much better.

Glad you like your new Pilot.

[GMC_Convert]

My kids each had a bench seat but I have the 1500. The brakes are fine if I don't hit any road grit or rain or manhole covers or snow or ice. It is necessary to use 4wd if the weather is bad....and gas mileage with 4wd goes down to about 8mpg city...ouchy.