Smaller Pilot - Honda Pilot

Scoobs · 09-30-2002, 09:21 PM

Good write-up on the Kia Sorento. Alot of SUV for the money.
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...1/article.html

banningjr · 09-30-2002, 09:57 PM

I think the Sorrento is a pretty nice looking vehicle for the money. It even has some baby MDX type looks to it. I just have one problem with it. The badge on the back that says KIA. They need to sell me on a lot more in the reliability and value departments for me to consider a non-Honda or non-Toyota vehicle. (Although I can be sweet talked by a BMW.) Their Ford affiliation doesn't help much either.

Scoobs · 09-30-2002, 10:03 PM

I don't think I would be tempted to buy one either. For the price of a loaded Sorento you could get a Pilot --- more room, more power, more reliability, better resale value. But I have to admit that the Sorento looks like a pretty good first attempt at the midsize SUV category.

havasu · 10-01-2002, 07:14 AM

Smaller Pilot? That's a CR-V, isn't it?
My kids call CR-V's "Baby Pilots"

MizzouHavasu · 10-01-2002, 11:26 AM

I am probably gonna get crap for this, but I really like the looks of that odd little package called the Honda Element due out at the end of the year.......I may buy one to compliment the Pilot.

a2Pilot · 10-01-2002, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by Scoobs
Good write-up on the Kia Sorento. Alot of SUV for the money.
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...1/article.html

I've seen a Sorento in town a couple times, and it does look pretty nice. The first sighting I didn't have my digital camera, and the second time I couldn't get close enough in traffic to get a good shot. We've got an EPA Emissions Lab here, so every once in a while you can spot something new on the road before it's on sale.

I thought it looked very "Toyotaish". Kia did a nice job with the styling. The Sorento only seats five people, though.

I've got my camera ready.......................

09-30-2002, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Smaller Pilot Good write-up on the Kia Sorento. Alot of SUV for the money. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...1/article.html __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

09-30-2002, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
banningjr Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 664 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the Sorrento is a pretty nice looking vehicle for the money. It even has some baby MDX type looks to it. I just have one problem with it. The badge on the back that says KIA. They need to sell me on a lot more in the reliability and value departments for me to consider a non-Honda or non-Toyota vehicle. (Although I can be sweet talked by a BMW.) Their Ford affiliation doesn't help much either. __________________ Pilot SS 317 - OEM Air Deflector, Fog Lights, Fender Flares, Auto Mirror, Cargo Cover, Cross Bars, Mud Guards, Running Boards and FS Spare. (VTEC and EX emblems)

09-30-2002, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think I would be tempted to buy one either. For the price of a loaded Sorento you could get a Pilot --- more room, more power, more reliability, better resale value. But I have to admit that the Sorento looks like a pretty good first attempt at the midsize SUV category. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

10-01-2002, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
havasu Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 908 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Smaller Pilot? That's a CR-V, isn't it? My kids call CR-V's "Baby Pilots" __________________ '03 Honda Pilot EXL-RES Havasu Blue #20,620 <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=921">Is your VIN in the table?</a>

10-01-2002, 11:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
MizzouHavasu Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am probably gonna get crap for this, but I really like the looks of that odd little package called the Honda Element due out at the end of the year.......I may buy one to compliment the Pilot. __________________ Havasu Blue, Pintripes, Splash Guards, Soon Running Boards. EX-L RES.

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