Honda Pilot vs Vovlo XC90 - Honda Pilot

discoverygirl42 · 03-15-2007, 09:27 PM

I had a 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 Turbo. I loved the truck, very sporty and lots of options. But I have to admit, I had a ton of mechanical issues with the Volvo. If it wasn't the ball joints going bad, it was the turbo crapping out or the torsion bars fracturing. Same problems happened repeatedly and the truck only had 36,000 miles. Volvo just kept telling me they were "working out the bugs." No thanks.

So I bought a Honda. Much more reliable, less options, but well worth it. I tried the Highlander, which is basically a stripped down Lexus RX300/RX330, and I preferred the Pilot by a long shot. The Highlander felt smaller and missed some of the grat options that the Pilot had. The HIhglander was also AWD, which is a gas hog, in my opinion. Although I did like the 17" rims on the Higlander (I think the 16 inch on the Pilot are too small). But I sell wheels and tires for a living, so I can easily fix the wheel issue! www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com CHECK IT OUT!www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com

rocky · 03-15-2007, 09:59 PM

I dunno what the mods will say about your pluging your business, but I do know what to say about your Pilot.

Hey just noticed your website doesn't have any Honda stuff.

il38694 · 03-15-2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by discoverygirl42
IThe HIhglander was also RWD, [/B]

FWD or AWD. not RWD

Tupperware · 03-16-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by discoverygirl42
[B]The HIhglander was also RWD, which is a gas hog.

Negative. As stated before Highlander is not RWD and the real-world fuel economy in the Highlander kicks the Pilots butt. As it should since it's smaller, weighs a lot less and has a less-powerfull engine

dinkeldorf · 03-20-2007, 01:46 PM

We cross shopped the XC90 with the pilot. It's a nice lookng vehicle but hear you on the reliability.

The base engine was appreciably weaker and it had no practical storage space in the front.

gaviota · 03-12-2010, 11:51 PM

There's a series of videos with comparison of the 2009 Honda Pilot and the Volvo XC90 here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVyIemtysso

The problem is I can't understand anything they say because it's in Russian, but still there are some interesting scenes in the videos.

humanoid · 03-13-2010, 12:09 AM

Holy old thread revival, Batman!

jl_ss · 04-08-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally posted by whiteking
I like Volvo XC90 better, don't care the price.

Or the reliability?

jamesroy23 · 04-12-2010, 02:43 AM

My vote goes to Honda. My next SUV will either by Pilot or MDX depending on what deal I can find at the time. Pilot is actually a 8 seater in 2-3-3 seat configuration, if I am not mistaken. I have owned Accord and own TL and am satisfied Honda customer. Volvo may be a safe vehicle, but I not sure about its long term reliability, especially if there are a lot of Ford engineered parts, and cost to repair as compared to North American built Pilot.

rocky · 04-12-2010, 06:30 AM

My Pilot is only a 7 seater.

The dog ate one seat belt.....

oejeffrey · 04-12-2010, 11:10 AM

Well just DAYUM ROCKY !!! It's a Pilot...not a kennel.

03-15-2007, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
discoverygirl42 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honda Pilot vs Volvo XC90 I had a 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 Turbo. I loved the truck, very sporty and lots of options. But I have to admit, I had a ton of mechanical issues with the Volvo. If it wasn't the ball joints going bad, it was the turbo crapping out or the torsion bars fracturing. Same problems happened repeatedly and the truck only had 36,000 miles. Volvo just kept telling me they were "working out the bugs." No thanks. So I bought a Honda. Much more reliable, less options, but well worth it. I tried the Highlander, which is basically a stripped down Lexus RX300/RX330, and I preferred the Pilot by a long shot. The Highlander felt smaller and missed some of the grat options that the Pilot had. The HIhglander was also AWD, which is a gas hog, in my opinion. Although I did like the 17" rims on the Higlander (I think the 16 inch on the Pilot are too small). But I sell wheels and tires for a living, so I can easily fix the wheel issue! www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com CHECK IT OUT!www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com

03-20-2007, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
dinkeldorf Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We cross shopped the XC90 with the pilot. It's a nice lookng vehicle but hear you on the reliability. The base engine was appreciably weaker and it had no practical storage space in the front. __________________ 2006 Slate EX-L - no XM in Canada! Thule: Crossroad 450 & 72" Loadbar, Velo Vice & wheel holders x2, Evolution 1800, Ski rack, OEM: Hood deflector, all weather mats, hitch & harness 2004 Volvo Black S60 T5

03-13-2010, 12:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy old thread revival, Batman! __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

04-12-2010, 02:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
jamesroy23 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: uk Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My vote goes to Honda. My next SUV will either by Pilot or MDX depending on what deal I can find at the time. Pilot is actually a 8 seater in 2-3-3 seat configuration, if I am not mistaken. I have owned Accord and own TL and am satisfied Honda customer. Volvo may be a safe vehicle, but I not sure about its long term reliability, especially if there are a lot of Ford engineered parts, and cost to repair as compared to North American built Pilot. __________________ 16gb micro sd card

04-12-2010, 06:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,937 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Pilot is only a 7 seater. The dog ate one seat belt..... __________________ 2005 EXL RES

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03-15-2007, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,937 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dunno what the mods will say about your pluging your business, but I do know what to say about your Pilot. Hey just noticed your website doesn't have any Honda stuff.

03-12-2010, 11:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
gaviota Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honduras Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's a series of videos with comparison of the 2009 Honda Pilot and the Volvo XC90 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVyIemtysso The problem is I can't understand anything they say because it's in Russian, but still there are some interesting scenes in the videos.

04-12-2010, 11:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
oejeffrey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 52 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ROCKY !!! Well just DAYUM ROCKY !!! It's a Pilot...not a kennel. __________________ Polk Mobile Monitor Components Up front Polk MoMo Coaxials in the rear MA Audio 10 Inch Sub in the stock location SuperBright LEDs overhead at about 55 lumens X2 Honda Side Steps Black in color Eclipse Retractable SunShade Yokahama Geolander HTS & of course.....more to come Thank you very much Jeffrey Wilson

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