Touareg - Honda Pilot

vwfreak610 · 03-05-2004, 12:55 AM

How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT:
As I could see, the interiors of the PILOT are horrible and the Navi screen seems to be aftermarket like and leaves much to be desired and NO MOONROOF!

and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

TheWorm · 03-05-2004, 01:50 AM

Somehow I think nothing positive is going to come from this thread, but I'll bite anyway since I'm bored.

1. Price
2. 3rd row
3. Best OEM nav system (Honda/Acura/Alpine) bar none
4. Reliability

I'll let others fill out the balance of the list.

osteome · 03-05-2004, 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by vwfreak610
How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT:
As I could see, the interiors of the PILOT are horrible and the Navi screen seems to be aftermarket like and leaves much to be desired and NO MOONROOF!

and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

I would agree with the Worm... this is probably yet another troll thread (could not tell by the user name), but

'don't say price".... if you are independently wealthly and price is not a concern then congratulations...just go for the Cayenne (I see more of them in my neck of the words than the VW). Most of us bought Pilots for price, so you are beginning a comaprison without addressing one of the Pilot's major attributes.

"3rd row" issue: hey it's still there, and while we have only used it once, it turns into a heck of a lot of cargo room when it is stowed. If you are going to be critical of third row seats, go beat up the Highlander with its "after thought" third seat, if that is what floats your boat

"horrible interior": that is merely your opinion and you are welcome to it, if I had cared enough to look at the VW, perhaps I could comment on the interior (maybe just not in a way that provokes a "fight"... constructive criticism is always the most welcome form of criticism as it fosters debate rather than a war

Enjoy the VW, though, people buy cars for many personal reasons, and at least one former Pilot owner traded for a VW for the tax savings. Just don't be that guy that has to overly militant about trashing anything else that is in the same segment. Given the fact that there is absolutely nothing constructive in your comments, nor anything that really supports you assertions, I do hope that this is not the typical fashion in which you engage in a discussion in which you have strong opinions.

**colorider** · 03-05-2004, 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by vwfreak610
How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT:
As I could see, the interiors of the PILOT are horrible and the Navi screen seems to be aftermarket like and leaves much to be desired and NO MOONROOF!

and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

Well, there is a very extensive thread comparing the touareg to the Pilot here.

Or, you could check out

this thread where PILOTinginCO describes his reasons for trading.

sfhondapilot · 03-05-2004, 09:31 AM

or the troll thread

linky

GreenMachine · 03-05-2004, 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by vwfreak610
and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

Do you know that the 2nd row now adjusts for 2004? At the expense of 2nd row legroom which is very generous, the 3rd row legroom can be increased.

The Touareg is a luxury SUV with a great 4WD system. Not really in the same class as the PILOT.

Regardless, the PILOT is still a great value from a company with a great history.

Jet-Pilot-64 · 03-05-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vwfreak610
How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT:
As I could see, the interiors of the PILOT are horrible and the Navi screen seems to be aftermarket like and leaves much to be desired and NO MOONROOF!

and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

AND learn some frickin' grammar! Usually a ? goes after a question...

kemosabe · 03-05-2004, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by vwfreak610
How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT:
[ S N I P P E D ]

The word Pilot is much easier to pronounce than the word Touareg...

Art · 03-05-2004, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by vwfreak610
How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT:
As I could see, the interiors of the PILOT are horrible and the Navi screen seems to be aftermarket like and leaves much to be desired and NO MOONROOF!

and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

a2Pilot · 03-05-2004, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by Art

LMAO!!!!!

desertpilot · 03-05-2004, 01:56 PM

Is he good enough for the kemo's golden troll award?

Art · 03-05-2004, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by desertpilot
Is he good enough for the kemo's golden troll award?

Is this it???

sac84371 · 03-05-2004, 02:20 PM

Can't we all just get along. Guess not.

Toureg is a great looking car and the Pilot is a practical looking car. Some people value looks some people value functionality. To each his/her own.

Perfect example of someone who enjoys both sides of the coin, JAY.

PILOTinginCO · 03-05-2004, 03:38 PM

As the former owner of a PILOT (which I loved dearly) and a current owner of a TOUAREG.... I don't think you can fairly put the two vehicles into a "comparo" box.

The PILOT and TOUAREG serve two different purposes. Sure, they are both "SUVs" but that's about as far as it goes.

PILOT is a Honda, which has a bulletproof record of reliability and customer loyalty. PILOT has a ton of interior space which is perfect for those families that would usually buy a minivan, but can't live with the minivan stigma.

The TOUAREG is a luxury SUV with real off-road abilities. VW designed that into the vehicle from the get-go. The PILOT does fine as a "soft-off-roader" but I wouldn't take it down any trails that present even the slightest of challenges. Reasons for that... ground clearance and lack of under carriage protection.

The TOUAREG on the other hand, in base form, has more ground clearance, mechanicals underneath the car are tucked up high and there is protection as well. Plus it has a LOW range for getting out of trouble.

The PILOT is a "fan-freakin' tastic" automobile.... no one will ever get me to say anything bad about it (except the stupid ass tire pkg Honda puts on it from the factory).

The TOUAREG is a great vehicle, but there have been a few problems with it, mainly associated with it being a new from the ground up vehicle. Those problems will be taken care of over time.

I would give the PILOT and the TOUAREG both 9's on a scale of 1-to-10.

And, just for good measure, here's a picture of my TOUAREG!

desertpilot · 03-05-2004, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by Art

Is this it???

Golden Troll award link: Dealing with trolls

03-05-2004, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
vwfreak610 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Touareg How would the Touareg comapre to the PILOT: As I could see, the interiors of the PILOT are horrible and the Navi screen seems to be aftermarket like and leaves much to be desired and NO MOONROOF! and dont say, price, 3rd row(a 3rd row with that little legroom should not be considired a row).

03-05-2004, 09:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
sfhondapilot humanum est errare Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,846 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or the troll thread linky __________________ David 2003 #48853 EX-L RES Sage Brush Pearl [sold 3/10/09] 2009 Sienna XLT Limted AWD 2006 A4 2.0 CVT 2004 X3 3.0 2003 M3Cic 2003 325i (gone) 2003 Matrix XR (total loss) 1996 Landcruiser (gone)

03-05-2004, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
desertpilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nevada Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is he good enough for the kemo's golden troll award? __________________ '04 Pilot EX Taffeta White, fog lights, HD towing package with trans and HD PS coolers, backup sensors, rear splash guards, auto dimming/ compass mirror and cargo cover Delivery date: 10/28/03 VIN: 518225 Transmission recall completed 7/5/04 DIY: Cloud-Rider bright mirror finish stainless Spectare TM mesh & large holes grilles, Honda half nose mask, large cargo net, wwong's center console pads set, fog covers, door reflectors, dead pedal cover, Dash-Topper dash cover, Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield windshield cover, Honda 6 spokes alloy wheels X 5 plus wheel locks with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo tires X 5 and SmarTire tire pressure/ temperature monitoring system, full size spare, Blitzsafe aux input converter, Alpine IVA-D900 with 7 inch monitor DVD head unit, Alpine NVE-N852A NAV Ver 2.0, Alpine TME-M580 monitor and honda-pilot.org stickers See my pics at the gallery

03-05-2004, 02:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
sac84371 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 100 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Re: Touareg Can't we all just get along. Guess not. Toureg is a great looking car and the Pilot is a practical looking car. Some people value looks some people value functionality. To each his/her own. Perfect example of someone who enjoys both sides of the coin, JAY. __________________ <a href="http://www.SanFranGasPrices.com/gasbuddy_link.asp?link=SanFran"><img src = "http://www.SanFranGasPrices.com/gb/SanFrangasbuddy.gif" width=120 height=90 border=0></a>

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03-05-2004, 01:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Somehow I think nothing positive is going to come from this thread, but I'll bite anyway since I'm bored. 1. Price 2. 3rd row 3. Best OEM nav system (Honda/Acura/Alpine) bar none 4. Reliability I'll let others fill out the balance of the list.

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