My new 2006 SBP EXL

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Picked up a SBP EXL last night. Right now, only with fender flares, rear splash guards and all season mats but plan to add side steps and probably the OEM crossbars. I will probably go with chrome side steps but I want to make sure before I order.

BTW, I really love the look of the new headlamps on the 06 Pilots!

On the pics, the sun was a bit harsh this morning, but I didn't want to get hit with the "this thread is worthless...."

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Oh, and I am probably going to swap out the stock tires for the Fortera Triple Tread or Silent Armor in the next week.

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Last shot from the front. IMO the flares lessen the boxy look of the Pilot.

[ramirami]

nice car... congrats..

[Tim]

Originally posted by 01MDX
I will probably go with chrome side steps but I want to make sure before I order.

Nice ride.........

Excellent color............

If you want to see chrome steps on SBP, check my gallery........

[ecsw]

excellent pictures. Congrets! How do you like your Pilot compare to MDX you used to have?

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Originally posted by ecsw
excellent pictures. Congrets! How do you like your Pilot compare to MDX you used to have?

Thanks. I still have the MDX, which is the one I am driving. My wife gets the new one (we are getting rid of our RAV4). We picked it up last night but she drove it home so no driving impressions so far but I love the look of the projector beams (which my MDX does not have). She was driving behind me and I kept thinking "those lights look really cool."

I plan to add air to the tires (looks like they are a little low to me but I have not measured it) and drive it this weekend. From my test drive, I still like the handling of the MDX better (crisper) but maybe this will go away with added air in the tires and/or a tire swap (which I am contemplating). Other than styling and handling (and maybe the leather), the Pilot seems equal to or better than my MDX (of course it's 5 years newer). Eventually I will do a comparison of the two.

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Originally posted by Tim
Nice ride.........

Excellent color............

If you want to see chrome steps on SBP, check my gallery........

Thanks. Yes, I really like the color in person. I checked your gallery re the sidesteps. I also have this one of an 06 from another member here (pic below is not mine) and I think that chrome is probably the right choice. Callling Tim.......

[jay]

How can I slap people with "The Smiley" when they post such great pictures from the start?

Congrats! Beautilful Pilot!

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Originally posted by jay
How can I slap people with "The Smiley" when they post such great pictures from the start?

Congrats! Beautilful Pilot!

I was fearful that you would appear at my front door this morning before I had a chance to run out and take those pics! I am not a long-term member but I definitely got the hint!

[ecsw]

Originally posted by 01MDX


Thanks. I still have the MDX, which is the one I am driving. My wife gets the new one (we are getting rid of our RAV4). We picked it up last night but she drove it home so no driving impressions so far but I love the look of the projector beams (which my MDX does not have). She was driving behind me and I kept thinking "those lights look really cool."

I plan to add air to the tires (looks like they are a little low to me but I have not measured it) and drive it this weekend. From my test drive, I still like the handling of the MDX better (crisper) but maybe this will go away with added air in the tires and/or a tire swap (which I am contemplating). Other than styling and handling (and maybe the leather), the Pilot seems equal to or better than my MDX (of course it's 5 years newer). Eventually I will do a comparison of the two.

oic. I can sense a '07 MDX on your drive way.

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Originally posted by ecsw


oic. I can sense a '07 MDX on your drive way.

I am glad you can b/c my wife certainly cannot Actually, if I got a replacement for the MDX at this point, it would probably be something a bit smaller and sleeker but would include the 3rd row for occassional use. Of course, the rumored MDX hybrid might be perfect. Maybe that a re-designed Highlander Hybrid for 07 or 08 would be tempting. But I really am quite pleased with my MDX so I will likely stick with it for several more years.

We just could not pull the trigger on an Odyssey and the Pilot was the next best "family vehicle" for us. I briefly glanced at the Tribeca but I couldn't justify it over the Pilot for our use.