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Honda has taken the Pilot in a more truckish direction, says James, and though it's a large vehicle, he finds it's quite easy to park. On the whole, though, he finds the Pilot's powertrain and all-wheel drive system aren't as good as those in Ford's crossovers. 		2009 Honda Pilot Touring
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« on: August 28, 2006, 10:15:01 pm »
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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450All-new for 2007, the GL450 is based on the M-Class, but with three rows of seats and a 4.6-litre V8. The ride is "ridiculously comfortable," says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, "and the level of luxury and impressive acceleration are top-notch." But "you never forget just how big this vehicle really is."     More...
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2006, 10:58:22 pm »
I've seen one of these already, in white. Looked pretty good. Stylish, yet classy and not offensive. I can think of much better ways to spend $88K though...
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2006, 12:15:25 am »
From some angels, it looks kinda of like an enlarged Highlander. ROFL
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2006, 12:29:46 am »
I quite like the available off road package...  if I had a dime for every new Mercedes I've seen on the trails...   Roll Eyes
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2006, 12:38:11 am »
Highlander indeed. 

For this dough, I am lining up for a Range Rover Sport. 
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2006, 09:11:03 am »
Meh, I saw one on the weekend, what an unspectacular yawn (it looks like a Pilot)...for that money I'd rather have a Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, Infiniti FX45, X5 4.4i, Audi Q...this thing is a big disappointment
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2006, 09:19:16 am »
I believe one could get a 530xit on the road and a couple of years running costs for that money.   better gas consumption,easier to park and MUCH better looking. 
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2006, 09:37:51 am »
I'd much rather have MB's own E-Class wagon...
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2006, 09:59:53 am »
Quote from: tpl on August 29, 2006, 09:19:16 am
I believe one could get a 530xit on the road and a couple of years running costs for that money.   better gas consumption,easier to park and MUCH better looking. 

And let's not forget a heck of a lot more fun to drive, and available with a manual transmission (if I recall correctly).  Sporty wagons rock.
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2006, 10:17:52 am »
And you could leave two people at home!!!!
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2006, 11:49:52 am »
Quote from: MdX5 on August 29, 2006, 12:38:11 am
Highlander indeed. 

For this dough, I am lining up for a Range Rover Sport. 
Absolutely,  I Agree

How about this trim level, including raft and kayaks?

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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2006, 01:12:53 pm »
Range Rover Sport can outrun a tank easily! ROFL ROFL
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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2006, 02:46:08 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on August 29, 2006, 09:37:51 am
I'd much rather have MB's own E-Class wagon...

 I Agree .... or a 5-series wagon with stick, even better.
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2006, 04:34:46 pm »
Options: $9,750 (Interior Light & Leather Upholstery Package, $2,500; Premium Package, $3,900; Factory cellular phone prep, $850; Harman/Kardon Logic7 Surround Sound, $1,200; wood-and-leather steering wheel, $850; rear side airbags, $450)
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What?  MB wants $850. for a nice steering wheel and $1200. for the top audio?

At this price level, stuff like this should be standard.

And yes, it looks pedestrian for a premium SUV.  I like the smaller M class better.
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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2006, 05:05:44 pm »
Quote from: Audi Tom on August 29, 2006, 01:12:53 pm
Range Rover Sport can outrun a tank easily! ROFL ROFL
Don't be too sure about that - Clarkson thought so and got bombed in the end (ok, it was without ammo).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZNFTPg1pys
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« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2006, 06:37:02 pm »
Quote from: jww on August 29, 2006, 05:05:44 pm

Don't be too sure about that - Clarkson thought so and got bombed in the end (ok, it was without ammo).

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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2006, 11:21:37 am »
I like the look of this thing myself. It's large but I think conceals it well and I find it looks more SUV-ish (not necessarily rugged or cubic squared, but not 'fat' or ultra chic) than lots of others coming out lately. The rear end pillar treatment and such looks solid but not droopy or heavy. Just right. I'll have to hop inside one to test space... I'm hoping it's usefully large for its purpose.
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« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2006, 11:40:08 am »
Quote from: BJB on August 29, 2006, 09:11:03 am
Meh, I saw one on the weekend, what an unspectacular yawn (it looks like a Pilot)...for that money I'd rather have a Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, Infiniti FX45, X5 4.4i, Audi Q...this thing is a big disappointment

I'd probably rather have one of those sporty SUVs too, but I'm not so sure that the GL's competitors really include the likes of the Cayenne or Infiniti FX45.

Just given the size of the thing, it seems to me that it's really aimed at folks who are also considering a Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator.
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2006, 12:36:53 pm »
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Quote from: BJB on August 29, 2006, 09:11:03 am
Meh, I saw one on the weekend, what an unspectacular yawn (it looks like a Pilot)...for that money I'd rather have a Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, Infiniti FX45, X5 4.4i, Audi Q...this thing is a big disappointment

I'd probably rather have one of those sporty SUVs too, but I'm not so sure that the GL's competitors really include the likes of the Cayenne or Infiniti FX45.

Just given the size of the thing, it seems to me that it's really aimed at folks who are also considering a Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator.

I hadn't thought about that, but I just don't think it looked like it was in the same size category as the Escalade or Navigator.  If forced to choose between those 3, I'd probably choose the Escalade - has a much better presence
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2006, 01:02:21 pm »
They ROGERED HIM OUT GOOD...............!!!!! V FUNNY STUFF............BOMBASTIC BONZO... ROFL
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