Today, for the first time, I had six adults and a bunch of luggage in
our 2005 Pilot.

I noticed no handling problems or lack of power.

This is a great vehicle..!

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"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'

 

Thats good. I feel the same way.
I just got a 2005 pilot Saturday after Thanksgiving. Most Ive had
riding is 5.
I can even fit in the 3rd row seating with head-room to spare!!

 

Welcome to the club. I've had my Pilot Just under 2 years. Sun. will
make 2 years exactly.

I've carried up to 8 folks, but usually 4 and maybe a bunch of astro
gear.

In article <Xns9739AE20DADB3thefrogprince@70.169.32.36>, usenet2
@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com says...
> Today, for the first time, I had six adults and a bunch of luggage in
> our 2005 Pilot.
>
> I noticed no handling problems or lack of power.
>
> This is a great vehicle..!
>
>

 

I've drove a family friend's Pilot not too long ago, didn't feel bad at
all powerwise.

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"Larry J." <usenet2@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9739AE20DADB3thefrogprince@70.169.32.36...
> Today, for the first time, I had six adults and a bunch of luggage in
> our 2005 Pilot.
>
> I noticed no handling problems or lack of power.
>
> This is a great vehicle..!
>
> --
> Larry J. - Remove spamtrap in ALLCAPS to e-mail
>
> "I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
> about the environment!" - 'Denny Crane'

We have an 03 AWD with right at 40k miles. It has been an extremely good
vehicle in every respect with absolutely no problems and plenty of power. I
replaced the OEM Bridgestones at 35k miles with the Bridgestone Alenza which
improved handling and lessened road noise. I understand the newer models
have more power over the 240 hp the 03 has, but require premium.

 

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From: twaugh5@***.net (TWW)
I understand the newer models have more power over the 240 hp the 03
has, but require premium. :Quote

Well for '05 manual says 86 or higher normal conditions and premium for
towing loads 3500# or more.

 

Waiving the right to remain silent, "TWW" <twaugh5@***.net> said:

> We have an 03 AWD with right at 40k miles. It has been an
> extremely good vehicle in every respect with absolutely no
> problems and plenty of power. I replaced the OEM Bridgestones
> at 35k miles with the Bridgestone Alenza which improved handling
> and lessened road noise. I understand the newer models have
> more power over the 240 hp the 03 has, but require premium.

Nope... Our 2005 has 255HP and the recommended fuel is 87 octane.

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"I've come here to enjoy nature. Don't talk to me
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Really? Did Honda change the design in the past two years?
I tried the Pilot in summer of 2003, the third row is totally
unacceptable...

Did you ask the "adult" how he/she feel at the 3rd row? How long was the
drive?
I agree with the power and handling except for the 3rd row space.
Maybe I should go back and check it out again.