Hi I am looking got buying a suv. Please help me with your experience and which one has the best value in terms of performance and reliability and performance.
Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot or Acura MDX or please suggest one. Thanks
Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Highlander
Honda Pilot
my top 3 right there and in my opinion the best made SUVS right now.
thanks
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Did you check out stickey (see link below) for more insight? I’d go for the Highlander if you need the space, otherwise the RAV4. With the Acura MDX/Honda Pilot SUVs I would avoid them because the MY 2016+ Pilot had the 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) and the MY 2014-2020 MDX had the 3.5L V6 (J35Y5) both of which have cylinder deactivation. It can wear out/damage your engine over time (and also consume oil). It’s an extra complexity/repair costs you don’t need to deal with as the vehicle ages. Also these are direct injection only engines, so you will be dealing with carbon buildup over time - another maintenance item to worry about. The Toyota’s have none of that! (It has port injection in addition to direct injection so cleans the back of the valves.)
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Skip MDX, … it’s essentially a Pilot with lots of high-price lipstick and mascara smudged onto it. If you like Honda and luxury, … just get a top line Pilot, instead. You will pay less for Pilot.
Above said, … Highlander may just be a ticket. I would look at that one, for sure.
Best, though, … test drive this trio, … and pick the one you like to be seen in best!
F.S.
Thanks much Sir...
No trouble at all, … if you are looking at new, I would particularly concentrate on Highlander. Honda was very, very good a while ago (I own two of them, both 2010), but lately, … I’m not so sure that they are as good as before. Just an observation, … Toyota, on the other hand, appears, … and I stress: … appears, to be holding on to its reputation of goodness! Dunno for sure.
All great choices.
If money wasn’t a factor, I’d get the latest MDX. It’s one fine looking vehicle.
But money is a factor, so the Highlander and Pilot are excellent choices.
I’ve got some experience with the second generation Pilot, and I must say, it impressed me in size, comfort, and driving experience. I presume the quality and impression is still there for the 3rd generation Pilot.
I'd go Highlander for reliability, and get a higher trim for a more premium experience.
I would pass on the MDX as they tend to have more issues and cost so much money.
The Pilot is a good SUV but not as reliable as the Highlander
The 3rd row seat on the highlander is not made for adults. Only kids could fit in there. Pilot is a bit bigger in the 3rd row. So if you are looking to use 3rd row seat, you should definitely get honda pilot. I know you are not considering Sequoia which is bigger than Pilot but also very reliable SUV with comfortable 3rd row.
