If it was me I would get the Sequoia 4x4 for sure--Low gear, big, nice to take on trips. Both the (Pilot and the RX300) would be easy to drive, have navigation, awd(no thinking), leather, etc. Both the Sequoia and the Lexus have stability control. What do you guys think--I have the 4Runner for camping.....

Frosty

 

I like all the new toys on the RX330(newer version of the RX300)

 

Just my opinion:

Sequoia. Toyota quality.

Although the RX300 is Toyota/Lexus quality, it looks like a mini-van. Not that there's anything wrong with that...if that's your thing, cool.

Honda Pilot: Car manufacturer with probably the least truck & S.U.V. experience in the market. They have a total of the CRV, the MDX & now the Pilot. I don't go to The Steakhouse to have pasta and I don't go to Honda for truck & 4x4.

Don't mind my short answers, not trying to be an ass. It's just late & I wanted to get to the point...

Al

 

I love the Sequoia!!

here's a good video for you

http://www.edmunds.com/video/index.h...oto..1.Panoz*#

at the bottom left under "Editors' Most Wanted" click Trucks, SUVs and Minivans

 

Pfdaxe,

I agree the 330 is pretty sweet but it is about $6000-$8000 more than we were planning to spend.....the 300 is 2.9% for 5 years...by the way I already tried to convince her that she needs a 2000 Cruiser but it didn't fly

Frosty

 

here's a better link for you

http://www.edmunds.com/video/awards.html# here is that video for both 2002 and 2003

the sequoia was the winner for it's class in 2002 and 2003 (i think 2003, i dont remember exactly)

 

My folks have a Sequoia. It is ptretty sweet for road tripping, haning out and whatever. Lots of power, super smooth ride. I love it, it is just plain awesome.

 

We just got a '99 RX 300 for the wife and she absolutely loves it. It is really nice to drive and the back seat is surpisingly roomy. Sequoias are nice, too. Its a tough choice. My wife wanted something smaller, though, so the RX made more sense. And once we test drove some, the choice was really easy. Better mileage than the Sequoia, too.

You're right, the deals on the "leftover" 300's are really good right now, while they are making room for the new 330's...

 

I say get the RX300 unless you absolutely need more room. If you have the 4Runner already, it's not like the Sequoia is going to need low range or any of that stuff. Plus if you get a good deal on the RX, that's even better. Forget the Pilot, it's a mini-van-car-thing.

 

Get her the RX300, and I don't think many women are capable of driving FullSize Trucks but they do

Take the new RX, I would pass on the Pilot and I thought it had a waiting list

 

Definitely get RX300. It is an awesome vehicle! Test drive one you'll see for yourself!

 

Probably the RX-300 is the best of those 3. Still too rich for my blood though. I've had a thing for the new Subaru Foresters lately--I hope my Mom gets one.

Okay, let the flaming begin...

Eric

 

Subaru Forester?? hahah what a.... hehe jk... yea, get the rx cause you already got a "4 wheel drive" vehicle already... no need to spend the extra bones for a sequoia even though they are nice as anything.

 

Get the RX. My wife is thinking about getting an RX 330 when she goes back in the fall for Law school. I think that is great ...means I can keep my Runner over here.

 

The RX is built on a modified Camry platofr, the Pilot on a modified minvan platform... so neither is a real truck.

I say grab a leftover RX300. you've already got a real truck, now get a nice, smooth, AWD tallcarwagonsuv.

 

The RX is built on a modified Camry platform, the Pilot on a modified minvan platform... so neither is a real truck.

I say grab a leftover RX300, they are pretty great for their intended purpose. You've already got a real truck, now get a nice, smooth, AWD tallcarwagonsuv.

 

I have the 87 runner,my wife has the 03 pilot.30K for all the features ain't bad!We love'em both!The pilot is on the odessy frame wih the acura mdx awd drive train.All the vehicles you mentioned are excellent!We went with price!Good luck!

 

I don't think you could make a bad choice. Have the wife test drive each vehicle. I have a 02 Sequoia and love it. My girlfriend likes to drive it also. I do like the customer service of Lexus though. I hope to move up to their line in a few years. I also like the Subaru Forester and Outback if you want a cheaper vehicle that can go in the rain, snow and ice. They are not for off-road use but you don't need that with a 4runner in the family. The pilot is in its first year so the price might be higher and there could be first year problems. Let us know what you end up getting.

 

Thanks for all of your responses. I pretty much agree with everyone all three of these cars are good picks—while I like the Sequoia it probably is too big for my wife 95% of the time. So the Pilot and the RX300 would make a good choice. I’m surprised nobody mentioned an 03 4Runner---It would be a touch cheaper than the RX300 and it would have low I’ll let you know what we finally figure out.....

Frosty

 

we just bought a 2000 RX300 with 26K miles, for $24,500. I have to say for a little truck, it actually has a decent amount of room inside, and has a very smooth ride. Perfect for that suburb-city commute. On the road, I hate to say this, I actually like driving the RX rather then the 4runner.