[lopezalexandria]

I test drove the Pilot and really liked it other than the size. The Passport just did not have the same feel as they went a different way by jacking it up and it seemed they made the suspension a bit harsher. I also was not impressed with Honda Tech. I knew they did not have a birds-eye view options but didn't expect their dynamic back-up camera to be terrible. I rented a base Model Kia mini-van years ago that had incredible dynamic back-up camera lines and parallel parked liked a dream so the fact that Honda can't figure that it is quite sad.

Moving on, I bought the new Rav4 Limited on the first day of seeing and driving it. It did not have the V6 but was impressive and well priced enough for me to get over that. The Tacoma seems like a nice next ride if my need for a tow vehicle comes about and my wife said she would be comfortable taking the Rav4 off my hands and giving up her car.

 

[lopezalexandria]

It's ok. You needed something smaller than the Passport and realized it when you drove the RAV4. If there are other characteristics of the RAV4 you prefer, then all the better for you. Good luck.

LOL. I neglected to turn of my email notifications and am quite amused at the firestorm my supposed last post has lit. I saw other threads comparing the Passport to other trims and thought it acceptable. Well, that and I was finally glad as hell to be just done ! As StevenD said, basically it was a great fit for my family and situation and yall are free to buy whatever you are comfortable handing over a good sized check for. GLTA.