Well it happened - Honda Pilot

Sunday Rider · 03-20-2011, 07:48 AM

Couple of weeks ago we had a snow storm, but nothing a 2003 Pilot with snow tires couldn't handle.
Driving in the right snow filled lane I moving along and the car up ahead, in the salted, clear left lane, looses control, side swipes me and sends me into an intersection with a new looking Mustang, and I hit my driver's side with his driver's side. Both of my airbags deployed, a very new experience with me. Luckily no one was hurt. I feel like I got punched in the face, but nothing big.
He took out another car. Police said it was his fault, but they are not laying charges as it was due to bad weather.

The Pilot doesn't look good and the body shop things it will be beyond the value to repair. I'm still waiting to hear back from the insurance company.

The Pilot did its job, and there was a crumple behind the rad support on the left side. No engine or radiator damage. I started it to get it moved out of the way.

It broke my heart to see the Pilot this way. I was hoping to get it up to 500,000km (300,000 miles).

I am not driving a PT Cruiser for the loaner...(it ain't now Pilot). Rental guy said I can have a Jeep or Pilot sized vehicle if I wait. But I told him, just give me what you go....

So this maybe good bye Pilot....

N_Jay · 03-20-2011, 10:14 AM

Sorry to hear.

Glad all are OK.

I am guessing with airbags deployed and crumples behind the radiator, it is totaled.
How many miles did you have on it?

Sunday Rider · 03-20-2011, 10:55 AM

Around 180,000 miles. Best vehicle I've owned.

cwa107 · 03-20-2011, 11:09 AM

Ouch, sorry to hear that Sunday Rider, but glad everyone is OK and the Pilot did its job. Hopefully this will mean a new one for you!

Sunday Rider · 03-20-2011, 11:28 AM

I felt very safe in there. But when the air bag was deployed, it was the last thing on my mind. I thought thefront windshield had shattered. But there was no glass breaking at all.

I am not sure if I need a vehicle as big anymore. Boys are grown with their own cars (Hondas of course). Not sure what I am going to do.

sblvro · 03-20-2011, 12:35 PM

Sorry to hear. One of the hp.org original pilots!

evarsallona · 03-20-2011, 12:52 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident, but glad to hear that you are ok and the Pilot did its job and kept you safe

LChisum · 03-20-2011, 01:30 PM

Sunday Rider, I switched to a CR-V. Although I admit it took some getting used to the lighter car, I now really enjoy it, and am glad I made the change. It still has that Honda feel. The new CR-Vs have a more expansive front windshield view that matches what we were used to in the Pilots.

Larry

cofetym · 03-20-2011, 01:56 PM

Tough break but glad you made it out OK!

Sunday Rider · 03-20-2011, 02:11 PM

Thanks guys.
I always wanted to retire the old Pilot after it was worn and tired, but not this way. So many great trips and memories and the great time on this board.

Will see what happens next.

Appreciate the comments.

roarkrd · 03-20-2011, 03:51 PM

Glad to hear that everyone is ok. I experienced a similar accident ealier this year in a CRV. It had similar damage to what you are describing your pilot had. Hate to say it, but it is probably totaled

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dustino8 · 03-20-2011, 06:16 PM

Sad to hear Sunday Rider, but main thing is everyone is OK.

My wife had a deer run into the side of ours about a year and half ago, no structural damage or air bags deployed, and the damage was $8500. I guess the good news is you get to go vehicle shopping.

hondadady · 03-20-2011, 06:23 PM

Glad to hear no injuries,do I have to ask what are you going to buy when you get ur check? Just got a new Pilot LX 2wd for zero down 350/mo 15 k/year. Leased it for the wife so I can get a loaded one in 3 years.

rocky · 03-20-2011, 07:41 PM

I'd rather loose a Pilot than a Piloteer. So I'm glad you're ok.

Your collision sounds more serious than a 03 owning friend with 180k. He was t-boned 18 months ago and the car was repaired at a cost of over $8k US.

Sunday Rider · 03-21-2011, 07:09 AM

Thanks Guys.

I am beginning to think it may be totaled, but cannot get the answer out of the insurance company on the amount. It appears there is already over 9k damage so far in the body shop's estimate and he stopped as he wasn't sure of the value vs. repair cost at this point.
I have been thinking about the CRV as an alternate. Since the 80's I've had a 4x4 or van, and sure don't like sitting low.

One of the things I really don't enjoy is shopping for a car. I find the whole process so time consuming and the BS that goes along with it.

Oh well, at least I can type away after this, and am not hurt.

03-20-2011, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well it happened Couple of weeks ago we had a snow storm, but nothing a 2003 Pilot with snow tires couldn't handle. Driving in the right snow filled lane I moving along and the car up ahead, in the salted, clear left lane, looses control, side swipes me and sends me into an intersection with a new looking Mustang, and I hit my driver's side with his driver's side. Both of my airbags deployed, a very new experience with me. Luckily no one was hurt. I feel like I got punched in the face, but nothing big. He took out another car. Police said it was his fault, but they are not laying charges as it was due to bad weather. The Pilot doesn't look good and the body shop things it will be beyond the value to repair. I'm still waiting to hear back from the insurance company. The Pilot did its job, and there was a crumple behind the rad support on the left side. No engine or radiator damage. I started it to get it moved out of the way. It broke my heart to see the Pilot this way. I was hoping to get it up to 500,000km (300,000 miles). I am not driving a PT Cruiser for the loaner...(it ain't now Pilot). Rental guy said I can have a Jeep or Pilot sized vehicle if I wait. But I told him, just give me what you go.... So this maybe good bye Pilot.... __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

03-20-2011, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,553 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear. Glad all are OK. I am guessing with airbags deployed and crumples behind the radiator, it is totaled. How many miles did you have on it? __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

03-20-2011, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Around 180,000 miles. Best vehicle I've owned. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

03-20-2011, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,497 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ouch, sorry to hear that Sunday Rider, but glad everyone is OK and the Pilot did its job. Hopefully this will mean a new one for you! __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

03-20-2011, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I felt very safe in there. But when the air bag was deployed, it was the last thing on my mind. I thought thefront windshield had shattered. But there was no glass breaking at all. I am not sure if I need a vehicle as big anymore. Boys are grown with their own cars (Hondas of course). Not sure what I am going to do. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

03-20-2011, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear. One of the hp.org original pilots! __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

03-20-2011, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
LChisum Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain Posts: 422 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sunday Rider, I switched to a CR-V. Although I admit it took some getting used to the lighter car, I now really enjoy it, and am glad I made the change. It still has that Honda feel. The new CR-Vs have a more expansive front windshield view that matches what we were used to in the Pilots. Larry __________________ 2010 CR-V Urban Titanium Metallic EX-L, Nuvi 2460LMT GPS, also '07 Accord EX-L. Former proud 7 year owner of 2003 Pilot EX-L.

03-20-2011, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
cofetym Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 780 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tough break but glad you made it out OK! __________________ ____________ 2005 EX-L 4wd WEATHERTECH* Floor liners, cargo liner, bug/wind deflector (Direct Order). CURTTrailer hitch /harness/Transmission and Power steering coolers (etrailer). OEM Crossbars and rear splash guard (HandA). OEM* Foglights (Ebay/yourkeylessremote). DEI * 452t Automatic Door Lock Modification (Sonixelectronics). MAXXIMAM09300 Side Marker LED light Modification (Partssystems). SEARS16009 Oil Catch Can Mod (Sears). Coffee ! Is The Planet Shaking or Is It Just Me ?

03-20-2011, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. I always wanted to retire the old Pilot after it was worn and tired, but not this way. So many great trips and memories and the great time on this board. Will see what happens next. Appreciate the comments. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

03-20-2011, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
roarkrd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 208 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Glad to hear that everyone is ok. I experienced a similar accident ealier this year in a CRV. It had similar damage to what you are describing your pilot had. Hate to say it, but it is probably totaled . __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L: Sage Brush Pearl 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L: Steel Blue Metallic 2002 Honda CR-V EX Auto: Eternal Blue Pearl Totaled on 2/9/11 @ 100,700 miles - Spun out on the snow/ice covered highway and collided with the cable barriers.

03-20-2011, 06:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
dustino8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 764 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sad to hear Sunday Rider, but main thing is everyone is OK. My wife had a deer run into the side of ours about a year and half ago, no structural damage or air bags deployed, and the damage was $8500. I guess the good news is you get to go vehicle shopping. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L; Sidesteps, aftermarket hitch and tranny cooler, prodigy brake controller, Airlift 1000 2007 Toyota Tundra Dearly departed 1991 Prelude and 2005 Civic

03-20-2011, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
hondadady Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: eagle, nebraska Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Glad to hear no injuries,do I have to ask what are you going to buy when you get ur check? Just got a new Pilot LX 2wd for zero down 350/mo 15 k/year. Leased it for the wife so I can get a loaded one in 3 years.

03-20-2011, 07:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,175 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd rather loose a Pilot than a Piloteer. So I'm glad you're ok. Your collision sounds more serious than a 03 owning friend with 180k. He was t-boned 18 months ago and the car was repaired at a cost of over $8k US. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

03-21-2011, 07:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks Guys. I am beginning to think it may be totaled, but cannot get the answer out of the insurance company on the amount. It appears there is already over 9k damage so far in the body shop's estimate and he stopped as he wasn't sure of the value vs. repair cost at this point. I have been thinking about the CRV as an alternate. Since the 80's I've had a 4x4 or van, and sure don't like sitting low. One of the things I really don't enjoy is shopping for a car. I find the whole process so time consuming and the BS that goes along with it. Oh well, at least I can type away after this, and am not hurt. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

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