What vehicle did your Pilot replace? - Page 3 - Honda Pilot

N_Jay · 07-30-2002, 07:09 PM

2002 Honda CR-V??

Hu?

sillec · 07-30-2002, 07:41 PM

1997 CRV; looked at the 2002 CRVs but didn't like the redesign. Pilot looks like a '97 on steroids.

Iceman · 07-30-2002, 11:41 PM

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I traded a '01 Yukon XL Denali for the Pilot.

1)wife not happy driving the BEAST.
2)I felt the quality was not there and dealer seemed not interested in fixing any problems that I had.
3)transmission way to clunky. Sometimes actually would not engage for 2 seconds or more(dealer said this is normal).
4)buy Honda again.(Had '99 Odyssey)

Dano · 07-31-2002, 01:03 AM

Pilot replaced a 1995 Dodge Pick-up with 180,000 miles. Needed a bigger car, plus second tranny in dodge was failing. Pilot came along at the right time. . .

F1 Tech · 07-31-2002, 10:14 AM

Our Pilot Havasu Blue EX replaces the 93 Corrolla and 87 Cutlass Ciera. It was time to get a new car!!

ejpnyc · 07-31-2002, 11:19 AM

MKell,

You are on the money about the Durango. I lived in fear the last three years. You always knew the brakes were not going to be effective, you just didn't how it would react--fishtail, lock, etc. I look forward to the stable and dependable ride and more importantly not getting to know the Honda service people by name.

1. Not the minivan type.
2. Small tuck-in garage.
3. Love foreign cars.
4. Fuel economy, capacity, reliability, resale value, and etc.
5. Safety!!!!!!

njpilot · 07-31-2002, 02:47 PM

Replaced a 1994 Ford Escort, which was fine for getting you from point A to B, but that was before the days of kids. We also have a Ford Windstar now.

We wanted a second vehicle that would seat 7 or 8 and was NOT another minivan. Looked into the new Explorer (plentiful in supply but more expensive than the Pilot and not as stylish) and the Suzuki XL-7 (no headroom, cheap plastic-y interior parts, lousy pickup).

The minute the Pilot went on sale in June and we were able to test drive it, we put down our deposit -- and have been thankful we did!

SpartanPilot · 07-31-2002, 05:47 PM

We replaced a 2000 CR-V. It was a great car and I cried as I signed over the title. But dried my tears with the thought that we were getting a BIGGER baby buggy.

We saw the Pilot at the Detroit Auto Show (I have to stop going there, I always end up with car lust) and fell in love. Criteria for the new car:

- Big and Safe....SIZE DOES MATTER!!! (its a baby buggy)
- build quality
- AWD
- passenger room and comfort

r_hammel · 07-31-2002, 10:44 PM

Replaced a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with ~130,000 miles, all-time 4 wheel drive, leather, and a gas guzzling v8.

Criteria:
1. Wanted a real SUV
2. Reasonable Price (~30-35k)
3. Power
4. 4 wheel drive
5. Gas Mileage (wanted to better than the <13 mpg avg. I was getting in my JGC)

Other Bonuses for the Pilot:
1. Made by Honda
2. Third row of Seats
3. Looks good

PrG · 07-31-2002, 11:38 PM

Replaced a 2000 Miata SE ... From two doors to five what a difference ...

PrG

BillR · 08-01-2002, 12:14 AM

98 Mercury Mountaineer V8.
I do miss the torque but not much else.

mugen660 · 08-01-2002, 01:22 AM

Replaced our 99 Passsport. Thank god thats gone

copperpoppy · 08-01-2002, 11:42 PM

1998 Honda Accord EX, 5-speed, with cloth; 50,000 miles.

A great little car which I planned on keeping for a very long time. Then I saw a commercial for the Pilot. So much for loyalty, eh?

nighthawk · 08-02-2002, 01:14 AM

Replaced 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. Never liked the minivan, but needed the space. Now that the much cooler Pilot is available, I was finally able to get rid of the Grand Caravan w/out giving up the space.

joshr · 08-05-2002, 04:48 PM

replaced a 2000 VW Passat Wagon (GLS V6).

our main criteria was:

1) more room, second kid on the way.
2) higher up, bending over to get one kid into a car seat was starting to take its toll on our heads/backs.
3) better quality/service.
4) more interior convenience (germans don't know much about storage space)
5) i looked at minivans. i just couldn't do it.

things i miss:
1) fit and finish. the passat's interior feels more substantial, and pieces seem to fit together better over all.
2) having a car. this is our first SUV, still trying to remember that, especially when i go from the S4 to the Pilot.

overall, the passat is a great car. i'm a big fan of the germans ... in fact the pilot is my first non-german car. but our passat had its share of minor annoyances, and for the most part VW service departments are, shall we say, subpar.

i also wanted some of the nicer things available in a car. we got a lower end Passat, but i missed things like auto climate control, leather, power seats, etc. the pilot offered just about exactly what we wanted. the third row pretty much pushed out all the competitors.

07-30-2002, 07:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,444 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rbetz? 2002 Honda CR-V?? Hu? __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

07-30-2002, 07:41 PM	#32 (permalink)
sillec Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 185 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1997 CRV; looked at the 2002 CRVs but didn't like the redesign. Pilot looks like a '97 on steroids. __________________ '03 Pilot EX Redrock - June 2002 Foglights w/o trim; Full-size spare; Cargo tray; Cargo cover; All-weather mats; Rear splash guards

07-31-2002, 01:03 AM	#34 (permalink)
Dano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pick-up Pilot replaced a 1995 Dodge Pick-up with 180,000 miles. Needed a bigger car, plus second tranny in dodge was failing. Pilot came along at the right time. . . __________________ Dano 2003 SS Pilot EX-L

07-31-2002, 10:14 AM	#35 (permalink)
F1 Tech Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Our Pilot Havasu Blue EX replaces the 93 Corrolla and 87 Cutlass Ciera. It was time to get a new car!! __________________ 2001 SPA YELLOW S2000 #4190 -OEM Front Chin Spoiler, OEM Rear Deck Spoiler, Coastal Metals S/S Front Grill, Spoon X Brace -JVC KD-SH99 MP3 Head Unit, PAC-SWI, Kenwood 959S 5 Channel Amp, Rockford Fosgate Capacitor, Monster Cable, Sony XSV-1621, Polk EX402A (rear), Sony 10" Sub in Q-Logic Box -Voodoo Pearl Shift Knob, Muz Roof Well Mat 1996 INTEGRA GSR (SOLD) -too much to list....

07-31-2002, 11:19 AM	#36 (permalink)
ejpnyc Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ditto on the Durango MKell, You are on the money about the Durango. I lived in fear the last three years. You always knew the brakes were not going to be effective, you just didn't how it would react--fishtail, lock, etc. I look forward to the stable and dependable ride and more importantly not getting to know the Honda service people by name. 1. Not the minivan type. 2. Small tuck-in garage. 3. Love foreign cars. 4. Fuel economy, capacity, reliability, resale value, and etc. 5. Safety!!!!!! __________________ 2003 Pilot Sandstone EX-L NAV + IVES, Wheel Locks, Mud Guards, Cargo Tray, Gold Emblems, Cargo Organizer (on its way) 1999 Durango (happy it was a lease)

07-30-2002, 11:41 PM	#33 (permalink)
Iceman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	[COLOR=silver] I traded a '01 Yukon XL Denali for the Pilot. 1)wife not happy driving the BEAST. 2)I felt the quality was not there and dealer seemed not interested in fixing any problems that I had. 3)transmission way to clunky. Sometimes actually would not engage for 2 seconds or more(dealer said this is normal). 4)buy Honda again.(Had '99 Odyssey)

07-31-2002, 02:47 PM	#37 (permalink)
njpilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced a 1994 Ford Escort, which was fine for getting you from point A to B, but that was before the days of kids. We also have a Ford Windstar now. We wanted a second vehicle that would seat 7 or 8 and was NOT another minivan. Looked into the new Explorer (plentiful in supply but more expensive than the Pilot and not as stylish) and the Suzuki XL-7 (no headroom, cheap plastic-y interior parts, lousy pickup). The minute the Pilot went on sale in June and we were able to test drive it, we put down our deposit -- and have been thankful we did! __________________ 2003 SS EX-L Nav #3468, rear view camera, side steps - joined our family on 6/10/02

07-31-2002, 05:47 PM	#38 (permalink)
SpartanPilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We replaced a 2000 CR-V. It was a great car and I cried as I signed over the title. But dried my tears with the thought that we were getting a BIGGER baby buggy. We saw the Pilot at the Detroit Auto Show (I have to stop going there, I always end up with car lust) and fell in love. Criteria for the new car: - Big and Safe....SIZE DOES MATTER!!! (its a baby buggy) - build quality - AWD - passenger room and comfort __________________ Pilot EX-Havasu Blue

07-31-2002, 10:44 PM	#39 (permalink)
r_hammel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Near Charlotte, NC Posts: 290 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with ~130,000 miles, all-time 4 wheel drive, leather, and a gas guzzling v8. Criteria: 1. Wanted a real SUV 2. Reasonable Price (~30-35k) 3. Power 4. 4 wheel drive 5. Gas Mileage (wanted to better than the <13 mpg avg. I was getting in my JGC) Other Bonuses for the Pilot: 1. Made by Honda 2. Third row of Seats 3. Looks good

07-31-2002, 11:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
PrG Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced a 2000 Miata SE ... From two doors to five what a difference ... PrG __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl #7369 2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic (Gunmetal)

08-01-2002, 12:14 AM	#41 (permalink)
BillR Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MA Posts: 373 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	98 Mercury Mountaineer V8. I do miss the torque but not much else. __________________ 05 Acura MDX Touring (sold) 03 Honda Pilot EX Havasu Blue #3939. 02 Toyota Highlander Ltd Vintage Gold.

08-01-2002, 01:22 AM	#42 (permalink)
mugen660 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced our 99 Passsport. Thank god thats gone

08-01-2002, 11:42 PM	#43 (permalink)
copperpoppy Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 698 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1998 Honda Accord EX, 5-speed, with cloth; 50,000 miles. A great little car which I planned on keeping for a very long time. Then I saw a commercial for the Pilot. So much for loyalty, eh? __________________ Former- Sandstone EX-L Pilot owner; Current Orange 2wd EX Element owner The Element - the Love Child of a Mini Cooper and a Hummer

08-02-2002, 01:14 AM	#44 (permalink)
nighthawk Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: $F, Bay Area Posts: 316 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. Never liked the minivan, but needed the space. Now that the much cooler Pilot is available, I was finally able to get rid of the Grand Caravan w/out giving up the space. __________________ 06 Pilot EX-L w/NAV 05 CRV SE 00 Integra GS 74 Mercedes 450 SLC TRADED - 03 Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl #8031.Form Fit Air Deflector, Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, Crossbars, Cargo Tray & Cover, Honda Chrome Exhaust Tips, All Weather Mats

08-05-2002, 04:48 PM	#45 (permalink)
joshr Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	replaced a 2000 VW Passat Wagon (GLS V6). our main criteria was: 1) more room, second kid on the way. 2) higher up, bending over to get one kid into a car seat was starting to take its toll on our heads/backs. 3) better quality/service. 4) more interior convenience (germans don't know much about storage space) 5) i looked at minivans. i just couldn't do it. things i miss: 1) fit and finish. the passat's interior feels more substantial, and pieces seem to fit together better over all. 2) having a car. this is our first SUV, still trying to remember that, especially when i go from the S4 to the Pilot. overall, the passat is a great car. i'm a big fan of the germans ... in fact the pilot is my first non-german car. but our passat had its share of minor annoyances, and for the most part VW service departments are, shall we say, subpar. i also wanted some of the nicer things available in a car. we got a lower end Passat, but i missed things like auto climate control, leather, power seats, etc. the pilot offered just about exactly what we wanted. the third row pretty much pushed out all the competitors. __________________ '03 Pilot EX-L w/RES, Redrock Pearl, Running Boards. '03 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver/Black, Loaded.

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