What vehicle did your Pilot replace? - Page 6 - Honda Pilot

Pilot-1 · 02-25-2003, 11:57 PM

Nothing replaced here.....just needed something to haul stuff that my Grand Prix can't, which, I guess is just about everything

In making my decision, I also was sure to pick a vehicle that was a "smart buy" and one that would last for a while in case I was not able to trade in a few years. Let's hope it holds up.

PaulV7 · 02-26-2003, 08:13 AM

87' GMC Jimmy S15, still miss my poor little truck (first vehicle). Got me back and forth from Florida a couple times. Never had any big problems with her.

But I lub my Pilot =)

Alamat · 02-26-2003, 09:24 AM

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with 78000 miles on it...

swoon · 02-26-2003, 09:27 AM

Didn't actually replaced my Acura Integra. We just added another vehicle for traveling. My Acura is 13 years old with 152K miles and runs like new. GO HONDA!

brooklynpilot · 02-26-2003, 09:48 AM

a Ford built 2001 Mazda Tribute LX with only 18,000 miles on it......

it was always in the shop....

a real piece of junk!

vellinga · 02-26-2003, 10:07 AM

'89 Volvo 240DL wagon 165000 miles

Loved the space and utility of the wagon, but it was time to replace one of our '89 Volvos with an '03.

Boy, I miss driving a classic, even with it's quirks and 'personality'. Also, it was nice to not really care what or how I loaded things in the back.

pcbeck · 02-26-2003, 10:10 AM

'96 Dodge Grand Caravan with 78,000 miles. Great vehicle that was preceded by an '89 Grand Caravan with 120,000. Both served their purpose but after 14 years we grew tired of the minivan and wanted something different and the Pilot filled the bill....

Jiaronnis · 02-26-2003, 10:26 AM

Our pilot replaced the BIG BURB - '93 Chevy Suburban. I miss all that cargo space.

gksmith · 02-26-2003, 10:51 AM

I ended up replacing a 1999 Toyota Rav4 with 12K miles because we needed something larger due to an expected family addition (due in April).

I really looked hard at the Toyota Sequoia and Eddie Bauer Expledition. The lower cost of the Pilot + previous experience with Honda's were the main selling points.

Additionally, our neighbor has had a Pilot since last year and she really loves hers. She also has two kids and swears she wouldn't have any other vehicle.

billgiblin · 02-26-2003, 11:02 AM

mine replaced a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport. We needed something that was easier to get into the back seats. Saw the Pilot previewed in Auto magazines and started getting info online and from the dealers.

Bottom line: love it. Leasing now but planning on buying it.

Family Man · 02-26-2003, 11:27 AM

Replaced a '99 Lexus RX300. Loved it but it just didn't have the room we needed to fit our two kids and all their gear plus I want to start biking this summer so the Pilot fit the bill. Aside from the occasional long cranking time, my wife and I are very happy with our decision.

ChuckW · 02-26-2003, 11:45 AM

Mine replaced a ten year old Honda Civic EX. The Civic had replaced a nine year old Honda CRX.

I really miss the CRX.

jrichter09 · 02-26-2003, 12:46 PM

Replaced a '98 Toyota Sienna with 65k miles. It needed new tires and brakes. And I was tired of the Minivan stigma and I didn't like that fact the 3rd row seats didn't fold flat. Also I had a high payment. I loved the Pilot at 1st site. It was a logical choice, and my payment is half of what the old car was! In the past I had a '90 Accord and a '93 Del Sol. Very reliable. Thank god for the Pilot or I might have gotten an MDX and eaten mac n cheese for the next 5 years.

Mark B · 02-26-2003, 12:50 PM

Replaced a 2000 Accord EX V6 4-door. It was a great car, but someone went through a stop sign right in front of me and I hit them broadside at 35 mph. I walked away just a little shaken up, but with no injuries - Honda builds very safe cars. Major damage to both cars, but my Accord was actually drivable - no fluid leaks and the engine and transmission worked fine even though the front end was almost a foot shorter. The other car was also a 2000 Accord V-6, and the side airbags helped the other driver, but she hit her head on the side window and had to go to the hospital. It cost her insurance company almost $12,000 to repair my Accord. With a major accident like that, I didn't want to keep it - I've heard too many stories about major problems showing up months (or years) later. I was going to get a 2003 Accord, but then I saw the Pilot. I didn't even think about an SUV before test driving the Pilot. I'm very happy I got the Pilot!

Before the Accord, I had a 1990 Civic that went 9 years and 167,000 miles before I sold it for $3000. That was also a great car.

hashiru · 02-26-2003, 04:39 PM

Replaced '99 Mercedes C280 Sport with 85K mi. Great car but was tired of bending over for Mercedes repair prices.

02-25-2003, 11:57 PM	#76 (permalink)
Pilot-1 Certified Car Nut Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 271 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nothing replaced here.....just needed something to haul stuff that my Grand Prix can't, which, I guess is just about everything In making my decision, I also was sure to pick a vehicle that was a "smart buy" and one that would last for a while in case I was not able to trade in a few years. Let's hope it holds up. __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot EX (Steel Blue) -- Gone but not forgotten 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L -- silver

02-26-2003, 08:13 AM	#77 (permalink)
PaulV7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	87' GMC Jimmy S15, still miss my poor little truck (first vehicle). Got me back and forth from Florida a couple times. Never had any big problems with her. But I lub my Pilot =) __________________ -----EX-L Sage Brush----- Lower Trim/Fog Lights, Formfit Air Deflector Tow Hitch Package Day/Night Mirror Cargo Tray , Cargo Cover Wheel locks, Splash Guards Husky Floor Mats, WeatherTech Vent Visors

02-26-2003, 09:24 AM	#78 (permalink)
Alamat Piloteer Bagsik! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Punxsutawney,PA Posts: 76 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with 78000 miles on it... __________________ 03 Starlight Silver EX-L RES Side Steps, AutoDim D/N mirror, Rear Mudflaps, WeatherTech All Season Mats

02-26-2003, 09:48 AM	#80 (permalink)
brooklynpilot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a Ford built 2001 Mazda Tribute LX with only 18,000 miles on it...... it was always in the shop.... a real piece of junk! __________________ '03_EX_Silver

02-26-2003, 10:07 AM	#81 (permalink)
vellinga Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: In search of twisty roads in Chicagoland Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	'89 Volvo 240DL wagon 165000 miles Loved the space and utility of the wagon, but it was time to replace one of our '89 Volvos with an '03. Boy, I miss driving a classic, even with it's quirks and 'personality'. Also, it was nice to not really care what or how I loaded things in the back. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L RES Nighthawk Black Pearl All-season mats, Rear mudguards, Cargo tray, Separation net, Thule 754xt cross bars (Thule Mountaineer rooftop box, and many attachments), Honda-Pilot.org sticker, Pirelli Scorpion STR-A's (gone), Falken tires, KYB struts and shocks, Drilled Axxis rotors, OEM Hitch, Allen Racks 540RR Bike Rack 2000 BMW 540i Sport Touring (a.k.a. wagon) 1989 Volvo 740 GL Wagon (donated; replaced by 540iT) 1989 Volvo 240 DL Wagon (donated; replaced by Pilot)

02-26-2003, 09:27 AM	#79 (permalink)
swoon Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 91 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Didn't actually replaced my Acura Integra. We just added another vehicle for traveling. My Acura is 13 years old with 152K miles and runs like new. GO HONDA!

02-26-2003, 10:10 AM	#82 (permalink)
pcbeck Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 48 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	'96 Dodge Grand Caravan with 78,000 miles. Great vehicle that was preceded by an '89 Grand Caravan with 120,000. Both served their purpose but after 14 years we grew tired of the minivan and wanted something different and the Pilot filled the bill.... __________________ pcbeck- Sagebrush EX-L, rear splash guards, running boards

02-26-2003, 10:26 AM	#83 (permalink)
Jiaronnis Are you Army Strong? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lakewood, CA / Stationed in South Korea Posts: 415 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Our pilot replaced the BIG BURB - '93 Chevy Suburban. I miss all that cargo space.

02-26-2003, 10:51 AM	#84 (permalink)
gksmith Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Webster, NY USA Posts: 166 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I ended up replacing a 1999 Toyota Rav4 with 12K miles because we needed something larger due to an expected family addition (due in April). I really looked hard at the Toyota Sequoia and Eddie Bauer Expledition. The lower cost of the Pilot + previous experience with Honda's were the main selling points. Additionally, our neighbor has had a Pilot since last year and she really loves hers. She also has two kids and swears she wouldn't have any other vehicle. __________________ <P><BR><P><APPLET NAME="marquee" CODEBASE="http://home.rochester.rr.com/ngsmith/Java/" CODE="Marquee.class" WIDTH=370 HEIGHT=206> <PARAM NAME=message VALUE="GKSMITH's Vehicle;Sage Brush Pearl EX-L RES;Installed Options;Lower Trim/Fog Lights;Running Boards;Rear Splash Guards;Air Deflector (rev. 2);Cross Bars for Roof Rails;Auto Day/Night Mirror;Cargo Organizer;Cargo Cover;Weather Tech mats;Silver EX Emblem;Yakima Load Warrior;Vent Visors #94744;HONDA-PILOT.ORG Sticker;Alpine CHA-S634;Alpine XMA-T200RF"> <PARAM NAME=delay VALUE="10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;10;1 0;10;10;10"> <PARAM NAME=font_size VALUE="24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;24;2 4;24;24;24"> <PARAM NAME=textcolor VALUE="0 255 0;255 255 0;0 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0;255 255 0"> <PARAM NAME=animation VALUE="3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3;3 2000 3"> <PARAM NAME=Backgroundimage VALUE = "http://home.rochester.rr.com/ngsmith/images/Big_Honda_Pilot.gif"> </APPLET>

02-26-2003, 11:02 AM	#85 (permalink)
billgiblin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 20 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine replaced a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport. We needed something that was easier to get into the back seats. Saw the Pilot previewed in Auto magazines and started getting info online and from the dealers. Bottom line: love it. Leasing now but planning on buying it.

02-26-2003, 11:27 AM	#86 (permalink)
Family Man Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced a '99 Lexus RX300. Loved it but it just didn't have the room we needed to fit our two kids and all their gear plus I want to start biking this summer so the Pilot fit the bill. Aside from the occasional long cranking time, my wife and I are very happy with our decision. __________________ Black '03 Pilot EX-L Black '01 Jetta GLX VR6 5spd.

02-26-2003, 11:45 AM	#87 (permalink)
ChuckW Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southeast Georgia Posts: 342 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine replaced a ten year old Honda Civic EX. The Civic had replaced a nine year old Honda CRX. I really miss the CRX. __________________ <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0"><tr><td colspan="2"><img border="0" src="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/avatar.php?userid=5972&dateline=1042782641" width="1" height="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" bgcolor="#F1F1F1"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="50%"><font face="Arial Black"><font color="#FF0000"><b>Redrock Pearl</b></font><b>  2003 EX-L Navi</b></font></td><td width="50%"><p align="right"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" nowrap bgcolor="#DFDFDF"><b><font face="Arial">Honda Accessories:</font></b></td><td valign="top" bgcolor="#DFDFDF"><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3775" target="_blank"> Auto Day/Night Mirror</a>, <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3772" target="_blank"> Back Up Camera</a>, <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3773" target="_blank"> Back Up Sensors</a>, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, CD Changer, Fog Lights, Lower Body Trim, Mud Flaps, Running Boards</font></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" nowrap bgcolor="#F1F1F1"><b><font face="Arial">Other Accessories:</font></b></td><td valign="top" bgcolor="#F1F1F1"> <font face="Arial"> Aftermarket DVD, <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2615" target="_blank">Blind Spot Mirrors</a>, <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=49804#post49804" target="_blank">EZ-Fill Gas Cap</a>, <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3774" target="_blank"> Thule Excursion Roof Box</a>, <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=49803#post49802" target="_blank"> Tire Minders</a></font></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" nowrap bgcolor="#DFDFDF"><b><font face="Arial">ChuckW's Inventions:</font></b></td><td valign="top" bgcolor="#DFDFDF"><font face="Arial"><a href="http://hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3093" target="_blank">Console Lights</a>, <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3764" target="_blank">Rocket Rack</a></font></td></tr></table>

02-26-2003, 12:46 PM	#88 (permalink)
jrichter09 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 54 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced a '98 Toyota Sienna with 65k miles. It needed new tires and brakes. And I was tired of the Minivan stigma and I didn't like that fact the 3rd row seats didn't fold flat. Also I had a high payment. I loved the Pilot at 1st site. It was a logical choice, and my payment is half of what the old car was! In the past I had a '90 Accord and a '93 Del Sol. Very reliable. Thank god for the Pilot or I might have gotten an MDX and eaten mac n cheese for the next 5 years. __________________ 2003 SS Pilot EXL-RES #59735 Mudflaps, Side Steps, Cargo Tray, All Season Mats, Crossbars, FS Spare, Hidden Hitch, Yakima ROC-4, Yakima Big Powderhound

02-26-2003, 12:50 PM	#89 (permalink)
Mark B Honda fan for 17 years... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Jersey Posts: 152 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced a 2000 Accord EX V6 4-door. It was a great car, but someone went through a stop sign right in front of me and I hit them broadside at 35 mph. I walked away just a little shaken up, but with no injuries - Honda builds very safe cars. Major damage to both cars, but my Accord was actually drivable - no fluid leaks and the engine and transmission worked fine even though the front end was almost a foot shorter. The other car was also a 2000 Accord V-6, and the side airbags helped the other driver, but she hit her head on the side window and had to go to the hospital. It cost her insurance company almost $12,000 to repair my Accord. With a major accident like that, I didn't want to keep it - I've heard too many stories about major problems showing up months (or years) later. I was going to get a 2003 Accord, but then I saw the Pilot. I didn't even think about an SUV before test driving the Pilot. I'm very happy I got the Pilot! Before the Accord, I had a 1990 Civic that went 9 years and 167,000 miles before I sold it for $3000. That was also a great car. __________________ '06 Pilot EX - Steel Blue Metalic Flares, Rear Sensors, Muds, Cargo Mat & Cover, 3M Scotchcal Paint & Light Protection, Mobil 1 5W-30, full size spare, and Xtreme mats. Traded in: '03 Pilot EX - Havasu Blue Fogs, Flares, Boards, Rear Sensors, Bars, Muds, '04 Horns, In-dash Changer, Cargo Mat & Cover, 3M Scotchcal Paint & Light Protection, Mobil 1 5W-30, Sylvania SilverStars, Hella Xenon White FogLight Bulbs, Michelin CTs, full size spare, wwong's pads, and Xtreme mats.

02-26-2003, 04:39 PM	#90 (permalink)
hashiru Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replaced '99 Mercedes C280 Sport with 85K mi. Great car but was tired of bending over for Mercedes repair prices. __________________ '03 Sage Brush Pearl EX-L RES Fog Lights, Splash Guards, Cross-Rails

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