Pilot satisfation - Page 2 - Honda Pilot

jcantanixon · 04-05-2006, 12:36 PM

05 NAV and I've got 17k trouble free miles - no scrunching, no vibration...but my rotors do feel slightly warped which seems to be common.

Titans Fan · 04-05-2006, 12:57 PM

I have an '03 with about 51,000 miles. I'm very happy with it; if I had it to do all over again, I would without hesitation.

Poki · 04-05-2006, 03:10 PM

Thanks to all who replied. I will continue to look at the Pilot whenever I sell my car.

5Gs · 04-05-2006, 06:38 PM

I have a 4wd exln...so far no issues. drove it from bay area to southern cal and back in february. got about 3200 miles since end of december 2005. the navigation is great when you're somewhere you're not too familiar with!

lizzard1 · 04-05-2006, 08:35 PM

I have an 06 with about 4500 miles and no problems. I generally love the vehicle but get annoyed sometimes by the frequently changing gears and not so great gas milage. Other than that it is a smoothe riding, comfortable and extremely safe vehicle.

jazcar · 04-07-2006, 05:40 PM

'03 with around 50,000 miles on it. Mainly my wife's car. No problems other than a broken rear A/C vent (my problem, not Honda's).

Wife says, when it's time to change, all she wants is another Pilot! I agree.

jonaz · 04-07-2006, 10:22 PM

My 2003 Pilot has 46000 miles on it. No problems whatsover (except a occasional dead battery?). I do have a slight vibration problem at about 80mph, but its not to bad.
My wife commutes up and down from our home in the San Bernardino mountains. Its very reliable, and does great in the snow. We usually average around 16mpg city, and about 21mpg on the highway.
We use our Pillot to tow a travel trailer, and it does great for a V6. I would highly recommend one.. Like the others said, test drive it first.

scharnhorst · 04-19-2006, 11:05 PM

only problems i've had are the looks which are fairly bland and the less then stellar gas mileage. These would in no way stop me from getting the pilot if i had to buy another midsize suv

sfhondapilot · 04-20-2006, 11:38 AM

2003 EXL-Res with 21,000 miles.

The vehicle has been excellent. One of my MOST satisfactory car purchases.

jlee2070 · 04-20-2006, 12:44 PM

I had a '04 Pilot EX-L with 35K TROUBLE FREE MILES... But it got wrecked...

Now, I have a '06 EX-LN with 4K on it and NO PROBLEMS so far... Don't have the Vibration Problem mentioned!!!

By far, I think the '06 is a MUCH nicer Pilot than previous years. The balance of Price/Features is very nice. It seems to me the new Pilot is quieter and handles a bit better than my '04. No regrets buying the '06!!!

whizmo · 04-20-2006, 03:31 PM

My 2006 has been problem-free with 5K miles. For me, the reliabilty is the strong suit. What I'm less happy about is how soft and numb it drives and how poorly it tows - if I had done more extensive test-driving, I think I would have probably ended up with a 4Runner or Pathfinder. But I'm fine with the Pilot.

- Mark

krygny · 04-20-2006, 09:25 PM

More than satisfied. If my Pilot were totaled tomorrow, I'd go out the next day and buy a new one. I wouldn't even shop for anything else.

The only problem I had (and I do mean ONLY) was one of the driver's window controls got a little "touchy" and I had it replaced yesterday under warranty. Other than that, the car is perfect.

waynerd · 04-20-2006, 11:26 PM

Totally satisfied with my Pilot......probably the best vehicle I've owned. It's roomy, zoomy, quiet, and very comfortable. Sometimes I can't believe why I held onto my Exploder for so long.

With our second kid here, I've been contemplating getting an Ody, but just can't bear the thought of parting with the Pilot.

The only "problem" I have is the rattling cargo cover, and that's because I'm too lazy to fix the stupid thing.

Jet-Pilot-64 · 04-21-2006, 11:59 AM

'03 still running like new. 20+ mpg (mostly highway).

2PilotFamily · 04-22-2006, 08:17 PM

Love our two Pilots, but the 2004 gets much better mileage (20-22 highway) than the 2005 (17-19 highway)

04-05-2006, 12:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
jcantanixon Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 916 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	05 NAV and I've got 17k trouble free miles - no scrunching, no vibration...but my rotors do feel slightly warped which seems to be common. __________________ Current: 2008 4WD EX-L NAV - OEM Tow Package - OEM Running Boards - Sirius conversion using OEM headunit and antenna - Vizualogic A-1250 Dual DVD Headrests - RGB converter for DVD on NAV screen - Hitch-Haul - Air Lift 1000 - USA-Spec PA15-HON2 - DEI 452T Auto Locks - Thule Crossroads and Cargo Box - Michelin Latitudes Old: 2005 EX-L NAV

04-05-2006, 12:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
Titans Fan Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an '03 with about 51,000 miles. I'm very happy with it; if I had it to do all over again, I would without hesitation. __________________ '03 Pilot EX Silver Fog lights, side steps, Hollandia sunroof, cargo cover, crossbars, splash guards, '04 horns, & a bunch of wwong's 3M goodies '99 CRV

04-05-2006, 06:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
5Gs Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 805 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 4wd exln...so far no issues. drove it from bay area to southern cal and back in february. got about 3200 miles since end of december 2005. the navigation is great when you're somewhere you're not too familiar with! __________________ Current Hondas: <FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>2006 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-LN</B></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#999999"><B>2004 Honda S2000</B></FONT>

04-07-2006, 05:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
jazcar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 189 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	'03 with around 50,000 miles on it. Mainly my wife's car. No problems other than a broken rear A/C vent (my problem, not Honda's). Wife says, when it's time to change, all she wants is another Pilot! I agree. __________________ JAZ 2003 White EX #600465 Fog Lights, Rear Splash Guards, Towing Package, Cross-bars, X-Pel Headlight and Foglight Protection, 3M Invinca-shield, All Weather Mats, Thule 939 Switchback Bike Rack, Thule Evolution 1600

04-07-2006, 10:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
jonaz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern CA Posts: 230 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 2003 Pilot has 46000 miles on it. No problems whatsover (except a occasional dead battery?). I do have a slight vibration problem at about 80mph, but its not to bad. My wife commutes up and down from our home in the San Bernardino mountains. Its very reliable, and does great in the snow. We usually average around 16mpg city, and about 21mpg on the highway. We use our Pillot to tow a travel trailer, and it does great for a V6. I would highly recommend one.. Like the others said, test drive it first. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot Prodigy brake controller,Weight Distribution Hitch 2000 17' Kiwi Hybrid Trailer UVW 3090lbs[blue]

04-05-2006, 03:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
Poki Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 165 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks to all who replied. I will continue to look at the Pilot whenever I sell my car.

04-05-2006, 08:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
lizzard1 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 35 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an 06 with about 4500 miles and no problems. I generally love the vehicle but get annoyed sometimes by the frequently changing gears and not so great gas milage. Other than that it is a smoothe riding, comfortable and extremely safe vehicle.

04-19-2006, 11:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
scharnhorst Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Malibu CA Posts: 101 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	only problems i've had are the looks which are fairly bland and the less then stellar gas mileage. These would in no way stop me from getting the pilot if i had to buy another midsize suv __________________ 2005 EX-L Black Fender Flares, Lower trim, fog lights, and bumper garnish

04-20-2006, 11:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
sfhondapilot humanum est errare Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,846 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2003 EXL-Res with 21,000 miles. The vehicle has been excellent. One of my MOST satisfactory car purchases. __________________ David 2003 #48853 EX-L RES Sage Brush Pearl [sold 3/10/09] 2009 Sienna XLT Limted AWD 2006 A4 2.0 CVT 2004 X3 3.0 2003 M3Cic 2003 325i (gone) 2003 Matrix XR (total loss) 1996 Landcruiser (gone)

04-20-2006, 12:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
jlee2070 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 242 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a '04 Pilot EX-L with 35K TROUBLE FREE MILES... But it got wrecked... Now, I have a '06 EX-LN with 4K on it and NO PROBLEMS so far... Don't have the Vibration Problem mentioned!!! By far, I think the '06 is a MUCH nicer Pilot than previous years. The balance of Price/Features is very nice. It seems to me the new Pilot is quieter and handles a bit better than my '04. No regrets buying the '06!!! __________________ <p><strike>'04 Sage Brush Pearl EX-L</strike> (Rolled/Totaled - Not our fault, was hit by redlight runner) ------------ '06 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L 4WD w/ NAV

04-20-2006, 03:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,817 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 2006 has been problem-free with 5K miles. For me, the reliabilty is the strong suit. What I'm less happy about is how soft and numb it drives and how poorly it tows - if I had done more extensive test-driving, I think I would have probably ended up with a 4Runner or Pathfinder. But I'm fine with the Pilot. - Mark

04-20-2006, 09:25 PM	#27 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	More than satisfied. If my Pilot were totaled tomorrow, I'd go out the next day and buy a new one. I wouldn't even shop for anything else. The only problem I had (and I do mean ONLY) was one of the driver's window controls got a little "touchy" and I had it replaced yesterday under warranty. Other than that, the car is perfect. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

04-20-2006, 11:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
waynerd Pilotless Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 819 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Totally satisfied with my Pilot......probably the best vehicle I've owned. It's roomy, zoomy, quiet, and very comfortable. Sometimes I can't believe why I held onto my Exploder for so long. With our second kid here, I've been contemplating getting an Ody, but just can't bear the thought of parting with the Pilot. The only "problem" I have is the rattling cargo cover, and that's because I'm too lazy to fix the stupid thing. __________________ '06 Odyssey EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Odie" '02 Subaru Outback Limited = "Matilda" Traded, but not forgotten '04 EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Otto" Still "Happily Piloting Along"

04-21-2006, 11:59 AM	#29 (permalink)
Jet-Pilot-64 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 620 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	55K '03 still running like new. 20+ mpg (mostly highway). __________________ Starlight Silver EX-L - Sold July '10 for 7K Still see it in my neighborhood. Miss it! New car - Infiniti M35x - Black and fast!

04-22-2006, 08:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
2PilotFamily Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilot Satisfaction Love our two Pilots, but the 2004 gets much better mileage (20-22 highway) than the 2005 (17-19 highway) __________________ 05 EX Sage Brush Pearl 04 EX-L RES Starlight Silver

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