Hind Sight: Would You Choose Pilot Again? - Honda Pilot

a2Pilot · 01-20-2003, 08:49 AM

They say Hind Sight is 20:20. How's yours?

The Pilot has been in production for a while now, and there's a HUGE amount of information available to help you make a well informed buying decision.

The Pilot's strengths are celebrated, weaknesses exposed, and opinions are building.

If you were to walk into a showroom today, what would you buy?

watsonrm · 01-20-2003, 09:29 AM

I Love my Pilot. It's so much fun to drive ...

pcbeck · 01-20-2003, 09:32 AM

PILOT. No questions asked, no second-guessing, unashamedly proud to own one.....

whitepilot · 01-20-2003, 10:08 AM

I would buy another in a heartbeat, I would however not give the same dealer another chance and go back to my trusted honda dealer. SO the only thing I would change is the purchase place.

HiFlyer · 01-20-2003, 10:40 AM

If I am given ten choices for my next car, I will end up with a Honda Pilot. The first 7 choices will be to select the exterior/interior colors of the Pilot(Honda offers 8 color choices, I already have Sandstone) The next three choices will be the combination of Leather/RES/NAV.

74PILOTMOM · 01-20-2003, 12:41 PM

This is THE Honda I have been waiting for...it has by far exceeded my expectations and am so proud to own it! $30K well spent.
Now I'm waiting to see what they do with the upcoming truck targeted at Avalanche buyers...should be exciting to see Honda enter that market!

shepilot · 01-20-2003, 09:45 PM

Absolutely! It's the perfect SUV for my family. I think it is the best and roomiest SUV on the market today for the $. It drives great and is so comfortable. I love it's looks, engine, solid build and interior design. I have to admit it's the first automatic I've owned and I sorta miss my manual 5-speed.

ChuckW · 01-20-2003, 09:47 PM

The Pilot has been great for us. I've had mine for two months and almost everywhere I go people want to look at it and see the inside. It's a great car and I love driving it.

kemosabe · 01-20-2003, 09:57 PM

I have to admit, if money were NOT an issue, I would go for the Hummer H2... but, since I am your average working stiff, then definitely YES on choosing the Pilot again!!!

74PILOTMOM · 01-20-2003, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kemosabe
I have to admit, if money were NOT an issue, I would go for the Hummer H2... but, since I am your average working stiff, then definitely YES on choosing the Pilot again!!!

I didn't think any Honda owner would ever admit wanting a GM PRODUCT...takes a big man...

They DO make good-looking trucks though don't they?

RipRocK · 01-20-2003, 10:13 PM

I would buy another Pilot for sure, but, yes, there's always a "but", I probably would not buy a "first year" production car. I'd wait until near the end of the first year or more.

gopilot · 01-21-2003, 02:00 AM

No matter what, it looks like we still love our Pilots. But yes, next time will wait for second or third year models, just to get the bugs out.

rob

kemosabe · 01-21-2003, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM

I didn't think any Honda owner would ever admit wanting a GM PRODUCT...takes a big man...
They DO make good-looking trucks though don't they?

I know, I know... but you're right, the Hummer H2 does indeed look impressive and I am guilty, your honor, for having a fancy for the H2!!!

mhix01 · 01-21-2003, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kemosabe

I know, I know... but you're right, the Hummer H2 does indeed look impressive and I am guilty, your honor, for having a fancy for the H2!!!

Yeah, they look cool. But have you ever sat in one? You might as well drive with your eyes closed the visibility is so poor. Most people will be making an effort to get out of YOUR way so maybe it's not so bad.

PILOTinginCO · 01-21-2003, 08:27 PM

I would most certainly of purchased my PILOT again.

I have had ZERO trouble with mine, which is a nice contrast to the lemon Ford Expedition that I had to sue Ford Motor Company over.

Love my PILOT

PILOTinginCO
Sagebrush Pearl-EX
Parker, CO

View Poll Results: Hind Sight: Would Choose Pilot Again?
Yes! I would choose the Pilot!	147	89.09%
No! I would choose something else.	6	3.64%
I am not really sure.	12	7.27%
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01-20-2003, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hind Sight: Would You Choose Pilot Again? They say Hind Sight is 20:20. How's yours? The Pilot has been in production for a while now, and there's a HUGE amount of information available to help you make a well informed buying decision. The Pilot's strengths are celebrated, weaknesses exposed, and opinions are building. If you were to walk into a showroom today, what would you buy? __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

01-20-2003, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
watsonrm Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	YES! I Love my Pilot. It's so much fun to drive ...

01-20-2003, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
pcbeck Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 48 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	PILOT. No questions asked, no second-guessing, unashamedly proud to own one..... __________________ pcbeck- Sagebrush EX-L, rear splash guards, running boards

01-20-2003, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
whitepilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 310 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would buy another in a heartbeat, I would however not give the same dealer another chance and go back to my trusted honda dealer. SO the only thing I would change is the purchase place. __________________ The Pilots 3-4 03' Pilot EX-White: Sunroof, Mudguards, all season mats, Cargo tray, seperation net, new water pump and timing belt, and side steps 00' Ody EX- Granite Green

01-20-2003, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
HiFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 204 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I am given ten choices for my next car, I will end up with a Honda Pilot. The first 7 choices will be to select the exterior/interior colors of the Pilot(Honda offers 8 color choices, I already have Sandstone) The next three choices will be the combination of Leather/RES/NAV. __________________ 2003 EX <font color="#948473">Sandstone</font>, Runningboards, Rear Splash Guard, Cargo Organizer, Crossbars

01-20-2003, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ABSOLUTELY This is THE Honda I have been waiting for...it has by far exceeded my expectations and am so proud to own it! $30K well spent. Now I'm waiting to see what they do with the upcoming truck targeted at Avalanche buyers...should be exciting to see Honda enter that market! __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

01-20-2003, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
shepilot Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF Bay Area California Posts: 89 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Absolutely! It's the perfect SUV for my family. I think it is the best and roomiest SUV on the market today for the $. It drives great and is so comfortable. I love it's looks, engine, solid build and interior design. I have to admit it's the first automatic I've owned and I sorta miss my manual 5-speed. __________________ 03 Pilot EXL Taffeta White

01-20-2003, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChuckW Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southeast Georgia Posts: 342 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Pilot has been great for us. I've had mine for two months and almost everywhere I go people want to look at it and see the inside. It's a great car and I love driving it. __________________ <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>

01-20-2003, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would buy another Pilot for sure, but, yes, there's always a "but", I probably would not buy a "first year" production car. I'd wait until near the end of the first year or more.

01-21-2003, 02:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
gopilot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Terrace B.C. Canada Posts: 991 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No matter what, it looks like we still love our Pilots. But yes, next time will wait for second or third year models, just to get the bugs out. rob __________________ Always a Honda ( 2003 Havasu Blue EX-L) Still a Honda( 2011 Crystal Black Pearl Touring)

01-21-2003, 08:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
PILOTinginCO a.k.a. TREGinginCO Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 726 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WITHOUT A DOUBT I would most certainly of purchased my PILOT again. I have had ZERO trouble with mine, which is a nice contrast to the lemon Ford Expedition that I had to sue Ford Motor Company over. Love my PILOT PILOTinginCO Sagebrush Pearl-EX Parker, CO

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