What Sold You? - Honda Pilot

74PILOTMOM · 01-30-2003, 12:22 PM

So, we l

ve the Pilot...from small issues to starting problems...but what exactly was it about the Pilot that made the decision for you? What was the CLINCHER? What had you SOLD?
For me, it's hard to pin point one thing. But vote for the one stand out thing that you kept thinking about after you drove it. Mine was the overall driving experience...how dang SMOOOOTH the engine shifted and accelerated. That just stuck with me. By the way...0-60 times are 8.1 seconds. Pretty respectable for a 4,500 lb vehicle with the highest MPG in it's class.

Please add comments below...I know I'll miss something, there's just too much to like about this vehicle!

vellinga · 01-30-2003, 12:44 PM

8 passengers got it in the game
other features like:
AWD
higher ride height
Honda
width
price
not a van

made it the top choice.

Rob

HiFlyer · 01-30-2003, 01:22 PM

Third row seating.
AWD
Name Honda

PaulV7 · 01-30-2003, 01:27 PM

The SUV semi offroad capability, along with good gas milage for a vehicle of its size

Sage · 01-30-2003, 04:16 PM

None of the above - It was a HONDA!

Gotta say I was impressed by how it handled and turned.

KyleD17 · 01-30-2003, 04:34 PM

We had pretty much decided to buy the Pilot before we test drove it; based on reviews (professional and testimonial), looks and Honda reputation. Not to mention we were in the market for a larger-than-a-sedan vehicle. After driving it we were sold.

So, for us, there wasn't any one thing that clinched it. In fact, we felt that a few minor things missing (sun roof, heated seats). All available aftermarket so no biggie.

Sage · 01-30-2003, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by KyleD17
We had pretty much decided to buy the Pilot before we test drove it; based on reviews (professional and testimonial), looks and Honda reputation. Not to mention we were in the market for a larger-than-a-sedan vehicle. After driving it we were sold.

So, for us, there wasn't any one thing that clinched it. In fact, we felt that a few minor things missing (sun roof, heated seats). All available aftermarket so no biggie.

Hey Kyle...
Really would like that sunroof too but it'll have to wait.

Don't see you in Havasu's Vin Table... If you have a second you might want to go over here...
http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/sh...=&threadid=921
and post your Pilot info.

Safe Piloting!

kemosabe · 01-30-2003, 06:10 PM

It came from a great line of ancestors (namely the MDX and Odyssey) which have a great track record -- made it easier to buy a first year production model...

PILOTinginCO · 01-31-2003, 01:03 AM

1: Amazingly smooth engine with plenty of guts!

2: Transmission that is as smooth as buttuh!

3: Huge amount of interior space, even thought the PILOT looks smaller on the outside.

4: HONDA's reputation for quality and reliability

5: My wife's Accord with 180,000 miles on it and it still runs like a champ.

6: Value for the dollar - 30 grand gets you a loaded 4X4

7: The 4WD/AWD system

8: Like others have said - proven track record with Odyssey/MDX.

9: Third Row Seating that folds flat into the floor (my expedition was a pain in the butt getting 3rd row seat in/out)

10: Great dealerships in Las Vegas, NV and Littleton, CO.

That's my list - didn't think it would be a "top 10 list" until I started typing.

PILOTinginCO
Sagebrush Pearl-EX
Parker, CO

RipRocK · 01-31-2003, 02:41 AM

Yeah, I'd have to agree that it was the test drive that did it for me and my wife. We drove quite a few SUV's in competition with the Pilot, but the test drive just made our decision so much easier.

gopilot · 01-31-2003, 03:54 AM

Room for one, but really sold me was it had a H on the front of it!

HiFlyer · 01-31-2003, 06:20 AM

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Originally posted by gopilot
Room for one, but really sold me was it had a H on the front of it!

Why did you not buy the Santa Fe, it has a fancier looking "H" on the front? It also offers room for one.

**colorider** · 01-31-2003, 08:49 AM

Hmmmm, for the wife and I it all started when we decided that we needed more room to haul our portable dog kennel and 3 Shih Tzu's!!! Had a near-new Buick Park Avenue that was extremely comfortable to drive and provided excellent gas mileage. A hard act to follow when considering a SUV!

Did a LOT of research on the web for mid-size SUV's and at one time thought either the Envoy or TrailBlazer would be the top choice. The deeper I got into it, the stronger the Pilot looked, compared to anything else out there ('cept maybe the MDX). When you look at residual value, the Pilot/MDX (or most any of the Japanese offerings) are FAR better than any of the domestic SUV's. Having owned MANY Honda motorcycles, I had no reservations about Honda quality and reliability.

The top items for us were:
1) Large amount of versatile interior space.

2) The 4WD system.

3) 3rd row seating option.

GMinTX · 01-31-2003, 09:34 AM

Although I was almost sold on the Pilot before I drove it, after I made my first U-Turn, it was a matter of how fast I could sign the papers.

Houston traffic is bad and most of the drivers are worse, but the Pilot's handling, braking make it fun.

a2Pilot · 01-31-2003, 12:02 PM

Seats 8
State-of-the-art 4WD system
Honda quality
Great Local Honda Dealer

The Ody and MDX are great vehicles, so I figured I couldn't go wrong with the Pilot.

View Poll Results: WHAT SOLD YOU?
Cargo Space	1	1.06%
8 Seats	17	18.09%
Smooth Powerful Engine	6	6.38%
Quality Fit and Finish	1	1.06%
Good Looks	1	1.06%
Value for Dollar	10	10.64%
Intelligent Interior Layout	4	4.26%
I can\'t choose, it was all of those things!	54	57.45%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

01-30-2003, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What Sold You? So, we lve the Pilot...from small issues to starting problems...but what exactly was it about the Pilot that made the decision for you? What was the CLINCHER? What had you SOLD? For me, it's hard to pin point one thing. But vote for the one stand out thing that you kept thinking about after you drove it. Mine was the overall driving experience...how dang SMOOOOTH the engine shifted and accelerated. That just stuck with me. By the way...0-60 times are 8.1 seconds. Pretty respectable for a 4,500 lb vehicle with the highest MPG in it's class. Please add comments below...I know I'll miss something, there's just too much to like about this vehicle! __________________ '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. -----------------------------------------

01-30-2003, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
vellinga Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: In search of twisty roads in Chicagoland Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	8 passengers got it in the game other features like: AWD higher ride height Honda width price not a van made it the top choice. Rob __________________ 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)

01-30-2003, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
HiFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 204 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Third row seating. AWD Name Honda __________________ 2003 EX <font color="#948473">Sandstone</font>, Runningboards, Rear Splash Guard, Cargo Organizer, Crossbars

01-30-2003, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
PaulV7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the HP/gas mileage The SUV semi offroad capability, along with good gas milage for a vehicle of its size __________________ -----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

01-30-2003, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sage Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,547 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	None of the above - It was a HONDA! Gotta say I was impressed by how it handled and turned. __________________ '03 Honda Pilot EXL - 30,808 - Sage Brush, Lower Trim w/Chrome & Fogs, Running Boards, Auto D/N Mirror, Cross Bars, Bumper & Mirror Chrome, Rear Splash, Cargo Tray, Cargo Organizer, All Season Mats, Back-up Sensors.

01-30-2003, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
KyleD17 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Park Ridge, IL Posts: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We had pretty much decided to buy the Pilot before we test drove it; based on reviews (professional and testimonial), looks and Honda reputation. Not to mention we were in the market for a larger-than-a-sedan vehicle. After driving it we were sold. So, for us, there wasn't any one thing that clinched it. In fact, we felt that a few minor things missing (sun roof, heated seats). All available aftermarket so no biggie. __________________ Silver EX-L NAV

01-31-2003, 01:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
PILOTinginCO a.k.a. TREGinginCO Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 726 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Selling Points 1: Amazingly smooth engine with plenty of guts! 2: Transmission that is as smooth as buttuh! 3: Huge amount of interior space, even thought the PILOT looks smaller on the outside. 4: HONDA's reputation for quality and reliability 5: My wife's Accord with 180,000 miles on it and it still runs like a champ. 6: Value for the dollar - 30 grand gets you a loaded 4X4 7: The 4WD/AWD system 8: Like others have said - proven track record with Odyssey/MDX. 9: Third Row Seating that folds flat into the floor (my expedition was a pain in the butt getting 3rd row seat in/out) 10: Great dealerships in Las Vegas, NV and Littleton, CO. That's my list - didn't think it would be a "top 10 list" until I started typing. PILOTinginCO Sagebrush Pearl-EX Parker, CO

01-31-2003, 02:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I'd have to agree that it was the test drive that did it for me and my wife. We drove quite a few SUV's in competition with the Pilot, but the test drive just made our decision so much easier.

01-31-2003, 03:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
gopilot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Terrace B.C. Canada Posts: 991 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Room for one, but really sold me was it had a H on the front of it! __________________ Always a Honda ( 2003 Havasu Blue EX-L) Still a Honda( 2011 Crystal Black Pearl Touring)

01-31-2003, 08:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmmmm, for the wife and I it all started when we decided that we needed more room to haul our portable dog kennel and 3 Shih Tzu's!!! Had a near-new Buick Park Avenue that was extremely comfortable to drive and provided excellent gas mileage. A hard act to follow when considering a SUV! Did a LOT of research on the web for mid-size SUV's and at one time thought either the Envoy or TrailBlazer would be the top choice. The deeper I got into it, the stronger the Pilot looked, compared to anything else out there ('cept maybe the MDX). When you look at residual value, the Pilot/MDX (or most any of the Japanese offerings) are FAR better than any of the domestic SUV's. Having owned MANY Honda motorcycles, I had no reservations about Honda quality and reliability. The top items for us were: 1) Large amount of versatile interior space. 2) The 4WD system. 3) 3rd row seating option. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

01-31-2003, 09:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
GMinTX Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cypress Texas (Houston) Posts: 38 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have to agree with Sage Although I was almost sold on the Pilot before I drove it, after I made my first U-Turn, it was a matter of how fast I could sign the papers. Houston traffic is bad and most of the drivers are worse, but the Pilot's handling, braking make it fun. __________________ 2003 Pilot LX 2002 Civic EX 1970 911 Porsche Targa

01-31-2003, 12:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seats 8 State-of-the-art 4WD system Honda quality Great Local Honda Dealer The Ody and MDX are great vehicles, so I figured I couldn't go wrong with the Pilot. __________________ 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

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