Damage to Your Pilot? - Honda Pilot

Ziploc · 03-17-2004, 02:21 PM

I've heard people say their feeling towards their brand new vehicle changes after the first time it sustains damage, even a door ding.

So far, I guess I'm lucky....only a little half-moon mark in the windshield glass (from a stone) after 1 year 3 months and 17,000 miles.

So, what kind of damage (if any) has your Pilot sustained? I'll be interested to see how many 2003 owners are still "honeymooning" with a "perfect" vehicle.

Jet-Pilot-64 · 03-17-2004, 02:48 PM

Hit the stupid garage door backing out as it was still going up. Brain fade-o-rama! Only damage is scratches on the rear spoiler...

jay · 03-17-2004, 02:50 PM

I was rear-ended late last year, as documented in this thread.

jrex · 03-17-2004, 03:18 PM

2 little things: 1 door ding in the front passenger fender right above the wheelwell. (Still had red paint on it when I found it) and a scuff on the rear bumper where it looks like someone tried to close the garage door without pulling all the way in.

Art · 03-17-2004, 03:42 PM

A tiny little scratch on the rear right (passenger side) door. My wife still hates me parking 25 miles away from store, mall, etc.... entrances...

ramirami · 03-17-2004, 04:20 PM

scratched on the front bummer by a moron who hit my pilot in a parking lot

kemosabe · 03-17-2004, 05:10 PM

Major heartache & sadness due to minor nicks & scratches from parking lot shopping carts and opening car doors...

Ziploc · 03-17-2004, 07:07 PM

So far, seems like parking lots and one's own garage are the leading threats to Pilot perfection!

Often, when Mr. Z and I are shopping and the only parking space we can find is a tight squeeze, I'll sit out in the car while he goes inside the store...... to keep an eye on would-be door dingers as they enter/exit their vehicles next to ours (not to mention unattended shopping carts on the move). I think my attempts at surveillance have really helped to keep the exterior in pretty fine shape, thus far anyway.

sfhondapilot · 03-17-2004, 07:13 PM

One month after buying the Pilot in 12/02, came out to see that someone had backed into the front end. The lower trim was squashed. The plastic trim around the grill was broken. The front end of the hood was bent down (the kind of damage done by a rear mounted spare tire).

$500 deductible

jay · 03-17-2004, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Ziploc
So far, seems like parking lots and one's own garage are the leading threats to Pilot perfection!

Often, when Mr. Z and I are shopping and the only parking space we can find is a tight squeeze, I'll sit out in the car while he goes inside the store...... to keep an eye on would-be door dingers as they enter/exit their vehicles next to ours (not to mention unattended shopping carts on the move). I think my attempts at surveillance have really helped to keep the exterior in pretty fine shape, thus far anyway.

I even know people who'll park in valet parking, leaving one member of the party with the vehicle to move it if the "valet police" cruise by.

Dano · 03-17-2004, 07:23 PM

Got rear ended the first week I had the Pilot. Two teenagers headed to the Jersey shore, not paying attention.

No damage.

Recently, got hit in a parking lot (I wasn't there) so the corner of the rear bumper is all scraped up. No body damage, just needs paint.

And Honda doesn't make spray paint, just the nail polish stuff.

Ziploc · 03-17-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by jay
I even know people who'll park in valet parking, leaving one member of the party with the vehicle to move it if the "valet police" cruise by.

Guess what? I think I just may know the people you're talking about......

wwong · 03-18-2004, 12:32 AM

No dings, dents, or scratches!

guitarman · 03-18-2004, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by Ziploc

Often, when Mr. Z and I are shopping and the only parking space we can find is a tight squeeze, I'll sit out in the car while he goes inside the store......

Wow, and I thought I was the only crazy person who would "stand watch" over my car while my wife shopped. My wife, however, would be the last person to stay in the car while I shopped.

Ziploc · 03-18-2004, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by guitarman

Wow, and I thought I was the only crazy person who would "stand watch" over my car while my wife shopped. My wife, however, would be the last person to stay in the car while I shopped.

Mr. Z isn't as paranoid as I am about keeping people away from the Pilot in the parking lot!!!!!

View Poll Results: Has Your Pilot Sustained Any Body Damage?
Yes, major or moderate body damage (in accident with another vehicle	0	0%
Yes, minor body damage (in accident with another vehicle)	8	9.20%
Yes, but just minor body or windshield damage (dings, small scratches, etc)	28	32.18%
Very little or no damage	28	32.18%
I've got a 2004, nothing yet	23	26.44%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2004, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Body Damage to Your Pilot? I've heard people say their feeling towards their brand new vehicle changes after the first time it sustains damage, even a door ding. So far, I guess I'm lucky....only a little half-moon mark in the windshield glass (from a stone) after 1 year 3 months and 17,000 miles. So, what kind of damage (if any) has your Pilot sustained? I'll be interested to see how many 2003 owners are still "honeymooning" with a "perfect" vehicle. __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

03-17-2004, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jet-Pilot-64 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 620 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hit the stupid garage door backing out as it was still going up. Brain fade-o-rama! Only damage is scratches on the rear spoiler... __________________ Starlight Silver EX-L - Sold July '10 for 7K Still see it in my neighborhood. Miss it! New car - Infiniti M35x - Black and fast!

03-17-2004, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was rear-ended late last year, as documented in this thread. __________________ 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

03-17-2004, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
jrex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 192 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2 little things: 1 door ding in the front passenger fender right above the wheelwell. (Still had red paint on it when I found it) and a scuff on the rear bumper where it looks like someone tried to close the garage door without pulling all the way in. __________________ Former owner of a '03 Starlight Silver EXL-RES Day/Night Mirror, Air Deflector, Fog Lights, Splash Guards, Running Boards, Towing Package, Aftermarket Heated Seats, Aftermarket Power Moonroof, Husky Floor Liners, Cargo Tray, Center Console Foam Pads. Currently driving a '05 Storm Gray Nissan Pathfinder SE Off Road Package, Convenience Package, Side Air Bags.

03-17-2004, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Art Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,424 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A tiny little scratch on the rear right (passenger side) door. My wife still hates me parking 25 miles away from store, mall, etc.... entrances... __________________ 07 Town and Country Touring-Linen Gold Pearl w/ dark khaki interior. Former vehicle:'03 Pilot- Nighthawk Black Pearl EX-L All-Season Mats- DIY-Lund Air Deflector, Rear Splash Guards,Side Steps, Wood Dash Kit, Fog Lights, wheel locks, crossbars, Sirius Orbiter, Many wwong items Wife:07 Accord LX- Alabaster Silver Metallic w/black interior '49 Chevy Styline Deluxe sedan(My toy)

03-17-2004, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	scratched on the front bummer by a moron who hit my pilot in a parking lot __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

03-17-2004, 07:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So far, seems like parking lots and one's own garage are the leading threats to Pilot perfection! Often, when Mr. Z and I are shopping and the only parking space we can find is a tight squeeze, I'll sit out in the car while he goes inside the store...... to keep an eye on would-be door dingers as they enter/exit their vehicles next to ours (not to mention unattended shopping carts on the move). I think my attempts at surveillance have really helped to keep the exterior in pretty fine shape, thus far anyway. __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

03-17-2004, 07:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
sfhondapilot humanum est errare Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,846 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	One month after buying the Pilot in 12/02, came out to see that someone had backed into the front end. The lower trim was squashed. The plastic trim around the grill was broken. The front end of the hood was bent down (the kind of damage done by a rear mounted spare tire). $500 deductible __________________ 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)

03-17-2004, 07:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got rear ended the first week I had the Pilot. Two teenagers headed to the Jersey shore, not paying attention. No damage. Recently, got hit in a parking lot (I wasn't there) so the corner of the rear bumper is all scraped up. No body damage, just needs paint. And Honda doesn't make spray paint, just the nail polish stuff. __________________ Dano 2003 SS Pilot EX-L

03-18-2004, 12:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No dings, dents, or scratches! __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

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