Someone talk me out of buying a Honda Pilot
12-04-11, 11:13 AM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
yea the GX is how it all started, but by the time i find low miles, nav, dvd and not goddam white or gold or silver im at over 30k around here. and to give you an idea there are only 4 for sale in my province where as there are 40 Pilots to choose from. Most still have 2 years warranty left too.
12-04-11, 01:54 PM
#20
Lexus Test Driver
I've driven newer RX's and the older MDX has a similar ride in my opinion. I also like the fact you can hear the engine growl on the Acura. It's got a nice tune to it.
12-04-11, 04:49 PM
#23
Pilot is excellent and practical. Can't go wrong with it - its only downfall is that its about as exciting as a minivan. Make sure you get one with AWD.
The 4runner has too many flaws, and the only reason to get one is if your planning to tow and offroad a lot.
The 4runner has too many flaws, and the only reason to get one is if your planning to tow and offroad a lot.
12-04-11, 06:36 PM
#26
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Well I just sold my wires car, and the more i look at the Pilot the more I want to get one. I mean, Japanese, 2006-2008,low miles, nav, dvd, leather, 8seats, 4wd, $25k? How can you go wrong? Is there something I'm missing here? Yea I know its not a lexus but its still pretty tempting. Heeellllppp
To me its as tempting as making sweet sweet love to Joan Rivers.
12-04-11, 07:08 PM
#27
^^ LOL Mike 
That's me.
I have a 2004 Pilot with over 90K on the clock. Twist the key and you, 7 friends and your stuff go where you want in comfort.
In fact, we've been thinking about replacing it with a 5 seater SUV but just yesterday we made a round trip with us and another family to Hartford and the topic of maybe getting another Pilot came up. Sometimes Vanilla is perfect for the family truckster, not sure
YMMV but good luck in your search.
That's me.
I have a 2004 Pilot with over 90K on the clock. Twist the key and you, 7 friends and your stuff go where you want in comfort.
In fact, we've been thinking about replacing it with a 5 seater SUV but just yesterday we made a round trip with us and another family to Hartford and the topic of maybe getting another Pilot came up. Sometimes Vanilla is perfect for the family truckster, not sure
YMMV but good luck in your search.
12-04-11, 07:08 PM
#28
Honestly, these newer Honda's aren't as quality built as the older ones. My brother has an 08 Civic and the thing is seriously about to be sold because of the headache that it is. Brakes don't last more then 15k (And dealer says this is what they find with a good number of owners), sun-visor keeps breaking (Can't count how many he's been through now), exhaust shakes at idle (common), and been reading horror stories about the thin sheet metal used on the block cracking and requiring replacement of the whole block 
I won't say all their cars are junk now...my moms 07 Odyssey is holding up fine with some minor things breaking here and there...but from what i'm seeing dealing with my brothers car and from other friends of mine, Honda quality just isn't as good as it used to be. I can't really imagine his 08 Civic getting to 200k without any issues....the 90s Honda's could do that no problem.
I won't say all their cars are junk now...my moms 07 Odyssey is holding up fine with some minor things breaking here and there...but from what i'm seeing dealing with my brothers car and from other friends of mine, Honda quality just isn't as good as it used to be. I can't really imagine his 08 Civic getting to 200k without any issues....the 90s Honda's could do that no problem.
12-04-11, 07:40 PM
#29
Lexus Test Driver
We've looked at newer MDX's too, but nothing seemed marginally better than what we have now (at least for the money). As far as gas mileage, it's not that bad. Just about every 2004-2006 mid-sized SUV gets low numbers. The Pilot and MDX shouldn't be picked on for that. Only until the last few years have things improved in that class.
12-04-11, 10:09 PM
#30
Well I'm married with 2 kids one of whom is a hockey player so I guess I am mister average. That explains the attraction.
Japanese in name only, nothing Japanese about it. Its a Honda Tahoe made here for this market. Its utterly brilliant at being average in everything and inoffensive in any way possible. In other words there is a reason why its so popular, vanilla sells you can't really go wrong with it.
To me its as tempting as making sweet sweet love to Joan Rivers.
To me its as tempting as making sweet sweet love to Joan Rivers.