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2003 Honda Pilot |
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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Apr 17 '03 - Updated Jan 09 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Price, Standard amenities, Easy to drive.
Cons: Ho-hum styling, Third row seating should match the quality of the 2nd row.
The Bottom Line: Better than the Passport, but still could use some major improvements.
When Honda first introduced the Passport (better known as the Izuzu Rodeo) back in late 1993, Honda showed that they were not exactly the most competent company when it came to making quality built mid-sized SUVs. While the Passport offered adequate ...
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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 10
Jun 28 '02 - Updated Jul 21 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Passenger and cargo space, interior style, flat cornering, value
Cons: Vague steering, front seats lack contour, gear selector often blocked
The Bottom Line: A stylish, roomy, and versatile interior makes this the best choice for many SUV buyers. For those who prefer sharp handling, Honda still has some work to do.
The Japanese were slow to react to the rapid growth in SUV sales, but now that they have they are offering a number of excellent products. Honda was especially slow to develop trucks, and especially large trucks, but for the 2003 model year it is ...
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by mizgnomer - Top 50
Jan 14 '03 - Updated Jan 22 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: 3rd row seats (which fold flat). Consumer Reports "Best Buy".
Cons: Price. Car Dealers can't keep 'em on the lot.
The Bottom Line: Just what I was looking for in an SUV. Comfortable, roomy, nice handling, safer than most.
Our car buying experience:
I did a lot of research before buying my 2003 Honda Pilot. I loved my old sports car (a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse), but it simply wasn't practical for my growing family. My father has driven SUVs as far...
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by Bryan_Carey - Top 10
Aug 28 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of storage space; Holds up to eight passengers
Cons: Rear seat makes for a tight squeeze; Exterior lacks distinction
The Bottom Line: Honda Pilot has a few minor flaws. But overall, it's a solid entry into the SUV market
Just a few years ago, Honda entered the SUV market with a vehicle known as the Honda Passport. This SUV was intended to compete with the Explorers and Blazers of the automotive world, but it wasn't a distinctly Honda product. This year, Honda decided to...
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by pvreditor, - Top 200
Nov 05 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid and quiet; inspires confidence
Cons: Looks like every other SUV
The Bottom Line: Time will tell if the initial quality holds up, but the Pilot feels like a much more expensive vehicle.
I had a chance to drive a Honda Pilot recently and it was an impressive experience. The vehicle looks and feels rock solid, leading me to believe that it will be comfortable and durable. Of course, time will tell if the Pilot is durable but it sure gave...
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by caviller - Top 1000
Jun 07 '02 - Updated Sep 03 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Based on Honda Odyssey and Acura MDX, it should set the standard for SUV safety.
Cons: More expensive and hard to find than some competition. Won't fit 8 adults in comfort.
The Bottom Line: Even as a first year model, Pilot should be on the short list for any safety-conscious family that needs an SUV instead of a minivan, wagon or sedan.
Many people have concerns about the safety of Sport Utility Vehicles. It seems like there is a news report, consumer advisory or investigation almost daily about SUV safety. In particular, rollovers are a serious risk and among the most deadly...
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by charles - Top 100
Jul 20 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of attitude; Sedan-like, smooth ride; Safety, comfort and roominess
Cons: Scarcity and dealer mark-up
The Bottom Line: The only bad thing about the Honda Pilot is that you may not soon be able to pilot one. In addition, mark up will keep the regular consumer away!
If you are looking for comfort, style, roominess, power, comfort and decent interior design, The Pilot has everything you may need. In fact, on the company's web site, you will read that if you have a picky teenager, he/she won't hesitate to have you...
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by BrianCam - Top 200
Jun 24 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, Solid Ride, Lots of Features, Honda Quality
Cons: Lacks memory seating, Dealer Mark-up
The Bottom Line: An excellent SUV overall, but lacking in just a few small areas. Dealer pricing pushes the price over $40k on loaded models - it's not worth that much.
With the introduction of the new Pilot SUV, Honda has again shown that they have no desire to be first, just the best. Honda was certainly not the first Japanese automaker to bring cars to the U.S., nor were they the first to build a car based...
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by lavoisier - Top 200
Jun 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Seating for 8, storage galore, Honda reliability, smooth power
Cons: Low headrests for middle and rear seats, no LX trim (Canada).
The Bottom Line: Kind of tired of what Toyota offers you with their Highlander? The Pilot can answer your prayers for a decent car derived SUV.
When my friend's family was considering an SUV for under $45,000 (Canadian Dollars), they've looked at the other choices that are offered out there, including the Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. But they chose the Honda...
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by jazjam
Jul 07 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Not a minivan, but can replace one--and more.
Cons: Little price negotiation.
The Bottom Line: Of course you want it. Now how do you get it instead of a minivan?
Now that you want a Pilot (see the other excellent reviews in this section), I’ll try to give you a ...
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by kentva
Oct 29 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Driving experience, interior design, storage room, value.
Cons: Exterior design, 3rd-row seats, road noise, no door guards.
The Bottom Line: An outstanding vehicle with lots of little extras for a great value. Is it perfect? No. But its flaws are minor and it is a pleasure to drive.
I spent several weeks reading all the SUV ratings and recommendations and ended up with a Pilot. I couldn't be more pleased. My Pilot EX-L has Honda's top trim package, and has every major option (rear cargo cover, day/night mirror, 6-CD changer, etc.) ...
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by sambodini
Apr 20 '03 - Updated Apr 21 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Ride, Handling, Interior Space, Panoramic Visibility, Responsive Power
Cons: One-piece Rear Hatch, Expensive Accessories, We drive it too much.
The Bottom Line: If you want the most refined and capable full-sized vehicle that runs on regular gasoline, get the Honda Pilot.
For our family's all-wheel or 4-wheel-drive vehicle needs, we've owned two Isuzu Troopers (before they got big and clumsy), a Ford Aerostar XLT AWD, and Two Ford Explorer XLTs. We got interested in trading-in our 2000 Ford Explorer because it was hard to...
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by imaginetr
Mar 30 '03 - Updated Jan 23 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Updated 1/23/2004 Power, comfort, style, dependability.
Cons: Mileage, and little nuisance stuff
The Bottom Line: UPDATED 1/23/04 Great SUV. Read this for internal description and features plus small, potential nuisances. Very pleased so far with the Pilot.
Style = A, Power = A, Comfort = A, Controls & features = A, Dependability = A (so far), Roomieness = B This review will not go into the mechanical and engine specs which are easily available through Honda or any other car buying search engine. My ...
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by ralabama
Jul 26 '02 - Updated Aug 19 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, good acceleration/power, comfortable. Very quiet/smooth ride. Nice layout/design inside.
Cons: Gas nozzle leaks. ~250 mpg (city) & 360 mpg (highway). Some features don't work properly.
The Bottom Line: If I were to rate this vehicle from 1 to 10, I would give it an 8.5.
The Bottom-Line:
The Honda Pilot stands mainly behind its maker’s reputation and holds mostly true to it. I have a black EX model of this, with regular wheels (not the alloy), rear backing sensors, cargo liner, auto-day/night rear-view mirror, fog...
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by jdmills70
Nov 14 '03 - Updated Feb 19 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, Visibility, Finish, Smooth Power, Value
Cons: No Sunroof Option, Exterior looks aren't awe-inspiring
The Bottom Line: The 2004 Honda Pilot is a perfect family vehicle for those who need a minivan and refuse to buy one. Its the best value around for mid-sized SUVs.
We looked at a variety of SUVs before settling on a 2004 Honda Pilot, which is the best value in mid-sized SUVs. We also loved the Sequoia, but to get one comparably equipped, it would have been another $15,000 or so. The Yukon was too big, too cushy and ...
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