2005 Honda Pilot Consumer Discussions Page 4

2006 Honda Pilot Engine 25,000 km Dealer Damaged

Re: Pilot Gas Guzzler [bubbagus]

Written by: tidester on Feb 28, 2009 11:12 AM

I would like other 2005 and later owners to let me know what they get in the city. You can find out what kind of mileage others are getting in Honda Pilot Real World MPG. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Read More...

Pilot Engine on ethanol

Written by: bubbagus on Feb 28, 2009 07:59 AM

Does anyone have any real world knowledge or experience about running a 2005 model with higher levels of ethanol. I want to experiment with 25, 50 and 75% mixtures. I know Honda says no but I have little faith because they must quote the company line. Read More...

Pilot Gas Guzzler

Written by: bubbagus on Feb 28, 2009 07:48 AM

I have a 2005 model and get terrible gas mileage. The 17-21 EPA sticker was misleading. I would like other 2005 and later owners to let me know what they get in the city. I get 12-15 around Atlanta-Roswell area. The best I have got on the highway is 19 at 75-80MPH. Per Honda it is the way I drive which I know is a factor. They tested my Pilot and reported 30MPG but drove 50 ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Dumb Question about Balloon Payments [ronnyc]

Written by: ronnyc on Feb 22, 2009 09:34 AM

Here's an email I sent to my Honda dealer. I'm not including their name as that is not relevant. My 2005 Pilot LX I purchased this from your company April 2005. As it turns out, it seems that because of the balloon due April 1, I’m going to have to get rid of the car, as far as I can tell. Here’s my beef and understand I am not shirking my responsibility as I am an adult. I bought ... Read More...

Dumb Question about Balloon Payments

Written by: ronnyc on Feb 22, 2009 08:02 AM

I sort of asked this before and got some help, but I think I'm not in a good position and I would welcome someone setting me straight on this. In 2005 I bought a Honda Pilot LX. It was one of those purchase/lease type arrangements with a balloon now due for $15000. The car has a Blue Book of about $12000. I would like to get another car, obviously. So, if I purchase, say, ... Read More...

Need advice payment terms

Written by: ronnyc on Feb 20, 2009 07:33 AM

In 2005 I purchased a new Pilot LX. I traded in my Rav4 and paid $303 per month for four years (ending in April 2008); I have a balloon of $15000 left (which I sort of forgot about, and yes, I am an idiot). When I was at the Honda place in 2005 I found a car I liked, brought in my Rav and decided to go for it. They took the Rav away and I spent 6 hours sitting (and very hungry) with ... Read More...

Honda Pilot vs Lexus GX470 vs Jeep Commander

Honda Pilot vs Lexus GX470 vs Jeep Commander

Written by: azrescue on Feb 10, 2009 08:53 AM

We have been looking at several suv's and cuv's. I think we have narrowed it down to the 2005-2008 Pilot, 2003-2007 GX 470 & possibly the 2007 Commander. This is what we are looking for in our vehicle: Comfort - I have back problems and am looking for comfortable seating, esp for road trips. I seem to have gotten spoiled with the seats in my Volvo S60. Towing - We will ... Read More...

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

Re: LOOKING TO LEASE 2009 EX-L NY Area [AXM23]

Written by: sushiman58 on Jan 27, 2009 09:45 AM

I just got a Pilot 4wd-ex for 389 a month 39 months with 15K miles per year with remote starter and passive alarm We got it from Huntington Honda. I put down 2K but had my 2005 Nissan Xterra lease paid off 4 months to go Read More...

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2005 Honda Pilot 3 electrical issues [bridgesj]

Written by: steve_ on Dec 03, 2008 08:02 PM

1. Did you check the spare? Read More...

2005 Honda Pilot 3 electrical issues

Written by: bridgesj on Dec 03, 2008 07:59 PM

1- Tire low pressure sensors are all "on" indicating low tire pressure. Checked pressure and all good 2- Overhead console button that can be programmed to operate garage door opener does not work. Light comes on but does not operate. 3- Remotes don't work any longer. Key or interior button unlock the doors but neither remote. Batteries changed in both. Afraid ... Read More...