Used 2003 Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews
Very Good Midsized Option
It was a hard choice between the Pilot and the Pathfinder. The Pathfinder's ride was more supple, the interior was of a higher grade material, it had more traditional SUV rugged yet svelt styling and the standard equipment list was much better. Pathfinder also has a better choice of exterior and interior colors and allows buyers to negatiate price, I was ready to buy 1 at 1K below invoice with rebate! In the end though, i chose the the Pilot for it's much better gas milage, more room, and far superior expected resale value. I also had some concerns about a pending complete redesign of the Pathfider.
This is not an
I have owned an Acura MDX for 5 months which I absolutely love. As a result, I ordered a Pilot. I was surprised at the $31K price, which is within $4K of my MDX, despite the fact that the Pilot has no sunroof and 1 year/14,000 miles less warranty, etc. The exterior looks like an oversized CRV. The quality of the interior was not even in the same universe as the MDX (too many things to list, just compare for yourself). It did drive comparably to the MDX. In my opinion, the Pilot is a total rip-off compared the MDX. Before you buy a Pilot, check out the MDX. We ended up with a new Sequoia for only $750 more.
- EX 4dr SUV w/ LeatherMSRP: $5,995202 mi away
- EX 4dr SUV w/ LeatherMSRP: $4,500214 mi away
- EX 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,400230 mi away
WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?
My wife talked me into getting a practical car. I was very sceptical being used to BMW or AUDI--but I just grow to love it more and more. Great power, decent handling, supurb layout of gages and controls. To be fair I only have 400 miles on it but there is NOTHING I wish was different yet, exccpt maybe a stiffer suspension. My son can't rave enough about the DVD and rear stereo options. We used to never take my BMW 750il as a family, we always took the surburban--now we only use this thing!! Thanks Honda!!
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good car to drive and fun to drive good fuel economy
Excellent SUV - little room for bargains
Great car but don't expect to barter for a price. They're going to sell fast so they aren't negotiating.