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Used 2003 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Not Bad

diamondmen, 05/13/2006
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle used from auction, it is a basic EX, and impressed with the room inside, I dont like the shifter, doors should lock automaticly when gear in drive and should unlock when parked. I liked the third seat, it is somewhat comfy and folds nicely. Typical honda built with lots of plastic (pampered myself with german cars forever) but functional. I would like the ride to be more connected to the road and have a middle dash shifter. Couldn't try for MPG yet but it seem to guzzle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Four years and going strong!

tdr_honda, 11/09/2008
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this 2004 Pilot EXL-RES new in October 2004. It now has 70K miles and still runs and looks great. I never keep a vehicle for more than 2 years, but this one is a keeper! I have had no problems with it and it runs as good today as it did when I bought it. I keep it well maintained and clean, and in return it just runs and runs. I am probably going to trade my other car, a Suburban, in for the 2009 Pilot. I would highly recommend this vehicle - I have owned many, many Hondas and this one has been the best.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very reliable

SB, 06/01/2008
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a great vehicle! I bought this car as a used car certified with 30,000 miles and it has been very reliable! I have driven long distances on numerous occasions and haven't had one problem in the 3 years that I have owned it.

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2 out of 5 stars

Not Impressed with my 1st Honda

Mr. Bob Honda, 09/01/2005
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

There is nothing wrong with a Honda, some people are just not meant to drive one. The style I find very boring. More importantly, the stereo speakers are hard to listen to. The steering wheel controls are nice. It would be nicer if you could go forwards and backwards; but you can only go forward with your selections from the steering wheel. So if you like a song on your CD you have to advance through the others to get back to the last song. The other option is to take yours eyes off the road and lean way over to the radio and use the search button. As for fuel mileage, it is about 14-mpg city by my calculations. If you like Honda, you like the Pilot, otherwise keep looking.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Not Great, just Good

morgan007, 02/20/2007
Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Don't get me wrong, the Pilot is an excellent vehicle. This is my 6th Honda product and could be the best to date. At the top of the list of attributes is value. You get more for your money and you know its a reliable vehicle. When I place the key in the ignition it will start. Sounds simple, but that doesn't happen with all vehicles. I owned a Ford before and it left me stranded on more than one occasion. We added an aftermarket hitch and hauled a trailer with no problem. The plastics are a little hard and the leather isn't the softest, but still a very good grade on the interior. A big minus is gas mileage and style. I'm considering the GMC Arcadia, but I love Honda value.

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