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Perfect family car
ransom, 09/11/2006
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love my Pilot.Perfect for the children, they love the Dvd system. Electrical outlets for all the portable electronics. No problems with anything mechanical.
Decent SUV w/ OK Gas Mileage
chipito, 09/14/2006
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had a Subaru AWD Wagon, 4Runner, Expedition, Tahoe & now Pilot. Looked at MDX a long time but couldn't justify $6K more for essentially the same vehicle. AWD system is excellent and interior volume is great for the entire tribe. We pull a large Coleman pop top w/ factory hitch and after mkt E-brake no problem. Wife can get up to 27 MPG, I get 22; much better than 4R, Exp or Tahoe. We can even get 3 bikes inside w/ 40% rear seat down. Only complaint is the cheaper plastic interior pieces, that dealer has replaced so far, front seat bottom, door frame gutter. Definitely recommend to family road warriors - will keep for 200K+ miles & give to the kids fro safe transport.
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GREAT Car!
Buck, 12/02/2006
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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picked it up 60,000 mi ago. never once been back to the dealership. 4WD is awesome.
Nice truck!
RAY KULINSKI, 01/28/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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THIS HAS BEEN A VERY GOOD TRUCK SO FAR. No major problems. Oil, gas that's it!! I pull a 19 ft boat in the summer and this has plenty of power and is quiet and smooth.
Not Great, just Good
morgan007, 02/20/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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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.
Love our Pilot
nd honda fan, 02/19/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We have loved our Pilot from Day 1. It has been fun to drive and the AWD has been great in the winter. We love the space we have, especially for road trips. We've also found that we can fit a twin size bed, with box spring and frame, inside when we fold down all of the seats! It has been very reliable and we've only done routine maintenance. We had driven a newer Expedition before buying the Pilot and feel like we have more interior room and a less boxy vehicle. We'd recommend it to anyone!
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3rd Honda, 02/23/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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So far, this is the best vehicle I've ever owned. I love it! It's comfortable on long drives. The mileage is reasonable for the size and power. There is plenty of people room with the 3rd row--Honda says it seats 8, but 7 adults are comfortable. If a child is the eighth passenger, you'd be okay. The only problem with the 3rd row seat, is that eats up 85% of the luggage space. You wouldn't want to subject anyone to the 3rd row for a road trip anyway.
Quality and Affordability
raf23, 04/12/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had my Pilot for 3 years and my wife and I couldn't be happier with it. It has never been serviced for anything other than scheduled maintenance. Plenty of passenger and cargo room. We drove it to Maine the first year we had it, which was a 10 hour drive. I drove almost the whole way and I have never been more comfortable in a vehicle than with the Pilot. I'm very impressed with the quality of this vehicle, with ample features for around $30k brand new.
Honda Pilot saved my life
Adam45, 04/25/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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When we (my family) first got this vehicle, we loved it and thought it was great. It did everything it needed to do and did it well. This winter during a snow storm, we got into an accident. No one even got a scar. The Pilot is being fixed right now and the repairmen told us that the car did very well. Although the cost was moderately high, our insurance covered it and we already get a discount due to its safety. We are Honda fans and we love our car. Although the exterior design is not great, it causes the interior to be very functional.
First Class Vehicle
Robert Douglas, 06/19/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought our Pilot new and have been extremely satisfied with it. It rides very smoothly and is very comfortable on long trips. Our maintenance costs have been minimal. I definitely intend to buy another Pilot.
I can't find a thing wrong
Paul Mon, 06/29/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Like most Hondas you have to be very picky to find something not to your liking. I have now owned my Pilot over 3 years and still enjoy driving it. I can do all of the routine maintenance myself thanks to online resources.
I Love My Pilot!
Cbcompton, 08/14/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have own my Pilot for 2.5 yrs and I still love this car. It has over 40000 miles and not one problem. I recently took a 3000 mile drive thru Mexico with 7 passengers and luggage and still got 19mpg. My dad was so impress by the comfort he is test driving an 08
Overall good value
johndoe2008, 10/12/2007
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This car has been reliable and sturdy. It performs well (more responsive steering than the Tahoe) and is a comfortable ride. Gas mileage is pretty good for an 8 seater (avg 20 mpg around town).
Pilot Saved Our Lives Too
Bilbo999, 03/28/2008
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I was broad-sided by another SUV going about 35 mph. Passenger side was crushed and my Pilot rolled over. Witnesses thought we were dead, but my kids and I walked away with minor bruises. I can't say enough about the safety of this SUV and I will definitely buy another!!! Inside is roomy and reasonably comfortable
Honda Pilot
CMB, 04/17/2008
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love my 2004 Honda Pilot. I have had it for 5 years and recommend it to all my friends. I drive 50 miles a day to and from work and it has a smooth ride and handles great even after having it almost 5 years. The DVD system is great and the fold away 3rd row seating is very convenient. It has a good amount of leg room, even in the 3rd row. It has been very reliable. The family enjoys traveling in it. My only complaint is that on the highway, it does have a fair amount of noticeable wind noise.
Overall great car for My family
Randy, 02/13/2017
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My familylike any other car they had recalls but they took care of them it's a great running car done well for me
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reliable
phil bowen, 07/28/2017
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Car remains tight. No major problems.
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13 Years and Never a Repair!
SHR, 01/22/2018
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We lucked out when we bought our 2004 Honda Pilot. It has been a completely reliable transport for lots of people and cargo for 13 years, despite being driven a lot on gravel and dirt roads in the mountains for most of the time. We are going to sell it only because we are interested in some of the new safety features of modern cars.
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Great car
Angie, 03/10/2019
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Best car I have ever owned. Great in the snow, feel safe and totally reliable.
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Oldie but goodie
BAW, 02/10/2023
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is the epitome of a sturdy ,roomy, great car. May not have all the bells and whistles of a later models but with normal maintenance I have driven a gem. My first part failure was a master cylinder replacement this past week
Best suv vehicle
Martin Cooke, 08/07/2024
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the year where the Honda pilot has the least problems . The only problem was the airbags on a recall. It is very reliable vehicle in the Honda pilot years.
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Great Vehicle
Joseph , 11/16/2006
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall a great vehicle, lots of room. But lacking in better gas mileage, however I did know that I was buying a SUV. Lacks body style, wheel are boring. Vehicle looks much better with 20" rims and chrome grill. However I would not pass this vehicle buy if you have a family and still what to be a bit sporty.
Over Priced Under Valued Pilot
GardenerM, 02/08/2004
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Vehicle rides like a wagon, stiff and bumpy. When taking turns, feels as though the body is sliding on the axle like a hot wheels car. Terrible gas mileage, but not surprising for an SUV. You're paying (and dearly) for the Honda name! Vehicle can't hold a candle to their cars.
Whimpy "Pretend SUV"
Stuck in a Snow Bank, 03/02/2004
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Honda cars are pretty good...but their SUV's are pretentious Wannabes!! I traded my 2000 Civic on this pilot and quickly found myself stuck in small snow bank. A passing by Jeep Liberty had to pull me out and tore the front end of my pilot clean off and commented how Whimpy my Honda is!! At anyrate, I traded my pilot on a liberty and the difference is like comparing a coke can to a bank vault!