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Used 2005 Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

No regrets

RED, 01/06/2005
2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Had the vehicle 1 week when we got 12" of snow just as we were ready to leave for vacation. Our Pilot easily broke out of our 120' driveway and through the snowdrift left by the plow at the end of the driveway allowing us to get on with our vacation. Ride is extremely comfortable and the engine provides plenty of power when needed. This is my 4th Honda (2 Odysseys and an Accord) and is my favorite.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Smooth and Powerful

Jim Jamison, 01/16/2005
2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle is an incredible value. We test drove other vehicles in this $$ class that didn't have the overall balance of power, ride and handling quality of the Pilot. I checked out Ford's Explorer and Freestyle, Toyota Highlander and Nissan Pathfinder. All were good cars but just couldn't hit that home run I was looking for.

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5 out of 5 stars

Its a keeper

Weather Lady, 06/28/2005
2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought our Pilot about a year or so ago, and still love it. Its reliable, quiet, and comfortable. Only fault so far is with the seat control panel on the left side of driver's seat; we are on the 2nd replacement; seems that the movement of getting in/out knocks it off the seat. Just a minor thing, but an convenience.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Better than my Camry

Suzaroo, 01/15/2005
2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My husband leased this car in November, but only got to drive it home from the dealership, because I love driving it! It replaces a VW Passat wagon (which I HATED!), and now he uses the Camry instead of me. After a few days adjusting to the "feel" of the car, I have not had any problems dealing with handling, manuevering, etc. It rides like a giant car, not like a truck. With 2 young children, the DVD player is a godsend! It kept them occupied for the 5+ hour ride from Philly to Pittsburgh and back one recent weekend.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Some things never given a second thought

Rich Martin, 01/15/2005
2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I only have vehicle a few weeks but was able to test it in heavy rains, ice and snow. I have been driving 4 wheel drive vehicles for the past 15 years, and this vehicle rates right at the top. I've tested the rest of the competition in this category and found this vehicle to win hands down in the most important areas to me. It has excellent pick up, great handling in all conditions, and a solid comfortable ride. etc.,etc.,etc.

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