Used 2006 Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews
Pilot (Rock Solid)
I test drove the RAV4, Highlander, CR- V and Pilot. The Pilot won hands down. The EXL comes standard with everything you need in the package, including XM radio and heated seats. The Pilot drives and handles great. Don't let the "Cons" scare you aware from a test drive. The only time it feels 'big behind the wheel' is when you're trying to park it in a very cramped parking lot. And come on, how many people do you know care about 'towing capacity'? I live in the Midwest and have never towed a thing in my life.
Great SUV!
Overall, this is a great car. The ride and acceleration are very smooth and it is particularly good on gas mileage for something this size. You really forget you are in an SUV. Good, useful features and alot of practicality in this vehicle. This is my first Honda and I see what I have been missing.
- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,99565 mi away
- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,995115 mi away
- EX-L 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,900116 mi away
Pilot Is Great
Love the Pilot. Researched like crazy and this one just came coming up. Do not regret it for one minute. The Nav system is great - definitely recommend it. The voice recognition can be eccentric and take some getting used to. It took me over a week to figure it how to delete items in the address book. Go to the Nav system Web help by way of the Honda page. The Accord NAV system has trip info - a standard in what is a higher end car. Honda should include it here as well. The Gear shift column is in a cumbersome area. Every once in a while I turn the wipers on. I had read this in reviews so no surprise. Gas mileage is about 15-16 mostly city; expected 17-18 with the 2WD model.
Should be your first choice
So far the vehicle is fantastic. I bought it to replace an 04 F-150. The F- 150 has a lot of head room and space in the front row seats. I looked at Highlanders, 4-Runners, Explorers, PAthfinders, Muranos, and Outbacks. None have teh head room of the Pilot. The ride is very quiet and very smooth. The V-6 is peppier then I thought and the transmission tied to it is very smooth as well. The ownership, so far (2 weeks), has been great. I drove the vehicle to downtown the first day I had it and it handled the downtown driving with great ease. If you are looking for a practical, fun-to-drive SUV, with a lot of standard features and a comfortably smooth ride...look no further
Honda rocks
Nice machine, very smooth ride