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5 out of 5 stars

Bought Pilot over Highlander

Castaway, 09/07/2009
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

We had leased a Highlander and opted to not purchase at lease end in favor of the Pilot. We could not be happier. Definitely a better ride due to the weight of vehicle. Can't complain about the gas mileage, very good for this mid size SUV. Vehicle now has around 50,000 (21,000 from us). Used the 4wd this winter and it performs extremely well. Engine is very quiet. Make sure the VTM fluid is changed regularly. Overall a very nice vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wishing it would live a little longer

Riceburner, 05/16/2018
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

It only has 215,000 miles and the crankshaft sensor warning needs replacing plus both catalytic converters need replacing as well. The repairs cost more than the vehicle is worth. I had hope for 300,000 miles.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Just an average Honda Pilot

SMC, 05/26/2007
2006 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have had my Pilot for 18 months now. It has creaking noise from the door seals and driver's side B-pillar. Every time when I have an oil change at the dealer, the service guy lubes all the seals for me. The noise from the seals usually go away after being lubed. But it will come back once the lube dries out. The noise from the B-pillar was never fixed, even after three, four attempts. My Pilot also have broken / leaking struts that have to be replaced. I am kind of shocked with the quality. Gas consumption is so so...averaged 18- 20 mpg with mixed city and highway driving, pretty close to the advsertised number of 18-24 mpg.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

So fun to drive!!

Darlene B, 08/28/2006
2006 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I downsized from a 2004 Suburban to my 2006 Pilot. I have previously owned a Civic and an Accord, and have longed for the day that I could get out of the "bus" and get back into a Honda. With a large family, I thought I would be waiting several more years to be able to achieve this, but the Pilot fits perfectly!! Admittedly, I did give up cargo room, but the only time we ever need it is on vacation, and I just couldn't see driving the "bus" around the other 51 weeks out of the year. I was initially scared of the mixed reviews on the mpg, but I got 14 mpg in the city in the Suburban and at this point, any improvement is welcome. I'm just thrilled with my new Honda Pilot. Don't miss it!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Transmission

acarspecialty, 09/12/2010
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love the pilot we had a range Rover, ml430 and a BMW x5 before our Honda every service was over 4k the Honda just turned 100k and the service is under 1k wow it runs great and doesn't need lots of maintenance like our high end suvs I am a believer in Honda and love it very practical money saving car

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