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2005 Honda Pilot

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Jim C.
2005 Honda Pilot
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02/04/2021
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2005 Honda Pilot

This vehicle has hauled more kids, furniture and stuff than one could possibly imagine. Well over 100,000 miles. Admittedly, we have been vigilant in professional maintenance, but those costs have been relatively minimal. While used as a secondary now, it’s just fine. We couldn’t have had a better car/friend. Just keeps rolling.
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LAUREN Z.
2005 Honda Pilot
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06/09/2021
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Dependable workhorse

I LOVE my older model, 4WD Pilot!! Although it has needed front end work, transmission bolts, a battery and a radiator in the 4 years I've had it, it is dependable and starts every day. I use It to haul trash, firewood, furniture and it's roomier than most SUV's. It has 172K and I expect it will go for another 172K! I just love my pilot!
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Irving and Charlotte H.
2005 Honda Pilot
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09/27/2021
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Excellent car

What can I say. We bought this car nearly 17 years ago and still going strong. Had a few problems in the last few years but they were repaired. Until about 150k miles, didn't have a single repair. It's an SUV so you can't compare it to a sports car or a sedan. It has done everything I needed and then some, including getting me through some rough snow storms when other cars were stuck.
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MERCEDES Z.
2005 Honda Pilot
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11/29/2021
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My Honda Pilot is comfortable and safety

My Honda Pilot is very good car .. comfortable safety good space for the family , I can use as a items transport car for my house and is good car . The oil tank is sealed and the radiator too. Doesn’t need to be refill often both part . Is very economic in some points . I love my Honda Pilot . Good motor ,
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Richard B.
2005 Honda Pilot
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12/22/2021
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Great purchase 16 years ago

I could not expect more from my Pilot of 221,000 miles. Reliable and functional as a family car and a traveling pro shop for tennis and more recently, golf. Nothing that has been replaced is unexpected based on the age and mileage of the SUV. I would do it again without a second thought.
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Nick H.
2005 Honda Pilot
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09/21/2022

Dependable workhorse!

Purchased my pilot EX-L in 2020 and couldn't be happier with it. It had 110,00 miles when purchased. Now she has over 150,000. Not 1 major issue. Regular maintenace and timing belt/water pump replacement & nothing more! I did get a valve adjustment after reading older Hondas tend to need it done ever 75,000-100,000 miles. She's smooth, powerful, and has an impressively large interior. Fuel economy is also decent for such a large vehicle. I get around 19 combined. Hondas VTM-4 4wd system is outstanding in the snow and works rather well in moderate off road driving. It doesn't burn a drop of oil either. Love my pilot!
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JUDI M.
2005 Honda Pilot
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11/04/2022
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Bought new, never regretted it!

Hondas are known for their longevity and the Pilot is no exception. We bought this new in 2005 ( yup, 17 years ago). We've always kept current with regular maintenance and, knock wood, we've never had a major problem. Still runs like a champ ?!
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JESSICA P.
2005 Honda Pilot
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11/20/2023
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Reliable

Roomy, reliable, and great for all uses. I bought not expecting it to be this long lasting. Even with 200,000 miles it hasn't needed too much work done. It needs to have regular maintenance items changed out , but well worth it.
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SANDRA S.
2005 Honda Pilot
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04/08/2015

2005 Honda Pilot

Love everything about it except gas mileage could be better. That's the only thing keeping it from 5 stars. Runs excellent and has all the bells and whistles. Over 100,000 and no need for anything except regular oil changes and 100k maintenance.
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LISA H.
2005 Honda Pilot
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08/29/2015

Our first Honda

Aside from the years on this car, it has been very solid and reliable. It is small for an "SUV", but we didn't want/need full size. Very nice to drive, not too big; yet has 8 seats (very tight but good for kids without carseats). I like having options, and this car has it. Now we have something for all weather conditions that is bigger than a Subaru, but smaller than a truck. Not bad on gas. It's fine for the two of us, can seat a couple more adults nice. Or, we can pile grandkids in.
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RICHARD H.
2005 Honda Pilot
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12/04/2015

I love my pilot

Great car,comfortable, lots of room,
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SHANNON R.
2005 Honda Pilot
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01/19/2016

Great for short trips up to 1.5 hour drive. Wonderfully reliable and mostly service free

Overall I have been pleased with this vehicle. I needed an SUV that my tall son would fit in during his teen years. It took us on many camping, hiking and road trips throughout WA and OR. Normal service was maintained through the dealership.
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JUNE B.
2005 Honda Pilot
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06/03/2016

This vehicle saved our lives !!

I'm going to purchase another vehicle like this one, just a later model ?
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TERRENCE K.
2005 Honda Pilot
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07/10/2016

Never let's me down

Very reliable and always gets the job done. Always plenty of room. Negative as I'm finding out with most older Hondas, the air conditioner will conk out eventually and sooner then most would like, and usually it will be the compressor that is not a cheep fix.
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David H.
2005 Honda Pilot
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09/15/2016

2005 Honda Pilot

I bought this SUV new in late 2004. It has nearly 170,000 miles of flawless performance. This Pilot is dependable with a smooth ride. It is a great family vehicle. Radio and a/c fan have been the only problems. I highly recommend Hondas in general.
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Keith and Penny C.
2005 Honda Pilot
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04/01/2017

quality suv

very happy over all with suv, reliable, comfortable, meets all my needs can even carry drywall in back.
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CHUCK and HOLLY S.
2005 Honda Pilot
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04/17/2017

Older is better

I have a second hand 2005 Pilot which fits my needs perfectly. Lots of space for hauling art supplies for sales and lots of seating for events. I do not like the changes made in the newer models, they just aren't as appealing. The storage space in the rear under the floor really needed a stronger door. The plastic has split due to the weight of groceries sitting on it (if it's going to be in the floor, it needs to hold a reasonable load). The gas mileage is still phenomenal even after 295,000 + miles.
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Chuck S.
2005 Honda Pilot
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03/13/2018
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2005 Honda Pilot

This is a really good vehicle. The engine has been strong as long as we have owned it. Small minor things we have done to this, I would suggest to use really good expensive gas, which will save your cate converter which this is notorious for, or check it prior to buying.
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BOB B.
2005 Honda Pilot
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06/29/2019
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Honda Pilot EXL-RES

Bought vehicle to tow boat. Became daily driver. Generally reliable, but has had rear A/C failure, starter motor replacement, and rear brake line rust out. Vehicle has over 170,000 miles on Odometer. Engine, transmission, drive train good, as are all accessories. This is a well equipped vehicle for it's age.
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MARLENA H.
2005 Honda Pilot
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02/12/2021
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Great small suv for a big family

Able to load the whole family of 7 up in it and travel a good distance and everyone has plenty of room for everyone and everything. Great gas mileage for being a midsize suv also for he miles that I put in everyday work commute.
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