The 2009 Pilot is a 4-door, 8-passenger sport-utility, available in 12 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd AT to the Touring 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ DVD.
Upon introduction, the LX 2WD 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. The Touring 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ DVD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
Summary: Before anyone wonders how I got this vehicle for $24,700, traded a Accord and incentives from Honda.
Have owned (2) new Honda's before, both sedans. Took the next step into the Pilot. This is one sweet ride. Leather heated seats, XM Radio is nice too. Handles great, smooth and quiet. I thought about purchasing an American product, then came to my senses in about 2 seconds. Honda's sell themselves.
Strengths: Quality, Honda reliability
Weaknesses: No telecoping steering wheel, that's about it
Similar Products Used: none
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Summary: I previously owned a 2003 Honda Pilot and absolutely loved it. Then, inexplicably after three years I started having the check engine light coming on under evap codes. After multiple repairs, we decided to trade it in so as not to deal with it anymore. Unfortunately, i made the mistake of trading it in for a 2008 Pilot SE and after just six months, am experiencing the same problem and am considering arbitration under the Lemon Law. Good luck to you if you choose to buy a Honda Pilot.
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Rating Reviewed by: shelly h(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 11, 2008
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Review 3 of 181
Price Paid:
$30125.00
Year / Model Reviewed: 2008 honda pilot EX-L 4 WD
Summary: its a good looking powerful car the gas mileage is acceptible and usually not much worse than my old honda oddyssy about 17 normaly city and about 23 normaly on the highway my best has been 25.08 (in country going about 45 mph) and worst 13.238 (stuck in traffic with a/c blasting)
Strengths: style of car controls on dash board and reasonable suv mileage value for its money
Weaknesses: the leather in the back seats have been damaged from being folded while down and they need to be down if your planning on carrying luggage or groceries
Similar Products Used: honda oddyssy chevrolet tahoe toyot seqouia ford excursion
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Summary: We were looking for an SUV with AWD that had a third row seat... The choices finally came down to the Pilot and the Volvo XC-90. In the end, we went with the Pilot because it was 7000.00 USD cheaper and it had better ratings from Consumer Reports. I picked up the Pilot from the port in Bremerhaven and drove it home on the Autobahn a few days ago and it performed flawlessly. It had plenty of pickup for the autobahn and was very manueverable in European parking lots (usually smaller spaces and more confined areas). It was also super comfortable with huge amounts of space - it is in fact, like driving a mini-van. The fit and finish have been 100 percent across the board though I'd like a little more capability in the audio department - the radio has an AUX output button but no line in - a kind of poor design. Also, while the driver's visibility is excellent overall, visibility directly behind the vehicle is limited leading to some dicey backing. Recommend getting the reverse warning system as a backup. I was unable to get it through my dealer so I'm ordering it as an OEM part for installation with another local dealer. Also, the Pilot is a bit thirsty - about 21 - 22 miles per gallon on the autobahn at 70 MPH. Finally, there is some road noise but not nearly as bad as my Xterra.
Strengths: Driver's overall visibility, fit and finish, the amount of room you would find in a minivan, very comfortable ride, price - value for the money
Weaknesses: Fuel efficiency, radio is limited in capability - no AUX input for MP3 or IPod, radio controls on the wheel are limited as well, reverse visibility poor
Similar Products Used: Nissan Xterra, Volvo XC90.
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Summary: gas milage on the honda pilot is very bad, do not believe the adds, i was looking for an suv that does very good gas milage, after seeing a few major reviews from major websites(now i know they are paid by honda), they all talk about the great gas milage. well its a big lie. do not go with the honda pilot you will not be happy. if your thinking about gas do not go with the honda pilot. 10-15 miles per galon. besides that the car is not so great, if your geting leather think again it feels fake. look elswhere.
btw if you call honda they will tell you sorry we dont guaranty what we say. i tought that this company would be more advanced then does responses. well i was wrong and now i learned from my mistake.
i am taking my time to write this review for people to know the truth about this car.
if anyone has any questions ill be more than happy to help you regarding this car.
Strengths: they are cheap, but you get what you pay for. remeber that.
Weaknesses: very dificult for my wife to take the baby in & out. does not have a practical design. and it feels like fake leather.
Similar Products Used: volvo xc90, suburban.
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