2005 Honda Pilot

Pros: Comfort, space, handling, looks nice.

Cons:

Gas mileage, speaker system, battery issues, entertainment system headphones are pretty cheaply made.

The Bottom Line: Love this SUV! I would definately buy it again and again.

Review: We purchased this pilot in Aug of 2005. It is our first and we love it (esp compaired to the Grand Cherokee we owned before it). We have had some minor problems...like the battery issues many others have had but we just bought a new battery for 80 ...

Pros: Quiet, comfortable, roomy, great features, clear pricing scheme, overall quality, navigation System

Cons: 20 MPG (maybe that's a plus), no tow hitch standard

The Bottom Line: Recommended to anyone who sometimes needs seating for 8, and always needs a quiet, comfortable, roomy and quality automobile

Review: The other reviewers here have done a wonderful job of going over the interior and exterior details and the driving experience. The way I see it, anybody considering a Honda Pilot is probably looking closely at the competition as well, so this review is ...

Pros: Sporty feel, family practicality Average fuel economy Seats 6 large adults comfortably Cool gadgets

Cons: Front and side blind spots Finicky TPMS system Boxy style No speed sensitive radio volume

The Bottom Line: Excellent SUV that won't disappoint. Safety, high resale value, loads of features

Review: I bought my 2005 new right as the 2006's just hit the showroom and got a nice deal for waiting. The car has so many features and gadgets that even after 9900 miles, I still occasionally find something new! This is my first Honda and I am very impressed ...

Pros: Comfortable ride, lots of room, car-like handling, nice sound system. Honda reliability.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Great crossover mid-size SUV with the room of many large SUVs. Great for soccer moms or large families that like to hit the road.

Review: General This vehicle is large by midsize SUV standards. It seats 8 people although I would only subject a child or short adult to the third row seats. We have had this vehicle about 5 months now-no problems whatsoever. No recalls, no nuisances. ...

Pros: Interior roominess, great quality, handling, acceleration, maneuverability, engineering

Cons: Removal of third-seat headrests to fold seat, rear hatch glass does not open independently.

The Bottom Line: Definitely consider the Pilot - it's not truck-based, but it makes up for it with great engineering, features, handling, capabilities, and resale value. Nice ride!

Review: Just purchased my Pilot EX in late Nov, 2004. This is my third Honda, and it is by far the best. I've had '92 and '99 Accord 4-doors (4-cyl, 5-spds). Both were great cars, and it's hard to directly compare, but the Pilot feels so solid - not a buzz or ...

Pros: Safety, looks, handling, interior... too many to list.

Cons: Sad that for $45k you have to buy mudguards and all weather mats extra.

The Bottom Line: This is an excellent vehicle when taking price, options and reliability of the Honda name into consideration.

Review: We originally (reluctantly ) purchased a 2006 Jetta TDI Wagon ( dealer could not get us a loaded Passat .. ) but within 2 months of ownership we knew it was just too small. 2 kids ( both < 5 ) the Jetta Wagon just did not fit our bill. I was ...

Pros: Well rounded, superb in snow, cavernous trunk

Cons: MPG, drive train, no side impact airbags

The Bottom Line: Versatile, holds value, awesome in snow.

Review: I wanted a Volvo XC90 but couldn't afford one. After cross shopping the Pilot with the Explorer and Murano, it was an easy choice. The Explorer just didn't feel like it was built to last and it had an awful depreciation. The Murano was too expensive, and ...

Pros: Ride, Quality, Power, Comfortable, ITS A HONDA!

Cons: Display needs to be redone! Read to find out more.

The Bottom Line: This truck is definately one to consider. It is comfortable to drive.

Review: I purchased my 2005 Honda Pilot EX-l / RES (REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM) in November of 2004. It currently has 10000 miles. This is our family car and is primarily driven by my wife. The longer we have it, the more we love it. This is not my first ...

Pros: Solid, good handling, good ride.  Bulletproof reliability.

Cons: So-so gas mileage (around 20 mpg overall).  Poor radio reception,. but good CD reproduction

Review: Bought a 2005 Pilot new late spring '05.  Zero defects.  Zero recalls.Handles well, rides well, great pickup - what's not to like?  Radio reception is sub-par.  I'm a broadcast engineer, and haven't had such poor distance ...

Pros: Gas Mileage,All wheel drive,8 passenger,2nd & 3rd row seats fold down,quality,etc.

Cons: cargo space small when 3rd row is in use, wind noise at highway speed.

Review: I have the EX-L and my wife loves the SUV. I use it to get to work when the roads are covered with snow & ice. It handles well and has a lot of safety features. What I really like about Honda is that they don't tack on charges for safety features ...