2003 Honda Pilot

Pros: Advice: Plan to trade before power train warranty runs out.
Cons: Trashy Transmission on 2003 Honda Pilot

Transmission in Pilot went out at less than 100,000 miles. Pilot was taken in on recall for transmission when notification was received. Evidently it was a cheap recall. Transmission had been serviced as per maintenance schedule. This is a $2600 fix which I don't have the money to pay..

Pros: Comfortable seats, excellent leg and head room, great cargo capacity, decent mileage considering size.
Cons: No daytime running lights or auto-locking doors; small 3rd row seat; noisy at higher speeds

We are true Honda lovers, and have owned an 89 Civic and a 2001 CR-V, which we traded for this Pilot in 2002, just after we saw the first ones on the road. My 2003 Pilot now has 104,000 miles on it, and it is still going strong. Aside from new tires, a battery and consistent oil changes, our "Red" has asked nothing of us. She's sporty enough to keep me interested, she's reliable enough to keep my husband's approval, she's stable and safe in virtually every driving scenario I've managed to get her into, and she's a lady through it all. In a society where SUVs reign supreme, the Pilot is a sensible choice.

Pros: Versatile, Good looking interior.
Cons: Ride is a bit noisy and gas mileage stinks, like all SUVs

I own one of the first honda pilots off the production line and have never regretted the purchase. It's a great vehicle, especially if you have kids and don't want the mini van.

Pros: The vehicle itself !
Cons: The dealer network and the cost of routine maintenance.

I have had my 2003 Honda for 31,000 miles and the car is good, but the dealers are awful. When you bring it in for service they want almost $400.00 for a 30,000 mile service. They won't fix warranty items. They want to sell you some sort of oil additive when the car is almost brand new and not recommended by Honda. My advice, stay away from Honda for the above reasons. Every time you have to go to the dealer it is a fist fight to get a fair shake.

Pros: Drivability, Safety, capacity, and of course that awsome V-Tec technology.
Cons: I can't watch my flip down LCD system from the pilot seat.

I definetly choose pilot. This 6cyl., Vtec enhanced beauty handles like a laptop in the hands of IT. Total Control.
My intentions; in the seat of this baby on a test drive, was not to get too excited. Too late for that, because by the time I hit the accelorator; all the salesman had to do is show me where to sign. So, for all you SUV lovers out there, forget the Tahoe, forget the unmentioned left overs in the market. Just get into the Pilot once, and I guarantee; you will fly out of your seat to get a chance at owning one.

Thank you Honda. You did it again.

Anthony S. Greco

Pros: smooth ride, comfort, spacious, attractive body.
Cons: none.

We just purchased a 2003 EX and love it far more than the Pathfinder for it's space, features and comfort. The engine is what you would expect from an SUV of this size and the third row of seats in the back opens up the opportunity for road trips. Highly recommended.

Pros: Honda badge and reliability.
Cons: None.

The Honda Pilot is a wonderful SUV. It is Honda's 1st true SUV built by Honda, and you can tell it. It has been rock solid since we bought it over a year ago. We now have 30,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. Our Pilot averages 20mpg in town and 23mpg on the road. Our old Mountaineer couldn't touch that. We have had regular maintenance done and it is just as solid and reliable as the day we drove it off of the Darrell Waltrip Honda lot. All of the ergonomics are very well thought out, the seats are comfortable, the stereo is just right.

Pros: Safety, roominess, HONDA reliability, cargo space is incredible with both back rows folded away
Cons: Handling is slightly compromised due to the size of the Pilot--worth it for safety.

I LOVE my Pilot-EX. I purchased it Oct. 2002, a 2003 model of course. They were hard to get in my area, but I found an EX with fabric seats. I opted for "AFTER MARKET LEATHER" and HIGHLY recommend it. The factory leather is perforated and the model I test drove had very visible wear on its leather backseats. I was turned off by that. The after market leather was the solution. It was ~$1200 extra, but the EX-L was ~$500 more than the EX. I spent an extra $700 and it is well worth it. Additionally, the roominess cannot be beat! I have had 7 adults in my Pilot and all were comfy. The safety is supreme for a SUV. I traded my college Honda Civic EX for my Pilot and absolutely love the Honda reliability. I travel TONS and have 45K on my Pilot already--so far, so good.

Pros: plenty of storage, smooth ride, 3rd seat is great
Cons: gear shift is awkward to use, but you get use to it.

I drove from one side of the country to the other in mine & it was great! My two cats and I relocated from the Pacific Northwest to Florida in January.. some of the summits we traveled through were covered with ice and snow. The vehicle handled wonderful! I traded my small SUV in on the Pilot because I wanted more room. I could not have asked for a better vehicle. The storage is excellent and plenty of it. Some people don't like the look, but I do. The dealer did not do me any favors on the price, but that's a different review..:)
The vehicle I have was made in Canada and imported (legally) to the US, so I have some features that are not on US models. I have heated side mirrors and they worked great on the cold days. Then I moved to Florida...and they have not been used here.
I am extremely happy with the vehicle and would recommend it to anyone.