Buy or Bust? Honda Pilot High Miles Review!

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[@MikeR55]

I bought an '06 EX five years ago for $4K with only 120,000 miles. I replaced all the fluids including VTM-4 rear axle fluid. No rust issues here on the west coast so it looked like new underneath. Now have 155,000 and it still drives like a new car. The J35 is one of the best engines out there. Easy to maintain, I replaced the original timing belt and water pump with the Aisin kit in the driveway. Took about three hours. Change synthetic engine oil twice a year and do a trans drain and fill yearly. One of best cars I've ever owned. By the way I'm a retired auto mechanic and have always been a big fan of Honda and Acura.

[@iamgermane]

Did you replace the timing belt guide also?

[@Tragedy1024]

2004 Pilot brought it in 2021 at 254,900 still driving it, it has about 292,000 miles now and still going 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@IgweLeatherGoods]

Just bought an 03 Pilot today, with 170k miles. Comments like yours are incredibly reassuring!

[@TerryJulianLive]

@@IgweLeatherGoods Just bout a 2008 with 260,000 miles. Runs perfect.. no lights. I did do the timing belt because owner before me said he never touched it.

[@camjagmaz]

I have a 08 Pilot with 110,000 miles. No real issues. Did need new rear shocks about 5 years ago.

[@ardenlow]

I’ve got an 05 pilot with 353k on it and I love it. I drive it to work everyday

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome!

[@OurEssentialEssence]

Have you ever a valve adjustment done on it ?

[@ardenlow]

@@OurEssentialEssence No, I did the timing belt and water pump at 288k and that’s it.

[@kayjay4060]

05 is the best year. Best looks and power of the bunch. Post 03-04, and pre 06-08. I get complements on my completely stock white 05 that I never wash, and have taken to some remote places.

[@Zipoqs]

Recently got an 08 EXL for $4,500. Great car must I say.

[@johnnyo5915]

Absolute BUY....very reliable, comfortable awesome vehicles. 2011 with 188K

[@rpdrennen1]

I owned an 14 pilot and drove to 260k. Daughter drove it at college to 310k. Now in the hands of another college student we sold it to. Have a 15 pilot with 250k now and still going. Very maintenance driven cars especially the VTM4 fluid changes. If you keep them maintained, they last.

[@OurEssentialEssence]

Did you guys ever have a valve adjustment done ?

[@jayl5265]

@@OurEssentialEssenceI just took my 05 Pilot to the shop to do that cuz my check light was on has 200k miles that was the first time adjusting the valves

[@Jose-hl8th]

Nice review. Nice SUV and I liked how you mentioned expecting repairs. Some used vehicles are a great buy; however, a catalytic converter here, a little oil leak there that turns out to be costly to repair should be expected. Thank You.

[@wadecastenholz5604]

Just got an 05 with 215k, 2 3ring binders of all work done since new. I love this Honda. Timing belt and water pump done at 197k.

[@alexandercuello3168]

Very reliable vehicles. Just need to keep up with good maintenance and if you live in the rust belt, you have to go underneath scrap off any rust and apply rust protection paint in the rear subframe area because it tends to detach because of rust. Also very important replace the PCV valve every 30k to avoid oil consumption on the 4WD version. My 07 4WD just hit 161k miles I drive all over the north east. I replaced the radiator around 155k miles due to a minor leak. At 159k miles I replaced the original’s rear-coil springs and front struts, front controls arms, and sway-bar links. It rides like butter again.

[@cyclonus01]

Have you done the timing belt and water pump? TIA.

[@clemmahabir]

I just bought a 2007 Honda Pilot. It has some rust issues in the typical areas like the one shown here, but it's in amazing, good condition for the year and price. I need to change out the headlights and a new stereo head unit with a touch screen, Bluetooth, and backup camera. It also has navigation, and I can run my apps to me it will meet all my needs, especially when using phone calls. The mileage is low, and the interior is clean and not worn. The previous owner had many interested buyers, and I almost lost it that day when a buyer showed up at the same time, but I made the deal just in time! 😅 I think I'm going to enjoy this SUV since it suits my old school vibe, simple and sweet! 😊

[@78ceelo]

I own a 05 Pilot currently at 306k and did a timing swap last year. I’m in Va so i have almost ZERO rust and i like it. Great vid my friend…

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome! Thank you!

[@OurEssentialEssence]

Have you ever a valve adjustment done on it ?

[@MrRunItUp]

​@@OurEssentialEssenceMost honda pilots can run 300k with just doing a timing job every 100k - 150k miles, no valve job needed. After 300k, yeah... probably.

[@kayjay4060]

@@MrRunItUp Exhaust valves tighten. I adjust them often. Intake usually don't move, but exhaust valves will burn up if you don't loosen them. It's very common too.

[@MrRunItUp]

@kayjay4060 Yeah, I probably shouldn't have said it doesn't need it, I just know a lot of people will run an older honda in the ground without ever doing a valve adjustment. I'm curious, though. How often do you adjust your valves? Milage wise?

[@henrystowe6217]

Mine is an 06 with 267k miles. Runs well. Has catalytic converter code occasionaly. Just delete woith code reader. Drive on. Suspension replaced two years ago. It gets 17 to 19 under all conditions. 19 at 80 mph.

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

I've had a bunch of Pilots. Great SUVs. Doing an engine swap in an 08 now, due to blown head gasket at 263k miles. The 05 is the main one to watch for radiator failing, and mixing coolant with trans fluid.

[@speakfreely.1776]

Why would you swap the engine instead of just replacing the head gasket?

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

@@speakfreely.1776 Water was sitting in a cylinder for longer than I was led to believe. The cylinder was beyond boring.

[@toyotas4ever]

Just bought an '08 model 4WD with 282k on it. In great condition and runs and drives great. Bought it 8-9-24 and have already put over 400 miles on it.

[@OurEssentialEssence]

Have you ever a valve adjustment done on it ?

[@Aaron-ox8ye]

How is it now?

[@Ben-jz3mt]

07 Pilot EX 4WD with 159k miles here. My mom bought it brand new with like 8 miles off the lot in 2006. Owned it for 16 years then I bought it from her. Never had an issue or even a warning light till recently. Radiator went out and the hood latch broke. Got that fixed. Also finally got a new timing belt a few weeks ago. So I got peace of mind for quite a while. Still purrs like a kitten and even the transmission is still shifting good.

[@cyclonus01]

Im looking at buying one this weekend with 150k miles. Do you think I can drive it 5k miles before changing the timing belt.

[@Ben-jz3mt]

@ That depends if the one you’re looking at has the original or not. If it has the original belt you’ll be rolling the dice. If the timing belt is relatively new you’ll be good.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

My sister & her husband have one of these, (same color too) They had the same rust spots by the rear arches; I fixed it by first cutting out the rust, then cutting out the replacement pieces from a new fender, then welding it in.

[@TopLineRacer]

Great work! This one will need that before long I'm sure.

[@naturallovekinks2554]

Just got my license and I thought it better to get a used vehicle. I definitely need the space in a car because I have two kids. This vehicle looks good. Thank you for sharing .

[@TopLineRacer]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@myette10]

Wheel well rust on Hondas very common mid 2000s until they started slanting that rear body line to help some of the standing water/sand/salt to drain off. Also, passenger side usually worse as there's more sand/salt on the edge of the road vs the center of the road.

[@LakeshoreProductionsTV]

I just picked up a 2015 171k miles super clean 👌

[@jaymay75]

Glad to see you back

[@TopLineRacer]

Been crazy busy but working on getting back to it!

[@benmudn]

Early Pilots had transmission problems. Otherwise I don't think you can go wrong. I would go with a Tahoe/Yukon to '06. '07+ 5.3s has Death On Demand.

[@TopLineRacer]

Id agree with that!

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

All Honda V6 automatic in early 2000's fail Honda was sued for their transmission issues.

[@kevinkobayashi]

hondas never seem to let people down, i have a few questions, if you are five two super thin person, you mentioned "pain" or something to that effect" for one to two hr rides, do you have a recommendation as to which suv honda wise can handle such thing, second if you want to make it sporty, is it possible to i say change the engine with a more pweerful engine like a turbo, and what is the basic cost in total for repairs if you take care of them like this one, what are talking $$$$$? i love to make them last in 350,000 plus range, then part with it when the costs of repair is really screaming to me in the red like just leave it for a homeless person or any person need a car/

[@boomboompao411]

My 06 Pilot is at 292K miles!

[@beulahmo]

This is very helpful. Thanks for all the work and thought you put into this -- it helps make my decisions easier.😁🤔Sorry, but I have to ask. Who's Greta??

[@kaizenbicyclesandauto4963]

170k is nothing i have an 04 @ 530k and it is my everyday drive🙂

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome!

[@OurEssentialEssence]

Have you ever a valve adjustment done on it ?

[@connerquiroz1491]

My 04 has 338k what did you do to get yours to 530k?

[@kaizenbicyclesandauto4963]

@@OurEssentialEssence a few times, about every 150-200k miles it rears its ugly head😝

[@kaizenbicyclesandauto4963]

@@connerquiroz1491 it was the only vehicle we had for 10+ yrs and took it everywhere and repeatedly😝, maintenance is key and problems will come up its just a matter of choice, fix for $3000 or new car note, i stuck with the fix option☺️

[@connerquiroz1491]

My 04 has 338k

[@patrickdanforth7700]

Had a few of these need another mine was lost in an accident. Want an 08 exl.

[@xThat1dude]

Man. You should have told people it was a bust. Now everyone will know this is the most slept on suv and i won't be able to buy them cheap anymore lol

[@cyclonus01]

Im looking at buyijng one that has 150k miles. Can i drive 5-7k more miles before changjng the timing belt?

[@TopLineRacer]

Anything can happen but I would drive it. Thanks for watching!

[@kenmacinnis8361]

Welcome back!

[@TopLineRacer]

Thank you!

[@Zipoqs]

8:08 bro. This is real. My car door constantly shuts itself. It is annoying

[@42luke93]

The generation after should have also had the column gear shifter.

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Dash board shifter plus CRV's have them since launch.

[@42luke93]

@@WilliamHollinger2019 First Gen CRV had column shifter and the 2nd Gen also had one too but infused on a dashboard

[@mikechevelle3418]

The vtm lock actually locks the 2 rear wheels together at low speed. Uses electronic magnets to accomplish this.

[@just_in_time5518]

Where have you guys been!!!!????? Miss your videos for sure!

[@TopLineRacer]

Just been busy, hopefully will make an update video soon!

[@shawnditty8517]

Hey Boss, Im In Need A Vehicle My Car Got Hit While it Was Parked Up I Had A 2013 Acura TL got it at about 109,000 miles and it lasted me for 4 years up until 189,000 extremely reliable but the cat converter was on its way out before it got into the accident. After watching three of your review videos I don’t know what to get A 2007-2008 CRV, A 2013 Mazda CX5 or This Pilot What do you believe would give me the most reliable without suspension problems and expensive repairs? Imma first time dad and this would be my first SUV/CUV What do you feel would be the best choice for me

[@aybeem]

Def go for CRV my bro the Pilot is a gas guzzler plus you dont need 7 seats you mentioned first time dad congrats theCRV is great on gas mileage i miss mine it blew a head gasket it was an 02' so ur 08' should last u. Mazda is more meh car as compared toHondas for they are more reliable

[@willieswift9580]

Can you do a 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder?

[@merrittmcdowell8675]

Didn't think you made videos anymore!

[@TopLineRacer]

Trying to get back to it!

[@ShiVolv]

if you smell coolant, check out the thermostat it sits right over the trans. Mine started seeping and it was burning off the trans.

[@TopLineRacer]

Appreciate the info!

[@robinfuller747]

You need to do. Bonkers builds... Take a stock vechile...and make it different...things that people wouldn't think

[@TopLineRacer]

In future we'd definitely like to

[@jeffjacquillard8006]

Is this one for sale??

[@TopLineRacer]

Not at the moment

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

​@@TopLineRacerplease let us know I am wanting one of these pilots for a while I live in Pennsylvania.

[@rogerstella458]

You guys are “Chevy Fan Boys” but always stick to American vehicles…..why make a video about a POS JAP CRAP CAR? We don’t care about JAP CRAP! We’ve been waiting months for a video n you give us this POS JAP CRAP! Very disappointed! Ps. How’s Lance.? Sure everyone and me misses him!

[@blawson1122]

🎉

[@shadowdires]

hmm your 5'8" ther sure is allotr of head room in that thing when you are sittinfg in the drivers seat I am 6'2" and almost every smaller SUV like those I have maybe 1/2" clearance headroom especially vehicles tha thave the sunroof .

[@kadent7320]

Where have you been

[@TopLineRacer]

Just been super busy with other things but trying to get back to videos

[@KungFuFighter-h3k]

Dude, there's no way you're 5'8", I'd bet somewhere between 5'10"to 6'1".

[@TopLineRacer]

That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said 🤣 might just be the camera angles but I'm pretty sure 5'8" is accurate.