Used Cars Under $5000: 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L!

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2019
  • Starting a new mini playlist of bargain rides. This one is a 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD with a 3.5L v6. I wanted to show off some of the good and bad with budget-friendly cars. Let me know what you guys think.
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  • @1225Media
    @1225Media 2 роки тому +58

    “It may be ugly?” These 1st Gen Honda Pilots are some of the most aesthetically beautiful SUVs ever made! I am currently on my second Pilot and it is a visually pleasing machine!

  • @MacLaw3084
    @MacLaw3084 3 роки тому +40

    Hey brother, you have a talent for this. Love your reviews

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks my friend! I appreciate ya stopping to leave a comment means a lot 🙏🏿

  • @cryptopher9163
    @cryptopher9163 4 роки тому +26

    we bought a 04 fully loaded, that just reached 100K miles, 6 years ago. $ 10,000 . it was in pristine condition. To this day its still a great suv. we have 138,000 miles on it.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +2

      These truly are great! I appreciate you sharing some of your thoughts on the Pilot. Hope it continues to treat you and your passengers well 👌🏿

  • @jjtpsu99
    @jjtpsu99 3 роки тому +20

    Compared to other reviewers out there, you killed it. I enjoyed your knowledge mixed with jokes. Been doing some suv/ truck research for something cheap and this helped!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Haha I'm glad! Thanks for checking it out and leaving some positive vibes

  • @bodiejarvis
    @bodiejarvis 4 роки тому +44

    I have had a 2004 since 2003. It’s 17 years old and still running normal. The only problem is some scuffs, but the pilot handles those well.

    • @adenhart5267
      @adenhart5267 3 роки тому

      Hmmmmm

    • @shadowman1992
      @shadowman1992 3 місяці тому

      Did you ever have to get a valve adjustment on your honda ??

  • @lovefee1981
    @lovefee1981 4 роки тому +76

    I have two pilots , affordable and reliable.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +8

      I'm seeing that now! Honda always got that part right

    • @marcell5055
      @marcell5055 3 роки тому +5

      As a Dad who travels from Maryland to New York to see my son my 05 Pilot is my go-to-reliable baby! Working on finding a 08 until he turns 21.

    • @Audi197
      @Audi197 2 роки тому

      Im.looking into getting one anything I should be looking at when looking at them

    • @applepoop10
      @applepoop10 Рік тому

      Nowadays, $5000 won’t get you anything descent.

    • @dickhitswater4836
      @dickhitswater4836 Рік тому

      @@applepoop10 I picked up my 06 pilot ex-l, 200k miles fully serviced and extremely nice shape, one owner for $4k. I had to shop for months because everyone wanted $6-$7 which is insane for a car with 200k miles. It drives like a dream, I love the ugly thing lol. I feel I got lucky with the current state of the market.

  • @dougfierro7155
    @dougfierro7155 Рік тому +6

    I was a 1st owner of a 2005 Pilot, used it for a commute car and towed a ski boat in the summer. These models back then were tanks- I had over 240K miles on it before some idiot hit me at a light and totaled it. If you just keep the fluids maintained- oil, transmission, etc. these older Pilots will last forever. Bit ticket items I had to replace due to wear and tear are the catalytic converter, AC unit. Car had good performance, transmission was super smooth. Great cargo capacity and versatility. Parts easy to come by and service. They didn't look like minivans back then like the newer models look today. I later upgraded to an MDX, that transmission was disappointing as well as engine power- the 3rd Gen MDX doesn't really have much more power than the 2005-6 Honda Pilots had and the transmission sucks. If you come across one of these older Pilots and the body is not rusted out and maintenance records show it was serviced well, would be a good purchase!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      Thanks for the thoughts! Valid valid points 👏🏿

  • @milesonwheels8127
    @milesonwheels8127 4 роки тому +31

    BMW is a money pit. You’re better off with that Honda

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      Compared to Honda definitely!

  • @XxNINJ4HOBOxX
    @XxNINJ4HOBOxX Рік тому +4

    Just bought one with 124k miles on it for a little over $5000. This review swayed me! Thank you.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому +1

      124k that's a deal for that price!!! I appreciate ya stopping in to share an update 👏🏿

  • @schwilley
    @schwilley 2 роки тому +5

    One of the few narrators that didn't bore me to tears. GOOD JOB!

  • @ryanpham3308
    @ryanpham3308 4 роки тому +5

    Family's owned a Pilot since 2003. Most recent problems were a loose ball joint (and lower control arm) and a dead alternator, but that's to say the rig's 17 years old and has been driven for almost 250K miles. Almost every part on the car is original (brake pads aren't, but that's by default). The fabled 5-speed failure hasn't happened, and it still drives like a dream (if your dream is a mid-size SUV with just about as much body roll as an old BMW on air suspension).

  • @ZadAT
    @ZadAT 4 роки тому +36

    We've had our 2005 Honda Pilot EXL since 2004. Still going strong Great job reviewing!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for leaving some long term owner feedback I appreciate ya!

    • @gordito0279
      @gordito0279 4 роки тому +1

      How many miles ?

    • @joselitoorigenes6773
      @joselitoorigenes6773 3 роки тому +2

      How many miles? How many times you changed the timing belt and water pump?

    • @marcell5055
      @marcell5055 3 роки тому

      Love my 05!

    • @apbtlife4836
      @apbtlife4836 Рік тому

      Isn’t your car 2wd instead of fwd? I’ve heard the “EX-L” package is 2wd and sometimes fwd

  • @thecarsectionthecarsection6420
    @thecarsectionthecarsection6420 4 роки тому +1

    That's why I have a 2001 Acura mdx witch have league leading third row seat starting back in 2001 and still leading the way.

  • @pikanoliy2245
    @pikanoliy2245 3 роки тому +1

    Nice! Honda Pilot you have. The upper is CD/Cassette player great choice.

  • @BabyBang17datruth
    @BabyBang17datruth Рік тому +3

    2004 Pilot since 2005 with 206K miles. Did allot of upgrades like new rotors/calipers, new power steering pump/reservoir, changed out the brake fluid and ps fluid, and now in the process of getting blacked out head lamps and tail lights. On top of that I do my own oil change and replace the transmission/differential fluid every two years. Still runs like new

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      Love to hear it! You did good on that one

  • @thegreateramericansociety5852
    @thegreateramericansociety5852 4 роки тому +12

    Honda has some of the strongest engines. also that rectangular thing is a cassette player.

  • @79ltd
    @79ltd 3 роки тому +2

    This was a good video. Have a 2003 since 2009 that was serviced on schedule. Extremely reliable. The secret to 80's, 90's and 2000's Honda's is keep fluids clean & use the correct fluid. Do that & they will go half a million miles.

    • @counterstrike89
      @counterstrike89 2 роки тому

      Do you know when the first generation Hondas got larger, I was trying to figure this out, is 03 smaller than 05, I know the newer ones are pretty big?

  • @gregdeltorto2262
    @gregdeltorto2262 Рік тому +1

    Great job. It is what is/was called a "cassette player". I have just bought a 2005 and I have one. And I am glad.

  • @moneyshift8190
    @moneyshift8190 4 роки тому +14

    Good review I have a 2011 it's been great so far. Thinking about getting a older one as well for off road/baby hauler

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks! These are the right ride for that. This one took care of a family of 5 for most its life.

    • @counterstrike89
      @counterstrike89 2 роки тому +2

      @@LJsGarage That's interesting you say its as big as a Ford explorer, I think the newer Pilots are too large would you say the 05 is not as big?

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      I was more so thinking along the lines of the explorers from that year not the newer ones. The new explorers are huge in comparison! The 05 Pilot is about 4-5 inches shorter in wheelbase than the new Pilot and you can see it when they're near each other. There's also a lot more safety and insulation so it's grown a lot.

  • @keefersmith9220
    @keefersmith9220 3 роки тому +1

    I have a 2004 Pilot and it is great during winter months

  • @gregtrapp3410
    @gregtrapp3410 3 роки тому +2

    I just baught the same 2005 Honda Pilot. Silver as well. It has 180,000 miles on it. The car is in good shape and runs well. We live in Minnesota so the AWD will be nice. Thanks for sharing your video.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Right on! thank you for showing some Honda love

  • @tallll70
    @tallll70 4 роки тому +6

    strange how blind spot mirrors are such tough task for manufactures, they could do it much better then aftermarket specifically for each vehicle contributing to much safer operation

  • @epuente3155
    @epuente3155 4 роки тому +10

    On the radio....its called a tape player.... or cassette player.. wish I had that ride... mine only came with cd player

  • @mamawright2238
    @mamawright2238 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video 👊🏾
    I just got a 2003 from someone so I hope it was really worth purchasing.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +1

      I'm sure it will be! Thanks for checking out the vid 🙌🏿

  • @SuperMich1978
    @SuperMich1978 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm in the process of getting this year's model. Thank you for the thorough explanation. It helped so much.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  11 місяців тому

      You're welcome! Good luck on your car shopping :)

    • @SuperMich1978
      @SuperMich1978 11 місяців тому

      @@LJsGarageThank you. Right after I sent that it worked out and I was able to get it. In the middle of the night, the alarm randomly kept going off. Any suggestions?

  • @Casinolife07
    @Casinolife07 8 місяців тому +3

    I currently own this same color and year pilot, my pilot has 386K miles and runs like a champ! we did a road trip from Boston Ma to Delray beach Florida and came back no issues, my friend who owns a 2017 Range Rover her main seal was leaking once she arrived in Florida to do a oil change 2600 dollars later!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  8 місяців тому +1

      386K! wow thats impressive

  • @gvjgvhy
    @gvjgvhy 3 роки тому

    About to buy one great review loved every bit of it ! 1995

  • @paolor9367
    @paolor9367 4 роки тому +3

    Wow. 😢 that had a legendary way for my generation to able to play music through the phone. 😆 miss them old tech

  • @jeffmarks6526
    @jeffmarks6526 3 роки тому +6

    I have a 2003. Below the CD is a tape player. Very obsolete. Watch out for transmission problems. Very common.

  • @thatslowSS668
    @thatslowSS668 3 роки тому +2

    Just got my first car. 2005 Honda Pilot with 129k miles. Getting it stickered this week. Love it already

  • @RelizEkpoJnr
    @RelizEkpoJnr 3 роки тому +3

    You're well spoken and likable. The car looks good

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Appreciate that! 🙌🏿

  • @jimwuerl7380
    @jimwuerl7380 Рік тому +2

    I love my 2007 Pilot Exl with Navi. She now has 453000 miles. Like the late Charleton Heston said,”They will have to pry it from my cold dead hands!!”

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому +1

      453k oh wow! I'm beyond impressed

  • @thecrazeecow1682
    @thecrazeecow1682 4 роки тому +6

    What a funny thing this car is.
    I've been driving my 2003 for a year so far as a hand me down from my mom. I really wanted a convertible so bad, but up here in Alaska it wouldn't have been a sane option. However, I've grown to love it as my first car.
    It's super helpful for JROTC and high school in general as the cargo area is MASSIVE, perfect for loading rifle cases and supplies and coolers and etcetera. One time, I fit 7 of my friends inside and we took up all the seats. It was quite the time! I'm the unofficial chauffeur and quite enjoy it to be honest because people don't mind if they pay me :) and they do enjoy the ride.
    I also have grown to appreciate the styling. I initially did not like it because I thought it looked "boring", but I now realize that it still looks super modern thanks to how elegantly simple everything is. It looks better than a lot of newer cars, too!
    I keep mine SUPER clean inside (I'm the weird guy who makes sure every tiny bit of lint is wiped off and the interior looks exactly the same from when it was at the dealership!) Many in fact are convinced that it's a fancy new car which I find funny yet interesting. People go inside and say "woooow, this is a nice new ride" or "you wouldn't want to crash this 50 grand" and I'm like what lol. All I did overall was put a tasteful chrome strip below the windows, tint the taillights ever so slightly to make them more on par with new cars, and make sure everything is clean and sparkling.
    I really like how smoothly it drives compared to most new cars with firm suspensions, it feels like a luxury car. I have super cushy tires so it wafts through the road like a Benz. You're definitely right about filling up the fuel tank though, it's terribly costly!
    But it's worth it though, because I wouldn't imagine myself driving anything else.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for that super insightful ownership experience! These are so practical and just check so many boxes. Glad to hear you can back that up lol. Side note go Air Force if you plan to take it further with JROTC! Fly fight win 👌🏿

    • @beezydaone
      @beezydaone 3 роки тому +1

      My pilot doesn’t drive as smooth as people say, any ideas what it can be?

    • @dickhitswater4836
      @dickhitswater4836 Рік тому

      @@beezydaone front shocks are a common issue

  • @richardking3681
    @richardking3681 2 роки тому

    Thanks- just picked up an ‘03. Looking forward to it.

  • @rogerthewrestler
    @rogerthewrestler 3 роки тому +1

    Good review. I just picked up a 05 Pilot EX-L with 206k for $1500, had a new remanufactured transmission installed by the dealer at 194k though.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +2

      Great pickup! That sounds like a win win 🙌🏿

  • @andy-pd4eh
    @andy-pd4eh 4 роки тому +26

    Nice work. I owned one for 10 years. Change that timing belt.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks Andy! Timing belt is a must 👌🏿

    • @carlchristensen584
      @carlchristensen584 3 роки тому +2

      Would like to hear other issues that an owner of an older Pilot needs to keep an eye on. I'm wondering about rear differential oil.

    • @enfinit11
      @enfinit11 3 роки тому +2

      @@carlchristensen584 I have a 2005 with 147k on it. Running strong just had a tune up and diff changed with 150k service.. just at $440. Pretty easy to maintain and affordable.

    • @carlchristensen584
      @carlchristensen584 3 роки тому +2

      @@enfinit11 thanks for the input. I did stop off at the local Honda dealership and had all fluids changed with the 150k mile checkup. Not much more than you mentioned...except they wanted to sell me a bunch of new stuff. The brake job I can do myself. "Adjustable trailing arms to bring the alignment into spec.." BS. Dealerships..ugh!

    • @carlchristensen584
      @carlchristensen584 3 роки тому

      And now, after the dealership tune up with all differential fluids changed and all belts checked, etc. Now only a few weeks after that, I get a squeal only when the car is in gear, and only at about 1600 RPM to about 1800 RPM. It doesn't matter which gear, but it doesn't make the noise when reving the engine.

  • @lexusvip4003
    @lexusvip4003 3 роки тому

    About to buy a MDX, and one of my new favorite car reviews. I'll definitely use that turtle wax on the headlights!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Haha thanks my friend and the MDX is a champ I respect that decision!

  • @SSanscraintenotaboat
    @SSanscraintenotaboat 2 роки тому +8

    Great review! I have a 2005 pilot.. just bought it with 256,000 mile. It runs like a swiss watch.. One thing you missed which is important.. are the timing belt intervals. Interference motor when timing belt goes bad. Properly maintained is key for Honda and they will run forever

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! And woah that's some mileage!

    • @jj91__
      @jj91__ 2 роки тому +1

      Should I buy 2005 a Honda Pilot EX-L with 300,000 miles on it? They are selling it for $5,000..

    • @SSanscraintenotaboat
      @SSanscraintenotaboat 2 роки тому +3

      @@jj91__ depends on the maintenance it has received. Judging by the mileage it may have been taken care of. Ask when the timing belt was last replaced.. routine transmission flushes. 5,000$ seems like alot tho. You should be able to find one cheaper. They are a dime a dozen. If Hondas are maintained properly they will run for a long time.

  • @innercityprepper
    @innercityprepper Рік тому +1

    I've got a 2007 4WD Pilot that I throw snow tires on in the winter (in Minnesota) and it's incredible, and that's coming from someone that's had a 4WD Ranger, and a stick shift 4WD 4Runner. This generation of Pilot is an excellent vehicle all around.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      Agreed! Love a good ranger too

  • @carlchristensen584
    @carlchristensen584 3 роки тому +4

    Purchased a 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L for about $7,000 in August 2020. FOUR days later, I parked it under a maple tree to save its incredibly unmarred body from hail from a coming storm (no body rust in Iowa after 14 years is indeed incredible). I did not understand that this storm was mostly wind and torrential rain.... 140 MPH winds. The winds blew over the maple tree which laid down next to the Pilot. The Damage: the rear tailgate window and passenger-side rear area window were blown out, the roof rack was given a severe angle deformation, several dents on the rear roof pillar, the front A pillar, just below the rear passenger window, a compression dent below the rear mount point of that roof rack, multiple scratches from branches as I drove it out from under the tree (after hand sawing a few limbs free... no power at the house, and only an electric chainsaw aside from the bowsaws). Anyhow, after haggling with the insurance companies AND a call to my state insurance oversight division, the insurance lowered the price of the still very drivable 2006 Honda Pilot to $1400 plus the cost I spent to replace the two shattered windows ($500). Only 140K miles, and it still drives like a dream.. I did spend another $20 to replace the resistor that helps to deliver heat to the rear seats. I will need to spend money to replace the stock alloy rims which are very marred and seem to be leaking air (TPMS monitor keeps going off, but very little leak discovered). Delivery of washer fluid to spouts in cold weather seems impaired (or is the reservoir just very small?). The controls are quirky (needing to turning OFF the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) in order to keep it from speeding me through a snow or ice slick intersection; needing to TURN ON the speed control from a switch near my left knee; needing to open the sun/moon roof from another switch near my left knee, ALL seem counterintuitive). The functions of the video/audio system seem not very good by 2020 standards. BUT overall, I am very happy with the drive; the ride; and the power of the vehicle in normal highway and city driving environments. Certainly the sturdiness of the body and frame are incredible. Haven't had any issues with the supposedly problematic AWD system. The spare tire lowering system is absolute CRAP however. And speaking of absolute crap, the steel of the rear bumper is experiencing the rust and corrosion (under the rubber and composite plastics) that would be expected from 14 years of mostly unprotected salt, grime and moisture. Overall, an incredible good vehicle if it has been kept properly.

    • @carlchristensen584
      @carlchristensen584 3 роки тому

      and for the headlights which still look cloudy in your video. My 2006 Altima which I had to get rid of for my 2006 Pilot, looked much better when I used OFF (insect deterrent) followed by tooth paste and Windex. But with my Pilot, it will not change the fading of my front passenger side turn signal color fade vs the driver side turn signal color fade...so just buy new standard headlights from a parts supplier for $80 and voila! New look auto.

    • @jimwuerl7380
      @jimwuerl7380 Рік тому +1

      Those TPMS sensors have non replaceable batteries that may last 7 years tops. You can get them really inexpensive on eBay. They were under 60.00 and self programmable as well.

  • @Notjobincome
    @Notjobincome 4 роки тому +1

    Just picked up a 2006 Pilot for winter car has been a tank so far!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому

      These things are solid for sure! Thanks for dropping a comment Kevin. Enjoy!

  • @creatureunderthebed7083
    @creatureunderthebed7083 3 роки тому +9

    I own a 2003 Pilot that has 249,600 miles on it and still rolling. Also have a 2007 Pilot with 159k... both vehicles are super reliable. Purchased both vehicles brand new and I service them myself. Change the fluids religiously and timing belts at 100k intervals.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Jeez! Thats some mileage haha Well done keeping them on the road!

    • @beezydaone
      @beezydaone 3 роки тому

      If you don’t mind me asking, change every fluid in the car? Also when should I change the fluids? I got a 2005 Honda Pilot 130,000 miles good condition for 4,300 and I want to keep this car for a while

    • @creatureunderthebed7083
      @creatureunderthebed7083 3 роки тому +2

      @@beezydaone Timing belt done yet? If not, then timing belt with water pump ASAP...also change the accessory belts (Gates brand) since they're coming off anyway. That will take care of the coolant. I use regular extended life antifreeze from Walmart (Supertech). 100k mile change intervals.
      Oil...synthetic every 7500 miles.
      Transmission...I use Valvoline Maxlife ATF every 30k miles. $18 for 5qts
      VTM-4 rear differential...Honda VTM-4 fluid every 30k miles.
      Brake fluid...I flush it every 50k miles Walmart Supertech DOT3 fluid
      That's about it. Change the fluids on time, every time.

    • @beezydaone
      @beezydaone 3 роки тому +1

      Dave A damn man! Thank you so much! My pilot will last me a long time hopefully I don’t even know when the guy did all the fluid changes so I might have to look at that.

    • @creatureunderthebed7083
      @creatureunderthebed7083 3 роки тому +2

      @@beezydaone You can easily tell for most of the fluids simply by checking the dipsticks - oil and transmission. You know the colors if new or old.
      For the rear differential, there is a drain and fill hole... just take out the top fill nut and stick a Q-tip inside to check the fluid color. If it's bright red like new transmission fluid then you're good. After 30k miles, it turns a much darker red/brown color. Lower drain bolt is magnetic and catches lots of metal particles. Fluid is cheap... replacement differentials aren't. Change if in doubt.
      For timing belt, if changed at 100k like it's supposed to be, check the antifreeze bc that should be very clean. It all dumps out when u change the water pump. Also, the accessory belts usually get replaced as well as the water pump... the belts and metal housing should look relatively new. You can also check the timing belt itself as there is a peep hole in the plastic cover near the cam pulley. Many possible indications of it being changed...u need to look. If everything looks old, u r playing with fire with a 135k timing belt on a Honda interference engine. Change it ASAP!

  • @khojiakbardilmurodov1182
    @khojiakbardilmurodov1182 2 роки тому +1

    The best car review I have ever seen

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      That means a lot I appreciate you!

  • @garyjensen3414
    @garyjensen3414 2 роки тому

    I just bought a 2008 Pilot----I LOVE IT!!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому

      Awesome 😎 enjoy the ride 👏🏿

  • @jeffmartin1968
    @jeffmartin1968 4 місяці тому +1

    My 2004 has 252k and is going strong. It has the original motor and transmission with just routine maintenance on both. It had a bad run of repairs starting around 240k. These repairs included windshield wiper motor, EGR valve, alternator, radiator and drive shaft. It also needed a steering rack around 80k miles ago. I would say its all worth it though because its showing no signs of quitting.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 місяці тому +1

      Heck yeah keep it going !

  • @jotsingh8917
    @jotsingh8917 2 роки тому

    Great review, thanks. Wondering if one could upgrade the stereo system.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому

      You sure can! Lots of aftermarket options available for these. And thank you!

    • @user-el6dj3se5q
      @user-el6dj3se5q 11 місяців тому

      I have been wondering the same... something with an 8-track player to complement my cassette player...! 🤣

  • @BLACKSTALLION77
    @BLACKSTALLION77 3 місяці тому

    I own a 2003 and I love it, and yes I dropped money into but it's better than a car payment. Great video!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 місяці тому

      Totally agree! and thank you :)

  • @scarletcrusade77
    @scarletcrusade77 3 роки тому

    14:30 my man, have a 1 series myself. Good work !

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      One of the most fun BMWs! Great taste my friend!

  • @drift6785
    @drift6785 4 роки тому +2

    Hi from quarantine days haha. Hope everyone is doing well. But this make me miss my first car as it was a hand me down from my dad same year (05) and we bought it at 2016 with 164k . Unfortunately it only lasted me for 2 weeks after getting my license haha in 2018 (had a bad motor. But it last to 205k miles) solid build car. Loved this car. I would buy it any chance I get if I become a family a man haha

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому

      Haha thanks Eric! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the Pilot. I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to want another 😊

  • @colbalt95
    @colbalt95 3 роки тому +4

    Honda interior design was designed light-years ahead of GM's models of the same era. Every time I hopped into a Tahoe or Jimmy as a kid.. it smelled like cigarettes and I felt like I was led in with some candy to see my parents again.

    • @jonlosito2004
      @jonlosito2004 2 роки тому

      Same with Nissan and Toyota. The 3rd or 4th gen 4 runner was ahead of the Chevy Trailblazer which that my Grandparents used to have, but ended up getting a 2019 Equinox LT because they unfortunately got into a car accident 3 years ago. I still like the Trailblazer tho (not the newer Failblazer that’s now a freaking Crossover)…

  • @6ixtrav382
    @6ixtrav382 4 роки тому +2

    I have the same 05 I love it.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      They are such great suvs!

  • @ccscomments757
    @ccscomments757 2 роки тому

    I bought a 2006 Honda Pilot (essentially the same vehicle). Only 4 days prior to a 2020 world record Derecho. It was used at just over 140K miles. During the storm, TWO somewhat mature and beautiful Maple trees twisted out of the ground and fell next to the Pilot creating a number of dents in the bodywork along the right side and breaking the liftgate window as well as the right rear back quarter panel window. The insurance company wanted to total it. Yet from driving it around after the storm, and before the settlement, I knew it was still quite sound. NOW, about 2 years (starting the third) after that event, I have placed 20K miles on it. The only issues I have had are where the mechanics who I have allowed to work on it since 2020, have NEVER done it justice (busted parts after allowing a Honda dealership to do a 150K mile checkup with oil and trans and differential oil changes), as well as a $600 rear brake only pad change and re-balance of braking system (which it did need, but now it sounds like the pads along the right side chatter when going over bumps). Anyhow, though I could need new half shafts to drive the right side front wheels, and some other issues with respect to the right side rear suspension system (along where the trees landed), I think I can easily endure another 50K miles in this car whose original purchase price was under 8K with 140K miles, but where the insurance company with the storm lowered my buyback so that my total expense for the vehicle was $1400 with additional $500 in replacement windows (and $600 rear only brakes and a couple of oil changes and new air hose between the filter box and the throttle body). Yup. Living with the dents and suspension chatter. Gorilla tape over the places where the paint was cracked after denting. Ignore the suspension chatter, and it really is a nice ride. Potential issues coming up, needs new battery. Needs new front brakes, may need new front half shafts. Otherwise, sound for a daily driver.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Very thorough feedback on this one 👌🏿 glad in the end it was a solid daily

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 3 роки тому +1

    Got a 2005 Ford Escape hybrid for less than 3000. Love it.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      That's a solid ride. Can't argue with you there. Enjoy!

  • @esc0bert
    @esc0bert 2 роки тому +3

    I've been driving a 2005 Pilot EXL for 5 years now. I'm about to hit 200k on it in a week or two. I got it for $2500, I've put about $4000 (aftermarket transmission cooler, exhaust work, shocks, struts, starter, alternator, AC compressor, tie rod links and wheel bearings) into over the last 5 years not counting tires/brakes/oil changes and it still drives great. DVD player and 6 disc changer still work, hell even the headphones still work. My kids like it best of our 3 vehicles.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Man that's awesome to hear! Kids have got good taste like their dad 🙏🏿

    • @alijay4831
      @alijay4831 2 роки тому +1

      Bro does it have a usb thing can i listen to music from my phone connected to the car?

    • @esc0bert
      @esc0bert 2 роки тому

      @@alijay4831 Sadly no, no audio input at all. Mine had an aftermarket bluetooth receiver installed.

  • @user-xj4jh8ho4x
    @user-xj4jh8ho4x 8 місяців тому +2

    Paid $4500 for my 2003 Pilot EXL same color starlight silver metallic in 2014 and wouldn’t take anything for it. It’s one of the best cars Honda has made. Mine still has the original engine and transmission and the mileage is over 250,000

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  8 місяців тому +1

      Sweet love to see these running still!

  • @Jedi_Luke
    @Jedi_Luke 3 роки тому +1

    Very good choice. You can't go wrong with a Honda. It's the only brand I trust.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +1

      I respect this 👌🏿

  • @Tomika045
    @Tomika045 3 роки тому +1

    Lord I am old. Sweet heart. That's is a cassette player. You can also put your DVD player in there if it's connected to a cassette tape.

  • @dudeidk1514
    @dudeidk1514 4 роки тому +9

    2006-2008 is the best years because it’s more updated and different trans and projector headlights than this one

    • @Akhenatonio
      @Akhenatonio 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I envy owners of 2006's to this day. I have a 2005.

    • @italian-wolverine2578
      @italian-wolverine2578 4 роки тому +1

      Just bought one two days ago with 100,000mi. 07 Ex-l hoping to get at least another 100-150k on it.

  • @allisonbaird1753
    @allisonbaird1753 2 роки тому +1

    I have this exact car w over 280K miles on it. Bought it in 09. Keep on truckin!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому

      That's awesome! Tanks for sure

    • @allisonbaird1753
      @allisonbaird1753 2 роки тому

      As soon as I get some suspension work done my son…who was 3 when I bought it…might be driving it 😆

  • @ryang5441
    @ryang5441 2 роки тому +1

    If you're on the fence, go for it. I just bought a very clean 2004 for $3500. Just make sure the timing belt gets done, if you're able to do it yourself its only a few hundred bucks but at a shop it's $1000+

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more! Thanks for checking out the vid and leaving a comment

  • @karenvancehammond1583
    @karenvancehammond1583 4 місяці тому

    Follow your instruction maintenance schedule and it will keep going...and going...and going. Mine is 20 years old and still driving great!

  • @BigRed-oi6ky
    @BigRed-oi6ky 4 роки тому +33

    Lol I'm pretty sure that is a cassette player lol

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +4

      😂

    • @lovefee1981
      @lovefee1981 4 роки тому

      👵

    • @carlosisme3921
      @carlosisme3921 4 роки тому

      😭😭😭

    • @CB-vq1tq
      @CB-vq1tq 4 роки тому +4

      Actually because that’s the higher end model that’s a toaster, not a cassette player. ;)

    • @bgsound2721
      @bgsound2721 4 роки тому

      It's an auxiliary android phone audio interface port.

  • @rarleyposting5546
    @rarleyposting5546 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve had my pilot for about 12 years. Bought it with 190,000 miles on it, and it now has 347,342 miles on it and it still rides like a dream.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Oh they are solid 🤌🏿

    • @RICKtoSICK10
      @RICKtoSICK10 2 роки тому

      Bro when did you buy it?

    • @tomzphone
      @tomzphone 11 місяців тому

      It didn't rust out underneath?

    • @jayserna1989
      @jayserna1989 10 місяців тому

      Still have??

  • @JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy
    @JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy 4 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this review 😊

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! and for stopping to show some love :D

  • @billybrown1979
    @billybrown1979 3 роки тому +2

    i bought a 2005 honda pilot about a month ago and like it,

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Congrats and I hope it keeps treating you well!

  • @Oportunidades369
    @Oportunidades369 Рік тому

    Nice review my brother bought this one.
    I wanted to see how it is as im living far from him.
    Thanks!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому +1

      Gotta love UA-cam for things like this! Thanks for stopping by, I hope it takes care of him and his family/friends!

    • @Oportunidades369
      @Oportunidades369 Рік тому

      @@LJsGarage brother you are an awesome soul god bless you mate greetings from japan

  • @stratmag
    @stratmag 4 роки тому +2

    10:38 that's a casette player, BTW it looks so weird without the wood trim (I topped mine off, got all the options and the wood trim, and i got used to the wood trim, and BTW over time the wood trim starts to peel off)

  • @drsnobertyt9614
    @drsnobertyt9614 Рік тому +1

    My 2003 Honda Pilot ex-l has 313,000 miles and still moving strong.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      Heck yeah. I'm commenting on this as well as my Jeep reliability video and people don't understand when I say my Jeep isn't a pilot lol

  • @BigRed-oi6ky
    @BigRed-oi6ky 4 роки тому +3

    Great video thank u so much

  • @yolayacassetta2092
    @yolayacassetta2092 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this review btw

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +1

      😁 I appreciate the positivity 🙏🏿

  • @LTCEZIO
    @LTCEZIO 3 місяці тому

    I cant wait to save up enough to get my first pilot and turn it into my off-road/overlanding rig

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 місяці тому

      I am here for this idea!

  • @pgdmed
    @pgdmed 4 роки тому +1

    That’s square thing is a sandwich holder. They were common in the 90s..lol

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 2 роки тому +1

    Kind of reminds me of my 05 Ford Escape Hybrid!!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  2 роки тому

      I can see what you mean for sure

  • @jimmyrobertson3793
    @jimmyrobertson3793 3 роки тому

    I'm a forklift operator for a company that builds parts for Pilots, and was an operator at the Honda plant in Alabama. I've been looking at one with 119,000 miles.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Thats what's up. They are just getting broken in at that mileage lol 👌🏿

  • @Bubbly_H
    @Bubbly_H 3 роки тому +3

    The math got me 😂😂 “help me” 😂

  • @TheSlymccoy
    @TheSlymccoy 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks my friend! 🙏🏿

  • @elizabethnorton9661
    @elizabethnorton9661 7 місяців тому +1

    Bought my 2006 with 150K mi. Just needed a vehicle to add mileage to as Im in Real Estate. Ended up replacing the transmission around 165K mi. Long story short I HATE TO CAR SHOP. This car lasted me until my husband had a medical episode and rolled it at 264K. Now I have a 2013 with 145K my goal to make it to 300K lives on!

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  7 місяців тому

      Lol I hear you on all that. That mileage is nuts to me!

  • @vrichemond1
    @vrichemond1 3 роки тому

    YOU ARE TOOO FUNNY. ENJOYED WATCHING

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks haha appreciate ya :)

  • @heartmommyinpa
    @heartmommyinpa 4 роки тому

    I just bought a 2012 Pilot in January. 111,000 miles, $9,000 with leather seats, towing, 4WD, sunroof.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      Great purchase! I missed this comment, because I was busy laughing at the cassette player comment lol thanks Stephanie :)

  • @michaelashade3410
    @michaelashade3410 10 місяців тому +1

    I love your review
    With love from Nigeria

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  10 місяців тому

      Thanks my friend!!

  • @horayforjoe
    @horayforjoe 4 місяці тому

    Man I wish these things were still that cheap... Amazing how the used car market has changed.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 місяці тому +1

      Honestly we all do!

  • @polsok44
    @polsok44 4 роки тому

    Nice video good job!

  • @agent008chico
    @agent008chico Рік тому +1

    The empty space on the radio is where the " flux capacitor" gets inserted. When you put it in you teleport through the space-time continuum. ROLOL

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      hahaha finally someone that can get the sarcasm. I appreciate you

  • @Redridininyohood
    @Redridininyohood 3 місяці тому +1

    My 2008 EX-L has 281k and still going today. ❤

  • @colenace6037
    @colenace6037 4 роки тому +8

    The square thing is CLEARLY a pop tart toaster. 🤦‍♂️

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @chadmeyers6360
      @chadmeyers6360 3 роки тому

      Oh dear God let's hope someone somewhere puts a pop tart in one of those to see if you're right!!!!!

  • @gregvisioninfosoft
    @gregvisioninfosoft 7 місяців тому

    Nice that its been garaged. My 2006 has most of its clear coat wearing out, not so pretty.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  7 місяців тому

      Still running like a champ though I'm sure!

    • @gregvisioninfosoft
      @gregvisioninfosoft 7 місяців тому

      @@LJsGarage There must be a slight oil leak into pistons, when oil goes below a certain level, the valves sound like they are knocking. Its my queue to check/add oil. And now I'm beginning to have interior ac/heating problems where HOT AIR comes out of the vents at a much higher temp than either the ac/or heat has been set to. Its a new problem which i dont yet know how to troubleshoot.

  • @virginiathurlow6421
    @virginiathurlow6421 Рік тому +1

    It looks like a cassette player. Love my Honda you can't beat them. Dr. Advised me to get another vehicle that has more ground clearance. Because of it setting to low it is causing more injuries to my neck, back and hip,

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      Thanks and hopefully you find a replacement equally as solid!

  • @bgsound2721
    @bgsound2721 4 роки тому +3

    11:34 On my Pilot, my lights shut off/on automatically with key/remote. So yours does too.

    • @grasfarmrs2004
      @grasfarmrs2004 3 роки тому +2

      Uh, no definitely not guaranteed to be like yours. Mine is not automatic.

  • @andyhaas3620
    @andyhaas3620 2 роки тому

    The smaller slot on the radio is the cassette tape slot, many 2005 vehicles still had cassette players.

  • @gman8578
    @gman8578 3 роки тому

    Very nice review👍

  • @shimsham8887
    @shimsham8887 2 роки тому

    10:29 Pretty sure that's the mini toaster. Standard feature on a lot of old cars 👌

  • @debbiej262
    @debbiej262 15 днів тому

    The small square thing on the stereo is for cassettes...old school lol

  • @kenjenkillasounds
    @kenjenkillasounds 3 роки тому +2

    You have a crisp ass voice man(pause) great for reviews is what I'm saying 👍🏽👍🏽, I'm 5"9 too my mother in Law has this car but the 08 version, she did have to get transmission rebuilt and ofcourss brakes and rotors wear and tear items but she definitely has some haul ass in her, nice ride height and surprisingly in NEWYORK not hard to find parking with if you know how to park your size of vehicle.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Haha thanks I'll take advantage of the voice I get that comment more than I thought I would. I'm glad she's got some life left in her 🤙🏿 can't wait to road trip to NY soon speaking of driving

  • @andrewclark1189
    @andrewclark1189 Рік тому

    Dude you make me feel old. That little square box was where the cassette goes. I'm sure you've heard that from all these other comments. Got it for a little over 3K but it does have over 250,000 miles. But after watching this video I feel a little better about the purchase I made.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      Haha I was born in 93 I was making jokes. I think you got a fair deal for a tank of a ride

  • @Tiburonmoxo
    @Tiburonmoxo 7 місяців тому

    The 3rd row seat do have good space. You just need to adjust the second row seats

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  7 місяців тому

      That's reasonable

  • @blakejohnson7972
    @blakejohnson7972 3 роки тому +3

    Wow time really flies this young man does not know what a cassette player is

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому +2

      The cassette player thing was a joke haha I was born in 92 and my first two cars were 95's. Thanks though!

    • @nnamdinwosu7295
      @nnamdinwosu7295 2 місяці тому

      Smooth delivery

  • @romerooo3212
    @romerooo3212 3 роки тому +1

    My parents bought one last week with 98k miles 1 owner 2007 with service record and almost new inside for 8,900 cash .

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  3 роки тому

      Wow that's amazing and I'm sure they took care of that! Good deal for sure.

  • @veycorpllc
    @veycorpllc 3 роки тому +2

    2003 baby 121850 miles on it. Great vehicle. Purchased it in August 2020. Looking to sell it if anyone is interested

  • @jimwuerl7380
    @jimwuerl7380 Рік тому

    I have one of the first backup cameras with my factory nav system. However, it’s totally useless during the day as it’s too dark.

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  Рік тому

      I don't think I've seen one of these now I'm curious lol

  • @eyobbrhana8077
    @eyobbrhana8077 4 роки тому +1

    That 4 corner thing is a cassette audio player

    • @LJsGarage
      @LJsGarage  4 роки тому

      😂 thanks! And for checking out the video