Hello All.
I have been actively working on getting another car for some time. I have searched Nairaland and it’s mostly toks Honda that is sold here... To cut it short, I found an A-list Honda Pilot today on Jiji, and it really captured me. The manufacture date is 2004.

But there is the usual talk about Honda cars, including common issues and their resale value. In the circumstances, Transmission failure....I need all the advice I can get to make my decision, including on management tips if I go for it. What are the things I should look out for. My alternative is a Toyota Highlander 2003, but it is way above my budget trying to get a Nigerian used. Moreover I just left a Camry and will like to feel how a different brand tastes like.

Advice about this alternative would also be well appreciated.
Thanks very much.

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I wil advice u 2 go 4 ACURA..its new modern honda product without legs complication...u can tanks me later.

skinny419:
I wil advice u 2 go 4 ACURA..its new modern honda product without legs complication...u can tanks me later.

Yes sir. I know Acura has good technology and interior than Honda. But I am sticking with Honda. Acura has more issues from 05 downwards.

Honda pilot is a good car I used.
The only problem is you can't use it for load carriage, the back tyres will bend.
No single fault at all

Tocynone:
Honda pilot is a good car I used.
The only problem is you can't use it for load carriage, the back tyres will bend.
No single fault at all

Thanks sir for the reachout. Please just two questions. What oil do you use and how long did you use the pilot 04??

Tocynone:
Honda pilot is a good car I used.
The only problem is you can't use it for load carriage, the back tyres will bend.
No single fault at all

I don't agree excess load is the cause. This applies to most Honda vehicles. So it is no an issue please. Though stand to be corrected

Carfreak966:
Hello All.
I have been actively working on getting another car for some time. I have searched Nairaland and it’s mostly toks Honda that is sold here... To cut it short, I found an A-list Honda Pilot today on Jiji, and it really captured me. The manufacture date is 2004.

But there is the usual talk about Honda cars, including common issues and their resale value. In the circumstances, Transmission failure....I need all the advice I can get to make my decision, including on management tips if I go for it. What are the things I should look out for. My alternative is a Toyota Highlander 2003, but it is way above my budget trying to get a Nigerian used. Moreover I just left a Camry and will like to feel how a different brand tastes like.

Advice about this alternative would also be well appreciated.
Thanks very much.

Cc @ kingreign gazzuzz promotervicky siena nurey ikenna351 valarinz please do come here my oga them.

I appreciate you all

Please go ahead and get the vehicle. It is one of the most rugged SUV. I uses Pilot as my daily drive vehicle and there is no road it can not summount. Remember it is a 4x4 drive

Carfreak966:


Thanks sir for the reachout. Please just two questions. What oil do you use and how long did you use the pilot 04??

Oils for;
Servicing - total oil quartz 7000 and filter(Total filling station)
Transmission oil - strictly "Honda Genuine"

I used the car 4years

Tocynone:
Oils for; Servicing - total oil quartz 7000 and filter(Total filling station) Transmission oil - strictly "Honda Genuine"
I used the car 4years

Recommended oil for most Honda vehicles and Pilot is 5W 20.

Honda pilot go anywhere, enter anywhere match anything but no use speed enter sharp corner that's all

Carfreak966:
Hello All.
I have been actively working on getting another car for some time. I have searched Nairaland and it’s mostly toks Honda that is sold here... To cut it short, I found an A-list Honda Pilot today on Jiji, and it really captured me. The manufacture date is 2004.

But there is the usual talk about Honda cars, including common issues and their resale value. In the circumstances, Transmission failure....I need all the advice I can get to make my decision, including on management tips if I go for it. What are the things I should look out for. My alternative is a Toyota Highlander 2003, but it is way above my budget trying to get a Nigerian used. Moreover I just left a Camry and will like to feel how a different brand tastes like.

Advice about this alternative would also be well appreciated.
Thanks very much.

Cc @ kingreign gazzuzz promotervicky siena nurey ikenna351 valarinz please do come here my oga them.

I appreciate you all

04 pilot is a good ride, go for it

Tocynone:
Honda pilot is a good car I used.
The only problem is you can't use it for load carriage, the back tyres will bend.
No single fault at all

Positive camber is common on CRV, Pilot and other Honda SUVs. Not all sha.

Very sweet, low maintenance ride. Always delivers, I never had a single issue with it except when an M-class AMG disgraced me along airport road in port Harcourt. Don’t let anyone deceive you, it doesn’t have ANY leg issues. If you need correct fluids, contact luvinhubby

RZArecta:
Very sweet, low maintenance ride. Always delivers, I never had a single issue with it except when an M-class AMG disgraced me along airport road in port Harcourt. Don’t let anyone deceive you, it doesn’t have ANY leg issues. If you need correct fluids, contact luvinhubby

You too no sabi your mate..........

3.4 vs 5.5/6.3............

Carfreak966:
Hello All.
I have been actively working on getting another car for some time. I have searched Nairaland and it’s mostly toks Honda that is sold here... To cut it short, I found an A-list Honda Pilot today on Jiji, and it really captured me. The manufacture date is 2004.

But there is the usual talk about Honda cars, including common issues and their resale value. In the circumstances, Transmission failure....I need all the advice I can get to make my decision, including on management tips if I go for it. What are the things I should look out for. My alternative is a Toyota Highlander 2003, but it is way above my budget trying to get a Nigerian used. Moreover I just left a Camry and will like to feel how a different brand tastes like.

Advice about this alternative would also be well appreciated.
Thanks very much.

Cc @ kingreign gazzuzz promotervicky siena nurey ikenna351 valarinz please do come here my oga them.

I appreciate you all

We have a 2005 honda pilot bought since 2008 and still in good condition..

No leg pull, and it is an everyday car.

Negative you meant, outwards... If the bottom of the wheel is farther out than the top // \\ .
This is Positive \\ // If the top of the wheel is farther out than the bottom

NaijadrivaCars:


Positive camber is common on CRV, Pilot and other Honda SUVs. Not all sha.

Socialproject:
Negative you meant, outwards... If the bottom of the wheel is farther out than the top // \\ .
This is Positive \\ // If the top of the wheel is farther out than the bottom

So is it a good ride to get?? I don’t really understand the negative and positive you were discussing with the above poster

Lexusgs430:



You too no sabi your mate..........

3.4 vs 5.5/6.3............

I learned my lesson the hard way