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Best car to buy. I Just Found the Best Car (and It's Free), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Honda Pilot review. The best new and used cars to buy. Should I buy a Honda Pilot? What type of car to buy. Car buying guide. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

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@lovesmykitties9672 3 жыл бұрын

Remember Bristol on rainy night had EVERY SEAT FILLED whole race of 170,000+ fans. Or Darlington 90,000 there. Now its instant, hilite types wheres the latte stand. Youth wasted in youth!

@rickwahl3072 3 жыл бұрын

I almost got a pilot but someone bought it before me ugh!! Wish we could have got it the engine was pristine

@rstuff1605 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickwahl3072 the sohc 3.5 vtec is awesome especially without vtc cam phasers making a rough dry start noise due to a lack of oil pressure in the pins more commonly in the k24 accord when they became large cars after 08.

@sedric6153 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm stupid lol

@jsamuel9436 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty what are your thoughts on a 2003 Tahoe 4wd it’s my first car it’s got 300,000 miles on and runs great

@TheGoose428 3 жыл бұрын

When I sold used cars, these Honda Pilot’s sold like hot cakes and are super affordable. I loved mine and never had a problem with it with 327k miles. Great review!!

@madfun510 2 жыл бұрын

Man wtf I got a super clean one family owned everything works 191k in I'm asking 3500 and people keep trying to offer 1000 or 1200 smh 🤦 people don't wanna pay for a perfect suv

@ReggieSanchez23 2 жыл бұрын

@@madfun510 I’ll give you 1205.

@troubleinbound 2 жыл бұрын

@@madfun510 Sheesh, I'd have given you that for it. I paid 6k for mine. They're nice little SUVs, man.

@athenians84 2 жыл бұрын

Vehicle still running ?

@christianfernandez4285 Жыл бұрын

@@madfun510 what year?

@timjohnson5519 11 ай бұрын

My 2004 Pilot still going strong with 295K miles. I've maintained it, replaced things when needed. Just keeps rolling. Not a lot of pizzazz, great solid reliability. Thanks Scotty for highlighting it!

@blacksector4034 11 ай бұрын

I just got an 04 pilot with 63k miles. I’m so glad to hear yours is still running great!

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@timjohnson5519 7 ай бұрын

@shadowman1992 Not so far and my mechanic works regularly on Hondas and has not pointed out any need for that.

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

@timjohnson5519 I mean if you made it to over 300k without one that's pretty amazing the reason I ask is because I don't want one right now lol so I wanted to see with your high mileage if you ever had one

@LightSkinBadiee 7 ай бұрын

Hey do you still have it? I'm thinking of getting one with 120,000 miles also considering touching the Trans fluid would you recommend in flush or drain and fill?

@charles6705 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys fluid changes should keep your pilot running a long long time. I change them myself. I can change the transmission fluid in literally 8 mins. One plug. Drain it and fill. Oil and filter one plug. approximately 10 mins. Transfer case 7 min 2 plugs drain and fill plug remove FIRST. Drain it and fill it up. Rear differential. two plugs fill and drain remove fill plug FIRST then drain and fill.12 min. Dealer quoted $1200.00 screw that. My cost about $125.00 for fluids.

@sandybarnes887 3 жыл бұрын

Vid posted 42 seconds ago 0 views. 40 likes. Is Scotty the most trusted guy on KZfaq? I vote yes

@lovesmykitties9672 3 жыл бұрын

Most viewed guy ever too

@sandybarnes887 3 жыл бұрын

@@lovesmykitties9672 I wholeheartedly agree ❤

@arturos.l.2248 3 жыл бұрын

Yes because that always happens on KZfaq because the timing isn't perfect

@stephendibari5010 3 жыл бұрын

He has 1.2 Billion views !! Yes !

@ryanmckenna5254 3 жыл бұрын

Someone having likes on a video that hasn't been viewed yet actually sounds kind of sketchy

@giovannifigueroa6307 3 жыл бұрын

Finally showcasing a honda pilot

@Caleonn 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 Pilot with 285,000 miles on it. Still runs like a dream

@derpdays7067 3 жыл бұрын

pilot is my favorite car ever, had it for 15 years until it totaled

@bdee3614 3 жыл бұрын

I'm driving my first honda. It's an '08 pilot. Absolutely amazing. Never runs hot. Never burns oil. No leaks, slips, issues, etc... At almost 170k, it's still solid, tight, responsive & reliable.

@derpdays7067 3 жыл бұрын

@@bdee3614 awesome pilots are my favorite people mover, but I don’t like the newer generation ones. they are making them smaller and smaller

@trungdung1822 3 жыл бұрын

Big car, big seat, pretty good

@nottelling4828 3 жыл бұрын

5:35 Yeah, we got those up here too, Scotty

@JulioRodriguez-jj6wx 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣👍

@TheW.I.N.K. 3 жыл бұрын

We need to clone Scotty and deploy at least 3 copies per state.

@Barely2JZ 3 жыл бұрын

Make it 3 per city.

@efrenquiroz12 3 жыл бұрын

He’s a national treasure!

@yx5979 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@jackdrought9585 3 жыл бұрын

that would make life so much easier

@2005acurarl 3 жыл бұрын

We need to clone the whole world into Scotty

@ahox0060 3 жыл бұрын

My dad gave me his 2003 Honda pilot at 210,000 miles because the tow hitch rusted off. Works great! The newer pilot he bought from a dealership has already been back in the shop for dealer repairs twice.

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@Jortdf534 5 ай бұрын

@@shadowman1992 i had to get an adjustment done at 115k miles, cost $450

@bobgiacopasi 3 жыл бұрын

I sold my 03' Pilot last year with 275k miles. Still ran perfectly, no repairs except for normal maintenance. Loved it, but after 17 years I wanted something new so now I drive an 07' Highlander. Woohoo!!

@ruslanburavlev8958 Жыл бұрын

Is it any better than old Honda?

@bobgiacopasi Жыл бұрын

@@ruslanburavlev8958 No, not really. Better gas mileage with a 4 cylinder engine but now I can't tow anything. The Pilot was smoother on the highway.

@johnphom1136 Жыл бұрын

Thats funny. I have a 03 pilot and an 08 highlander.

@bobgiacopasi Жыл бұрын

@@johnphom1136 You the man!

@risingembersgaming7740 Жыл бұрын

@@johnphom1136 I’m crosshopping an 05 pilot and an 08 highlander what’s your perspective on both

@oscarmedina7368 3 жыл бұрын

This guy's brother gave him a free car yet my bro doesn't even want to let me drive his wrx :(

@victorortega5390 3 жыл бұрын

Found you upside down his last car. What do you expect?

@2tooful 3 жыл бұрын

Aww 😢 you poor thing

@rakushun121 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 03 Camry and my brother is the only one who has driven the thing 😣😣😣

@Miopop58 3 жыл бұрын

He is afraid that he is going to have to give it to you for free afterwards ...

@darthdarthbinkss 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain. My brother won't let me learn how to drive manual on his mustang. I wasn't even gonna race around, I just wanted to learn :/

@farmall706D 3 жыл бұрын

Correction, the Honda Pilot has a 5-speed Automatic and FWD with a 4WD option.

@AndrewM83 3 жыл бұрын

When you work on as many cars as Scotty does it's hard to remember what engine, transmission, year range lol. Been there myself

@ryanpham3308 3 жыл бұрын

2003-2005 had an AWD layout as standard.

@ethand4900 3 жыл бұрын

And it's not ultra reliable lol

@ryanpham3308 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen one go as far as 553k, @@ethand4900.

@ethand4900 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanpham3308 our 2004 had fluid changes every 40k miles and had issues from 140k miles. Went out at 199k. They were known for gears 2 and 3 not getting enough trans oil. They had a recall and put in another jet but the damage was already done.

@CWalsh-pj9cp 3 жыл бұрын

My mom has a 2018 Honda Pilot. She loves it, so far there’s been no issues.

@carlenger9707 3 жыл бұрын

We've had two of them! 2004 Pilot that was silver, looked almost exactly like this one, this one is just a higher trim level. Totaled it and now we have a 2013 Pilot EX in Crystal Blue and a brand new Passport. Love these things, bought both of them new, and the only problems we've had are with the tires!

@ruslanburavlev8958 Жыл бұрын

How better is newer gen pilot than old ones?

@justinbryan595 3 жыл бұрын

Makes so much sense having an old school, naturally aspirated engine in a large SUV. I don't understand why they put these tiny engines with turbo and gdi in these new heavy vehicles. Scotty, you're a car genius. Thanks for teaching us all so much about cars.

@raymondhuynh25 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Justin, it has to do with our Governments putting enormous pressure on automakers to produce highly fuel efficient and less carbon polluting vehicles each year. They are increasing the benchmark every few years and naturally aspirated engines will not win those tests in the future. You will see more hybrids and small turbos until they eventually get phased out with electric vehicles due to Government intervention. There is a tax/fine if automakers fail to meet the emissions tests. =(

@vilijanac 3 жыл бұрын

Turbos and superchargers also damage your catholic converters more sooner.

@aprlv6732 3 жыл бұрын

So they can break and make more money lol ...it’s a business

@npolite22 3 жыл бұрын

Why bother with CAFE standards when China doesn't abide with pollution regulation? We're all screwed no matter what we do thanks to them.

@justinbryan595 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, makes sense guys, its just a shame, a lot of new cars are beautiful piles of junk.

@brooklynknightss 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 honda odyssey with 200k and you cant even hear the engine....the transmission is another story....

@jimmywayne623 3 жыл бұрын

same, a 2004, 258k, no issues. gkids driving now.

@leekumiega9268 3 жыл бұрын

My 2000 had transmission replaced 3X under extended warranty and rebuilt 4X by AAMCO ,luckily i got their lifetime warranty ,after 190k miles Sold it for a more reliable Sienna.

@brooklynknightss 3 жыл бұрын

@@leekumiega9268 you are lucky!!!!!!

@brooklynknightss 3 жыл бұрын

@@leekumiega9268 it might bankrupt AAMCO.......LOL

@leekumiega9268 3 жыл бұрын

@@brooklynknightss I payed an extra $1500 for lifetime since I knew it's history ,and at the 3rd rebuild the shop owner kept asking ,so when you gonna sell it the 4th time when it started to act up he tried to charge $800 to replace the trans/motor mount and it would void the warranty if it was not fixed ,so I replaced it myself for $30 so he could only grumble when the trans failed again.

@JDRose0721 3 жыл бұрын

I bought an 04 Pilot in 2010 with 128,000 miles on it. I drove it to work every day as well as used it for my family car. With four kids it was the perfect choice and an awesome vehicle. I have since given it to my son who is still driving it and it is running great with over 315,000 miles on it. Honda makes a great product and if taken care of with give you years of service. Thanks for all you do Scotty!

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@Doohanfan 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Pilot base model. It has almost 300,000 miles on it. It still works great! I'm going to have to change the timing belt again, but it is a fabulous family travel vehicle & a great daily driver.

@rayamat01 Жыл бұрын

How often did you replace the transmission oil?

@alexandercuello3168 Жыл бұрын

@@rayamat01 I’m at 152k on my 07 pilot I do it every 25k miles along with the transfer case and rear differential. I use Amsoil 100% synthetic fluids on my pilot with the exception of the rear differential fluid only by Honda.

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@fromthebackofmymind 3 жыл бұрын

I think Ed Wallace said he planned out his 40 mile commute in a mini EV, with regenerative braking. On his return, the battery was near 95% recharged. Topographical map and Issac Newton.

@Owennevulis 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Finally a 1st gen Honda Pilot! I got an 06’ with 220K runs like a champ with no mechanical issues whatsoever. Love this little truck, thanks for finally doing a video Scotty, I approve 🔥🤟🏻.

@dg8676 2 жыл бұрын

I’m checking one out tomorrow 180k miles. It looks really well taken care of

@RosinGoblin 2 жыл бұрын

Ayoo i got a 06 with 150k on it. Everything is in perfect condition. Such a good car

@dg8676 2 жыл бұрын

@@RosinGoblin you got lucky all the ones I saw were leaking and clapped put

@RosinGoblin 2 жыл бұрын

@@dg8676 damn hope you find something good. I bought it brand new and take extremely good care of it. I honestly never thought I'd still be driving it in 2022 lol

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@SLAMTRON 3 жыл бұрын

*For 'Car-Camping' I a use a full size Futon mattress which fits perfectly in the back - like it was custom made for it. Makes for a great night's sleep.*

@neversurrender6742 3 жыл бұрын

I've hauled 4x8 sheets of drywall in these Pilots..... Pretty cool!

@robertl6481 2 жыл бұрын

2008 Honda Pilot here bought in 2010, which has been up and down the east coast and throughout Europe (still only 129K miles on it). Great vehicle, still running strong. Just replaced timing belt, water pump, and serpentine belt just to make sure we have no issues. Today, just bought the parts to replace the front suspension (lower control arm bushing cracked open), and therefore getting the whole suspension done to make it ride 100% again, but now I'm thinking we still have time on some of the items.. Either way though, like you mentioned Scotty, my wife feels so much more safer in that 14 year old SUV than my 7 year old Civic. Great video!

@danofthearctic9407 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty! Just found this one on the pilot, been driving mine almost 3.5 years. It's a 2005 with lil over 232k, in miles on it. The vtm-4 lock is only for 1st or 2nd gear with a warning not to use on flat ground. Bought mine 3900 CDN with about 150k on the odometer.

@ryankelsey9646 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe this was the greatest car gift ever, but I drove my parents 2002 Honda CRV to 235000 before it gave up the ghost earlier this year, and I inherited it when it had 185000 miles, so maybe I had the second greatest! lol! I loved that car, and if I could find another like it, I'd plop down the money in a heartbeat for another one!

@jfam7913 3 жыл бұрын

What failed on yours?

@ryankelsey9646 3 жыл бұрын

@@jfam7913 Not 100 percent sure, as it would’ve cost too much money and time to exactly figure out, but there was no oil pressure at all, and the car wouldn’t start. It was a tough decision, but with the pandemic, I junked it for 200 bucks rather than go through the costly labor to tear the whole thing apart to see what was wrong. My parents have plenty of cars they’re willing to let me commute to work in until I get another Honda.

@jfam7913 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryankelsey9646 Ah well. That could have been a list of things so it makes sense you did as you did. You still got a lot of miles out of it though! My 06 with a stick is at 176K and I'm hoping it'll soldier on for some time.

@joshwhite8417 3 жыл бұрын

I got one with 42k miles for 6000 dollars as my first car a few months ago.

@austindavid1862 3 жыл бұрын

Lol my 93 accord has 240k and still starts and drives fine every time its a million mile car and I plan on taking it that far

@nlowry8 3 жыл бұрын

I inherited a 2005 Honda Pilot when I got my license. Great car. It’s never let me down. I’m never getting rid of it

@roberthoffhines5419 3 жыл бұрын

if you do, look me up!

@fernandorangel4679 3 жыл бұрын

@@roberthoffhines5419 lol

@ryanpham3308 3 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for a used Pilot, @@roberthoffhines5419, there's plenty here in MN.

@roberthoffhines5419 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanpham3308 Thanks, ours seems to be holding out pretty good. I have a kid in college up there, so we have a reason to check things out if ours gets seriously sick!

@ricardoibarra8236 3 жыл бұрын

Is Gas hard on your wallet?

@scientist100 3 жыл бұрын

I diagnosed a misfire on this Honda, one of the things I noticed was the EGR was slightly stuck open and PVC valve was not sealing anymore. Replace this PCV valve, they cost around ~$4.00 bucks at autozone and they are easy to replace. Another thing is, the EGR pathway usually gets clogged at the top of the engine. That intake cover you see on the engine, just remove the 10mm bolts holding it down and pull the cover off, keep an eye on the position of the seal as you could put it back flipped which will not direct the exhaust gasses to the right path. Clean using a pick or small screwdriver and you will be golden, sometimes you can't see the pathway because of so much carbon build up but it will have a lot of channel that goes to each cylinder.

@johnathoncastro 3 жыл бұрын

If its free its for me!

@TheCarnivoreSoprano 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@curseofsasuke 3 жыл бұрын

For freeEEee?!!

@FindingIsaac 3 жыл бұрын

My father in law had a 2004. I did a lot of the maintenance on it for him. The trans gave out at 348k. It was an awesome vehicle!

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@kamranetemad4968 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are the best. Thank you for all true info you post .especially about 94 celica and all wheel drive celica 5SP imported from japan.JDM.

@ericshirley3079 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2005 Ex-L. Just brought in December last year. Loving it so far.

@williamblack9855 3 жыл бұрын

I never stop learning from you. Thank you Scotty.

@omaribawn777 3 жыл бұрын

5:35 SCOTTTYYYY !!!!!! you are a great personality

@venomous0229 3 жыл бұрын

"Here we go, an id10t". Scotty, you are the grandfather I wish I had.

@Moskvich-412 3 жыл бұрын

What do you expect from a Tesla driver

@sergioibarra8655 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same year 03 Pilot with 238.343 miles, I only replaced the timing chain,water pump and engine support, this Honda runs great 👍 thanks Scotty for the Vid

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@thomasritz1478 3 жыл бұрын

5:34 !!!! Oh my goodness, you are such a funny guy!

@curtismanley3459 Жыл бұрын

Our 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L we bought brand new is still kicking down the road at 210K plus miles with the original engine and transmission. We've done the regular maintenance on it and just spent last week replacing the power steering o-rings since it was whining. Love this car and it's pretty easy I think to work on if you have to.

@alexandercuello3168 Жыл бұрын

My 07 has been ultra reliable as well. I also did the o rings on the PS pump along with engine mounts and replaced all 4 TPMS sensors.

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@chiplevan6622 3 жыл бұрын

I know of many folks now with 250k on their 1st gen Pilots. I now have an '05 with 130k and absolutely love it. Feels stout with plenty of highway pep. Probably doesn't turn heads but I feel like a king behind the wheel of it.

@bearxbunny1835 Жыл бұрын

I am doing more research on them now cuz I am supposed to go get a 2005 with 135,000 on it for $6500 and I am just hoping that it's everything I want it to be!!! I haven't a heard a single bad thing about them

@KingBLUCK 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2007 with 188k miles, its still going strong but occasional issues because I may very well be the worst driver in the world

@Carlos-ri9ix 3 жыл бұрын

Great review on the Pilot Scotty. I have a 2007 Pilot with 217,000 miles (349,000km). Runs perfect! I do my own maintenance by following the Honda schedule. Except I had Honda do the timing belt, water pump & tensioner. Good for another 100,000km. Good to go!

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@Carlos-ri9ix 7 ай бұрын

No. It’s due for one. I bought it certified used thru a Honda dealership so they did everything.

@fernandorangel4679 3 жыл бұрын

Back then when I didn’t know cars my uncle gave us his pilot to my parents and everyone thought it was a junk car and it was going to break down. Years later it goes pretty solid and it never had any real problems. I’ve borrowed it for work and it was reliable I almost wanted the car lol and Heck we took it to the N.C. state fair once since it was the only Suv and it was solid. It has 260,000 miles now and I find it funny when family members still think that car is at its limit haha. Seeing scottys videos has helped me learn cars for fun and reassures that my parents pilot is going to last a while

@kimijonghighball9626 3 жыл бұрын

Great info Scott. Keep up the good work.

@liamreynolds5820 3 жыл бұрын

BEST car ever, Scotty's always right. Had an 04 pilot until last night. Had 260k miles, ran forever. Got in an accident going 75, crashed into barrier, nobody hurt. Safe car, cheap, reliable

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@robertmarcotte4652 2 жыл бұрын

Got one and yep one of the best Honda’s I’ve had. Honda makes the best of everything that come outta their doors

@mauiboy96768 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when he first posted videos, he looked much younger.😐 stay safe my man, you’re a blessing in this world.🙏

@alhmbw72 3 жыл бұрын

Love your show!

@Zeck88522 3 жыл бұрын

I did my 1st timing belt by myself on 07 pilot. Wasn't too difficult. Actually one issue i had is small 10 or 12mm bolt was tricky to put back in and wasn't aligning property, got me really pissed

@willfisher1464 3 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't a 100 + drive I would come to you! Keep up the good work!

@Wiscobloudss Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Scotty, I own one of these now @198,292 still running Honda strong

@c.t.murray3632 Жыл бұрын

You are so reliable. I have a 97 Honda Odyssey which I love. lots of new parts but it is so dependable when it starts. Thanks for your info.

@amyt6224 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to write in Scotty Kilmer in the election.

@tsakaln1 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're joking... Please don't throw away your vote like that. This election is not a joke.

@nickh3064 3 жыл бұрын

@@tsakaln1 all elections are a joke.

@thefunnyshow2967 3 жыл бұрын

@@tsakaln1 chill bro I’m voting for reagan

@forrestgump105 3 жыл бұрын

Problem is you are wasting your vote Scotty isn’t corrupt enough and it would be a shame to tarnish the man.

@pjc2001 3 жыл бұрын

If you live in a battleground state, I respectfully ask you not to.

@basithph8958 3 жыл бұрын

My dad bought a brand new Honda Pilot in 2012 Still running strong at over 120k miles to this day overall complaint is that it’s not 4WD but still is a very good car

@luisgonzalez3057 3 жыл бұрын

This pilot are nice but please make sure you take care of the timing belt, no joke if it break. Other than that they are fine

@basithph8958 3 жыл бұрын

@@luisgonzalez3057 oh yeah don’t worry we took really good care of it

@Shabbe02 3 жыл бұрын

Do you live in a state where it snows? If not then 4WD is not needed. Its just more things that can break and you will get worse gas mileage.

@RosinGoblin 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shabbe02 I live in a state that gets a good amount of snow. My fwd pilot has never had a problem in bad weather

@grfturbine5551 3 жыл бұрын

Really liked your segment talking about Indycar. I went to the Long Beach Grand Prix last year and I'm not sure if I want to do that again. We're sitting under the sun, the noise fluctuates from being quiet to really loud all the time, and I couldn't even tell who was winning.

@TimJoseph08031990 3 жыл бұрын

One of my family friends still drives his 2003 Honda Pilot, ever since he bought it brand new.

@resetgang6638 3 жыл бұрын

My parents bought one of these in like 2003 while I was in HS. It was an ugly turquoise color but it was the first time they didn't buy an embarrassing minivan and I loved it. Took my driver test in it, snuck out at night a few times rolling it down the driveway in neutral, almost crashed it racing my friend in his mom's Izuzu suv lol. Miss that thing, the big headlights look outdated now but still think the rear looks good compared to new suvs.

@orleanscruz9482 3 жыл бұрын

The pictures he posts when he laughs 😂😂😂

@kellingtonlink956 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for the video.

@edim2002 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty!

@fromthebackofmymind 3 жыл бұрын

@5:30 mark. Engineer at Honda daydreaming about Miyuki and her nice tight suspension. So smooth.

@ianhands663 3 жыл бұрын

Nice pick Scotty...i have the crv sane year...perfect vehicle...it just keeps going and going and going...

@bobgoldsmith4585 3 жыл бұрын

I know a guy who has one of these with over 260,000 miles, still runs and he loves it. Of course he has a little fun car a little civic si that he's modded for fun but this is his everyday and its lasted a long time.

@chandellmonroe5254 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2003 Pilot and just hit 322k miles on the original engine and transmission. I love it. I'm planning on getting a newer model and giving this one to my son or daughter. I've also got a 1995 Honda Accord with over 100k miles on it and with the exception of a suspect gas gauge and needing a new radio, the car is still a jewel.

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@chandellmonroe5254 7 ай бұрын

I have no idea what a valve adjustment is.@@shadowman1992

@hmone4890 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the best year for honda pilots. Looking for years 05-10 to beat on.

@moparmission7093 3 жыл бұрын

My 2004 Honda Pilot has 240k on it. I'm starting to put shocks in the rear and struts up front. But other then timing belts and water pumps the thing is a tank. Value lash adjustment at 205k. Now my kids drive it lol

@a.h.r534 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty I play for the youth soccer academy for the MLS team FC Dallas and have been to the national championship 3 times. When your playing soccer, it’s an insane rush but even I get bored watching it. Love you Scotty!!!!

@michaelfrailey4902 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an 06 pilot with 234,xxx miles and it runs great. Routine scheduled maintenance is all it asks for for it to run forever

@VramanNoodles 3 жыл бұрын

Well I'd say the BEST car in terms of reliability would be the 1994-2006 Toyota Camry, 1997-2005 Honda Accord, or the 1984-2013 Toyota 4Runner. But the Pilot is reasonably fantastic option for a great reliable, every day car. Yunno, I ask my friends "What car do you have?" and they reply, "2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018 Audi Q7, Mercedes CLA 45 2016" or "2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1," but then the ask me what I have, I say "2004 Camry" They all immediately burst laughing and say ew, Camrys are boring. We'll see who's car is boring when they have to repair it.

@leedaniels7196 3 жыл бұрын

I own a 2004 Camry too,and I have say BEST car I ever owned and very economical too!.✌️

@Okoro17 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to the 2006-07 Accord?

@VramanNoodles 3 жыл бұрын

@@Okoro17 Ok, now I am not saying the 2006-2007 ones are terrible vehicles, they weren't built as well as the '05 accords. For example they had faulty door lock actuator and it might cause power door locks to activate Intermittently, and it had warped front brake rotors which causes vibration when braking. They still are reliable as they were always, don't get me wrong, and these issues aren't that big of a deal, BUT, you're better off with the 1997-2005 models.

@Okoro17 3 жыл бұрын

@@VramanNoodles The Accords from 1998 to 2004 had transmission problems that were widespread.

@VramanNoodles 3 жыл бұрын

@@Okoro17 My uncle has his 2005 model still running since he got during 2008. The 2003 one yes, that model year had the most problems, I guess I should've included that, but yeah, the 06 and 07 are fine and well built. Not as good as 05 or 01 but better than 03.

@xxtwobitxx 3 жыл бұрын

I'm at 194k on my 2006 pilot, still running smooth. And just like you show it off scotty, it has alot of amazing features. I have a tacoma as well, but I just cant part with the pilot. It's really is amazing

@jasonvanderhoff2 Жыл бұрын

Good choices. I own a Pilot and a 4x4 Taco. Love them both.

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a valve adjustment done on your pilot?

@xxtwobitxx 7 ай бұрын

@shadowman1992 never, but I've kept up with the maintenance fairly well. But more recently at 205-210k miles I had the main rear seal gave out and had to replace it. I got a list of things I've replace on it and so far thats one of the biggest

@shadowman1992 7 ай бұрын

@xxtwobitxx did the seal give out pretty bad ? Would oil drop on the ground after your drove it ?

@Tropicanax7x 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking for a Highlander, but having no luck. Came across a Pilot and thought I'd see if you had a video on one..yep now I want it.

@ionewingedangel1712 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty. Love your videos, they are very informational. I'm a laid off employee and got a job starting as a lube tech. Do you have any advice to give?

@noahandemichael2724 3 жыл бұрын

I got a 07 one with 255,000 miles on it and it’s still running strong with no problems

@joseperez2003 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought an 07...for $3200....It has 180k...hopefully it gets up to 300k

@c.jjones3587 4 ай бұрын

@@joseperez2003how did it hold up?

@joseperez2003 4 ай бұрын

@@c.jjones3587 is still going strong! Hopefully it gives me five more years.

@Tiger-lq2bn 3 жыл бұрын

My 05 Pilot is a solid car with almost 200k miles

@roberthoffhines5419 3 жыл бұрын

same!

@fernandorangel4679 3 жыл бұрын

260,000 here and runs like a clock

@tunedownforwhat1639 3 жыл бұрын

Mines inching toward 250 still runs smooth

@km5384 3 жыл бұрын

293K, 05 still runs great. Might be the best car I have ever bought.

@julzbergener8142 3 жыл бұрын

My 04 is solid with 151k! I put 20k on her the first year (2018) I had her and she runs like a champ! I'll never drive anything but the original Pilots!!

@sahish276 3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Scotty. I am from Australia and live to watch you and your programme.

@mikejames9931 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Channel and Honest answers!But in regards to Racing it is extremely popular now.I live in a small town in Virginia and when they hold the Lost In The Sixty,s Car Show and Drag Racing event its draws 4000 plus in one day.And even Nascar draws a lot more than a few Years ago.Guys just love Motorsports.Hope all goes well in Tennessee my favorite place to Vacation for sure.Thanks for all the great help Scotty!

@erichoff7511 3 жыл бұрын

Love Honda pilots.. hopefully they get their engine game back together with Earth Dreams

@carsonmckurtis2585 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think a 2005 Honda pilot would be a bad buy was thinking about ubering with it

@mrgarrison3516 3 жыл бұрын

Yes👍 Because currently there only getting 'wet dreams' with that 1.5 T GDI oil diluted engine 🤦

@mrgarrison3516 3 жыл бұрын

@N0RT2G0RD4U A software fix for a hardware problem isn't fixing the issues.... Honda's quality (for new cars) is dropping

@leekumiega9268 3 жыл бұрын

@N0RT2G0RD4U And it shortens engine life.

@leekumiega9268 3 жыл бұрын

@N0RT2G0RD4U Yes but they did that AFTER my first transmission failure and it ended at 100k miles ,I purchased the extended warranty when I first bought the minivan since this was Honda's first large minivan and because Accords with a V6 also had trans issues if driven hard . Also this was after a horrendous experience with a Ford Windstar (which at the time was voted the best minivan by a major car magazine) on which I also got the extended warranty , I even got one on my mechanically reliable loaded 2014 Mazda 3S mainly because of all of the high end electronic options many of which have since failed and needs to go in again for the rear camera and the turn as you steer headlights.

@Okoro17 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry, I have to comment on this. Scotty said that the Pilot's interior is in immaculate shape. The roof liner is caving in. Now I know that this was a common issue in Hondas at that time and I don't dispute the fact that it is by and large a quality vehicle. However, if it's a Hyundai, the anti-Korea basis comes out. We saw it with the Santa Fe and that too is a quality vehicle. So I don't know what he has against the Koreans.

@slowanddeliberate6893 3 жыл бұрын

They break more than Hondas and Toyotas. The Korean cars are not bad, but Scotty says they won't last 300,000 miles like the Japanese cars do.

@Okoro17 3 жыл бұрын

@@slowanddeliberate6893 The problem with that argument is that the Korean brands actually do last 300,000 miles or more. There are owners forums and KZfaq videos that prove this repeatedly.

@slowanddeliberate6893 3 жыл бұрын

@@Okoro17 Probably true. Scotty is allegedly part Japanese, based on DNA analysis. So, I guess he's subconsciously biased about Japanese cars...lol

@leekumiega9268 3 жыл бұрын

@@Okoro17 If you baby a car it will last longer than average but most people don.t.

@Wishram321 3 жыл бұрын

@@leekumiega9268 I'm on two Hyundai's over 200k, and I had a Toyota transmission blow at 120k. Too expensive to rebuild, and a new one is $4,500 (that's cheaper than the rebuild). Yeahhh, love me some Korean cars.

@eddieamaya7856 3 жыл бұрын

Hello gretting Scotty I have a 06 pilot EX with 250k miles on it and planning to keep it forever. I have travel across the country. A couples times no problems at all.

@joe6096 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 43. I’ve been a NASCAR fan since I was around 10 years old in ‘87. Maybe a little earlier because I remember Darryl Waltrip running the Mountain Dew Regal and that might have been ‘85. don’t know about other sports but I can tell you NASCAR has killed itself, it isn’t dying due to kids not interested in cars. NASCAR was rivaling the NFL in the late 90s and early 2000s as far as popularity. Then #3 died. Then all the rule changes hit. Then the ugly and homogenous car of tomorrow. Then the playoff system. Then each race was divided into halves. They kept mucking with everything that made it great, that made it must-watch TV for 3 hours every Sunday in summer. And instead of 130,000 at Charlotte Motor Speedway they’re getting 50,000. NASCAR did it to themselves. They drove away the die-hard enthusiasts.

@johnl3230 3 жыл бұрын

Kinda odd that this era had tons of transmission issues with the accord v6 and the odyssey, but not the pilot. Hmm..

@reng.5934 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard of a few Pilots with bad transmissions... they're not rare rare but they happen.

@enriqueortiz5440 3 жыл бұрын

The Pilot had a slightly different transmission cooling design. The transmission doesn't overheat like the Odyssey did.

@fernandorangel4679 3 жыл бұрын

We had an odyssey and It broke down

@ryanpham3308 3 жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken, the 2005 MY was given a different clutch package so as to mitigate the chance of the transmission failing. That, and so the gearbox wouldn't slip off of 3rd gear.

@GodzillaI 3 жыл бұрын

My neighbor still has his 2nd gen Odyssey running fine with little maintenance. I guess he got lucky with one built on a Wednesday. Lol

@kayabangantv 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty what do you prefer a pathfinder 2007 or this?? Im having a hard time deciding between both.

@exploringthecode558 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Scotty I love your videos to learn and when look into learning I would like for you to take me and your subscribers in a electric cars class for the future of life..

@key1932 3 жыл бұрын

I had one of these and it was great. I had one major issue with, when the radiator goes it mixes with the transmission oil ruining the car. I ended up getting a transmission cooler to fix the issue. I think the towing I was doing and hot climate caused the problems.

@ryanpham3308 3 жыл бұрын

I might get a spare radiator from the local U-Pull-R-Parts soon, just to prepare for that. Thanks for the heads up!

@key1932 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanpham3308 fyi the transmission cooler is a better option imo because the radiators are aluminum I went threw 2 of them to figure that out after the dealer replacement which they charged me 1300 to replace went bad after 8 months they informed me the part warranty was only good for 6.

@ryanpham3308 3 жыл бұрын

Good point, @@key1932. Although I might end up getting both, in case the cooler and radiator become complimentary towards each other.

@tinoarreguin8850 3 жыл бұрын

When is Scotty going to do a "I just found the best Chrysler Minivan and I'm buying it" video?

@ecschindelbeck 3 жыл бұрын

That ultra-reliable Honda V6 is the very same engine found in the old Odysseys where people reportedly had bad camshafts. Thankfully the transmission is (I think) a little more stout than what the Odysseys had.

@alexpichardo1065 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 2007 EXL pilot , includes reverse camera, GPS , AWD in amazing shape, 146k miles, no rust, oil leaks, no engine or transmission issues runs smooth! I paid $2500 to a close friend. I do have to replace the engine and transmission mounts and the rear shocks but other than my pilot is solid. I feel sorry for my friend he just purchased a 2014 Range Rover and the thing already broke and he spent $4500 to get it fixed. I’m now considering replacing the timing belt & water pump because my friend doesn’t know if it was ever replaced. I’m also considering adding a aftermarket transmission cooler. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this pilot.

@jakub584 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening my good friend Scotty

@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

evening!

@asron1294 3 жыл бұрын

If I were Scotty I would’ve just put “sup”

@elite6946 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Erik_Swiger 3 жыл бұрын

From what I've seen on Scotty's channel, if I wanted a good, cheap used car, and if I couldn't find a Toyota, or Honda, I'd choose a Ford with a V8 as an inexpensive option. My first choice would always be a Honda, although I'm getting converted to a Toyota fan fast enough.

@EthanBradshaw 3 жыл бұрын

Older cars I'd pick a Honda because I'm a fan and you get about the same quality in either make, but brand new cars I'd definitely go with a Toyota. Honda has slipped a bit in the last few years

@GuerreroDelInfo 3 жыл бұрын

In the 90's, honda was just as good as toyota

@Tes7000 Жыл бұрын

@@EthanBradshaw It seems like Honda went downhill fast when they redesigned the Pilot in 2016. The hip level center console between the front seats was a major selling point for me, and I was on the verge of getting a 2016 or 2017 Honda Pilot until I saw how many owners were complaining about transmission problems. Seems like a lot of owners of the similar year Odysseys were complaining about transmission problems as well. I am strongly considering getting a Pilot, but it will be one of the pre-2016 models.

@Andrew-tw6pe 3 жыл бұрын

One of my friends had a Subaru from the 90's. He did something to the dampening in the doors and in other places because whenever the doors were slammed shut it sounded like a metal drum being dropped on cement.

@kiefervlogs394 3 жыл бұрын

I love your video

@hamamalnasry 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty what do you think about Acura csx 2009 ( fancy honda civic ) With 2.0 l4 engine and 5 speed automatic transmission, not cvt, It was built specifically for the Canadian market, it has 185k km for 5k from the original owner?

@ellechero1082 3 жыл бұрын

Had a 07 manual one, it was a tank. Sold it. U stilI do see 300000km ones here

@Shabbe02 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good car, buy it if you get it for a good price.

@Fifthcell 3 жыл бұрын

Um, those Pilots were notorious for radiator issues and automatic transmission problems

@jesus7es7dios7 3 жыл бұрын

radiator is not so much of an issue... .an easy and less expensive fix... but those transmissions... boy its a gamble; for example the odyssey... its easier to pull teeth out of a cow's mouth than actually removing the transmission....

@atx-cvpi_99 3 жыл бұрын

03-05 Pilots are notorious for transmissions and radiators. 06 and newer models are a little better.

@cjf2855 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this 03 pilot already have 240,000 KMs..what would be the symptoms for automatic trans problems?

@troyc5994 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 05 Pilot with 210k. Just change the transmission fluid every 25-30k with a good one like maxlife or ams or mobile1 atf

@waltergolston6187 3 жыл бұрын

In the past, the 500's were seen as tests of the reliability of a Manufacturers's auto product. So watching had a multi-purpose aspect besides just speed and timing.

@carolschapker728 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. My parents bought a 2005 honda pilot and it still runs like a champ at 305,6xx miles.

@Ray-oz5gd 3 жыл бұрын

Nice best mechanic in the KZfaq Game!..

@MCatwar 3 жыл бұрын

anyone gonna mention how he said it was a RWD bias when it's clearly a transverse mounted engine?

@imabebebebe2496 3 жыл бұрын

we love scotty

@jjsolstice7283 3 жыл бұрын

We don't care. We love Scotty. He can have all the minor info mistakes he can have. He's a legend already as he already helped me a lot with fixing my pick up truck.

@GuerreroDelInfo 3 жыл бұрын

It's both rwd bias and it has a transverse mounted engine. He wasn't wrong

@imabebebebe2496 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuerreroDelInfo wrong. ur thinking of SH-AWD exclusive to Acura. a subaru man knows his awd

@MCatwar 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuerreroDelInfo no it’s a front wheel drive biased car with awd if it slips up front. it’s still a very powerful platform and i still really do like scotty.

@emilioworks2719 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably my favorite gen pilot. Cheers scotty hope you're having a nice day!

@roberthoffhines5419 3 жыл бұрын

agreed, they got "it" perfect here. size, sight lines are PERFECT. The later ones just disappoint.

@cam-3461 3 жыл бұрын

@@roberthoffhines5419 They new ones are humongous sadly

@bestlaptop_psn 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty i am looking to buy a 2003 4runner or sequoia. Which is better?

@Taronenko1 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure they are 5 speed, and they never came in RWD

@applepoop10 3 жыл бұрын

That came with FWD with the optional 4WD.

@danwander3972 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. Front wheel drive platform originating from the Odessy minivan. Not rear wheel drive. That’s why the can’t tow that much.

@anthonyarrington3740 3 жыл бұрын

You are correct the Honda pilot is a fwd/awd crossover. Like it's twin the acura mdx. The acura rdx is just a fancier version of the Honda CR-V crossover. Sometimes I think scotty gives out the wrong info. But I trust whatever he says