I scrolled through nairaland looking for a toks Honda pilot. 2009 or 010.

Most of the vehicles I saw are Nigeria used waiting to be sold off. Is there anything prevalently wrong with that pilot model?

Car gurus kindly enlighten me abeg

The only thing I know is that it's front legs dey pull upabdan

Vickyvice:
The only thing I know is that it's front legs dey pull upabdan

That's not true. Pilots doesn't have the leg pull issue

Probably the fuel consumption.

Probably transmission wahala

BuyAndSellStuff:
Probably the fuel consumption.

Kokomo:
Probably transmission wahala

So the vehicle is not advisable to buy. I noticed it's relatively cheap and offered more value for money when compared to highlander and other vehicles in same class.

Seems I was wrong then

...or Sapa. Nigeria tough now.

Kokomo:
Probably transmission wahala

Never heard anyone complaining about d transmission b4 shaa

search for car comparison thread and ask there gurus like Heavenbang and nurey can guide you better,

Vickyvice:
The only thing I know is that it's front legs dey pull upabdan

just sidon for ur politics section jeje

SMGGroup:
I scrolled through nairaland looking for a toks Honda pilot. 2009 or 010.

Most of the vehicles I saw are Nigeria used waiting to be sold off. Is there anything prevalently wrong with that pilot model?

Car gurus kindly enlighten me abeg

VCM wahala from the engine most likely

diportivo:

VCM wahala from the engine most likely

The vcm na to economise gas I suppose. Is there a way of bypassing that vcm system in order to avoid reoccurrence

HE DEY SWALLOW FUEL!

Run!!!

lanrexdo:
HE DEY SWALLOW FUEL!

Run!!!

Personally, I prefer performance over fuel economy

SMGGroup:

Personally, I prefer performance over fuel economy

Go for it

SMGGroup:


The vcm na to economise gas I suppose. Is there a way of bypassing that vcm system in order to avoid reoccurrence

VCM can be disabled but I believe the touring edition should be the one with VCM engine.

My boss uses it and the only reason he wants to buy another CUV is because of fuel consumption. Says the car dey consume I believe it's because he has check engine light issues

Vickyvice:
The only thing I know is that it's front legs dey pull upabdan

that's a blatant lie

SMGGroup:



So the vehicle is not advisable to buy. I noticed it's relatively cheap and offered more value for money when compared to highlander and other vehicles in same class.

Seems I was wrong then

three to four years of use and I NEVER had any major issues with the car, not engine or transmission and it never slept with a mechanic for once. 2005 model, extremely reliable

nurey:


VCM can be disabled but I believe the touring edition should be the one with VCM engine.

My boss uses it and the only reason he wants to buy another CUV is because of fuel consumption. Says the car dey consume I believe it's because he has check engine light issues

That is to say that the vehicle is not a bad buy?. I just need some level of assurance

RZArecta:
three to four years of use and I NEVER had any major issues with the car, not engine or transmission and it never slept with a mechanic for once. 2005 model, extremely reliable

The first gen pilot is quite reliable coupled with the 4wd handling. But na this facelifted 2010 I dey interested in

SMGGroup:


The first gen pilot is quite reliable coupled with the 4wd handling. But na this facelifted 2010 I dey interested in

2010 is not a face-lift....its an all new version

SMGGroup:


The vcm na to economise gas I suppose. Is there a way of bypassing that vcm system in order to avoid reoccurrence

you cannot bypass it....u can't disable it....atleast not here in naija as far as I know

SMGGroup:


The first gen pilot is quite reliable coupled with the 4wd handling. But na this facelifted 2010 I dey interested in

From my research, the 2017 upwards was the pilot year with VCM issues that I know. It is reliable as long as you can fuel it

nurey:


From my research, the 2017 upwards was the pilot year with VCM issues that I know. It is reliable as long as you can fuel it

Appreciated. Thank you

RZArecta:
three to four years of use and I NEVER had any major issues with the car, not engine or transmission and it never slept with a mechanic for once. 2005 model, extremely reliable

I currently use the 07 model and i have no regrets at all. Been using it for 3yrs now. Speed , Performance and durability ...All na confirm ! Though, e dey chop fuel small sha but then its a 3.5ltres V6 engine naaa.....I love am like that !

bigfather:


I currently use the 07 model and i have no regrets at all. Been using it for 3yrs now. Speed , Performance and durability ...All na confirm ! Though, e dey chop fuel small sha but then its a 3.5ltres V6 engine naaa.....I love am like that !

is the engine different from the one in 2010?

I think the VCM is not in the 4WD models of the first gen.

SMGGroup:
is the engine different from the one in 2010?

It's same capacity ....

Am using 2008 pilot.....best car have used. Have tried RAV4, and I can say this(pilot) is far better. Fuel consumption is similar, except the thermostat has being bypassed. Am more comfortable driving the vehicle than my mum's RX 330. The 330 has some Blindspot. You cant go wrong with it. Make sure you use the right transmission and gear oils

SMGGroup:
I scrolled through nairaland looking for a toks Honda pilot. 2009 or 010.

Most of the vehicles I saw are Nigeria used waiting to be sold off. Is there anything prevalently wrong with that pilot model?

Car gurus kindly enlighten me abeg

I physically noticed this too. When the 2010 arrived Nigeria around 2012, most (let me not say all) put it up for sale after a few months, say 8months.

Then the Nigerian used completely disappeared and now it is not often you see them parked for sale.

So what is the Nigerian verdict?

Peterlove11:
Am using 2008 pilot.....best car have used. Have tried RAV4, and I can say this(pilot) is far better. Fuel consumption is similar, except the thermostat has being bypassed. Am more comfortable driving the vehicle than my mum's RX 330. The 330 has some Blindspot. You cant go wrong with it. Make sure you use the right transmission and gear oils

Hmmm. Fallacy.
Except it's a different type of RX330 your mom use.

kingreign:



Hmmm. Fallacy.
Except it's a different type of RX330 your mom use.

The mum's vehicle might not be in the best of shape

Jejely buy the 2007 model and have peace of mind. I don learn things from this thread sha

RZArecta:
three to four years of use and I NEVER had any major issues with the car, not engine or transmission and it never slept with a mechanic for once. 2005 model, extremely reliable

2005 very reliable.
It gives peace of mind.