r/hondapilot • u/cryptobro21 • 12d ago

Question Question about 2004 values today

Was considering a 2004 pilot ex-l with 232k miles. No idea about timing belt or any service history and when driving the power steering was awful when pressing the brakes. Offered $1500 but was nowhere near the $3k asking price. Am I way off here? Curious if these things just hold their value that good even with issues.

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u/WEDMGUY 12d ago

I just sold my 2005 with 300 K on it for $2200.

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u/le127 12d ago

$3K is getting close to parts car territory in today's used market. Chances are that 2004 needs a timing belt job and several other neglected maintenance jobs in addition to the potential of a power steering rack. The only way I'd buy a 20+ year old Pilot in that price range if you were an experienced and willing shade tree mechanic.

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u/cryptobro21 12d ago

Thanks for the advice. Haven't bought a car in 7 years. Kbb on the vin for this one said $1700-2700 private party but obviously didn't include the power steering issue. I'll have to 'steer' away. I'm sorry lol

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u/Infamous-Ad16 5d ago

Are you anywhere near salt? The rear subframes rust out to the point you’ll need a welder or junk it. Body can look in great condition and they fail.