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Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

  • Re: Thanks for all the extended warranty info

    Written by: verybeeg on Feb 3, 2012 10:02:49 AM

    My 2009 Pilot EXL is coming off lease in May, and I have 35,200 miles on it. Yes, I should have thought of this sooner, and found out that I need to buy the extended warranty NOW if I am to buy the car out after the lease. The car is worth way much more than what I owe on the lease, so I am buying it out when the lease ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Real world MPG [jpelletier]

    Written by: nyccarguy on Feb 1, 2012 5:24:46 PM

    The Pilot is our 3rd Honda as well. It is my wife's DD. We bought it primarily for the room. We have 3 children 5 1/2, 3, & 2 months. They are all in child safety seats. The Pilot allows us to seat all 3 of them in the 2nd row, leaving the 3rd row stowed away for cavernous cargo room. There's even a set of LATCH anchors in the 3rd ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • Re: Mileage Update [bobnc]

    Written by: kingfans1 on Mar 3, 2011 5:36:01 PM

    I believe you. Today I drove 101.9 miles. 4 short stop. I didn't use cruise control. according to the trip meter, I got 23.6 mpg. it is 2010 honda pilot ex-l AWD 11,000 miles on odo. castrol synblend 5w20 chevron 87 octane 33 PSI ( cold ) one driver. outside temp. ( 40 - 48 F ) speed ( 60-65 mph) straight highway so we can make a conclusion, pilot awd ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

  • Your dealer is BSing you

    Written by: kenken on Jan 2, 2012 5:06:55 PM

    How in the world can you believe this dealer BS when your dealership has already tried to get you to buy an HC plan from them at inflated prices on your used Pilot??? You can buy up to an 8yr/120k HC extended warranty with either a $0 deductible or a $100 deductible from either your gouging dealer, Saccucci, Hyanis or elsewhere as long as they are an authorized Honda Dealership. The ... Read More

  • Dealer claims cannot buy HCares unless new car or with purchase

    Written by: shelbymadison on Jan 2, 2012 1:25:42 PM

    Thank you all for your responses & advice! Upon getting some quotes for the HC plan from your suggestions, we were just contacted by the dealer we purchased our used 2010 Pilot from asking if we had changed our mind and were interested in purchasing HC plan from them after all. Told them they are nowhere near the quotes we found elsewhere and asked them if they were willing to match ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Good deal, bad deal or eeeehhhh?

    Written by: capilot on Dec 27, 2011 11:01:46 PM

    Okay, found this site about a month and a half after I upgraded my lease on 11.13.11 from a 2010 Honda Odyssey LX to a 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD in Southern CA (heard the 4WDs are hard to get in So Cal). When we leased the Odyssey a year and a half ago, we wanted a 4WD Pilot, but none were available. I think I did OK, might could have ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • Re: horrible mpg [kipk]

    Written by: gby on Dec 25, 2011 7:55:39 AM

    I appreciate all of the knowledge you have given me , But I think that the real issues are with the posted mileage expectations on the sticker of the cars at the dealerships. Many people are led to believe that they will get these numbers and trust the agency that comes up with these results. Why don't they list real world mileage based on your city and let people know the ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

  • Opinions?

    Written by: shelbymadison on Dec 22, 2011 9:19:50 AM

    Hi all & thanks for your feedback/suggestions/comments! We are considering purchasing the Honda Cares extended warranty (8 years/120k miles) on a used 2010 Honda Pilot 2WD Touring model with 25,300 miles. Any thoughts? Is this program worth it, is it good warranty, do they try to exclude you to death when repairs are needed? What is reasonable to pay for it? Do these models really need it/have a history of needing ... Read More

Honda Pilot Tires and Wheels

  • Re: 2010 Honda Pilot rear tires [tornadog]

    Written by: burghcarguy on Oct 14, 2011 1:10:25 PM

    I use TireRack all the time - not a problem. When my dealer sold me tires, he went right to TireRack and showed me their price so I could see I was getting a fair price from them. The top-rated tire right now (both at TireRack and at Consumer Reports) is the General Grabber HTS. I have had them on since Spring and they're great. Do NOT buy the OEM tires. ... Read More

  • Re: 2010 Honda Pilot rear tires [tornadog]

    Written by: rog9 on Oct 13, 2011 3:29:21 PM

    Why pay extra money to the dealer unless they are willing to pro rate the originals? Even in that case tires will be cheaper at tire rack. I buy them online and have been getting mine installed at Firestone and I pay for the life time balance which is well worth it. Also have the lifetime alignment. I would go with Yokohama

  • 2010 Honda Pilot rear tires

    Written by: tornadog on Oct 13, 2011 10:07:27 AM

    Looks like my rear tires have worn out, and its only 22K miles. It failed the penny test, and then some. So far the front tires look good, so I am thinking of just replacing the rear ones. Should I go with the OEM tires or try another brand. I am also trying to decide where to get the tires from. The dealership is definitely going to be expensive, the cheapest ... Read More

Buying a New or Used Honda Pilot, Looking for Feedback

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot vs. Used 2009 or 2010 Pilot [peteer01]

    Written by: pghatty on Aug 8, 2011 10:22:37 AM

    I am in the same situation in looking for an EX-L. Found a few 2009's that are Honda Certified for 25K which is a great deal. I think the reason the price has dropped is because the initial 09's are just coming off a 3 year lease and the residual is around 20k or less. Since the 25K is the dealer list price, I am sure they will come down some ... Read More

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot vs. Used 2009 or 2010 Pilot [peteer01]

    Written by: peteer01 on Jul 30, 2011 1:13:26 PM

    Thought I'd share my buying experience should it be helpful for anyone where I was a week ago. In contacting dealers for quotes, I was told that "Honda has a current incentive in place in the form of $1,250 cash" for people who finance through Honda Finance. Trying to find a competitive price on a used 2009 or 2010 Pilot (wanted to keep the current style) against with the Edmunds TMV ... Read More

  • 2011 Honda Pilot vs. Used 2009 or 2010 Pilot

    Written by: peteer01 on Jul 25, 2011 6:40:19 AM

    I'm about to move to the Albany area from overseas (I am American). Neither my wife or I have a car, and I'm leaning towards a Honda Pilot. I'm particularly interested in any information that would be applicable to Albany, but I'm looking for a general idea of what people would recommend regarding a recently used Pilot vs. a new 2011 model. Any one else go through the same decision process ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Reviews of 2011 Pilot [austex]

    Written by: nyccarguy on Jun 28, 2011 11:06:58 AM

    The editor reviews from edmunds.com aren't exactly glowing. The Pilot got slaughtered in a recent (I think) Motor Trend 3 row SUV comparison. Despite all the recent bad press, I know I made a smart choice in making it the 3rd vehicle in our stable that already includes a 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH (142,000 + miles) & a 2010 Acura TSX w/ Tech Pkg (35,000 + Miles). On May 19, ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: $3665 below sticker - 2011 Pilot EX-L [kaojoe]

    Written by: nyccarguy on May 17, 2011 8:05:34 AM

    Funny, we are in similar boats. Our 3rd child is due in early December & we found the Pilot will hopefully be the perfect addition to our automotive stable which includes my 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH (142,000 + miles) & my wife's 2010 Acura TSX (34,000 miles). We're taking delivery of our Pilot on Thursday. Very exciting. There are still lots of Pilots out there. Usually I would say that ... Read More

Honda Pilot Brake Problems

  • Re: Honda Pilot brake problems - repairs? [safetymatters]

    Written by: main7 on Apr 29, 2011 7:50:31 AM

    Yes, they do put you off, it's been since October of 2010 and they have checked it out but done nothing. Honda America denies knowing anything about it although it has been reported to them numerous times. I guess someone has to be seriously injured or worse before it gets their attention.

  • Re: Honda Pilot brake problems - repairs? [safetymatters]

    Written by: carfans on Apr 28, 2011 8:33:12 AM

    what year of your pilot? my pilot is 2010 EX model and it has brake problem when it is brand new. Honda could not explain why and they refused to do anything.

  • Re: Honda Pilot brake problems - repairs? [safetymatters]

    Written by: main7 on Apr 27, 2011 7:05:39 AM

    My wife had this problem in Oct. 2010 and the vehicle has been driven almost not at all (mostly to the Honda dealership where is sat for a month or more). It has sat in our drive way the rest of the time until last week when I had no choice but drive it due to another car problem. The dealership (Hennesey Honda in Woodstock Ga.) had the Honda America (?) ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re:2010 Honda Pilot Touring AWD with NAV & RES (Maxed-out) [shivarajan]

    Written by: wapilot2 on Feb 2, 2011 9:53:53 PM

    Good luck with the pulling to right issue. I have had mine for almost a year, took it back 3 times in the beginning, and it is a little better, still not happy so at my 1st oil change I had a different Honda dealer look at it.....no luck there...they told me to come back after I take off my snow tires...It sucks, they give me all the lame excuses in ... Read More

2005 Honda Pilot Shudders

  • Add me to the list

    Written by: sfergson727 on Jan 17, 2011 5:49:26 PM

    I have a 2003 Honda Pilot that I bought from a dealer in December, 2010. After two weeks of ownership, it was apparent that I had a problem. As described by others, the car would shudder and vibrate between 35 - 40 mph, for a duration of 5 to 10 seconds. The events are intermittant, but present none the less. I took the car to the back to the dealer, and ... Read More

Honda Pilot Wet Carpet from Leaks

  • Re: wet carpet [bgvoodoo]

    Written by: sacorbi on Jan 16, 2011 11:02:18 AM

    Honda let me down. 2004 pilot leaks water, not only will Honda Care not cover the "structural" defect, they also say they will not cover any damage caused by the uncovered "structural" defect. If electrical system fails causing the sir bags not to work, too bad. Car always smells like wet dog. Dealer, O'Danial Honda of Omaha, even less help. Been a loyal Honda customer for years, no more, just bought ... Read More

Honda Pilot Brake Problems

  • Re: Honda Pilot Brake Problems [tidester]

    Written by: carfans on Jan 11, 2011 9:36:35 PM

    I bought a brand new 2010 pilot EX on 3/13/2010 and the brake suddenly failed within 10MPH after a month. when my wife try to make it full stop at neighbor's house, the brake was very soft and the panel was pushed to the end. the car still kept moving forward. it hit a parked car in front and could not stop. finally it had been stopped by a neighbor's deck. ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • 2010 Pilot EXL 4WD

    Written by: boating on Jan 6, 2011 9:47:03 AM

    Took delivery yesterday of a 2011 Pilot EXL 4WD. Price $32,274 included delivery and trailer wiring harness (to complete tow package). State sales tax and registration were extra. Researched Pilot here on Edmunds and Tru-car and contacted four Honda dealers with quotes on color I wanted. Traded 05 Pilot EXL with 101,500 miles in excellant condition. Rhode Island area dealer. Purchased on 12-30-10. Dealer was very busy with customers. Know what ... Read More

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

  • Head's Up: Power Drain That Affects Navi

    Written by: denver5357 on Jan 4, 2011 7:24:34 AM

    Over the holidays, our Honda navi suddenly started asking us for the navi code everytime we started our 2010 Pilot Touring. Never did that before. Thought it was maybe a battery problem, but everything else in the car worked and it always started. So, dropped by dealer and asked. Turns out there was a TSB on certain Pilots that covered the sun/moonroof drawing a trickle of power from the battery and ... Read More

Honda Pilot Accessories and Modifications

  • Re: aftermarket DVD NAV for Honda Pilot 2010 [catalin777]

    Written by: ktomeny on Dec 23, 2010 10:05:18 AM

    There is a store in Atlanta that just installed a DVD system in my new 2011 Pilot. The name is Sound Sensations in Marrietta. They also sell Nav systems. In my opinion, some of the aftermarket ones are better in that you don't have the drop down screen, instead you get two dvd players in the head rests.

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • 2010 Pilot November lease numbers

    Written by: jessekac on Nov 8, 2010 5:41:46 PM

    Anyone have these yet? Honda is offering no money down at closing for the rest of the year. Might be time to make a move...

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • pilot LX AWD 2011 NJ

    Written by: argante on Oct 16, 2010 6:19:49 PM

    I went to honda dealership in union county, and got following quota: 2011 Pilot LX AWD OTD: $28300 I tried to negotiate down further, but not successful. I used the costo auto program, but that does not help. It end up 200 over invoice + TTL My questions: 1. Is this a good price? 2. anyone got better deal for LX and EX in NJ for 2011 or 2010? Appreciate your ... Read More

2010 Pilot Noisy Shift Lever

  • Re: 2010 Pilot Noisy Shift Lever [fritz98]

    Written by: yogi1956 on Oct 12, 2010 1:15:38 PM

    It stopped on it's own after I sprayed wd40 and banged on it a bit. Now my driver seat shudders when going back but the dealer says Honda doesn't consider this a problem. I'm not impressed with this SUV. We've had several Hondas and this will be our last

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: Honda Pilot EXL 2011 Lease [danf1222]

    Written by: Car_man on Oct 4, 2010 4:19:19 AM

    I sure can, danf1222. Honda Finance's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD without the entertainment system or nav with 12,000 miles per year are .00181 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. One can still lease a new 2010 Pilot through Honda Finance, but Honda is not providing any ... Read More

  • Honda Pilot EXL 2011 Lease

    Written by: danf1222 on Oct 1, 2010 5:00:53 PM

    Car Man, can you provide me with the current October 2010 money factor and residual value for the 2011 Pilot EXL with 12000 miles. Also, is Honda still leasing the 2010 model. If so, can you provide me with those numbers as well. Thanks.

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

  • Re: 2011 honda pilot ECO issue [hugh7]

    Written by: denver5357 on Sep 23, 2010 10:01:41 AM

    We own a 2010 Honda Pilot, bought 10 months ago. We had a 2005 Odyssey with ECO before that. So far, we have not noticed the problem you have stated, or at least thought anything we noticed like that was a problem. But I watch these forums for useful information just in case.

2005 Honda Pilot Shudders

  • Re: Acura MDX / Honda Pilot Service Bulletin PDF [kpsmith999]

    Written by: kawi9893 on Aug 21, 2010 5:38:29 PM

    ok I just got my pilot in 2009 can i still use this in 2010?

2010 Honda Pilot

  • Re: Remote start standard equipment? [zorkon]

    Written by: florami on Aug 14, 2010 12:42:39 PM

    I was wondering if I could get a little more information about the accidental remote start on your honda pilot. My wife has a 2010 honda pilot, I would like to add remote start to it. I hear that the honda after market kit is trash. Can you tell me more about the loose wire and how the remote start was activated. Thanks ! Mike

Honda Pilot Sunroof/Moonroof Problems

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [bmrpilot]

    Written by: rockwea on Aug 13, 2010 11:15:51 AM

    I have a 2010 EX-L pilot, and just received a "recall notice" from Honda to schedule/bring-in the pilot to re-program the moonroof control unit - to fix the not closing(reversing on closure attempt) and battery drain of the moonroof control unit. Sounds like Honda has a fix. Faulty Engineering by either Honda, incomplete testing by Honda, Honda can do better!

2010 Honda Pilot

  • Mileage sucks...degrading

    Written by: tornadog on Aug 11, 2010 8:02:37 AM

    I just finished 1 year on my 2010 Honda Pilot EX. Everything has been great except for the abysmal mileage, and now I am thinking if I may have gotten a dud car, if thats possible. I primarily use it for in city driving with maybe a long trip once a month. So I have covered 12600 miles. Have been through 2 services(a1, and b1). My average mileage now is 12.5 ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

  • tearlach (Aug 04, 2010 8:49 am)

    Written by: mirrodie1 on Aug 8, 2010 5:50:39 PM

    Citivas is on point. Just put in a few hundred miles on my Pilot today. 18.5 combined mpg, seated 2 in front, 2 kids in cars seats in middle with an adult between them, plus a stroller, and adult in the 3rd row. Just yesterday we were parked across from our best friend's CX-9. Sure its sportier looking, but I really didnt care for the cramped, cambered-in rear shoulder area/ ceiling ... Read More

2004 Honda Pilot transmission is junk!

  • Re: 2004 Honda Pilot transmission is junk! [proudmom0507]

    Written by: kpsmith999 on Aug 4, 2010 9:08:15 AM

    I would call Honda America and open up a case file. When they tell you they cannot provide any relief, then I would keep appealing the decision all the way up the line. I have seen other high mileage vehicles in both the Honda Pilot forums and in the Acura MDX forums that have gotten "goodwill consideration" by pressing the matter. Every time they tell you your request have been denied, ... Read More

Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

  • Re: Pilot or CX-9 [novabuyer1]

    Written by: tearlach on Aug 4, 2010 8:49:13 AM

    I have a 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L w/ NAV with roughly 95,000 miles and purchased a 2010 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD (after market NAV) in late Dec-2009. Paid $37, 213 OTD with a little icing. I suggest you test drive the new Pilot vs CX-9 as both my wife and I like the much sportier handling, shiftable auto, AWD and great brakes of the CX-9. Third row room and access is ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: Money factor & residual for Pilot AWD EX [aces_full]

    Written by: Car_man on Aug 4, 2010 3:40:42 AM

    Great username aces_full . Here you go. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Pilot EX 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00181 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

  • Re: 2003 trannie issue [jackerley]

    Written by: kpsmith999 on Aug 3, 2010 10:28:36 PM

    Please read #177 & #179 above. It has been well documented in many forums (such as this one) that the 2002 through 2006 model years for both the Honda Pilot and the Acura MDX (same transmission) have exceptionally high instance of torque converter failure in the transmission. If you have the grinding/vibration/shuddering noise while accelerating between 30 to 40 mph, it is probably your torque converter. Even though Honda did not ... Read More

  • Acura/Honda Admission of Faulty Transmission

    Written by: kpsmith999 on Jul 28, 2010 6:56:58 AM

    To "gatdammit".....Is Consumer Reports applying the "recommended" designation to specific years or all years of Honda Pilots/Acura MDXs? I'm not sure if the more current model years (2008-2010) are impacted by this problem?? But certainly the CR repair charts for model years 2003 through 2007 should indicate a "poor" status for transmission reliability. For those who are interested, you can obtain the actual Acura/Honda Service Bulletin that addresses the Torque Convert ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • 0.9% offer on 2011 pilots??

    Written by: maverix on Jul 15, 2010 10:58:35 AM

    The other night during prime time TV, there was a commercial for Honda that mentioned 0.9% for 60 months on 2010 modelsYes this is the same Mr Opportunity thing. Does anyone have inputs whether they honor it for 2011 Pilots? Pl throw in your feed back.

Honda Pilot Sunroof/Moonroof Problems

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [bmrpilot]

    Written by: fish23 on Jul 14, 2010 1:47:44 PM

    I spoke to a person who works in the service dept. a week ago, and they yet have not heard anymore from Honda or seen the part come in yet. Honestly, at this point I'm starting to become a little disappointed. I'll be sending in my forth payment in a week. I will post a.s.a.p. when I get an answer from my local dealer. By the way - what did Honda ... Read More

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [fish23]

    Written by: bmrpilot on Jul 13, 2010 5:16:10 PM

    I have a 2011 on order, but called American Honda today to ask about it and tell them I will not take delivery if this is not resolved. Any updates?

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: Money Factor/Residual Value [delaware1]

    Written by: Car_man on Jun 29, 2010 3:02:20 AM

    Hi delaware1. Here's the numbers that you're looking for. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Pilot LX 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00200 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 Pilot LX 4WD are .00195 and 58%. Honda ... Read More

Honda Pilot Sunroof/Moonroof Problems

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [rwg3]

    Written by: fish23 on Jun 25, 2010 4:18:54 PM

    It has been three months now since we have had the glitch with the moonroof with our 2011 pilot. My local dealer told us two weeks ago that Honda has acknowledged this as a problem with the manufacturing and has a fix for it. They said that Honda has redesigned the "software" in the motor of the moonroof, but we have not yet heard back from them. The last we heard ... Read More

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [pilotman6]

    Written by: rwg3 on Jun 25, 2010 6:03:02 AM

    I just bought a 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L with Nav (April 30). When I picked it up the salesman went to show me the how to work the moon roof and it wouldn't close. Same problem, got close and backed up. He couldn't have it fixed because the techs had gone home. Like a fool I took the car. Brought it back a week later they adjusted something and it worked ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • 2010/2011 honda pilot awd with navigation

    Written by: aacosta1 on Jun 10, 2010 9:39:42 AM

    Hi , I am looking for 2010/2011 honda pilot awd with navigation, is there anybody knows how much is the price now?

  • Re: 2010 Honda Pilot EXL RES 2WD [churchill6]

    Written by: bretam on Jun 8, 2010 9:12:47 PM

    Sorry for the confusion no 2010's left that I can find. Anyway got a quote for $33,160 plus TTL on 2011 EXL 2WD RES. Still seems a bit high. I have had trouble getting these guys to actually shoot me a price via e-mail. I am shopping hard right now and will wait till the last day of June before I buy. Would like to get them down to the $31,500 ... Read More

  • Re: 2010 Honda Pilot EXL RES 2WD [bretam]

    Written by: churchill6 on Jun 8, 2010 8:54:10 AM

    I am little bit confused, do you still have 2010 model in town? Why are you saying, the 2011 will be out first by the end of June? Please advise. I am looking for a 2010 model since 2010 and 2011 models are the same, but 2010 should be cheaper.

  • 2010 Honda Pilot EXL RES 2WD

    Written by: bretam on Jun 7, 2010 9:20:48 PM

    Looking carefully at 2010 model Pilot EX-L 2WD with RES in Houston area. My budget is $30,000 plus TTL. Any opinions if an offer of $30,000 will get a deal done. I will wait till the last day of June before purchasing. Looks like 2011 models are out and maybe dealers want to move the 2010 models. Based on some of the deals I have seen in this forum for 2011 ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • Re: Synthetic Oil [justaveragejoe]

    Written by: kingfans1 on May 31, 2010 5:54:15 PM

    hi my 2010 pilot is about to service for the first oil changed.. I am thinking about using 5w20 castrol gtx. I am not going for synthetic.. I know most honda dealer use honda oil ( mobil 1 ).. I really like castrol brand.. I used it in my camry. so I like to know what u guys using on their honda.. and tell how they perform. thank

2010 Honda Pilot Touring vs 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

  • Re: 2010 Pilot Touring vs 2010 Santa Fe Limited [hate_car_shopg]

    Written by: bugplay on May 22, 2010 12:04:06 PM

    I own a 2009 Pilot EX-L AWD and I just purchased a 2010 Santa Fe AWD GLS with the 4 cyl engine. I have only driven the Hyundai about 100 miles; however, I am pleased. In comparison, the rear leg room seems pretty much the same. The Pilot, though, seems like a much better built car - but that should be expected for the price difference. The doors, rear lid and ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Chicago Area Prices for 2011 EX-L 4WD or Touring with Nav [chitowntwins]

    Written by: pmpatel on May 11, 2010 9:30:24 PM

    Hi Chitowntwins, Congratulations on your new Pilot purchase. I wanted to share my purchase buying a used 2003 Odyssey at Castle Honda in Sept 09 and thought I paid atleast 2K less than blue book price. I recently purchased 2010 Honda Odyssey EXL with Navi and RES from Brilliance Honda in Crystal Lake and I did go to Castle honda for a quote and they gave me a decent quote but ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot [hondafan14]

    Written by: gman1957 on May 11, 2010 2:33:26 PM

    Hey Hondafan14, Mine was 1240 total out of pocket which includes first month payment of $429.00.I leased out of NY.Its a 2010 Pilot with RES with the bars on it.I guess you and I did okay. I am happy. Hope you are too.Happy motoring!!!!

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

  • Re: Honda Care Warranty [faiginwells98]

    Written by: jet10000 on May 5, 2010 12:02:50 PM

    I added the Honda Care Warranty 8 years 120,000 miles $0 deductible to my 2010 Honda Pilot purchase yesterday. The cost was $1450. Did I pay too much? The last time I checked, you could get 8/120K $0 for a Pilot for $1,295 at one of the online dealers mentioned previously.

  • Honda Care Warranty

    Written by: faiginwells98 on May 5, 2010 11:10:16 AM

    I added the Honda Care Warranty 8 years 120,000 miles $0 deductible to my 2010 Honda Pilot purchase yesterday. The cost was $1450. Did I pay too much?

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • 2010 Pilot Touring w/ NAV 4WD

    Written by: faiginwells98 on May 5, 2010 9:37:29 AM

    Here is the deal that I got last night: sales price 34982.00 taxes 2938.49 az temp tag fee 15.00 state doc fee 395.00 tire fee 5.00 registation fee 8.25 title fee 4.00 postage fee 14.00 total 38361.74 I also added the Honda Care for 8 years 120K miles with $0 deduct. for 1495. Could only get 1.9 for 36 months so had to get 2.9% interest. Any thoughts or comments would ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot [Car_man]

    Written by: gman1957 on May 4, 2010 12:35:50 PM

    Hey Car_man.... Finally leased 2010 Pilot EXL w RES along with Boards selling price of 32,376.00 I just paid the taxes and all inceptions fees upfront for 3yrs / 12,000 Can you guess what should I be paying paying a month. I lived in NYC. Gman923

2010 Honda Pilot

  • Re: Care for Honda Pilot 2010 [touring4]

    Written by: kingfans1 on May 3, 2010 5:24:20 PM

    yes. hand washing is only way to go on the honda pilot.. I used automatic car wash on my 2010 honda pilot. I can see the paint start chipping from the hood... they are pretty small... So I stopped using automatic car wash..

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot [kd2000]

    Written by: Car_man on May 3, 2010 3:47:50 AM

    Hi kd2000. You're right, consumers definitely need to negotiate the selling prices of leased vehicles. The sign and drive promotion that Honda was providing in April is available on the 2010 Pilot. Honda's April programs are scheduled to run through today, May 3rd. I will provide you with information on what the April program is like for now. Let me know if you're interested in what the May programs are like ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • 5,000 mile service

    Written by: kingfans1 on May 1, 2010 4:58:58 PM

    hi kip, I bought my 2010 honda pilot in November 2009. The car is only about 6500 miles... I received a letter from Honda, 5,000 mile service is due, service recommended.. The car is not even 1 year old yet, and 6500 miles.. Do I follow the letter or MM ???

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: Philadelphia area 2011 Honda Pilot Touring prices [barczyk]

    Written by: roflkittens on Apr 30, 2010 9:41:55 AM

    I have a quote from someone in Tristate for a bali blue touring with 3k worth of dealer added stuff....started me at 38K and now I'm down below 33K. it really is steal for a showroom demo with no miles. The sales guy is nice - and I want to see someone take that car because my wife won't let me have it :( I'll give u the info if u ... Read More

Honda Pilot Sunroof/Moonroof Problems

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [pilotman6]

    Written by: fish23 on Apr 28, 2010 6:51:13 PM

    We just bought our 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L less than three weeks ago. It had eighteen miles on it from the start. We have the exact same problem with the moonroof not closing all the way. Took it in the first time to be recallobrated, to no avail. They ordered a new track, and installed it along with a new motor during the second service. Just got it back tonight and ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • Re: 2010 mpg [thomasr1950]

    Written by: kipk on Apr 28, 2010 5:22:37 AM

    >"I just returned from a trip in my 2010Pilot 2wd. I got less than 22mpg on the interstate with cruise set at 755mph. ..... Is this what others are getting? Seems low to me." Seems about right to me, or maybe a bit high for 75 mph. A Pilot pushes a lot of air. Air resistance is a formula: Frontal area of the vehicle times the speed squared. At 65 mph ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Honda Pilot EXL - RES

    Written by: seesharp4me on Apr 12, 2010 5:52:52 PM

    I am starting to look for a new vehicle for my wife and just started the hunt. I recently had good luck on the Edmunds forum for my MDX, so I thought I would start here. I am looking for a vehicle to replace our 04 Oydssey and want something for the Colorado snow storms. The Pilot seems to fit the bill for our family. What is a reasonable price to ... Read More

Honda Pilot Sunroof/Moonroof Problems

  • Re: Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof [jplyman]

    Written by: beachbum99 on Apr 24, 2010 6:29:46 PM

    bought 2010 pilot touring in jan 2010..already taken in 3X times for the same issue. first time they had to reprogram the whole moonroof logic. seem to work for few weeks. then it happened again. but only random. 2nd time i took it in..it worked fine, but finally did it again ..so the tech re-program again and greased the rails..he sd tht tht hopefully it should be fix. 3rd time it ... Read More

2011 Honda Pilot

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Incentives [nklatsky]

    Written by: jplyman on Apr 22, 2010 11:04:02 AM

    I searched most of the country East of the Mississippi and only found Dallas to have a large qty of 2010's. The one I found an hour away the guy was not dealing at all wanted me to pay the more than what I paid for my 2011. I purchased a 2011 last week EX-L my price was 31,600 plus tax for a total of 33,800 out the door. I was ... Read More

  • Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Incentives [nklatsky]

    Written by: mybuy on Apr 21, 2010 2:02:41 PM

    When I was looking at the end of March, I couldn't find a 2010 either - they kept disappearing as soon as one was found. I finally found out that Honda was offering the incentives for 2011s when a dealership ran out of 2010s. I was able to lease a 2011 from a dealer who was out of 2010s. You might ask the question about incentives on 2011s. Good luck.

  • 2011 Honda Pilot Incentives

    Written by: nklatsky on Apr 21, 2010 9:26:41 AM

    I just completed a frustrating month trying to get a 2010 Pilot with the low financing rate, to find out there are no more 2010's available. Has anyone heard of the low financing becoming available? Any thoughts if Honda might do this again for this model?

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: 2010 PILOT EX 4WD [yeayea1]

    Written by: ksm01 on Apr 18, 2010 8:55:13 PM

    seems you did well, on overall, comparing the discounts i got. I ended up at 32000.00 OTD, where as i started off with 28000.00 for the suv. Add KARR for 695, and an interest rate of 6.7% (in this age and day of low interests), eventually it ended up at 32K, thanks to 9.75% sales tax of alameda county. Guess, what, I came home and applied for online loan with BOFA, ... Read More

2010 Honda Pilot

  • Care for Honda Pilot 2010

    Written by: touring4 on Apr 18, 2010 8:12:06 PM

    What is everyone using for leather and vinyl care. Also, what are you using to wash the car. I was planning on hand washing the car for a few years.

Honda Pilot Sunroof/Moonroof Problems

  • Pilot 2010 Glitchy Moonroof

    Written by: pilotman6 on Apr 18, 2010 9:57:36 AM

    We just got a new 2010 Honda Pilot with leather, moonroof, etc, and about one every three times we open the moonroof, it won't close. It will start to close, but just before it should close completely it stops and starts to back up again, but it doesn't back up all the way. It does this if you keep your finger on the switch the whole time, or if you just ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: 2010 Pilot EXL [timc77]

    Written by: vinset on Apr 7, 2010 8:15:52 PM

    I made a deal 31,400 with the same dealer only but it fell through. would not give 0.9 % advertised APR by Honda.

  • Re: 2010 Pilot EXL [vinset]

    Written by: timc77 on Apr 7, 2010 5:16:37 PM

    Boch Honda in Norwood Rt1. Just got the Pilot EX-L tonight. Let me know what you get for the EX-L with RES,. Thanks

  • Re: 2010 Pilot EXL [nepilot] - Pulling right [jplyman]

    Written by: nepilot on Apr 16, 2010 10:46:11 PM

    thanks for the response. after my 2nd alignment at the dealership, i've noticed a significant improvment to this problem. i've researched this in depth and have questioned the dealership about everything i've found. they have given me excuses from its caused by road crown, the tires need a good 1000 miles to break in, wider tires cause the pilot to react to the road more and the latest was that it ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • 2011 Honda Pilot

    Written by: kd2000 on Apr 16, 2010 3:15:55 PM

    I am new to leasing as well, hoping to get some help here. I am looking into possibly leasing 2010 or 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD with RES with 12 or 15k miles /year. Honda has a 0,0,0,0 program, not sure if it applies to Honda Pilots as well. As I understand that cap cost is actually the selling price of the vehicle and needs to be negotiated regardless of purchasing ... Read More

2010 Honda Pilot

  • Re: 2010 Honda Pilot's Front Bumper [kingfans1]

    Written by: wkwk on Apr 15, 2010 8:41:29 PM

    thank you so much for those awesome pics! wish my pilot looks like that one haha! so i guess we ended up with a touring front bumper and a ex-l rear bumper without the sensors holes/covers. that's going to look stupid! ahhh....

  • Re: 2010 Honda Pilot's Front Bumper [wkwk]

    Written by: kingfans1 on Apr 15, 2010 7:55:55 PM

    yes here is the better pictures. tourin model have sensor on the front and back.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Pilot-TOURING-2009-HONDA-PILOT-4X4-NAV-DVD-- LOCAL-ONE-OWNER-TRADE_W0QQitemZ320513345571QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?has- h=item4aa0158823

  • 2010 Honda Pilot's Front Bumper

    Written by: wkwk on Apr 15, 2010 5:35:50 PM

    We have a 2010 Honda Pilot and recently we hit a deer so we had to replace the front bumper. We just got it back today and noticed that there are 2 small (size of nickel) holes on either side of the fog lights, near the outer cornera of the front bumper. The guy said that they're for parallel parking sensors which I've never heard of. I went to check the ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: 2010 Pilot EXL [vinset]

    Written by: nepilot on Apr 14, 2010 12:23:22 PM

    vinset- i see you recently got your pilot at boch. i did as well...2010 ex-l w/res. do you notice any pulling to the right with your pilot? i find that i need to constantly keep the wheel turned to the left about 5-10degrees. just curious if this is normal or not? boch tried telling me it's due to road crown and the vehicle has to break in. i'm not believing it ... Read More

2011 Honda Pilot

  • Long braking distance

    Written by: thinking3 on Apr 14, 2010 9:38:47 AM

    Has anyone known if honda improved its brake for 2011 pilot. It was said the 2010 version had a long braking distance of 150 feet from 60mph to 0mph.

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: Honda Pilot Lease [bricklacey]

    Written by: Car_man on Apr 13, 2010 2:59:51 AM

    Hi Bricklacey. Negotiating a good deal on a lease really isn't all that different than negotiating a good deal on a vehicle that you want to finance or pay cash for. You still need to negotiate the selling price of the vehicle that you want. If I was in the market for a new Pilot right now, I personally would shoot for a selling price of around $500 over dealer invoice ... Read More

  • Re: Leasing a 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES [edrive]

    Written by: Car_man on Apr 13, 2010 2:54:57 AM

    Hi edrive. To me, the easiest way to tell how good a deal the lease that you were quoted is is to look at the selling price that it is based upon. The selling prices of leased vehicles are negotiable, just as if you were paying cash for or financing them. Without this number, it is difficult to tell how large a dealer discount you are being given. I personally would ... Read More

  • Honda Pilot Lease

    Written by: bricklacey on Apr 6, 2010 6:55:28 PM

    I am currently looking to lease a Honda Pilot 2011 or 2010 EX-L RES. MSRP including destination fee was around 38,000 dollars. I am willing to put down around 3,000 dollars. I have no idea about leasing cars. So....what would a good deal look like. What is the money factor and the residual for 12,000 miles per year? What would a good negotiated price be for this Pilot. Any help or ... Read More

  • Leasing a 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES

    Written by: edrive on Apr 6, 2010 6:00:00 PM

    Getting ready to lease a EX-L with RES 15k per yr for 3 years $2000.00 down my monthly payment is $473. Is this a good deal I'm getting or can I do better?

  • Re: 2010 Touring/RES [chitowntwins]

    Written by: Car_man on Apr 6, 2010 3:13:22 AM

    Here's the information that you're looking for, chitowntwins. Honda Finance's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Pilot Touring 4WD with the entertainment system and 15,000 miles per year are .00173 and 50%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 2% ... Read More

  • Re: Lease returned.............. [autoboy19]

    Written by: Car_man on Apr 6, 2010 3:10:44 AM

    I certainly do, autoboy19. Here's the information that you're looking for. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD without the entertainment system with 12,000 miles per year are .00183 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Honda extended its March lease program on the 2010 Pilot through 5/3/10. ... Read More

  • Re: Dealers cash back & 1500.00 [gman1957]

    Written by: Car_man on Apr 6, 2010 3:08:24 AM

    Honda did indeed extend the $1,500 dealer cash that it is providing on the 2010 Pilot through 5/3/10. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: 2011 EX-L [jon012]

    Written by: rishi_nj on Apr 3, 2010 10:55:36 PM

    Thanks for the reply. I am in South Jersey and the dealer is DCH Academy Honda in Old Bridge. DCH does not have 2011 in stock and their 2010 Pilots are sold out. I got the same price from Princeton Honda as well. If you have Costco membership, you can contact Planet Honda (Union) to get Costco pricing. But you're right, none of the dealers truly have these vehicles in stock. ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • Re: Octane and Compression [kipk]

    Written by: kingfans1 on Apr 3, 2010 8:53:13 PM

    I hope you will love your RL Have you drive on the snow yet? My 2010 pilot 4wd did very well in the snow this winter.. I hope you have no problem in the snow. Honda make the best AWD. someone from ROC forum said RL 4wd is better than subaru wrx... I will buy Honda Pilot 4wd in the future..

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

  • Re: Lease returned.............. [Car_man]

    Written by: autoboy19 on Apr 1, 2010 5:12:36 PM

    Car_man, Do you have the lease rates for the 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD for 36 months and 12k miles per year? Also, do the lease rates for the 2010 Pilots carryover from the month of March into April? Thanks

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

  • Need guidance please

    Written by: calijake on Mar 31, 2010 9:33:42 AM

    I'm closing a new 2010 Pilot EX-L w/Res today. Any guidance on what I should pay on a Honda Care Plan for 8 yr/120K?

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

  • Re: 2010 Touring + RES + NAV 36K [03toyota]

    Written by: dogstar23 on Mar 31, 2010 7:48:54 AM

    Yesterday picked up, in Minneapolis, a 2010 Touring w/RES and NAV, black exterior, black interior for 36,900 (not including tax and title, but includes Honda's $1,500 month of March discount offer for 2010 Pilots). Has 8 miles on it. Getting a 2010 black and black is hard to find in the Minneapolis area. The 2010s are almost all gone. Mine was one of two in that color and model that I ... Read More

Honda Pilot Real World MPG

  • Re: Octane and Compression [kingfans1]

    Written by: kipk on Mar 30, 2010 6:44:44 AM

    >"yes sir thats correct. I am the only driver in the car. 95% highway driving. I am very easy on gas, and never exceed 65 or 70 mph....... ..........2010 honda pilot. 4wd. average 20.0 mpg, best mpg 21.1, 3052 total miles driven.. using chevron or shell 91 octane.. " When I traded the 03 Pilot for the 09 Ridgeline I was told to not expect the same fuel mileage, because the ... Read More

  • Honda Pilot 0 to 60

    Written by: kingfans1 on Mar 29, 2010 9:20:25 PM

    hello I have a question.. according to the carsdirect 2009/2010/2011 honda pilot 0 to 60 acceleration is 7.1 seconds.. and according to insideline, they report 9.7 seconds.. I wonder if anything have to do with the brand of the gas, octane level, manual gear change, tire psi, temperature.. if anyone know, please share. thank

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The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2010 Honda Pilot in CA is:

$138 per month*
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