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1052 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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| I am planing to buy a Honda Pilot EX-L. However, I think the accessories that dealer charges are way too higher than their actual value. I do know some of the accessories are better purchased from dealer, even it is over-charged. For example: Towing package and day/night mirror. For everything else, if it is available, aftermarket one will be better. Well, this is only my 2cents. Any thought about this topic? Any knowledge for where to find those accessories? Many thanks! | |
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My guess is that it's still a bit early for the suppliers to get geared up with much aftermarket stuff. Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
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Aerostar45 - For discounted accessories you might want to look at www.collegehillshonda.com. They apparently carry official Honda accessories at reduced prices. One thing I like about the site is that they have the installation instructions available as pdf files so that you can decide whether or not installation is something you want to tackle on your own. For things like mudflaps and cargo cover etc... do it youself installation should be very easy. Unforunately the wind deflector requires a special tool. I have not yet ordered anything from this business but plan to in the near future. I was close to attempting to install the security system on my LX model but decided that it was too complicated for my level of experience. The price was attractive though: $265.00 from collegehills or $418.00 according to the official Pilot website. Goodluck. |
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Just picked up my EP EX-L from the dealer. Had several DIO's installed including fog lights, day/night mirror (w/compass), a cargo cover, and... ta da... the underseat six-disc CD changer! All very nice. My first choice was the in-dash CD changer, but while it will fit in the space where the plastic pocket is and it will connect to the head unit, apparently there is no plastic bezel available to fill-in the space around the edges of the changer. It seems the in-dash unit is intended only for use with the smaller head unit in the LX. Consequently, my dealer had to remove the in-dash changer and was reluctant to try the under-seat changer. It seems that there was a lot of confusion regarding whether or not the under-dash changer would work in an EX. The parts department was telling the service manager that it would not fit, but after I showed him the installation instructions (thanks, collegehillshonda.com) he agreed to try it. The end result is that everything fits and works fine. So if your dealer is telling you that the under-seat changer will not work, insist that they look up the installation instructions before you give up. Now... who's got the best price on additional CD changer magazines? |
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Thanks you merlin71 for your info. I think I read your and somebody else's posts on the main chart board about the accessory. It is because those message are overwhelmed by other post that make me feel it is necessary to start a new topic. If you don't mind, could you re post those message here? You are right, the mud flaps and cargo cover are very easy to DIY. It is funny that there is a labor fee for installing the cargo cover by the dealer. For the security system, do you think a Lo-jack will be better than the factory solution? Is it worth to install both of them to the vehicle? Thanks and Good luck for everyone. |
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Please think twice before adding the air deflector! I had an air deflector installed by a Honda dealer yesterday. Immediately upon driving away, I noticed a pronounced low pitched whistling noise that started at 30 mph and thereafter increased in intensity. I was expecting some increase in wind noise but the sound was much louder than what could reasonably be considered normal for an accessory such as this. It was so loud that it actually turned peoples heads as I approached! Less than 24 hours after the installation, I have had it removed and the cost has been refunded by the dealer. If anyone else has experienced a similar problem I would like to hear about it. Regarding the utility of the Honda alarm vs. a Lojack - I am not familiar enough with either system to have an opinion. The cost of the Honda system is fairly high - $418.00 plus installation fees which will probaly bring the total to at least $525.00. I am tempted to have an alarm installed by the local car stereo shop for $300.00 total cost. However, I am leaning toward the Honda option since any of the local stereo shops have probably never worked on a Pilot before. I don't want my vehicle to be their first experience. What does the Lojack cost and how does it work? My understanding is that it emits a locating signal to find the vehicle after it has been stolen. Does the system do anything to prevent theft in the first place???
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Merlin71, here is a link to the lo-jack website.
http://www.lojack.com/foryou/lojack.htm
Basically the lo-jack is a system which will help you bring the car back when your car is stolen, not before it is stolen. So, it is totally different from the alarm system.
I read and saw on TV that a lot of alarm system can be easily beaten by a pro car thief. Since Honda is the #1 or #2 target on the thief's radar, I really concern about the credibility of the regular alarm system. Just my 2cent. Not try to offend anybody. |
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| Since this is one of the options that I plan to install on my Pilot, I would appreciate others experience with this accessory. Is it similar to merlin71's? | |
| Is there some sort of wind noise problem in the first place? Is the reason you are putting these on cosmetic or functional? It seems early in the game to adjust the stock setup. | |
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