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#10966 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [jimmyab] by cjkbme2w Apr 07, 2008 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: jimmyab (Apr 07, 2008 11:46 am) Is "Deep" your name. I have an email into Janelle, but what if she asks for your full name? Replies to this message: jimmyab (Apr 07, 2008 4:38 pm)
#10967 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [cjkbme2w] by nitts Apr 07, 2008 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: cjkbme2w (Apr 07, 2008 2:57 pm) Thanks. In my haste, I forgot it was invoice instead of MSRP. Duh.   Separate question...I want both nav and dvd but you can't get both. Am I better off getting one vs the other factory vs aftermarket? For instance, DVD factory and Nav aftermarket better than Nav factory and DVD aftermarket?   I like the factory DVD because it is seamless and you can input the DVDs in the front dash. I figure the aftermarket Nav is easier since it doesn't have to be integrated.   Anyone have experience with this tradeoff?   Thanks. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Apr 07, 2008 3:08 pm) nitts (Apr 07, 2008 3:14 pm) dwynne (Apr 07, 2008 3:48 pm)
#10968 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [nitts] by qbrozen Apr 07, 2008 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: nitts (Apr 07, 2008 3:02 pm) It really depends on which you like better. I like the factory NAV because of the button on the steering wheel and voice recognition. However, its a very expensive option. Like you said, having the DVD integrated into the system is nice, too.   Having said that, if I were to choose one, I would go with the factory DVD because to get it the way I would want it aftermarket would involve replacing the entire stock stereo. I have a standalone NAV unit (TomTom) and absolutely love it. I don't miss not having a factory NAV one bit. ESPECIALLY considering the price difference! Replies to this message: nitts (Apr 07, 2008 3:14 pm)
#10969 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [qbrozen] by nitts Apr 07, 2008 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Apr 07, 2008 3:08 pm) Thanks a lot for the feedback, I am leaning that way too.
#10970 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [nitts] by dwynne Apr 07, 2008 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: nitts (Apr 07, 2008 3:02 pm) The Nav includes the backup camera, which is about the only thing that might make the cost of the Nav stuff worth the asking price. Yeah, I know it is voice command and all that but the OEM Nav systems are all horribly out of date and can be expensive to upgrade the maps on - if they ever release new maps at all. For a fraction of the cost you can get a nice GPS (I prefer Garmin, but there are those that love TomTom and Magellan as well) - for enough money you can even get one that offers voice command. You can also use a portable out of the car on hikes, walking around town, or in other cars. For the asking price, even at invoice, the OEM system is WAY overpriced.   That said, you can get a RES put in for less than the invoice difference of the Honda system, but that price is a lot closer than the GPS price is.   You can get aftermarket rear view systems as well, and Honda has an accessory backup sensor system (no camera, just beeps). Not nearly as neat as the built in system you get as part of the Nav package.   So it all depends on what you "must have" and you get to pick since you are paying for it . Nav probably holds its value least well down the road when it is time to sell or trade your Pilot, but the RES may not do a whole lot better. A Pilot with neither is likely to return more PERCENTAGE of its purchase price on the used or trade markets.   Dennis
#10971 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [nitts] by manypilots Apr 07, 2008 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: nitts (Apr 07, 2008 2:48 pm) I just purchased in Baltimore area, my price for an EXL-Nav was over $1,400 lower than yours. All quotes that I got in this area were lower than the price you were quoted. Maybe the dealer doesn't have very many navis on hand, and feels he can move them at that price, I don't know. Personally, I would keep shopping for a better price.
#10972 of 13820 Re: Should I pull the trigger?? [cjkbme2w] by jimmyab Apr 07, 2008 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: cjkbme2w (Apr 07, 2008 3:00 pm) Hi cjkbme2w,   Yes! Tell her "Deep" she should remember. I had very good experience with sales person Steve who was assigned by Janelle. Be sure to post your experience. Good luck
#10973 of 13820 Just Bought 2008 EX-L AWD by pennywise2 Apr 07, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Bought a week ago after spending months haunting this forum and researching. Felt the time was right. Got an EX-L AWD no navi or dvd. Paid $27,560 plus ttl. Thought it was a good deal, probably could have ground them down more. Thought to wait until May, but had a buyer for my other car, so I pulled the trigger.   So does it sound like a decent deal? BTW, family loves the Pilot.
#10974 of 13820 Buying experience by pennywise2 Apr 07, 2008 (4:59 pm)
By the way, forgot to add my buying experience. I had my game face on, went towards the end of the night on a Sunday, coached my wife to play the disinterested buyer, ready to walk out...we had all the moves planned out. Never underestimate a 9 year olds ability to totally trash your game plan. From the minute my daughter sat in the Pilot, she was gushing about how great a car it was, gee, look at all the cup holders, we should buy this car, blah blah blah. The salesperson was loving it, I'm sure.   When it came time to sit down, I chased off my daughter. Got the usual pressure from the salesperson to close the deal. I had my trusty folder prominently displayed on the table, upon which I wrote the names of all the dealers in the area, plus the fleet managers name's and phone numbers, so they would get the idea I had been shopping (which I had been). Plus I had a legit print out with other quotes. Bottomline, knowledge is POWER...is how to save money.   I think if I could have waited, the deal could have been even sweeter, but I'm happy with the purchase and the price I paid.
#10975 of 13820 Re: Union County NJ 08 EX L AWD $28815 OTD [carsly] by steve_nj Apr 07, 2008 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: carsly (Apr 04, 2008 5:26 am) Hey,   Sorry for the delay in getting back to you...$26,623.84 was the base price of the 'unit' , added tax, tire fees, registration (I transfered my plates).........

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