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#10969 of 13818 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 13818 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 Yeah, I know it is voice command and all that but the OEM Nav systems are all horribly out of date and can be expensive to upgrade the maps on - if they ever release new maps at all.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 13818 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 13818 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 13818 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 13818 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 13818 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).........
#10976 of 13818 EXL AWD NAV by nycers Apr 08, 2008 (4:40 am)
Is it more cost effective to have the EXL installed with front grill side steps and fender flares at the dealer or buy them after market and have them installed. any experience out there thanks Replies to this message: rameshms (Apr 08, 2008 6:25 am)
#10977 of 13818 Re: EXL AWD NAV [nycers] by rameshms Apr 08, 2008 (6:25 am)
Replying to: nycers (Apr 08, 2008 4:40 am) I bought my chrome side steps from handa-accessories.com. Installation was very simple. I did it myself in about 90 minutes. It costed a little over $500 for parts+tax & shipping. Dealer offered non-chrome version for $800 installed.
#10978 of 13818 Quote for Pilot FWD EX-L by jellybeaneater Apr 08, 2008 (2:01 pm)
I just got a quote of $26,302 for the Pilot 2WD EX-L, no Nav or RES. But when I asked if this price would be eligible for the 2.9% special financing, the guy said it would be $1,000 more if we did the special financing.   So the deal would be: MSRP: $32,400 Invoice: $30,917 Selling Price: $27,302 ($3,615 below invoice) + TT&L   I really want the EX-L with RES, but this dealership doesn't carry them. Instead, they have a system that another vendor will install for $1300 - $1500, which I'm not exactly crazy about. They say it's covered under the warranty, but it doesn't seem like a good deal to me, since I could buy an aftermarket system on my own for less than that.   I think I'm going to keep shopping. I could probably negotiate this dealer's price down a little, but without the RES, it's not really worth the trouble at this point.

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