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Re: Side Steps/Running Boards [hjharris]
by commanders
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Jul 01, 2009 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: hjharris (Jun 23, 2009 2:39 pm)
My wife is also short, so ordered our 04 Pilot with the tubular side steps. But they are rather narrow and sit close to the door sill, so she rarely uses them. In fact, they are somewhat of an impediment to entry/exit, as you must place your foot further out from the door sill to plant it on the ground. As a result, you can easily get dirt on pants legs about mid-calf level. Recommendation: try before you buy. As for comments on leather seat durability: our 04 just hit 90k miles. At an average speed of 45 mph, that's just over 83 continuous days of squirming in the seat, and countless entry/exits. Drivers seat looks lived in, but leather is still sound, and heater still works.
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- #1061 of 1070
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Re: Side Steps/Running Boards [commanders]
by jayrider
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Jul 03, 2009 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: commanders (Jul 01, 2009 7:17 pm)
In 90k miles -- did you feel like you needed an extended warranty for repairs you had to pay for or if you had a warranty did it pay for itself?
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- #1062 of 1070
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Re: Side Steps/Running Boards [commanders]
by hjharris
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Jul 04, 2009 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: commanders (Jul 01, 2009 7:17 pm)
I bought the $250 tubular bars from realtruck.com recommended by "shift". Put them on this morning. The installation went well and they fit and look good, but just as suggested by "commanders" they aren't real helpful because of their position. My 5'2" wife wanted something to make it easier to get in and out but so far she's not saying good things about the new steps. She does suggest they might take some getting used to.......
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Re: Side Steps/Running Boards [jayrider]
by commanders
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Jul 04, 2009 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Jul 03, 2009 2:23 pm)
Did not purchase an extended warranty, and haven't needed it. That's why I bought a Honda for my wife. True, every once-in-awhile Honda builds a lemon. But history indicates that Honda's are pretty reliable. I do my own routine maintenance, and have had zero repairs. Is the Pilot perfect? No. But I value reliability and functionality over price and style. So it will probably be another Pilot for us.
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- #1064 of 1070
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Re: Side Steps/Running Boards [commanders]
by jayrider
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Jul 05, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: commanders (Jul 04, 2009 7:04 pm)
Putting the money toward oil changes, radiator flushes, trans & differential service etc. is the way to go. I learned my lesson on ext. warranties.
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Re: Remote battrey [citivas]
by donix
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Jul 28, 2009 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: citivas (May 18, 2009 2:25 pm)
remote range.,.... really really sucks!!!! 
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Re: Remote battrey [donix]
by citivas
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Jul 28, 2009 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: donix (Jul 28, 2009 5:57 pm)
I completely agree. I have complained about this before. It is the worst remote range of any vehicle I have ever owned. It may be my biggest gripe about the Pilot in terms of the daily impact on me. They should be ashamed to have put such a poor feature in a call in 2009 when cars in 1994 were doing better...
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- #1067 of 1070
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Re: Remote battrey [citivas]
by donix
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Jul 28, 2009 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: citivas (Jul 28, 2009 6:37 pm)
This kind of Honda`s remote transmitter is a garbage. Honda should be aware of this!!!
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- #1068 of 1070
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Re: Remote battrey [donix]
by poodog13
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Jul 29, 2009 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: donix (Jul 28, 2009 7:31 pm)
I agree, this is easily the worst range on a remote I've ever seen. Another complaint is that it seems that I have to press and hold the button very hard even when close to the vehicle. My other cars require just a very quick tap. I find myself thinking I've locked the car when in fact I have not quite frequently.
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- #1069 of 1070
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Re: Remote battrey [poodog13]
by donix
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Jul 30, 2009 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: poodog13 (Jul 29, 2009 6:28 am)
the chin technique works! sounds weird but it`s true! it works even 200 meters or more!!
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