2011 Honda Pilot Consumer Discussions

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 ex-l with navigation

  Written by: alextdad on Apr 9, 2011 6:56:51 PM

  Getting ready to purchase 2011 Honda Pilot Ex-L 2wd with Navigation. (Liked the Touring-but thought it was over-priced) What price should I expect to pay? I would like to add running boards? How much should I pay for them? Add any other accessories? I am in Dallas Texas area.

• 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD

  Written by: eco5papa on Apr 7, 2011 6:39:50 PM

  For a 2011 Touring 4WD paid $34101 plus TTL for out the door price of $35597 in Northern VA at Pohanka Honda. The dealership also installed crossbars on the roof rack.

• Re: 2011 Pilot Touring [tobynorman]

  Written by: pdpat1 on Apr 5, 2011 6:21:55 PM

  That is a great price. I live in the Cincinnati area and am looking at a Honda Pilot 4WD touring as well. How did you get the price down to 35,476?

• Re: 2011 HONDA PILOT LX 2WD [kennerdriver]

  Written by: jeena409 on Apr 27, 2011 7:42:11 PM

  To: "kennerdriver" We're looking into buying a 2011 Pilot Touring. We are in the New Orleans area. What do you think a good target price would be? Also, is it better to negotiate accessories into the deal, or just talk down the price? Thank you.

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Honda Pilot EX-L

  Written by: teamfred3 on Apr 20, 2011 5:45:20 PM

  Hi, I just came back from the dealer and have negotiated: 2011 Pilot EX-L 36 months/ 15K miles $2035 down includes 1st months payments Monthly cost is $423 a month what do ya think? I have been going back and forth with a couple of dealerships, I pick up the vehicle Saturday and wanted to make sure I am good shape.

Honda Pilot: All-Season Floormats?

• Honda Pilot: All-Season Floormats?

  Written by: brandspankinew on Apr 17, 2011 2:59:58 PM

  recently purchased the 2011 Pilot and considering getting the official Pilot All-Season Floormats opinions from anyone who has them? are the second & third row mats all one piece? I've heard that WeatherTech are good, but I want them without the hideous WeatherTech logo on them, seeing that brand advertising every time I step into my Pilot is a deterrent for me

2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise

• Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [bdyment]

  Written by: brandspankinew on Apr 16, 2011 7:27:09 PM

  octane level and/or brand of gasoline? seriously? okay, I thought all gas was created equal, is there really a difference between chevron, shell, or 7-11 gas? we’re only on the 2nd tank of the purchased gas, like I said only 500 miles on it, its brand new the dealer did mention using plain 87 octane, said Honda did a study on their engines and found there wasn’t a performance difference in ... Read More

• 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise

  Written by: brandspankinew on Apr 15, 2011 8:21:42 PM

  I have a brand new 2011 Pilot EX-L, purchased it 2 weeks ago! I�ve noticed an unusual noise coming from the engine, and it�s got me a little concerned. It�s a faint noise, and only noticeable when the radio is turned off, and is more noticeable upon acceleration. It�s somewhat of a clinking or ringing noise. At first I was thinking that perhaps my ear is more accustomed to the purr ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 2wd EX-L

  Written by: chrpai on Apr 12, 2011 7:27:38 PM

  I just purchased a 2wd EX-L with no extras from Round Rock Honda. Here's the short version of the deal: MSRP inc Dest $34,775 Invoice inc Dest $31,575 Edmunds suggested TMV $31912 After emailing the internet sales rep I was quoted $31225 + TTL ( $99 dealer doc fee). Meanwhile I had looked at KBB/Black/Edmunds for my trade in and they all pointed $10,500-$12,000. I had the car appraised at CarMax ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey warranty [obewan]

  Written by: jwalls on Apr 2, 2011 10:25:23 PM

  When I bought my new pilot, it was suggested to me from another member to send out emails for quotes from dealers across the area/state. Its really no big deal for the dealers other than a little paperwork. I was quoted from the dealer I bought my car from almost 2K for a extended warranty. The forum member said their cost was roughly $950. So I sent out about 6 quote ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Touring 4wd price? [ruisij]

  Written by: njguy63 on Mar 31, 2011 5:49:30 PM

  I live in NJ and I just bought a 2011 Honda Pilot Touring yesterday. The MSRP was $41,175 but I paid just $36,495 plus tax+title+etc... and 1.9% for 5yr. The dealer I went to was in Philadelphia named Main Line Honda. My sale person was Lucy Hu but I mainly talked with the sale manager Nino. You can go to their website mainlinehonda.com to find out more. You can mention my ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 2WD [googgers]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 27, 2011 4:26:46 PM

  Hi Googgers. $6,000 is way too much money to put down on a lease. I always advise consumers to put as little money down as possible when leasing. Those who make large down payments risk losing part or all of them if their vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and never recovered. It's much safer to go with a zero down lease. You are correct about the best available ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Touring 4wd price?

  Written by: ruisij on Mar 27, 2011 8:31:52 AM

  I am in the beginning stages of shopping around for a new 2011 Touring Pilot w/ navigation and dvd (which I hear are standard), and wanted to find out what the best offering price would be. I live in CT, and we have a 6% sales tax. I see in some of these posts that are coming from jersey and mass, that some people are getting pilots (touring 4wd) around 36k ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 2WD

  Written by: googgers on Mar 27, 2011 4:58:54 AM

  Hello Car man, Just realized I left out one bit of information, the lease was for 12,000 miles a year. Thanks again, Googgers

• 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 2WD

  Written by: googgers on Mar 27, 2011 4:56:59 AM

  Hello Car man, I am hoping you can help with some lease questions about a 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 2WD. The offer I have from a NC dealer I think is way off given that I am putting $6,000 down. Reading previous posts I see the best money factor is 0.00145 (they are telling me 0.00225) and that the money factor doesn't change by term (I am considering 36, 39, 42 ... Read More

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

• Re: 2011 pilot transmission issues [shane30]

  Written by: hugh7 on Mar 23, 2011 7:13:43 PM

  i completely solved my problems on my 2011 honda pilot EX-L! for $6000+ i traded that piece of junk off with only 386 miles on it! i knew with the cylinders kicking in and out that it would take its toll on the transmission, also the engine will suffer in a few thousand miles! NO MORE HONDA'S FOR ME! JUNK! we should all take out a class action lawsuit on HONDA!! ... Read More

• Re: 2011 honda pilot transmission leak [jgillrn]

  Written by: shane30 on Mar 22, 2011 6:44:30 PM

  We are having the same issue. We purchased 2011 Pilot EX-L They are going to replace the Torque Converter. Did your problem resolve? Have you had any more problems?

2011 Honda Pilot

• Re: Rough going for the 2011 Pilot [vrm]

  Written by: akangl on Mar 22, 2011 4:36:12 PM

  Yes - this Pilot deserves criticism. Honda overpromised and underdelivered. For a vehicle, which touts is safety, getting 4 stars is like getting a F grade in class As an owner of a 2007 Pilot EX-L and now a 2011 Pilot EX-L I agree in some ways that the new Pilot isn't as good as the old one. I preferred my 2007 as far as, looks and size, but the seats ... Read More

Would you recommend a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder?

• Would you recommend a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder?

  Written by: johnncoh1 on Mar 20, 2011 7:55:45 AM

  Looking for feedback from current owners of 2010/2011 Nissan Pathfinders. We're considering the Nissan PF (Silver 4wd/V6) and Honda Pilot (EX-L/4wd). We realize the weakness with the Pilot's towing (4500 vs 6000) and aren't impressed with its interior. The PF seemed to be better in that regard. What concerns us with the PF is the consumer reports ratings, customer feedback, and reliability. With the Pilot scoring a 74 and the Pathfinder ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Pilot Touring [satya123]

  Written by: bguen64 on Mar 16, 2011 10:57:18 AM

  WOW that is a great price... How was it dealing with Prime Honda? I'm looking for a Touring Edition as well... They were on my list to visit...

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Lease Rates [dvakaduke]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 15, 2011 5:41:08 PM

  Hey Don. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L with 15,000 miles per year are .00145 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The money factors are the same for the rest of the trim levels that you mentioned, but the residual values are 54% for EX-L w/DVD, 53% for ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Pilot Touring [tobynorman]

  Written by: satya123 on Mar 12, 2011 8:02:04 PM

  Ok, just purchased. First I would like to thank everyone on the forum for the advice on the prices paid. I got mine from Prime Honda, Boston MA So here are the details: 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD Touring Edition MSRP: $41,175 Invoice: $36,577 (source: Edmunds) Selling Price: 36,500 (Paid $32000 $36,500 - $4,500 Trade-in) with Remote start Sales Tax: $2,000 (6.25%) Total Price: $38,500 with aftermarket remote start installed and full ... Read More

• 2011 Pilot Touring

  Written by: tobynorman on Mar 12, 2011 4:34:50 PM

  Ok, just purchased. First I would like to thank everyone on the forum for the advice on the prices paid. Actually this forum led me to the best deal I could have gotten. The mention of a Dealer in Dayton Ohio (Matt Castrucci Honda) on another post intrigued me to search them out and see what they could offer. So here are the details: 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD Touring Edition MSRP: ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Lease Rates [dvakaduke]

  Written by: dvakaduke on Mar 10, 2011 6:46:42 PM

  also, i would probably look at a 15k mile lease.... thanks!

• 2011 Honda Pilot Lease Rates

  Written by: dvakaduke on Mar 10, 2011 1:03:04 PM

  Hey Car Man, Can you provide lease rates and residuals for 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD, following trims: EX-L EX-L w/DVD EX-L w/NAV Touring Thanks! Don

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• what's the fair price for 2011 Pilot EX in Chicago

  Written by: andrew08 on Mar 8, 2011 12:44:15 PM

  The lowest price I got right now is from O'Hare Honda, MSRP: $32,495, Internet Price $27,551, OTD: $31,062.04

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Touring money factor and residual value [bizhouse]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 7, 2011 4:57:55 PM

  Bizhouse, Honda Finance's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot Touring AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00145 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: ex-l awd w/ nav [jdiz3]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 7, 2011 4:56:10 PM

  Here you go jdiz3. Honda Finance's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L AWD with Navigation and 15,000 miles per year are .00145 and 54%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Honda Pilot Brake Problems

• Re: Honda Pilot Brake Problems [carfans]

  Written by: nygene on Mar 6, 2011 7:06:17 PM

  Did anyone answer this? I have been negotiating a 2011 Lease for Pilot EXL...not quite done...but in my research I am seeing that the braking distance is not rated well, by Edmunds and some others...much worse than the CRV, or the Acrura RDX I am looking at... Is this related to your issue...does anyone else have info on this? Thanks!

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: what's the fair price for Pilot EX in Orlando? [ccy1995]

  Written by: pilotdriver3 on Mar 5, 2011 6:46:54 AM

  We just bought a 2011 Pilot EX-L for 30,400. Most dealers stayed around 31,000 but Coggin Honda in Deland helped us out. Be sure to get it in writing and bring it to another dealer! There are plenty around Central, Fl.

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Touring money factor and residual value

  Written by: bizhouse on Mar 2, 2011 3:02:03 PM

  Car_man: Could you please provide Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot Touring AWD with 12,000 miles per year? Thanks!

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot EXL 2WD Quote [dnattu]

  Written by: broomballman on Feb 28, 2011 2:23:01 PM

  Break it down...taxes must be high out your way, so they skew things. Whats the vehicle price plus destination?

• what's the fair price for Pilot EX in Orlando?

  Written by: ccy1995 on Feb 26, 2011 10:44:31 PM

  I am about to ready buy a new SUV, and my target car is 2011 Honda Pilot. Does anyone knows what the fair price or the best price you paid for the 2011 Pilot in Orlando or Central Florida area?

• 2011 Honda Pilot EXL 2WD Quote

  Written by: dnattu on Feb 25, 2011 2:47:57 PM

  Hi, Got a quote for 2011 honda Pilot 2WD EXL with NO RES or Navigation. The OTD is $33947 ? is this a good number . BTW, this is in San diego, CA -N

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

• Re: DO NOT BUY A HONDA PILOT. THE TRANSMISSION IS JUNK [cpm4]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Feb 25, 2011 10:57:07 AM

  have you driven any other 2011 Pilots to see if the same condition exists?

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• DO NOT BUY A HONDA PILOT. THE TRANSMISSION IS JUNK!

  Written by: cpm4 on Feb 25, 2011 10:38:41 AM

  Do not buy the Pilot 2011 under any circumstances. I bought one in October and it has been nothing but trouble. It has been out of service for over 17 days. The car has a bad Torque converter. Remember the Acura MDX. Same with this car. Vibration at 1500 rpm at 35 MHP steady state driving. When the torqeu converter kicks in you get a bad vibration. Been in twice: Dealer ... Read More

2010 Honda Pilot

• DO NOT BUY A HONDA PILOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

  Written by: cpm4 on Feb 25, 2011 10:36:39 AM

  Do not buy the Pilot 2011 under any circumstances. I bought one in October and it has been nothing but trouble. It has been out of service for over 17 days. The car has a bad Torque converter. Remember the Acura MDX. Same with this car. Vibration at 1500 rpm at 35 MHP steady state driving. When the torqeu converter kicks in you get a bad vibration. Been in twice: Dealer ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Pilot 4WD 15,000/yr lease [mattmy]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 24, 2011 3:28:15 PM

  Hi mattmy. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot LX AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00145 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. You really don't want to lease this truck for 39 months because this vehicle's money factor jumps to .00200. If I was in the market ... Read More

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

• Re: 2011 honda pilot ECO issue [hugh7]

  Written by: chasemag on Feb 21, 2011 7:54:25 AM

  We have a 2011 pilot 4wd with the same issues. We have had it to the dealer a couple of times and they basically tell us the pilots operate that way. We live in central Ontario and it is very cold here and our transmission has a definite delay between 2 and 3rd gears especially when it is cold. They tell us that Honda changed the transmission fluid to a new ... Read More

2011 Honda Pilot

• Re: Rough going for the 2011 Pilot [kennerdriver]

  Written by: vrm on Feb 15, 2011 6:50:23 PM

  Yes - this Pilot deserves criticism. Honda overpromised and underdelivered. For a vehicle, which touts is safety, getting 4 stars is like getting a F grade in class. Is that clear? Caveat Emptor.

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD LX

  Written by: pdx2002 on Feb 15, 2011 7:54:10 AM

  Do you guys think if it is a good price for a 2011 Pilot LX 4WD at $27,3000? Thanks!

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Pilot 4WD 15,000/yr lease [mattmy]

  Written by: mattmy on Feb 12, 2011 10:47:18 AM

  Carman: Using the Edmunds lease calculator and the numbers on the Honda website, I figured the residual should be about 58% (MSRP 30,425 and residulal of 17,646.20). I wasn't sure if they were basing the payments on 35 payments or 36 payments (with the first payment part of the sale price), but based on 35 payents the money factor worked out to be around .00115 and based on 36 payments it ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Pilot 4WD 15,000/yr lease [Car_man]

  Written by: mattmy on Feb 11, 2011 10:59:55 AM

  Carman: Can you tell me the money factor and residual for an LX AWD 36/mo and 39/mo, with 12k miles per year? Also, do you know if Honda is offering lease cash or cash to dealer? Honda's website is advertising a lease on Pilot LX AWD sign & drive for $390/mo for 36/mo based on a net capitalized cost of $29,400.20 which includes destination and the acquisition fee. I'm wondering if ... Read More

• 2011 honda pilot exl 4WD

  Written by: snider00 on Feb 9, 2011 7:55:04 PM

  Hi guys! I have been reading this forum for a while but this the first time i am posting something. I just leased a 2011 honda pilot EXL and i thought i should share the experience. I leased a 2008 honda pilot exl 4wd and I had a month left of my lease expiration. After reading this forum i learnt that my 08 pilot had an equity built up and i ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• EX-L price paid

  Written by: broomballman on Feb 8, 2011 6:47:55 PM

  2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD bought today 32,119 plus 140 doc fee, 15 license transfer fee, 15 elec filing fee, 1.25 tire fee. 34266 out the door after tax. Penske Honda Indianapolis. Internet salesman was great to deal with.

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Honda Pilot EX-L 2011 Lease Offer [dasayayin]

  Written by: gman1957 on Feb 8, 2011 5:45:14 PM

  Shop around you could do better.

• Honda Pilot EX-L 2011 Lease Offer

  Written by: dasayayin on Feb 8, 2011 5:05:24 PM

  Hello: I am about to sign in a deal for The Honda Pilot EX-L 2011, 15k miles a year For $427 a month for 36 months with $2439.00 down +DMV(not included) This covers My taxes, My first payment and Acq fee. Also I am returning a Honda Odyssey EX 2009 early which is due in November 2011 included in this deal. Now the question is: Is this a good deal? Please ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L Nav

  Written by: kittyncrym on Feb 8, 2011 12:40:13 AM

  I paid $40,000 out the door with extended warranty, anti-theft, roof crossbars, ski attachment, snowboard attachment, surf attachment. What do you guys think? San Diego, CA

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Pilot 4WD 15,000/yr lease [joenavy]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 2, 2011 4:39:45 PM

  Welcome and Thanks joenavy. Honda Finance's January buy rate lease money factor an residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot LX 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00145 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an EX 4WD are .00145 / 56%. The numbers for the EX-L 4WD are .00145 ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 HONDA PILOT LX 2WD [lskilo]

  Written by: kennerdriver on Jan 30, 2011 9:39:38 AM

  Base Price of 2011 Pilot LX 2WD is $25,417. Add to it about $1100 for destination and regional ad fees. That brings the dealer's invoice to $26,500 approx. The hold back is approx. $550~$600. So, anything below $25,900 is a great deal as you are buying below dealer's cost and he is sharing his volume discount with you. Note that the numbers used are for the New Orleans area, but it ... Read More

• 2011 HONDA PILOT LX 2WD

  Written by: lskilo on Jan 29, 2011 8:34:52 AM

  JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2011 LX PILOT LAST WEEK AND PAID $25,500 FOR IT (NOT INCLUDING TAXES AND LICENSE FEES, WHICH BUMPED UP THE PRICE ANOTHER $3,000). i WANNA KNOW IF I GOT A GOOD DEAL ON IT???I SHOPPED AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, BUT JUST NERVOUS IF I JUMPED THE GUN? LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK??/i LIVE IN LOS ANGELES

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD - $32, 300.00 [sbj4]

  Written by: kalidas on Jan 29, 2011 7:14:14 AM

  Taking some guess here.... Poway Honda in CA. State tax is 10.75%. I doubt that it is OTD price. Can you please confirm? It would be really helpful. Thanks

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD - $32, 300.00 [jackomo]

  Written by: sbj4 on Jan 28, 2011 4:58:53 PM

  OTD 32,300? What's the tax rate? Thanks

• 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD - $32, 300.00

  Written by: jackomo on Jan 28, 2011 12:05:16 PM

  Just bought my 2011 Pilot last night. I purchased a 2011 EX-L with 4WD. Have been negotiating with dealers for the past 3-4 weeks. Based on research I felt $32, 300.00 would be a good price. After much back and forth, I finally found a dealer who (Poway Honda) accepted the deal. There was a little bit of bait and switch at first, however after bringing this to their attention, there ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2WD EX-L pilot? [dk101]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 26, 2011 12:49:51 PM

  Hi dk101. Honda Finance's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L 2WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00145 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. This lease program is scheduled to run through the end of February. It's difficult to say what this vehicle's incentives will be like after that. ... Read More

• Good deal on a 2011 EX-L lease?

  Written by: bizhouse on Jan 20, 2011 10:06:17 AM

  Car_Man and other forum members: A local (Albany, NY area) dealer is advertising the following deal: 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-L automatic transmission. $398 per month, 36 month lease, 12,000 miles per year and 15� per mile thereafter MSRP $36,375. $398 1st month payment plus $0 down payment in cash or trade equivalent. $0 security deposit. Total due at lease signing $398. Tax, title and registration additional. $595 acquisition fee. Total ... Read More

• Re: January lease numbers [joeyg]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 18, 2011 4:58:16 PM

  You're very welcome, joeyg. Honda Finance's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00145 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 Pilot EX-L RES 4WD are .00145 and 55%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More

• Re: Need the money factor and residual rates for 2011 Pilot [BrianC15]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 18, 2011 4:56:03 PM

  Here you go BrianC15. Honda Finance's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L Touring 4WD with RES and 12,000 miles per year are .00145 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD [aacosta1]

  Written by: njpaindoc on Jan 12, 2011 6:53:20 AM

  Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I picked up the vehicle from Route 23 Honda in Wayne NJ, it was a fully loaded Touring model, I got running boards installed for a little over $600/-. (http://www.route23honda.com/index.htm) Hope this helps.

• Re: 2011 Pilot EXL 2WD, without Nav or RES, $31,200 [lsuabcd]

  Written by: kaliguy20002 on Jan 8, 2011 10:40:03 PM

  Hi I live in Orange County, Southern California. I've been visiting the Honda dealers in my area and they gave me a very surprise price on the Pilot EXL 2WD, no Nav or RES price: $29,700. I still have two last payment (total of $520) on my leased Honda accord but they didn't want to cover it. Or they will cover it if I want to return early but the price ... Read More

• 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 Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Pilot LX 4WD Lease [cmjindy1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 3, 2011 5:50:52 PM

  I'd be happy to help you out, cmjindy1. Through January 4th, Honda Finance's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot LX 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00139 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Prices this much worse now? [charr131]

  Written by: 08hpilot on Dec 31, 2010 8:56:11 PM

  That�s true. 3 years ago Honda had heavy incentives to move the 2008 models in anticipation of the new re-designed 2009 models. Plus, the MSRPs of 2009 onwards trims are much higher than the corresponding 2008 trims (additional features, technology, etc.) However, there is significant equity in 2008 Pilots -- difference between the trade-in value and the buyout price. You can transfer that equity into the new 2011 lease and bring ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Pilot

  Written by: magilla2 on Dec 31, 2010 6:02:08 AM

  I purchased a new 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD today for $32,500. Played the Honda dealer with the Mazda (CX-9) dealer. I would have been happy with either car. Got the best price for the CX-9 then went to the Honda dealer and compared notes. In an effort to defend their price, Honda "droned" on about the five year re-sale value of the Pilot. Make a long story short, I created a ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Equity in 2008 leased Honda Pilot? [shorebreak]

  Written by: 08hpilot on Dec 30, 2010 9:40:47 PM

  Thanks everybody. I was able to obtain $3,500 in equity from my 2008 Pilot EX-L 4WD while I leased a 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD for $460 per month (12K miles per year for 36 months). I paid first month�s lease payment and DMV. Taxes included are 7.375%. I had to work with a number of dealers to get this deal done. Many refused to pay any equity claiming that the car ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Honda Pilot EXL or Touring AWD , 2011 - year end pricing

  Written by: prdp on Dec 29, 2010 7:40:10 AM

  What is the best price for honda pilot EXL AWD 2011 at this time? Is there any year end special pricing ? What if i pay cash?

• 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD

  Written by: carpadm1 on Dec 27, 2010 3:03:40 PM

  I purchased a new 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD today for $32,400 inclusive of destination. The only additional costs were TTL. I had 1 other dealership that would match this price and one that would beat it by $40. I traded a 2006 Pilot EX-L RES 4WD and received above KBB trade-in. My trade was in excellent condition. I purchased at Schaumburg Honda in Schaumburg, Illinois. I was extremely pleased with the ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD

  Written by: redman042 on Dec 27, 2010 1:04:03 PM

  Need feedback on this lease offer: 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD $380 mo incl tax Down payment from trade in of my 2008 Pilot EX-L with Nav Clean 45k miles (I'm figuring they are allowing $4-5k for that) I have excellent credit. I've run my own back calculations of this offer based on 0.00139 MF and 55% RV, which I understand to be pretty much set in stone for all Honda dealers, ... Read More

• 2011 Pilot LX 4WD Lease

  Written by: cmjindy1 on Dec 26, 2010 8:31:26 PM

  Hi Car man, Could you give me the current money factor and residual value for a 2011 Honda Pilot, 4WD, LX, with 12k miles, and 36 months? Thanks

2011 Honda Pilot

• Rough going for the 2011 Pilot

  Written by: vrm on Dec 24, 2010 10:05:43 PM

  After losing the 5 star safety rating, the 2011 Pilot has hit more turbulence. Honda has announced a recall of all 2011 Pilots to "prevent potential front suspension failure."

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Just lease a 4wd touring: my lessons

  Written by: cosmic_duck on Dec 24, 2010 6:37:04 PM

  I have learned quite a bit watching this forum, so I thought I'd add my own experiences to the mix. I just drove home, 80 miles, in a new 2011 4wd Pilot touring. Got a 3 year lease with 5k down, for 36 months and 12k per year. Monthly payments are $423. Here is what I did. I researched the heck out of all models and trims and test drove everything ... 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

• Re: dec touring rates? [cbarrs]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 21, 2010 5:11:57 PM

  I'd be happy to cbarrs. Honda Finance's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD with 12,000 miles per year are .00139 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Pilot EX-L RES [thenewlew]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 21, 2010 5:09:19 PM

  Hey thenewlew. Honda Finance's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L 2WD with RES and 12,000 miles per year are .00139 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 EX-L 4WD MIDWEST MO, IA, NE, KS

  Written by: e120711 on Dec 21, 2010 3:34:17 PM

  2011 EX-L 4WD BASIC (NO NAV, NO RES, nothing extra, so just basic model) 31,890 no trade involved. Fellow consumer, remember lease/financing is your personal business with Honda Financial Services not a factor to be considered by dealer in negotiation of the final price. So negotiate as you would pay cash, and only THEN explore financing options. Although do not forget to add fees associated with purchases/financing (see below) I PERSONALLY ... Read More

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: Need to know if this is a good deal for Honda Pilot EXL-Res [lisalou29]

  Written by: marias on Dec 16, 2010 3:56:14 PM

  On Nov 23, I traded my 2008 Pilot EXL-RES, with 28.8m miles in on a fully loaded Pilot Touring. They picked up the last month lease payment. Price on the Touring MSRP was over $40k when you included the dealer paint protection and door protectors. (OK so I told them I did not consider that a real cost). I put $1,000 down, which included first month payment. Payments are $466 a ... Read More

• Need to know if this is a good deal for Honda Pilot EXL-Res

  Written by: lisalou29 on Dec 16, 2010 9:53:47 AM

  The lease on my 2008 Honda Pilot EXL-Res is up in Feb. (2 payments left) and I have a new deal that I am wondering about... Can you tell me if these are good numbers? 2011 Pilot EXL-Res $2800 down (Includes first payment) $425 a month for 36 months. Residual at end of lease is $21,100. Dealer is stating that the Sticker price is $37,975, We are paying $34,325 ($37.300 with ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Pilot Touring 4WD/ Running boards/ Dark Wood/ Mats/ Cargo liner - IL

  Written by: imdidiot on Dec 14, 2010 9:28:11 PM

  2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD + Running boards + Dark Wood + Mats + Mud flaps + Cargo liner - Chicagoland Area. I have benefited greatly through the years from forums here and elsewhere so I thought I put in my resent �price & buying experience�. First, the numbers: Purchased location: Brilliance Honda in Crystal Lake, IL. Color: Black with black interior MSRP $41,175.00 - 2011 Pilot Touring 4wd. Invoice $37,357.00 ... Read More

• 2011 Honda Pilot EX 4WD $29,275 purchased in SF Bay Area

  Written by: waterbuffalo1 on Nov 7, 2010 9:56:16 PM

  2011 Honda Pilot EX 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl exterior, beige interior. $29,275 including destination charge Purchased today at oldest Honda dealership, Manly Honda in Santa Rosa, California, 80 miles away from where I live. I started with Costco and AAA auto buying service. Costco program quoted $29,562, very competitive price. AAA program not only quoted much higher at $31,493, but also required buyer to go to dealership in order to see ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Pilot - is price good in Philly area? [ranger17]

  Written by: juliankrye on Nov 7, 2010 1:58:06 PM

  ranger17, it looks like I missed you note. i got my pilot from route23 honda. they beat everyone's price in the area including DCH honda.

Honda Pilot Transmission Problems

• Pilot and MDX

  Written by: madmommy3 on Nov 4, 2010 5:19:16 PM

  just so you know, the MDX's had the same problem. I get MDX updates because my '01 failed tranny at $74K miles and Acura did NOTHING to help us but offer to charge us $4500 for a fix. We fixed it elsewhere but low and behold, within a few months (and only a few hundred miles), the noises started back up. We went and got a 2011 Pilot b/c we love ... Read More

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 pilot loses safety rating

  Written by: vrm on Nov 4, 2010 4:32:00 PM

  Buyer beware. The Honda dealer will not tell you this: The 2011 Honda Pilot failed the safety test and did not get 5 stars from NHTSA.

2011 Honda Pilot

• Re: Honda Pilot 2011 EX Initial Impressions [fritz98]

  Written by: vrm on Nov 4, 2010 4:25:07 PM

  I have news which will increase your buyers remorse: The 2011 Honda Pilot failed to get a 5 star safety rating. The 2011 Pilot was not able to pass the rigorous NHTSA safety tests. Hard to believe but true.

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Honda Pilot EX 4WD - Monmouth County, NJ [tomalley]

  Written by: peter1aus on Nov 4, 2010 11:29:38 AM

  i got 2011 honda pilot ex 4WD at 29819 include Destination charge + TTL + 830 ( 7yrs/80K ) warranty from DCH Honda in NJ

• Honda Pilot EX 4WD - Monmouth County, NJ

  Written by: tomalley on Nov 3, 2010 8:23:18 PM

  How's $30,460 ($29680 + $780) for 2011 Honda Pilot EX 4WD in Monmouth County, NJ? That seems to be about $200 over invoice. Also, 1.9% financing for 60 months. Should I make the deal? Thanks

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: budsdad on Nov 2, 2010 8:58:57 PM

  I am new to leasing and could not find solid numbers to compare with so I used the 1.9% purchase financing from Honda. I would be interested in the October lease numbers to see if I made the correct choice. I would also be interested in the November numbers to see the trends in rates. Thanks

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Lease Questions [budsdad]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 2, 2010 3:38:10 AM

  Hi budsdad. Honda is scheduled to introduce its new November programs later on today. Please feel free to post a reminder in this discussion for me and I'll gladly fill you in on the details of the new program when I get them. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Honda Pilot EXL Lease [danf1222]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 2, 2010 3:37:01 AM

  Hi danf1222. $500 over dealer invoice is a very good selling price for a 2011 Pilot. What you heard about Honda Finance's acquisition fee is correct. It cannot be waived, you can either pay it at lease signing or roll it into your truck's capitalized cost. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Lease Questions [budsdad]

  Written by: budsdad on Oct 26, 2010 7:14:14 AM

  When do the November numbers come out? Thanks

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Honda Pilot 2wd 2011 LX Atlanta

  Written by: minnu2 on Oct 25, 2010 9:51:11 AM

  I have a quote on Honda Pilot 2wd 2011 LX Atlanta for 26+++ and O.T.D price of 28.5K. IS this a good deal for LX? Can I be better by 1-2K?

Honda Pilot Lease Questions

• Honda Pilot EXL Lease

  Written by: danf1222 on Oct 21, 2010 6:44:27 PM

  Car Man, was just quoted 516 month x 36 months for 2011 Pilot EXL4WD w/12000 miles. No money down. This number was calculated at invoice + $500. My calculations came to 499, but I was told that there was a $595 bank fee that could not be waived. Does this sound reasonable?

• Re: 2011 Pilot EX-L RES 2WD Lease [s1simps]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 21, 2010 3:02:55 AM

  I'm glad that you've found this discussion so helpful, s1simps. Honda Finance's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Pilot EX-L RES 2WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00181 and 53%, 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% higher. ... Read More

• Re: 2011 EX 4WD/turning in '08 [ayalakay]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 21, 2010 2:56:47 AM

  Hi ayalakay. Honda Finance's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 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. If I was in your situation, I personally wouldn't waste the final two payments on my current lease to get into something new a little ... Read More

• 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD Lease Questions

  Written by: budsdad on Oct 19, 2010 4:56:36 PM

  Car Man Please help, Could I please get the Honda Finance's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD with 15,000 miles per year. It has both RES and Nav which I believe are included in the Touring Model. Can Honda Accessories like running boards or a Honda Care be included in the lease? Do you know the ... Read More

• 2011 Pilot EX-L RES 2WD Lease

  Written by: s1simps on Oct 18, 2010 8:09:13 PM

  Great information here, just what I was looking for! Could someone please tell me the money factor and residual value for the 2011 Pilot EX-L RES 2WD for a 36 month lease for both 12,000 and 15,000 miles? Thanks. (If it matters I am in the Phoenix area and I have many Honda dealers to choose from).

Honda Pilot Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Honda Pilot 2WD LX

  Written by: minnu2 on Oct 18, 2010 11:59:33 AM

  Guys what is the latest price on the 2011 Honda Pilot 2WD LX near Atlanta suburbs? Please reply with your #`s. Thanks

• 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

• Is this a fair price for 2011 LX "in stock" Pilot, Austin TX

  Written by: jeepman69 on Oct 16, 2010 10:57:38 AM

  I am being quoted a price that is $26,934 +TT&L for an in stock LX. The price is touted as being about $500 over their cost, and further in answer to a statement I made about incentives direct to dealer based on the dealerships volume, etc it was said that Honda doesn't really give that much back. So, I don't know how much that is true, but I do know the ... Read More

Honda Pilot Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Honda Pilot 06 1st oil change [pilotct06]

  Written by: parksr on Oct 14, 2010 12:44:30 PM

  I have a 2011 Honda Pilot and the milage minder told me to change my oil at approximately 10,000 miles. It was at 5% at about 9500 miles. The owner's manual does not specify a particular number of miles to change the oil on this car. Sounds a little questionable, but I followed the milage minder. I usually change the oil on my vehicles at 5000 miles. That is until I ... Read More