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I test drove both Pilot and Highlander. Like the bigger size, better interior, 3rd row seats of Pilot. Highlander's ride was smoother though. The best quote I received for 2006 Highlander Limited 2WD w/ 3rd row seat (without the extras though) is $27400. I am hoping to get a Pilot for this price or better.
The 2wd model is a poor choice. Forgoing Vtm-4 awd system for a possible 5% increase in gas milage and a possible savings of $1200 is questionable. I say possible as the 2wd models seem to be outnumbered 3-1 by the 4wd models. The better availability may erode the 1200 to 600 or less in actual dealmaking. Your driving habits may make the milage difference moot. The 2wd model is a crippled machine.
Check my message #12481 in the Honda Accord prices paid discussion. Purchase/read the resources mentioned to learn how to buy a car. You need to solicit bids from about 15-30 dealers around now (end of the month) The internet resource I mention explains this in more detail. Flexibility on colors/options is advantageous.
Happy Hunting
--jjf
I am thinking of buying 2006 Pilot 2WD EX-L. I got internet quote for $28500 from one of the dealers in Southern California for the same with these extras: DVD, running boards, wheel locks, mudguards. Is this a good deal? Can I do better? Which dealers do you guys recommend?
I test drove both Pilot and Highlander. Like the bigger size, better interior, 3rd row seats of Pilot. Highlander's ride was smoother though. The best quote I received for 2006 Highlander Limited 2WD w/ 3rd row seat (without the extras though) is $27400. I am hoping to get a Pilot for this price or better.
I have a deal in front of me from a SW Va. dealer. 2006 4WD EX-L for $27,521 plus tax and title. Leasing terms seem fair: 36 mo. lease quoted at $386 with $2500 down and residual value of $17,136. With no down, it's $446/mo. though I don't have a residual quotw from them. Whatddya think.. should I go for it?
I get the impression that there's still a fair number of leftover '06s.
This forum is awesome! Just wanted to run a price by you. 06 Pilot EX (Black) for $26995. They said they are giving me 3300 dealer incentives to get it to that price from an MSRP of 30295. Does this sound like a good price? Financing is not as good for left over 06 models (6% for 60 months). 07 models have financing of 4.9% for 60 months, but they will not come down off of MSRP at all. Anyone else have any luck getting a good price on an 07?
Good Luck
Sorry again for the mistake.
Anyone with info on 06 models left with Navi, let me know. Thank you.
Good luck. Don't let the dealer push you around on this one. While there are a limited number of 2006 models left, there are enough to get a better deal than you are being offered. You should be able to get an EX-L for the price you are being quoted.
Try getting quotes from any dealer within 500 miles. That will give you a helpful negotiating tool.
Do these incentives seem to occur each year as the new models are arriving - in other words what are the chances these will show up next summer as incentives on the 2007s that are still on the lot? Do (or have) these incentives been better earlier in the summer as opposed to later?
David
Great info here. I am looking for a 06 Pilot EXL AWD in western NY state near Buffulo, Rochester or even east to N.J. Anyone recently closed deals or know good price/availability in the area please pass on dealer name and pricing details.
Thanks to all
I bought into the finance manager's pitch for Karr security system. He said they use it to protect their cars on dealer parking lot. He also said if I decline it, they would deactivate it. But if I install an after market system later on, it would void the Honda warranty. They charged $675 for it. I just realized Pilot has its own security system with immobilizer. Although it offers limited protection, does Pilot need additional security system?
I think I got ripped off. Is there a way I can cancel it and ask for money back? Does installing after market system void the warranty?
You should be able to take the vehicle back and have the security system charge removed. In the state of Texas, you have 72 hours. In California I am sure you have even more protection as a consumer.
So far the lowest 2007 prices quoted today was $31,200 AND $31,967
Looking to buy this week.
VIP Honda responded to Edmund's "Get Dealer Pricing" at $825 below invoice plus additional $3000 dealer incentive on July 25th for 2006 Pilot EX-L AWD. (No Navi / No DVD) ($25,888 plus dest.)
Madison Honda matched the price - they had the color.
deal or no deal?
incls. dest.
07 Honda Pilot EX-L is $30,936.09 plus tax
Any comments? Thanks a lot.
Will the redesigning of the Pilot for 2008 put any additional pressure on dealers to move remaining 2007 models off their lot quicker? When do you see the best deals on the 2007 models starting?
David
Thanks,
FYI: I came there on Thursday night at 8pm, 1 hour before closing. They had about 12 06 pilots left on the lot. 10 of which are black/silver EX-L 2WD. I used this fact as bargaining leverage as well as the 10/02/06 expiration on the $2500 Manufacturer to Dealer cash incentive. :shades:
Also, can someone help on how to efficiently find all dealers' email around 100 miles from my home? Thanks,
is this good price ??
is this good price ??
Thanks!