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. If you like leather, the '06 leather is far superior to the previous models - which had numerous problems with premature sagging - and the seat bottoms are a bit longer for '06, making for a more comfortable sitting position. At any rate, I don't let little things light the color of taillights detract from larger issues such as improved safety. Honda focused on improvements beyond the cosmetic. If you're just into superficial looks, this isn't the best looking SUV. But it is one of the best SUV's overall, and improved in many subtle ways for '06 - beyond just what you can see..
It is noted that prices will be going down shortly, and are starting to. Did you see the post about $400 below invoice on 2006 EX-L with Nav? I read a business report showing that Honda sales will be down at least 8% this month, and Toyota sales will be down at least 10%. Looks like a very ugly month for car sales in general.
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Just my 2 cents.
Thanks,
Jerry
Could you clarify that it's EX-L 4WD or 2WD, and provide details on fees and other options?
Thanks.
I also live in NYC but got my 06 EX-L with Navi 10 days ago from a dealer in Jersey. I used Carsdirect and got it for $31,771(including destination). TTL was additional.
Hope this helps.
BTW I got a price of 32732 with 250.00 document fee. The price includes destination and mud flaps. Towing package was an additional 991.00, which is much cheaper then in all other dealerships (about 1200). I got this quote from Alabama dealer.
Was this for a 2wheel drive or 4(awd)? If 4wd could you share the name of the dealer? Also, were there any other fees outside of TTL not included in $31,771?
If this is AWD, it looks as if you got it below invoice. Does anyone out there no if there is now some kind of cashback/incentive for dealers on the 06 Pilots?
Note that ratings are best case scenario: Sea-level, flat dry surface etc. If you are to tow in mountanous areas or less than perfect traction areas I would go with 4wdr. I am going for the 2wdr because I live in Tucson AZ - no snow and rarely mud in the dessert. All things considered the 200Lbs less weight should translate into better pickup. I tested the VCM on a test drive. It is completely seamless and on everytime decelerating, at stop light or cruising at highway speed. I have an LX offered for 24.944 - out the door it is 27.946
This is an owefully low price . Mak sure they did not quote you 05. This price fits the 05 not 06.
The breakdown on your price quote is 30780 for car + dest and Nav is about 1950. totalling 32730. If you've got 32257 + 550 dest, it pretty much brings it to my total, which is basically invoice price (I don't know what the invoice price is on the options such as nav; the 1950 Nav is MSRP). I have done a lot of research on this car for the past 15 months. Its the best in its class (in qualify, reliability, safety, comfort, flexibility) and most bang for your money. I will get one myself in a month or so once I can squeeze a little more out of the hungry dealers.
They definitely quoted as I specified, an '06 AWD EXL, and it does include the $550. delivery I don't think I'm going to do much better on the pricing. They've got to be only making a few hundred bucks from the Honda holdback that they get quarterly.
It was a 2WD. The Doc fee and registration was not included in the $31,771.
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Thanks for the info. Based on the cars.com, the 2006 4X4 Pilot EX-L invoiced at $29,730 plus $550 for destination and $1977 for Nav. I totally agree with you on the value of the Pilot in compare with oters such as Pathfinder, MDX, Explorer, ML350, BMW M5. This is limited to pricing and reliability and safety only. I donot want to discuss about style which is varies depend on persons.
Right now Ourisman at Tyson Corner, VA offer the car for $1000 over invoice through email. I have not been to that dealer yet.
Based on my experience, the best time to buy the car is close to end of month and close to end of year when the dealer want to move cars on their lot to get the "reward" from Honda. I plan to do just that and get the invoice price or very closed to it.
Is there any one in the Washington DC area has a good deal that can refer to me.
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Hondaguy.
Vehicle Price $32,907.00 (Includes freight and $650 dealer profit)
VA Tax 3% $ 987.21
Process. Fees$ 100.00
Temp Tags $ 15.00
Plate Transfer $ 2.00
The only reason I went to a dealer in MD is for the following reasons:
1. To avoid paying the exhorbidant procesing fees
2. To avoid the additional business tax (over 3%) that the dealer charges
3. No other delaer was bedjing on the price ($1,000 - $1,500 over Invoice)
4. This dealer did an online trade and got me the color I wanted (3 week wait)
If you are interested in purchasing at the price I paid, drop me a note, and I will give you a point of contact at the dealership (Sales Manager).
You do not see to many cars with that color of leather...other than the ridgeline.
I did see one at my local dealership though....it was an 4x4 EX-L....actually sat in it and look at the leather pretty close....still on the fence whether I like it or not.
Kind of reminds me of aligators.....
Who said that Honda told them these colors were being discontinued?
In 2003 the MDX received a new "compact" transmission. I believe the 2005+ Odyssey shares this design. However, the general concensus is that the Pilot soldiers on with the same potentially troublesome transmission (with whatever TSB patches applied).
On another board, someone provided actual screenshots of the exploded view of both the MDX and Pilot transmissions from 2003...sure enough, the MDX version was different and smaller. I haven't seen Honda mention that they've changed the Pilot's transmission since that year. If anyone has info, do tell.
My wife wanted the white one....but when we called American Honda they said they had stop making them....and now you have told us they are back on the web page....my wife read your post.....and now my wallet is going to get much lighter!
So long plasma TV.....hello alligator leather!