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pkett · 03-22-2003, 02:55 PM

Looking to protect entire cargo area (with second row seats down) from hauling "stuff" and the dogs. The parts guy at the local Honda dealer said that most customers who buy the Honda cargo liners bring them back dissatisfied.

He said that the Velcro fasteners are poorly designed and rip easily.

Anyone have experience with the cargo liner or can recommend other options to protect carpeting for the entire cargo area.

Kelly · 03-23-2003, 09:55 AM

Hi, Just bought my Pilot 3/17/03, Hi-Ho Silver, away......... EX

This site is fantastic, can't wait to hear it all! Only 130 miles so
far, but I plan on doing a lot more "piloting". New to the forum
and wanted to know the best way to navigate the site.

I'm very interested in the tow package, but want to know if I do a group buy, who installs all the cooling features. Would someone please let me know about their towing experiences?

Thank you all!

Twinkie · 03-23-2003, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kelly
New to the forum and wanted to know the best way to navigate the site.

I'm very interested in the tow package, but want to know if I do a group buy, who installs all the cooling features. Would someone please let me know about their towing experiences?

Thank you all!

I don't have the factory hitch/coolers but I can give you some advice on navigating this site. Use the SEARCH feature. A search on tow package or factory hitch will return a number of discussions regarding the information you seek. Good luck.

kemosabe · 03-23-2003, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kelly
Hi, Just bought my Pilot 3/17/03, Hi-Ho Silver, away......... EX

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Hey!! That's my line!!!

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Welcome, Kelly!!!!

havasu · 03-23-2003, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kelly
Hi, Just bought my Pilot 3/17/03, Hi-Ho Silver, away......... EX

Welcome! If you feel so inclined, please add your VIN to the table (see link below) glad to have 'ya!

Lucretia · 03-30-2003, 07:52 AM

I am about to purchase a Pilot after wrestling with the idea of buying a pre-owned MDX, good idea?

One dealer said EX-L comes with heated seats, another that an install after delivery would be $485, also something told to me by the one Pilot owner I ran into in my city.

Has the CD changer issue been resolved after discussion. In-dash v. under seat, factory or not?

Cargo liner, rear mud flaps, mats-good choices?

Defferential fluid change every 15K?
Thank you for your input!

ramirami · 03-30-2003, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lucretia
I am about to purchase a Pilot after wrestling with the idea of buying a pre-owned MDX, good idea?

One dealer said EX-L comes with heated seats, another that an install after delivery would be $485, also something told to me by the one Pilot owner I ran into in my city.

Has the CD changer issue been resolved after discussion. In-dash v. under seat, factory or not?

Cargo liner, rear mud flaps, mats-good choices?

Defferential fluid change every 15K?
Thank you for your input!

EX-L comes with heated seats in Canada (not in USA)..dont know where you are/...

Yes in-dash cd changer is ow available....

cargo-liner etc is a personal choice....rear-mud- guards are always good....

**colorider** · 03-30-2003, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ramirami

EX-L comes with heated seats in Canada (not in USA)..dont know where you are/...

Yes in-dash cd changer is ow available....

cargo-liner etc is a personal choice....rear-mud- guards are always good....

I must have missed something!

I didn't know the in-dash option for the EX had been sorted out. Yes - No?

As for me, I did a little $$ comparison and decided simply to purchase a 10GB iPod. Less money and more music available.

Sorry - I just went back and read "EX in-dash changer?" and see that the dash-mount 6-CD Changer must now be available.

Lucretia · 04-01-2003, 01:38 PM

Thanks to a reply posted here, I understand Pilots for the USA (I live in Massachusetts) do not come with heated leather. Question: order the Pilot with the leather seats and have heaters installed, or as suggested by one dealer, order the cloth seats and do the leather/heater after-market? HELP!

PSUPilot · 04-01-2003, 01:53 PM

There have been a few discussions on this, do a search to find all of the different threads that touched upon it. There also have been some people who have experienced "saggy" factory leather so that may change your opinion. I would weigh the cost vs. convience (will the aftermarket installer offer you the same service as Honda, if there is a problem?) and make a decision.

suv shopper · 04-01-2003, 02:08 PM

Hey, y'all. I was just curious: can you fit a double-stroller in the back of the Pilot with the 3rd-row seat up? I've heard conflicting stories about this. We've got 2 wee ones and are looking at the Pilot....thanks!

smurray · 04-10-2003, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by suv shopper
Hey, y'all. I was just curious: can you fit a double-stroller in the back of the Pilot with the 3rd-row seat up? I've heard conflicting stories about this. We've got 2 wee ones and are looking at the Pilot....thanks!

Hi there SUV Shopper. While I have not tried to fit any stroller in the back I remember how much space my son's single stroller took in our old car's trunk. I doubt that a double stroller would fit. If it did it would be a tight fit. I remember reading a thread on the board where someone asked that very question. Someone recommended that they bring their stroller down to the dealer and try it out. I can't imagine that the dealer would have a problem with that. If they did, I would try another dealer. I don't remember reading anything on this subject after that but that doesn't mean that the person didn't give it a shot and report back.
With just 2 little ones, why leave the rear seat up? It really is simple to fold down and it folds flat so there is no problem loading/unloading.

xyz · 04-11-2003, 05:33 PM

To those who did it themselves

Is it doable for a not-so-handy guy? Did you have to drill holes? What other tools were needed?

Thanks!!

tim.s · 04-11-2003, 06:08 PM

I have not yet installed them (I'm going to get the side steps), but here is a link to the install instructions.

No drilling installed and from what I've heard other members say, it is not complicated, only physically challenging. Having someone help would probably make it much easier ("...you hold while I put in the bolts and tighten...").

N_Jay · 04-11-2003, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tim.s
I have not yet installed them (I'm going to get the side steps), but here is a link to the install instructions.

No drilling installed and from what I've heard other members say, it is not complicated, only physically challenging. Having someone help would probably make it much easier ("...you hold while I put in the bolts and tighten...").

You don't even need help, since the brackets go on first then the running boards get attached.

Way easy, its a 1 beer job, wait, there is no such thing as a one beer job! (always two there are, quoting Yoda)

03-22-2003, 02:55 PM	#226 (permalink)
pkett Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cargo liner Looking to protect entire cargo area (with second row seats down) from hauling "stuff" and the dogs. The parts guy at the local Honda dealer said that most customers who buy the Honda cargo liners bring them back dissatisfied. He said that the Velcro fasteners are poorly designed and rip easily. Anyone have experience with the cargo liner or can recommend other options to protect carpeting for the entire cargo area.

04-01-2003, 01:38 PM	#234 (permalink)
Lucretia Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	heated seats Thanks to a reply posted here, I understand Pilots for the USA (I live in Massachusetts) do not come with heated leather. Question: order the Pilot with the leather seats and have heaters installed, or as suggested by one dealer, order the cloth seats and do the leather/heater after-market? HELP!

04-01-2003, 01:53 PM	#235 (permalink)
PSUPilot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA suburbs Posts: 288 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lucretia There have been a few discussions on this, do a search to find all of the different threads that touched upon it. There also have been some people who have experienced "saggy" factory leather so that may change your opinion. I would weigh the cost vs. convience (will the aftermarket installer offer you the same service as Honda, if there is a problem?) and make a decision. __________________ 03 Pilot Sage Brush EX-L Navi: Backup camera, towing package, AirLift 1000, side steps, cargo tray, rear splash guards, FS spare, FormFit Air Deflector, debadged, and Zaino - SOLD 2005 S2000 - SOLD 2006 Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC 2006 Civic Hybrid Navi

04-01-2003, 02:08 PM	#236 (permalink)
suv shopper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Double-stroller fitting in the back? Hey, y'all. I was just curious: can you fit a double-stroller in the back of the Pilot with the 3rd-row seat up? I've heard conflicting stories about this. We've got 2 wee ones and are looking at the Pilot....thanks!

04-11-2003, 05:33 PM	#238 (permalink)
xyz Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 85 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Running Board Installation To those who did it themselves Is it doable for a not-so-handy guy? Did you have to drill holes? What other tools were needed? Thanks!!

03-23-2003, 09:55 AM	#227 (permalink)
Kelly Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi, Just bought my Pilot 3/17/03, Hi-Ho Silver, away......... EX This site is fantastic, can't wait to hear it all! Only 130 miles so far, but I plan on doing a lot more "piloting". New to the forum and wanted to know the best way to navigate the site. I'm very interested in the tow package, but want to know if I do a group buy, who installs all the cooling features. Would someone please let me know about their towing experiences? Thank you all!

03-30-2003, 07:52 AM	#231 (permalink)
Lucretia Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am about to purchase a Pilot after wrestling with the idea of buying a pre-owned MDX, good idea? One dealer said EX-L comes with heated seats, another that an install after delivery would be $485, also something told to me by the one Pilot owner I ran into in my city. Has the CD changer issue been resolved after discussion. In-dash v. under seat, factory or not? Cargo liner, rear mud flaps, mats-good choices? Defferential fluid change every 15K? Thank you for your input!

04-11-2003, 06:08 PM	#239 (permalink)
tim.s Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: US Posts: 2,564 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have not yet installed them (I'm going to get the side steps), but here is a link to the install instructions. No drilling installed and from what I've heard other members say, it is not complicated, only physically challenging. Having someone help would probably make it much easier ("...you hold while I put in the bolts and tighten..."). __________________ Hands free device = good Not buckling your kids = bad '06 Black EXL-Navi: autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, mud guards, ODB II, and wwong's console pads. '06 Black Volvo XC90 2.5T '03 Black EXL-RES: side steps, autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, roof rack, and mud guards. --> traded in '06 for XC90

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