New members: ask here instead of starting new thread

[havasu]

Since we seem to have a lot of new members lately
(Welcome!) We are seeing a lot of the same questions
being asked again. So that we don't get a proliferation
of duplicate threads, I propose this:
If you want to ask a question and don't know if it has
been discussed before, ask it here first.
(Just click the "Post Reply" button at the top and bottom of this page.)
I'm sure you will get several enthusiastic honda-pilot.org members happy to point you to the thread where it has been discussed before.
If this works, I'll have admin make this a 'sticky' thread so it will always
show at the top of the thread list.

Ask away!!!

(P.S. If you are a new Pilot owner, do we have your VIN in the table? -- shameless plug -- see link in my signature below.)

[Twinkie]

Another great idea brought to you by the fine people of Havasu, Inc.

[yoyo74]

Can anyone tell me when a dealer will know the VIN number on their expected Pilots? I put a deposit down last month for one of these things and called my dealer today asking for the VIN number so I could get some insurance quotes. He advised me that he won't know the VIN number until after the vehicle is built, which he says is currently in production. I was wondering if the Dealer knows in advance the VIN or does it sound like I'm getting the run-around in hopes of the dealer landing a better deal? Thanks for all of your help!

[havasu]

Originally posted by yoyo74
Can anyone tell me when a dealer will know the VIN number on their expected Pilots

Yes, look over in these threads
http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/sh...=&threadid=191
and the VIN table thread itself
http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/sh...=&threadid=921

I think what the dealer told you is right - after it's built they'll know the VIN. Sounds like it will be soon!

[yoyo74]

Havasu:
Thanks so much for your help. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't getting the run-around. Have been waiting more then 3 months to get a Pilot. The original dealer basically lied through his teeth and held on to our deposit promising delivery every month for 3 months. Just wanted to make sure I was dealing with a dealer who is trustworthy! You and the rest of the "seniors" are a great resource. Thanks for the time and effort in keeping us "juniors" informed!

[havasu]

OK, I hope to see your VIN appear in the VIN table thread (see link in my signature) soon!

[penguin]

According to one dealer, they say they get no benefit from signing up a customer to finance a vehicle through them; i.e., Honda of America. They say this is just a courtesy to their customers. Is it true?

If not, is there any room for negotiating interest rate? I'm told Honda is offering 3.99%. Will I be going overboard if I ask for 1 or 2% financing with 50% down payment in lieu of not hassling them for car price?

[havasu]

If they get no benefit, then how come they beat the rate we already had from our credit union? It's worth a try... but 3.99 is pretty good (better than we got)

[Twinkie]

Originally posted by penguin
According to one dealer, they say they get no benefit from signing up a customer to finance a vehicle through them; i.e., Honda of America. They say this is just a courtesy to their customers. Is it true?

And monkeys fly out of your dealer's butt too!

The finance manager is working on the same premise as a mortgage broker. He gets a loan rate from the lender, charges you as high a rate as he can, and he gets a rebate (kickback) from the lender for the difference.

[manickr]

Does any one aware of any after market back up sensor? and if so, can you please provide me withthe cost/features etc. I am looking to add it to my Pilot EXL-RES

Thanks

[xyzzy]

Check this thread at our sister site.

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showt...=reverse+alarm

Chris

[Sage]

Originally posted by manickr
Does any one aware of any after market back up sensor? and if so, can you please provide me withthe cost/features etc. I am looking to add it to my Pilot EXL-RES

Thanks

I ordered back-up sensors from my Dealer. They offered "ECHOMASTER" which work great and are $300.00 less (with installation) than the Honda installed part. Woulda gone with the Honda factory part had I known it was available. (My salesguy was an idiot). Now I think I'm glad I didn't. Used the $300. for other stuff!

[bostonpilot]

Hi all:

I know this is probably blasphemy to most of you, but I admit it, I'm lazy! And as much as I love my Pilot, it is a working vehicle for me. I want to keep it clean, but I really don't want to hand wash it all the time.

So, can the Pilot be safely run thru an auto car wash ? I guess my biggest worry is that the Pilot may get out of alignment because of the wheels being guided along the tracks of the car wash. True ?

Anything else to be worried about ?

Does anyone auto car wash their Pilot on a regular basis (and will admit to it :-)) ?

Thanks.

[bostonpilot]

Hi all:

I know this is probably blasphemy to most of you, but I admit it, I'm lazy! And as much as I love my Pilot, it is a working vehicle for me. I want to keep it clean, but I really don't want to hand wash it all the time.

So, can the Pilot be safely run thru an auto car wash ? I guess my biggest worry is that the Pilot may get out of alignment because of the wheels being guided along the tracks of the car wash. True ?

Anything else to be worried about ?

Does anyone auto car wash their Pilot on a regular basis (and will admit to it :-)) ?

Thanks.

[N_Jay]

When you are on the track, don't turn the wheel, let it be guided and you will be fine.

If these things were sending cars out of alignment it would be on 20/20 by now.