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Originally posted by 308systems
Hi all,
Do you know how to find out the GVWR of a Honda Pilot(2003)?? The stock sticker says GVWR 5,950# with a towing capacity of 3,500#, however with a transmission cooler and towing package it will tow more(4,500#). Thus, I am trying to find out if the Pilot will exceed the magical 6,000# GVWR mark with the transmission cooler and towing package.

Thanks,
Mark
ps - please email me directly at mlueker@308systems.com if possible

Thank you IRS! I haven't had a chance to weight the PILOT at a state scale, but I plan to do so by the end of the year to see if it tips the magic number with the addition of accessories. This is a lot shakier ground that a vehicle that tips the factory scales at 6000+ lbs, but can be done. I recommend that if your state has a commercial vehicle licensing operation where they actually weigh your rig, go there to get an official weigh in.

For those of you that don't own a small business, the IRS has a more accelerated depreciation schedule for business vehicles weighing in at 6000 pounds or more. So, if you have two equally priced vehicles 'for business purposes only', and one weighs 6000 lbs and the other weighs 3500 lbs, you will be able to claim a substantially higher first year depreciation expense against your income (or lack thereof ).