Pilots in WI ? - Honda Pilot

Cheesehead · 07-18-2002, 09:36 PM

I see many of you are from the Milwaukee area. Seen many Pilots on the road there?

Anyone from anywhere else other than Milwaukee out there?

mugen660 · 07-18-2002, 10:04 PM

I have seen three. Two in Wauwatosa, one in West Allis. All three were Black Ex's. I suppose they could all be the same person

dntsne1 · 07-21-2002, 09:59 PM

I have seen 2 silver ones around here. All going north on 43.
Still waiting for my white one.
Later,
Pat

bengelking · 07-24-2002, 08:30 PM

I'm actually in Brookfield, but I've seen Black, Havasu Blue, two SS's and one white.

I'm the Redrock with Badger plates!!!!!

mugen660 · 07-25-2002, 11:31 AM

I'll watch for you. Everynow and then I get in we go to Brookfield Square.

Cheesehead · 07-26-2002, 09:21 PM

mugen660,

Is that your Pilot in your avatar (think that's the name of your personalized pic)?

What size wheels are those? Do you have any full size pics?

Looks GOOD

mugen660 · 07-28-2002, 11:49 PM

Actually one night my friend and I were messing around on his Mac and decided that it would be fun to see what the Pilot looks like dropped with like 22'' wheels on it. So he worked his magic and I liked the way the picture turned out so much, that I now have it as my wallpaper on my computer and I thought it woud be funny To put it in that the little window(whatever it's called) to get a rise out of some people. I don't think a lot of people like it.

. Never the less, It was just a little joke. We also did it to a Aztec. They are still ugly!
I attached the biggest picture I have of it. Glad someone enjoyed it.

bengelking · 07-29-2002, 10:28 PM

I can't say that I like the Pilot chopped down with bigger wheels.

Although I have to agree that the only thing you can do to an Aztec is to sell it for scrap. Those things really were beaten by the ugly stick when they were born!

Didn't GM have focus groups?????

Cheesehead · 08-04-2002, 08:30 PM

Saw our first Pilot this weekend at the grocery store. My wife was liking the short lived exclusivity of having the only Pilot in the area.

The worst thing is that the one that we saw was exactly the same color as ours.

Guess we'll have to get that Ferrari to regain the exclusivity

It seems to me that people around here don't really have a clue about the Pilot. We've had no lookers, thumbs-up, questions, anything. As far as the rest of the world is concerned it's just another car on the road. Not that we're looking for fame and admiration, but I thought it would generate more interest than it has......around here anyway.

bakerlar · 08-07-2002, 06:05 PM

Hey Cheesehead - We're in Columbus, Wisconsin - ordered the Pilot from Zimbrick in Madison - had bad experience with Darrow.

Bake

bengelking · 08-08-2002, 11:12 AM

Funny how that works. Darrow here in Milwaukee was tacking on a "premium" package of $3,000 over MSRP. You got a few protection items (clear coat, sound proofing, etc.) but they would not sell strictly at MSRP.

bakerlar · 08-08-2002, 02:41 PM

What happened with Darrow Milwaukee - I put a deposit down - $200 - assured that if I changed my mind and cancelled, they would gladly refund the $$ - Well, didn't like the fact when the deal was finalized they failed to advise payment didn't include tax - I cancelled 2 days later - suddenly the salesman who was so accessible via phone and email became hard to contact - took a few days and then he responded - Will turn your request over to Accounts Payable and they will review per Wisconsin Statute - blah, blah, blah.
I wrote to corporate office and got the usual - "don't know the details, talk to the GM at the Honda store - Asked head of sales and my salesman - "why would you screw-up a relationship and potential purchaser for $200? Took a few days, but got a check for the $$. Never again with Darrow for me.

Bake

dzitlow · 08-11-2002, 04:16 PM

I have seen no Pilots on the road north of Green Bay or Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Probably due to small number of dealers and/or limited availability of the model. Dealers have limited availability due in part to the size of their sales activity. Virtually no Pilots available on dealer's lots...unfortunately.

bakerlar · 08-11-2002, 05:53 PM

You are right - I have only seen one Pilot in the Columbus/Madison area. I am fortunate - advised dealer I had to have it within a month - He had a black one coming in - given that I wanted the Havasu Blue, he was somehow able to trade the black one for Havasu order - scheduled build was 8/7-8/11, and expected delivery before end of August.
What peaked my interest in Honda is I purchased a used 1991 for my work car - consulting racks up a lot of miles - the car now has 235,000 on it and is running strong.

Bake in Wisconsin

bengelking · 08-12-2002, 09:56 PM

I was up in your neck of the woods this weekend (near Cheesehead, too!).

Was vacationing in a cabin near Wautoma. Went through Columbus, Fond Du Lac, Marquette, Princeton, Ripon and Berlin to name a few.

Not one Pilot. Anywhere! Not even a Highlander!

07-18-2002, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cheesehead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 232 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilots in WI ? I see many of you are from the Milwaukee area. Seen many Pilots on the road there? Anyone from anywhere else other than Milwaukee out there?

07-18-2002, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
mugen660 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seen three in Milwaukee I have seen three. Two in Wauwatosa, one in West Allis. All three were Black Ex's. I suppose they could all be the same person

07-24-2002, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
bengelking Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin Posts: 236 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Almost Milwaukee I'm actually in Brookfield, but I've seen Black, Havasu Blue, two SS's and one white. I'm the Redrock with Badger plates!!!!! __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot Redrock EX-L # 6670 2006 Honda S2000 2010 Infiniti EX35

07-29-2002, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
bengelking Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin Posts: 236 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Post I can't say that I like the Pilot chopped down with bigger wheels. Although I have to agree that the only thing you can do to an Aztec is to sell it for scrap. Those things really were beaten by the ugly stick when they were born! Didn't GM have focus groups????? __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot Redrock EX-L # 6670 2006 Honda S2000 2010 Infiniti EX35

08-07-2002, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
bakerlar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Posts: 186 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another Wisconinite Hey Cheesehead - We're in Columbus, Wisconsin - ordered the Pilot from Zimbrick in Madison - had bad experience with Darrow. Bake

07-21-2002, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
dntsne1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 135 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have seen 2 silver ones around here. All going north on 43. Still waiting for my white one. Later, Pat

07-25-2002, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
mugen660 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll watch for you. Everynow and then I get in we go to Brookfield Square.

07-26-2002, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cheesehead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 232 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mugen660, Is that your Pilot in your avatar (think that's the name of your personalized pic)? What size wheels are those? Do you have any full size pics? Looks GOOD

08-04-2002, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cheesehead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 232 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Saw our first Pilot this weekend at the grocery store. My wife was liking the short lived exclusivity of having the only Pilot in the area. The worst thing is that the one that we saw was exactly the same color as ours. Guess we'll have to get that Ferrari to regain the exclusivity It seems to me that people around here don't really have a clue about the Pilot. We've had no lookers, thumbs-up, questions, anything. As far as the rest of the world is concerned it's just another car on the road. Not that we're looking for fame and admiration, but I thought it would generate more interest than it has......around here anyway.

08-08-2002, 11:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
bengelking Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin Posts: 236 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Darrow Funny how that works. Darrow here in Milwaukee was tacking on a "premium" package of $3,000 over MSRP. You got a few protection items (clear coat, sound proofing, etc.) but they would not sell strictly at MSRP. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot Redrock EX-L # 6670 2006 Honda S2000 2010 Infiniti EX35

08-08-2002, 02:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
bakerlar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Posts: 186 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Darrow Experience What happened with Darrow Milwaukee - I put a deposit down - $200 - assured that if I changed my mind and cancelled, they would gladly refund the $$ - Well, didn't like the fact when the deal was finalized they failed to advise payment didn't include tax - I cancelled 2 days later - suddenly the salesman who was so accessible via phone and email became hard to contact - took a few days and then he responded - Will turn your request over to Accounts Payable and they will review per Wisconsin Statute - blah, blah, blah. I wrote to corporate office and got the usual - "don't know the details, talk to the GM at the Honda store - Asked head of sales and my salesman - "why would you screw-up a relationship and potential purchaser for $200? Took a few days, but got a check for the $$. Never again with Darrow for me. Bake

08-11-2002, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
dzitlow Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have seen no Pilots on the road north of Green Bay or Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Probably due to small number of dealers and/or limited availability of the model. Dealers have limited availability due in part to the size of their sales activity. Virtually no Pilots available on dealer's lots...unfortunately.

08-11-2002, 05:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
bakerlar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Posts: 186 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You are right - I have only seen one Pilot in the Columbus/Madison area. I am fortunate - advised dealer I had to have it within a month - He had a black one coming in - given that I wanted the Havasu Blue, he was somehow able to trade the black one for Havasu order - scheduled build was 8/7-8/11, and expected delivery before end of August. What peaked my interest in Honda is I purchased a used 1991 for my work car - consulting racks up a lot of miles - the car now has 235,000 on it and is running strong. Bake in Wisconsin

08-12-2002, 09:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
bengelking Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin Posts: 236 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Central, WI I was up in your neck of the woods this weekend (near Cheesehead, too!). Was vacationing in a cabin near Wautoma. Went through Columbus, Fond Du Lac, Marquette, Princeton, Ripon and Berlin to name a few. Not one Pilot. Anywhere! Not even a Highlander! __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot Redrock EX-L # 6670 2006 Honda S2000 2010 Infiniti EX35

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