Out of state purchase, Mike Pruitt Honda - Honda Pilot

thomasj2 · 04-25-2004, 08:01 AM

After searching for 2 months for a full sized SUV we decided to go with a Honda Pilot. We drove all the competition, (Durango, Explorer, Pacifica, Grand Cherokee, Murano and even a few 4 door trucks).

We then tried to get a deal locally and struck out. Every Honda dealer within 100 miles wanted MSRP, the best internet deal we could do locally was 300 under MSRP.

During our research I found some folks getting great deals in OH, but OH was 450 miles away. A quick email to Mike Pruitt Honda in Akron, OH confirmed a price of $400 over invoice and that they would find an LX or order 1. The search was a bust so the internet sales manager ordered a Silver LX and honored the agreed upon price. 2 weeks later the car was in and we picked it up yesterday.

The internet sales manager and the finance manager at MP Honda were stellar. In and out in under an hour. It was by far the easiest car puchase I've ever done, and this is our 3rd car purchased over the net.

While we were in OH we visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but that's a story for another post.

I cannot say enough about our out of state purchase, I'd do it again in a heart beat. Mike Pruitt Honda is the best!

john802 · 04-25-2004, 08:10 AM

Congrats on your new Pilot!!! Don't forget to post some pictures of your new toy because...

-john

tfmccull · 04-25-2004, 11:08 AM

We did the same thing a week ago. Pruitt offered us the same price and no one around here could touch it!

Nice leisurely 7 1/2 hour ride home. And the service was excellent. Of course as soon as we pulled out the dealership, i experienced my first hail storm ever, in my brand new Pilot!

BTW, where in upstate NY are you? Sounds like we might be pretty close to one another.

guitarman · 04-25-2004, 02:13 PM

I too purchased my 2003 Pilot from MP Honda in Akron. Very nice people, and you can't beat their prices. Only wish Mike had an autographed football for me.

thomasj2 · 04-26-2004, 08:39 PM

tfmccull, I'm about 140 miles north west of you. I'm 45 miles due west of Albany. JT

04-25-2004, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Out of state purchase, Mike Pruitt Honda After searching for 2 months for a full sized SUV we decided to go with a Honda Pilot. We drove all the competition, (Durango, Explorer, Pacifica, Grand Cherokee, Murano and even a few 4 door trucks). We then tried to get a deal locally and struck out. Every Honda dealer within 100 miles wanted MSRP, the best internet deal we could do locally was 300 under MSRP. During our research I found some folks getting great deals in OH, but OH was 450 miles away. A quick email to Mike Pruitt Honda in Akron, OH confirmed a price of $400 over invoice and that they would find an LX or order 1. The search was a bust so the internet sales manager ordered a Silver LX and honored the agreed upon price. 2 weeks later the car was in and we picked it up yesterday. The internet sales manager and the finance manager at MP Honda were stellar. In and out in under an hour. It was by far the easiest car puchase I've ever done, and this is our 3rd car purchased over the net. While we were in OH we visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but that's a story for another post. I cannot say enough about our out of state purchase, I'd do it again in a heart beat. Mike Pruitt Honda is the best!

04-25-2004, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats on your new Pilot!!! Don't forget to post some pictures of your new toy because... -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

04-25-2004, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
guitarman Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 602 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I too purchased my 2003 Pilot from MP Honda in Akron. Very nice people, and you can't beat their prices. Only wish Mike had an autographed football for me. __________________ 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EXL Built on June 9, 2003 Delivered on June 24, 2003 OEM cargo tray and all weather mats

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04-25-2004, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
tfmccull Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Goldens Bridge, NY Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We did the same thing a week ago. Pruitt offered us the same price and no one around here could touch it! Nice leisurely 7 1/2 hour ride home. And the service was excellent. Of course as soon as we pulled out the dealership, i experienced my first hail storm ever, in my brand new Pilot! BTW, where in upstate NY are you? Sounds like we might be pretty close to one another.

04-26-2004, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tfmccull, I'm about 140 miles north west of you. I'm 45 miles due west of Albany. JT

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