Changes - Honda Pilot

**colorider** · 05-20-2006, 03:08 PM

I didn't even see this coming until a week ago (well, maybe a little). After a lot of thinking and re-thinking, we have sold the RidgeLine. I delivered it to the stealer this morning and picked up a loaner to drive for a week or so until our new Camry Hybrid arrives.

It was a HUGE decision as we LOVE the RidgeLine, but going forward, feel we can do fine with a sedan again - although we will likely buy a small utility trailer as time goes on for those few times when we need to haul any larger items. The fuel thing is not going to get better in our lifetime and I want to own a vehicle that we are not always reluctant to drive because of the mileage and associated cost. The tax credit now being offered adds a little icing to the cake.

We have enjoyed the RidgeLine over the last 14 months/15K miles - every bit as much as we did our Pilot for the 2 1/2 years we owned it.

And now I will have a "mixed" sig file as I will be adding a Toyota to my ALL-HONDA stable!!

I'll post pictures as soon as we take delivery.

ramirami · 05-20-2006, 03:46 PM

congrats...you and jay...:-)

jay · 05-20-2006, 03:47 PM

Wow! I was waiting for this post. Congrats!

krygny · 05-20-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
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The fuel thing is not going to get better in our lifetime ...

Way to keep a positive outlook.

Good luck and keep us posted on what kind of mileage you get with your hybrid.

**colorider** · 05-20-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by krygny

Way to keep a positive outlook.

Good luck and keep us posted on what kind of mileage you get with your hybrid.

We would ALL like to think it will get better, and we will see occasional dips, but overall we will keep paying more each year. Even with the increased mileage that we are seeing on today's vehicles, our fuel bill will be greater.

Thanks. I'm not really expecting EPA in real life, but I think I will get reasonably close.

john802 · 05-20-2006, 05:20 PM

Congrats! How big of a hit the trade-in value of the Ridgeline?

**colorider** · 05-20-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami
congrats...you and jay...:-)

Thanks. I think Jay is much like my brother - pretty much Toyota through and through. This will be my third Toyota in close to 30 years.

**colorider** · 05-20-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by john802
Congrats! How big of a hit the trade-in value of the Ridgeline?

The problem on the hybrids is there is virtually no discounting going on (and probably will not be for a quite some time).

I basically got "average" trade on the RidgeLine.

ncelk · 05-20-2006, 09:16 PM

Allright Jay, first you with the Lexus Toyota thing, now colorider.......................

Hey Colorider, you know Toyota does not make motorcycles, right????

I understand where you are coming from though.

I will drive our Pilot for a while I hope, but I sure would love to see a diesel version.................

Sunday Rider · 05-21-2006, 07:43 AM

Congrats Colorider. That must have been a tough decision. You are on the bike most of the time anyway aren't you?

Now that you have gone to the Jay side, is XM around the corner?

**colorider** · 05-21-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by ncelk
Allright Jay, first you with the Lexus Toyota thing, now colorider.......................

Hey Colorider, you know Toyota does not make motorcycles, right????

I understand where you are coming from though.

I will drive our Pilot for a while I hope, but I sure would love to see a diesel version.................

See, I told you jay was a bad influence on us!!!!! (j/k)

I'm sure we will see more and more diesel offerings as time goes on.

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Originally posted by Sunday Rider
Congrats Colorider. That must have been a tough decision. You are on the bike most of the time anyway aren't you?

Now that you have gone to the Jay side, is XM around the corner?

It was a tough decision - more so than when I sold the Pilot and bought the RidgeLine. Probably because even with the RidgeLine, I still had part of the Pilot. We had XM in the RidgeLine and although the hybrid is "XM ready", we will probably just use my portable unit that we now use in the S2K.

jay · 05-21-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by colorider
.... We had XM in the RidgeLine and although the hybrid is "XM ready", we will probably just use my portable unit that we now use in the S2K.

I have OEM XM in my Box. While I was waiting until it was installed by the dealer, I used my Audiovox Xpress. The Toyota XM has a single line display that you toggle through. The Xpress had a 5-line display, and even using the wireless FM Modulator, sounded great.

If I had it to do over again, I'd probably pass on the $449 Toyota XM option. The $260 iPod integration, though, I'd do again in a heartbeat.

jdeanski · 05-21-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by jay
If I had it to do over again, I'd probably pass on the $449 Toyota XM option.

Especially when you'll be switching to Sirrus next year for NASCAR

jay · 05-21-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by jdeanski

Especially when you'll be switching to Sirrus next year for NASCAR

I keep waiting and hoping that Sirius finally gets some decent hardware before I add a Sirius subscription to my listening mix. I'd really like to see an Audiovox Xpress form-factor; I have a spot on my dash all ready for it.

ictvuser · 05-21-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

The problem on the hybrids is there is virtually no discounting going on (and probably will not be for a quite some time).

Nice choice with the Carmy Hybrid. What color? Were any of the option packages available (e.g,. Nav)?

Did you pay under MSRP?

05-20-2006, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Changes I didn't even see this coming until a week ago (well, maybe a little). After a lot of thinking and re-thinking, we have sold the RidgeLine. I delivered it to the stealer this morning and picked up a loaner to drive for a week or so until our new Camry Hybrid arrives. It was a HUGE decision as we LOVE the RidgeLine, but going forward, feel we can do fine with a sedan again - although we will likely buy a small utility trailer as time goes on for those few times when we need to haul any larger items. The fuel thing is not going to get better in our lifetime and I want to own a vehicle that we are not always reluctant to drive because of the mileage and associated cost. The tax credit now being offered adds a little icing to the cake. We have enjoyed the RidgeLine over the last 14 months/15K miles - every bit as much as we did our Pilot for the 2 1/2 years we owned it. And now I will have a "mixed" sig file as I will be adding a Toyota to my ALL-HONDA stable!! I'll post pictures as soon as we take delivery. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

05-20-2006, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	congrats...you and jay...:-) __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

05-20-2006, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow! I was waiting for this post. Congrats! __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

05-20-2006, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats! How big of a hit the trade-in value of the Ridgeline? __________________ 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!

05-20-2006, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Allright Jay, first you with the Lexus Toyota thing, now colorider....................... Hey Colorider, you know Toyota does not make motorcycles, right???? I understand where you are coming from though. I will drive our Pilot for a while I hope, but I sure would love to see a diesel version................. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

05-21-2006, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats Colorider. That must have been a tough decision. You are on the bike most of the time anyway aren't you? Now that you have gone to the Jay side, is XM around the corner? __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

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