Why I bought a white Pilot... - Honda Pilot

TomP · 07-08-2004, 08:35 PM

It's dirty, but when you're preparing to tow a boat 250 miles to the beach, washing the Pilot isn't high on the agenda...

robottik · 07-09-2004, 09:50 AM

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Originally posted by TomP
It's dirty, but when you're preparing to tow a boat 250 miles to the beach, washing the Pilot isn't high on the agenda...

So you didn't really say why you bought a white Pilot...
Because it matches your white boat, or because it can tow your white boat?!

rockman19762001 · 07-09-2004, 11:13 AM

Nice looking White Honda and White Boat, welcome aboard!

vellinga · 07-09-2004, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by robottik

So you didn't really say why you bought a white Pilot... Because it matches your white boat, or because it can tow your boat?!

...or because it matches the white trim on your house?

jay · 07-09-2004, 11:38 AM

The subtle message I took away was that even a dirty white Pilot looks like a clean beauty.

TomP · 07-09-2004, 12:38 PM

We did buy the Pilot to tow the boat. Got rid of a perfectly good '97 CR-V with only 100K on it. While I intended to suggest that we got white to match the boat, that really wasn't the case. Although neither of us used to like white cars, we seem to have changed our minds. Funny how that happens.

jay · 07-09-2004, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by TomP
We did buy the Pilot to tow the boat. Got rid of a perfectly good '97 CR-V with only 100K on it. While I intended to suggest that we got white to match the boat, that really wasn't the case. Although neither of us used to like white cars, we seem to have changed our minds. Funny how that happens.

I specifically wanted a white one, knowing how easy a white vehicle is to keep looking nice. Ended up with silver instead, and it's even easier to keep looking nice. The only thing I still don't like about white or silver is the lack of depth of reflectivity. Spend all day washing and waxing, and it looks the same that evening as when you started that morning.

sungchang · 07-09-2004, 04:37 PM

That's why I went with Midnight Blue Pearl. They are definitely harder to keep clean, but worth it after the wash and wax.

sungchang · 07-09-2004, 04:39 PM

TomP, btw welcome aboard to this wonderful forum.

h3xme · 07-10-2004, 04:24 AM

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Originally posted by TomP

Got rid of a perfectly good '97 CR-V with only 100K on it.

Curious, what did you get for your CR-V vs. what you initially paid for it?

My first Pilot was white, I ended up with a silver. Maybe it's just me, but the white Pilot appeared larger than the silver one.

Diesel · 07-10-2004, 06:56 AM

nice looking Pilot...

TomP · 07-10-2004, 05:04 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by h3xme
[B]
Curious, what did you get for your CR-V vs. what you initially paid for it?
QUOTE]

We bought the CRV new in early 97 for around 20K (I think.) When we bought the Pilot, we asked what the dealer would offer for it after the deal. They offered 5K. I sold it the next week to a close friend for 6K. I think it was worth 7K retail. It was completely up to date on maitenance, including the timing belt.

john802 · 07-10-2004, 06:36 PM

Thanks for posting a picture of your white pilot towing your boat!!!

-john

chowgirl · 08-07-2004, 09:11 PM

I dunno....I think the Sandstone Metallic color Pilot would have matched your house and the bottom of the boat better...

j/k
I love the white. My Accord SE was Brittany Blue Metallic and it sure was hot. I never catch a heat blast with my Pilot.

Edog · 08-28-2004, 08:06 PM

I have had a white truck for 6 years now, and it still looks great. I am going to be purchasing an '05 Pilot, and will more than likely go with white.

I will consider silver too, since my wife's Odyssey is silver, and it seems to do well too.

Another reason why I like white, is that it doesn't get as hot in the 110 degree days we can sometimes have in the central CA area.

07-08-2004, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
TomP Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Laurel, MD & Lake Gaston, NC Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why I bought a white Pilot... It's dirty, but when you're preparing to tow a boat 250 miles to the beach, washing the Pilot isn't high on the agenda... __________________ Tom - White EXL RES, Towing Pkg Black '00 Passat GLX, H&R OE/Bilstein, 17" Borbet E, Shortshifter, Clear Corners, Bonrath Grill, Debadged, etc.

07-09-2004, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The subtle message I took away was that even a dirty white Pilot looks like a clean beauty. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

07-09-2004, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
TomP Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Laurel, MD & Lake Gaston, NC Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We did buy the Pilot to tow the boat. Got rid of a perfectly good '97 CR-V with only 100K on it. While I intended to suggest that we got white to match the boat, that really wasn't the case. Although neither of us used to like white cars, we seem to have changed our minds. Funny how that happens. __________________ Tom - White EXL RES, Towing Pkg Black '00 Passat GLX, H&R OE/Bilstein, 17" Borbet E, Shortshifter, Clear Corners, Bonrath Grill, Debadged, etc.

07-09-2004, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
sungchang Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California Posts: 541 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's why I went with Midnight Blue Pearl. They are definitely harder to keep clean, but worth it after the wash and wax. __________________ <b><i><font color=blue>'04 Midnight Blue Pearl Pilot EXL-Navi</font></i></b> <ul><li><u>OEM</u>: tow package (heavy), running boards, crossbars, rear splash guards, cargo cover, cargo net, chrome exhaust tips <li><u>3rd Party</u>: Vizualogic headrest DVD system, Husky Liners (front and 2nd rows), Yakima Blacktop Pro 16s roof box, BVG XE2 Evolution bike rack, Prince Lionheart Seatsavers (2), wwong's foam pads, pillar protectors and navi screen protector </ul><i>'00 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura 3.2TL</i>

07-09-2004, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
sungchang Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California Posts: 541 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TomP, btw welcome aboard to this wonderful forum. __________________ <b><i><font color=blue>'04 Midnight Blue Pearl Pilot EXL-Navi</font></i></b> <ul><li><u>OEM</u>: tow package (heavy), running boards, crossbars, rear splash guards, cargo cover, cargo net, chrome exhaust tips <li><u>3rd Party</u>: Vizualogic headrest DVD system, Husky Liners (front and 2nd rows), Yakima Blacktop Pro 16s roof box, BVG XE2 Evolution bike rack, Prince Lionheart Seatsavers (2), wwong's foam pads, pillar protectors and navi screen protector </ul><i>'00 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura 3.2TL</i>

07-09-2004, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
rockman19762001 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 686 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice looking White Honda and White Boat, welcome aboard!

07-10-2004, 06:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Diesel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PA Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice looking Pilot...

07-10-2004, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
TomP Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Laurel, MD & Lake Gaston, NC Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	[QUOTE]Originally posted by h3xme [B] Curious, what did you get for your CR-V vs. what you initially paid for it? QUOTE] We bought the CRV new in early 97 for around 20K (I think.) When we bought the Pilot, we asked what the dealer would offer for it after the deal. They offered 5K. I sold it the next week to a close friend for 6K. I think it was worth 7K retail. It was completely up to date on maitenance, including the timing belt. __________________ Tom - White EXL RES, Towing Pkg Black '00 Passat GLX, H&R OE/Bilstein, 17" Borbet E, Shortshifter, Clear Corners, Bonrath Grill, Debadged, etc.

07-10-2004, 06:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for posting a picture of your white pilot towing your boat!!! -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!

08-07-2004, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
chowgirl Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Florida Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dunno....I think the Sandstone Metallic color Pilot would have matched your house and the bottom of the boat better... j/k I love the white. My Accord SE was Brittany Blue Metallic and it sure was hot. I never catch a heat blast with my Pilot.

08-28-2004, 08:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Edog Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 909 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have had a white truck for 6 years now, and it still looks great. I am going to be purchasing an '05 Pilot, and will more than likely go with white. I will consider silver too, since my wife's Odyssey is silver, and it seems to do well too. Another reason why I like white, is that it doesn't get as hot in the 110 degree days we can sometimes have in the central CA area.

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