Just hit 100K - Honda Pilot

smoker324 · 01-26-2013, 09:49 AM

FYI -- Just hit 100K with an 09 Touring. Been pretty much the most problem free car I have ever owned.

The only issues I have had are the warping/deposits on front brake rotors and wheel shake on acceleration at speeds above 50mph.

Other than that this car fees like it will easily make another 100k. Knock on Wood!

-Dan C.

BigWhite · 01-28-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by smoker324

FYI -- Just hit 100K with an 09 Touring. Been pretty much the most problem free car I have ever owned.

The only issues I have had are the warping/deposits on front brake rotors and wheel shake on acceleration at speeds above 50mph.

Other than that this car fees like it will easily make another 100k. Knock on Wood!

-Dan C.

Thanks for sharing .

One question is your Pilot driven mostly hwy or city? And what MPG do you get ?

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smoker324 · 01-28-2013, 09:17 AM

Fairly even mix between highway and city. I'd say maybe 60 percent city and 40 percent highway. Approx 18-20K miles per year. My gas mileage has been at approx 16-18 city, 20-22 highway with avg speed approx 75. I also do not spare the throttle. When I baby it by slow acceleration and keep it at 60 on highway I can get 19 city and about 24 highway. I don't track it too closely, but when I do look it is usually hovering around 17.

-Dan

Kinnick · 01-28-2013, 08:42 PM

I am right behind you at 98,500 on my 2009 Touring. I have not had any problems just routine service. It sounds like we will both require the 105,000 mile service soon which can be expensive. I plan on doing some of it myself but I will probably have someone do the timing belt and water pump. I also wonder if checking the valves is necessary per the manual. It cost a few hundred to do and I really question if it needs to be done.

smoker324 · 01-29-2013, 09:38 AM

I have questioned that cost as well. Timing belt, water pump and valve clearance is being quoted at about 1500 for me. Seems like alot -- and it probably is overpriced -- but it is a pretty involved job. I figure that since this is an interference engine and I am still covered under Hondacare for another 25K, I am going to have it done at the dealer. That way they can't use the typical warranty denial excuses they usually trot out -- if I even have a catastrophic failure in the next 25K.

As to the valve clearance issue -- I want to err on the side of caution and have them do it. I want this car to last me to 200K. Also -- the back bank of cylinders near the firewall look like a complete PITA to get to.

-Dan C.

beer4799 · 01-30-2013, 08:06 AM

Just got a service coupon from my local dealer for TB, WP, drive belts and coolant for $389.98 (tensioner if needed is $75 extra). Good till end of March. It was an everyday deal, but now seems to be and on/off again deal. I am at 73K, maybe I'll get it done early. Wish I knew what the frequency of this deal will be moving forward...cheers.

N_Jay · 01-30-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by beer4799

Just got a service coupon from my local dealer for TB, WP, drive belts and coolant for $389.98 (tensioner if needed is $75 extra). Good till end of March. It was an everyday deal, but now seems to be and on/off again deal. I am at 73K, maybe I'll get it done early. Wish I knew what the frequency of this deal will be moving forward...cheers.

Heck of a good price.

It is not a matter of the tensioner being needed, like the water pump, it is proactive replacement.

jamesgarner83 · 01-31-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by beer4799

Just got a service coupon from my local dealer for TB, WP, drive belts and coolant for $389.98 (tensioner if needed is $75 extra). Good till end of March. It was an everyday deal, but now seems to be and on/off again deal. I am at 73K, maybe I'll get it done early. Wish I knew what the frequency of this deal will be moving forward...cheers.

What is the name of your dealer? I think most of the dealers in my area will match coupons.

smoker324 · 01-31-2013, 12:51 PM

Unbelievable price -- I might just have to take a trip to Jersey

S2KMR · 02-05-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by beer4799

Just got a service coupon from my local dealer for TB, WP, drive belts and coolant for $389.98 (tensioner if needed is $75 extra). Good till end of March. It was an everyday deal, but now seems to be and on/off again deal. I am at 73K, maybe I'll get it done early. Wish I knew what the frequency of this deal will be moving forward...cheers.

Which dealer in NJ? Thanks.

beer4799 · 02-05-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by S2KMR

Which dealer in NJ? Thanks.

Hamilton Honda in Mercer County, NJ....google it....TB coupon was a mailer but it may be on the website.....I might have it done early just to realize the savings....

S2KMR · 02-07-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by beer4799

Hamilton Honda in Mercer County, NJ....google it....TB coupon was a mailer but it may be on the website.....I might have it done early just to realize the savings....

Just checked their site and didn't see the coupon. Thanks anyway.

beer4799 · 02-07-2013, 09:25 AM

If you are close....i would call them and see if they will do it....doesn't help you if you are trying to have your local dealer match a price.

flhusa1 · 02-07-2013, 10:15 AM

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01-26-2013, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
smoker324 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North of Boston Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just hit 100K FYI -- Just hit 100K with an 09 Touring. Been pretty much the most problem free car I have ever owned. The only issues I have had are the warping/deposits on front brake rotors and wheel shake on acceleration at speeds above 50mph. Other than that this car fees like it will easily make another 100k. Knock on Wood! -Dan C. __________________ 2009 Honda Pilot Touring w/Nav/Res 1991 Volvo 940se 15G 23 PSI "Slepa Brick" 1986 Porsche 944 N/A

01-28-2013, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
smoker324 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North of Boston Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fairly even mix between highway and city. I'd say maybe 60 percent city and 40 percent highway. Approx 18-20K miles per year. My gas mileage has been at approx 16-18 city, 20-22 highway with avg speed approx 75. I also do not spare the throttle. When I baby it by slow acceleration and keep it at 60 on highway I can get 19 city and about 24 highway. I don't track it too closely, but when I do look it is usually hovering around 17. -Dan __________________ 2009 Honda Pilot Touring w/Nav/Res 1991 Volvo 940se 15G 23 PSI "Slepa Brick" 1986 Porsche 944 N/A

01-29-2013, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
smoker324 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North of Boston Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have questioned that cost as well. Timing belt, water pump and valve clearance is being quoted at about 1500 for me. Seems like alot -- and it probably is overpriced -- but it is a pretty involved job. I figure that since this is an interference engine and I am still covered under Hondacare for another 25K, I am going to have it done at the dealer. That way they can't use the typical warranty denial excuses they usually trot out -- if I even have a catastrophic failure in the next 25K. As to the valve clearance issue -- I want to err on the side of caution and have them do it. I want this car to last me to 200K. Also -- the back bank of cylinders near the firewall look like a complete PITA to get to. -Dan C. __________________ 2009 Honda Pilot Touring w/Nav/Res 1991 Volvo 940se 15G 23 PSI "Slepa Brick" 1986 Porsche 944 N/A

01-30-2013, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
beer4799 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 208 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just got a service coupon from my local dealer for TB, WP, drive belts and coolant for $389.98 (tensioner if needed is $75 extra). Good till end of March. It was an everyday deal, but now seems to be and on/off again deal. I am at 73K, maybe I'll get it done early. Wish I knew what the frequency of this deal will be moving forward...cheers. __________________ '05 4WD w/Navi - Traded in at 136K for.. '08 EX 4WD - Alpine double din Stereo/Nav installed

01-31-2013, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
smoker324 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North of Boston Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unbelievable price -- I might just have to take a trip to Jersey __________________ 2009 Honda Pilot Touring w/Nav/Res 1991 Volvo 940se 15G 23 PSI "Slepa Brick" 1986 Porsche 944 N/A

01-28-2013, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kinnick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northeast Iowa Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am right behind you at 98,500 on my 2009 Touring. I have not had any problems just routine service. It sounds like we will both require the 105,000 mile service soon which can be expensive. I plan on doing some of it myself but I will probably have someone do the timing belt and water pump. I also wonder if checking the valves is necessary per the manual. It cost a few hundred to do and I really question if it needs to be done.

02-07-2013, 09:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
beer4799 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 208 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you are close....i would call them and see if they will do it....doesn't help you if you are trying to have your local dealer match a price. __________________ '05 4WD w/Navi - Traded in at 136K for.. '08 EX 4WD - Alpine double din Stereo/Nav installed

02-07-2013, 10:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
flhusa1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st. peters,mo. Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	service coupons Honda Service & Parts Specials - Scott Clark Honda - Charlotte NC i found these

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