[ike94598]

Soo.. now that I am keeping the car... should I do running boards?

 

[HondaHarry]

Nice car! Same color as my older one, the 2008 that the kids drive.
Enjoy!
Cheers

 

[JrBK]

As a norm, the cheapest car you are going to own is the one you own right now, especially since it is a Honda. 100K is nothing and it doesn't sound like you have any major issues. Maintenance is just that. I have almost 300k on my 2007 Piot and I am looking at a 2015 with 175k. If you do the maintenance it will last. Unless you hate the vehicle and it has other issues, send it.

 

[brybo86]

Get these maintenance items done.... By shop that's works on Hondas.
NOT the dealer for $2000

Try to get closer to $1000 and use Aisin timing belt kit.

 

[ike94598]

Get these maintenance items done.... By shop that's works on Hondas.
NOT the dealer for $2000

Try to get closer to $1000 and use Aisin timing belt kit.

I have, they used Aisin parts for the timing belt, water pump, and replaced all 6 spark plugs. I paid $850 for all out the door!

 

[brybo86]

I have, they used Aisin parts for the timing belt, water pump, and replaced all 6 spark plugs. I paid $850 for all out the door!

That's a good price. I'm glad this was your decision.
Seems like a good shop. Would use them again for future needs.

 

[WiiMaster]

That is an excellent price, especially given labor prices these days.

 

[HondaHarry]

Agree, that's a good price. Dealer here is in the $1500 range!
Cheers

 

[mpeebles]

I purchased a Honda Pilot around this time last year. It currently has 100,000 miles on it and drives with no issues. However, I hear a rattling sound in the mornings, particularly during cold starts. What do you think could be causing this?

Other than the rattling sound, I believe it's time to consider changing the timing belt and water pump. I feel like I'm sitting on a ticking bomb. Some say there's no need to worry until 120,000 miles.
I received estimates for $1,050 and $800. Does these seem normal to you?

I also anticipate that the spark plugs and cables may need to be changed, as well as the power steering fluid. Any idea how much these would cost?

In about 6 months, I'll need to invest in 4 new tires as well.

I'm considering addressing the timing belt and water pump first, but I'm still hesitant.

All of these repairs and maintenance items will total around $2,000 at best. Should I spend this money, or would it be wiser to sell the car and purchase something else?

The private party value shows $13,000 to $15,000, while trade-in value is around $11,000 to $12,000. If I can sell it for $14,000 and add the $2,000 I would spend on repairs, that's $16,000. With an additional $4,000 to $5,000, I could potentially get a newer car.

What do you think? Your opinion is very important to me. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

IMO putting $2k into a Honda or Toyota is a no brainer. They are two of the best engineered vehicles.

Now do you want to be car payment free or do you want a newer vehicle with a monthly car payment? That’s the question you have to ask yourself.

 

[daryn1967]

I purchased a Honda Pilot around this time last year. It currently has 100,000 miles on it and drives with no issues. However, I hear a rattling sound in the mornings, particularly during cold starts. What do you think could be causing this?

Other than the rattling sound, I believe it's time to consider changing the timing belt and water pump. I feel like I'm sitting on a ticking bomb. Some say there's no need to worry until 120,000 miles.
I received estimates for $1,050 and $800. Does these seem normal to you?

I also anticipate that the spark plugs and cables may need to be changed, as well as the power steering fluid. Any idea how much these would cost?

In about 6 months, I'll need to invest in 4 new tires as well.

I'm considering addressing the timing belt and water pump first, but I'm still hesitant.

All of these repairs and maintenance items will total around $2,000 at best. Should I spend this money, or would it be wiser to sell the car and purchase something else?

The private party value shows $13,000 to $15,000, while trade-in value is around $11,000 to $12,000. If I can sell it for $14,000 and add the $2,000 I would spend on repairs, that's $16,000. With an additional $4,000 to $5,000, I could potentially get a newer car.

What do you think? Your opinion is very important to me. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

I would definitely get the repairs done. All these things are normal wear and tear items. You have many more miles you can put on the Honda before she's ready to be traded in

 

[jbm135]

I purchased a Honda Pilot around this time last year. It currently has 100,000 miles on it and drives with no issues. However, I hear a rattling sound in the mornings, particularly during cold starts. What do you think could be causing this?

Other than the rattling sound, I believe it's time to consider changing the timing belt and water pump. I feel like I'm sitting on a ticking bomb. Some say there's no need to worry until 120,000 miles.
I received estimates for $1,050 and $800. Does these seem normal to you?

I also anticipate that the spark plugs and cables may need to be changed, as well as the power steering fluid. Any idea how much these would cost?

In about 6 months, I'll need to invest in 4 new tires as well.

I'm considering addressing the timing belt and water pump first, but I'm still hesitant.

All of these repairs and maintenance items will total around $2,000 at best. Should I spend this money, or would it be wiser to sell the car and purchase something else?

The private party value shows $13,000 to $15,000, while trade-in value is around $11,000 to $12,000. If I can sell it for $14,000 and add the $2,000 I would spend on repairs, that's $16,000. With an additional $4,000 to $5,000, I could potentially get a newer car.

What do you think? Your opinion is very important to me. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

The way that I have always decided on whether to buy or sell is the cost of repairs compared to the depreciation of a "new" car. You will "pay" thousands of dollars every month on a new car as it depreciates. It is cheaper to keep a car running than to buy another. However, I always sell when the body starts to go. My current two cars a Pilot and a Suburban have a total of 360,000 miles.

 

[mmmmark]

I just spent money for shocks/struts and tires on my 2012 with 140k miles. Honestly it still looks and drives like new.

I did plugs and timing belt at 110k. Only unexpected thing on this vehicle—which I bought new—was the alternator gave up a few years back. A few minor trim pieces or switch or bulbs here and there. It’s my daily driver and am giving it to my daughter, so I have lots of confidence in it.

 

[Live Oak]

I own a 2012 Pilot Touring. I just love this vehicle. The only thing I do NOT like is the timing belt. This is why I would NEVER buy another. The timing belt totally destroys any fuel economy or other economy this worthy vehicle can produce. That having been said, I purchased a 2013 Honda CR-V EXL AWD for the wife that had about 40k miles on it. It still has under 60K mile on it. Aside from normal maintenance there is no timing belt and the vehicle gets much better fuel economy but not nearly the interior space, but the wife loves it. Any future Honda I purchase will have the K24 engine, which in the future may be more and more difficult to find. My 2012 Pilot is paid for and has under 60k miles. I have replace the timing belt, upgraded brakes & rotors, VC Muzzler, A/C compressor, RV6 Long tube performance J pipe & exhaust, as well as Nexen 265/60R-17 Rodian HP tires, plus many other upgrades. I change my transmission fluid everytime I change the oil. Do this if you want your transmission to last. I will keep this vehicle and drive it for as long as it will last. Aside from the timing belt flawed (in my opinion) design, the 2012 is probably one of the best model year Pilots ever built (in my opinion). Fix, repair, and perform preventative maintenance where possible on your 2012 Pilot and drive it until it is wore out. That will be a VERY HIGH number of miles.

The cost of new cars and even late model used cars is insanely high and laughable. You could likely rebuild your Pilot twice for the price of many new cars. If your Pilot is paid for, it's MUCH cheaper to keep her.

 

[chiefbrody]

It cost me $2,700 in 2015 to get the timing belt changed, new water pump, new radiator, thermostat, all new hoses and belt. That was 127,000 miles ago.

 

[odasani]

Go and maintain the "damned" pilot now! Struts, sway bars, 2nd timing belt, a bunch of other stuff all came to about $4K and the 2012 pilot with 220k miles runs like a champ. $4k is like what? 4 payments on a new pilot if you decide to finance.

Note: VCM disabled a long long long time ago

 

[chiefbrody]

My 2008 has 237,000 miles on it...I hope 300,000 isn't the limit! I'm hoping for 500,000 or more.

 

[xGS]

It cost me $2,700 in 2015 to get the timing belt changed, new water pump, new radiator, thermostat, all new hoses and belt. That was 127,000 miles ago.

My 2008 has 237,000 miles on it...I hope 300,000 isn't the limit! I'm hoping for 500,000 or more.

Given that the timing belt replacement to due every 7-years/105K-miles, have you had the timing belt (etc) done since 2002 and, if so, what was the cost?

 

[abarcello94]

I purchased a Honda Pilot around this time last year. It currently has 100,000 miles on it and drives with no issues. However, I hear a rattling sound in the mornings, particularly during cold starts. What do you think could be causing this?

Other than the rattling sound, I believe it's time to consider changing the timing belt and water pump. I feel like I'm sitting on a ticking bomb. Some say there's no need to worry until 120,000 miles.
I received estimates for $1,050 and $800. Does these seem normal to you?

I also anticipate that the spark plugs and cables may need to be changed, as well as the power steering fluid. Any idea how much these would cost?

In about 6 months, I'll need to invest in 4 new tires as well.

I'm considering addressing the timing belt and water pump first, but I'm still hesitant.

All of these repairs and maintenance items will total around $2,000 at best. Should I spend this money, or would it be wiser to sell the car and purchase something else?

The private party value shows $13,000 to $15,000, while trade-in value is around $11,000 to $12,000. If I can sell it for $14,000 and add the $2,000 I would spend on repairs, that's $16,000. With an additional $4,000 to $5,000, I could potentially get a newer car.

What do you think? Your opinion is very important to me. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

Hi,
I like everything about the pilot. The timing belt should be replaced and the correct dealer should tell you the water pumps are usually good for more than 200,000 miles. Don't bother changing it yet. Do change the belt tensioner. Cost should be $850.00. New tires are always fun because they improve the ride. These two investments are long term. No one is going to buy the car without adjusting the price down $2000.00. Next comes the plugs. Should not cost more than $500.00. Unless your dealer wants to sell you a valve adjustment Taking the price to $850.00 now here is the thing you can cross reference the NKG PLUG NUMBER and probably buy 6 plugs for $48.00. At the end you will have a car good for another 100,000 miles. Alternatively you can buy a car newer with 60,000 miles and in 40,000 miles you will be faced with the same maintenance. (MAYBE MORE) BATTERIES DONT USUALLY LAST MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
Good luck.

 

[chiefbrody]

Given that the timing belt replacement to due every 7-years/105K-miles, have you had the timing belt (etc) done since 2002 and, if so, what was the cost?

No, it is due again. I just had the radiator replaced and all power steering hoses, so the timing belt will be just timing belt and waterpump. I'll post when I get an estimate. Keep in mind..labor is up to $135 per hour now.

 

[chiefbrody]

Hi,
I like everything about the pilot. The timing belt should be replaced and the correct dealer should tell you the water pumps are usually good for more than 200,000 miles. Don't bother changing it yet. Do change the belt tensioner. Cost should be $850.00. New tires are always fun because they improve the ride. These two investments are long term. No one is going to buy the car without adjusting the price down $2000.00. Next comes the plugs. Should not cost more than $500.00. Unless your dealer wants to sell you a valve adjustment Taking the price to $850.00 now here is the thing you can cross reference the NKG PLUG NUMBER and probably buy 6 plugs for $48.00. At the end you will have a car good for another 100,000 miles. Alternatively you can buy a car newer with 60,000 miles and in 40,000 miles you will be faced with the same maintenance. (MAYBE MORE) BATTERIES DONT USUALLY LAST MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
Good luck.

Spark plugs and coil packs are so easy to change on these. Rock auto is your friend on this.