Most vehicles are a poor investment. Are you trying to find one whose value will appreciate over time?In y'all's honest opinion, are these vehicles a good investment?
I understand that. If I was looking for appreciation, I'd buy a classic muscle car. I just was looking for the opinion of pilot owners to determine if money spent on these vehicles was well spent in terms of reliability of said vehicle.Most vehicles are a poor investment. Are you trying to find one whose value will appreciate over time?
I agree. We're looking at the 2015s. Do you have any experience with that model.In terms 3 year 30k depends on what you can find and what your price range is. I would avoid 2016s.
In general, buying a vehicle is never, ever an investment because it depreciates over time (heck right after you drive off the lot). I really like my Pilot but honestly, if I could do it all over again, I'd pass on the Pilot and purchase any other Honda that doesn't come equipped with the VCM system. Think 4 cylinders but I don't think that's want you're looking for.In y'all's honest opinion, are these vehicles a good investment? Do they still stand up to Honda's dependability and reliability? Is there a specific year/model I should be looking for/avoiding? I'm willing to ignore the 3 year/30K rule if there's a model out there built like a tank. Thanks guys.
Can you not disable this in your Pilot? What year is your vehicle?In general, buying a vehicle is never, ever an investment because it depreciates over time (heck right after you drive off the lot). I really like my Pilot but honestly, if I could do it all over again, I'd pass on the Pilot and purchase any other Honda that doesn't come equipped with the VCM system. Think 4 cylinders but I don't think that's want you're looking for.
Yes, somewhat - I have a VCMuzzler which mitigates some of the vibrations.Can you not disable this in your Pilot? What year is your vehicle?
Only experience I have Is with a 2012 which I had before my 2018. I liked it in some ways hated it in others. Hated where the shifter was but thats a small thing. The VCM issue was the biggest thing I had happen to it but between the TSB fix and VCM muzzler It made the Issue better. Cheap plastic inside which has gotten better on the newer years. Find the car that fits your family and you feel comfortable driving and go from there.I agree. We're looking at the 2015s. Do you have any experience with that model.
I have it in my 2018 as well but not sure I feel a difference. What resistor are you using? I have the blue with the red somewhere in my shed. This its worth keeping on it in the long run? ThanksYes, somewhat - I have a VCMuzzler which mitigates some of the vibrations.
2018 Pilot.
For me I feel a difference, (dramatically less vibrations). Had the Blue to start but then stepped up to Brown then finally landed with the RED one which seems to be the sweet spot. Since installing, I've just kept it on.Only experience I have Is with a 2012 which I had before my 2018. I liked it in some ways hated it in others. Hated where the shifter was but thats a small thing. The VCM issue was the biggest thing I had happen to it but between the TSB fix and VCM muzzler It made the Issue better. Cheap plastic inside which has gotten better on the newer years. Find the car that fits your family and you feel comfortable driving and go from there.
I have it in my 2018 as well but not sure I feel a difference. What resistor are you using? I have the blue with the red somewhere in my shed. This its worth keeping on it in the long run? Thanks
I worked for Toyota and am a fan. I really like the Highlander. I just liked it better overall fit and finish and all that. But it was a tad smaller and with 3 kids need all the room I can get so went with Pilot. The traverse had tons of room but as much as a GM fan I may be I don’t trust the long term reliability.Since buying your Pilots, is there another 3 row vehicle of similar style you wish you would have gone with?
Maybe Ill give the red one a try! Thanks. Now where did I put It.....For me I feel a difference, (dramatically less vibrations). Had the Blue to start but then stepped up to Brown then finally landed with the RED one which seems to be the sweet spot. Since installing, I've just kept it on.
My exact situation. 3 kids. My top #1 concern, even over space, interior, buttons/whistles... is the long term reliability of the vehicle. Compared to that, I couldn't care less about the other things. A close second is ease of maintenance. I do all my own car repairs.But it was a tad smaller and with 3 kids need all the room I can get so went with Pilot.
My exact situation. 3 kids. My top #1 concern, even over space, interior, buttons/whistles... is the long term reliability of the vehicle. Compared to that, I couldn't care less about the other things. A close second is ease of maintenance. I do all my own car repairs.
We were actually looking at the Highlander, but saw how it had less space... But honestly, if it's a better vehicle in terms of reliability, I'd take it.
Just wish I had a life long mechanic friend that has worked on all these vehicles that could tell me which one is best. Lol