Used Honda Pilot for Sale in Charlottesville, VA

The Honda Pilot is perfect for a family that does not want to succumb to the minivan. With room for 8, even with car seats, the Pilot is spacious enough for small or large families. The four-wheel drive assures you can get your family anywhere safely. A V6 engine gives you power without guzzling gas at around 28 mpg/hwy. The 40/60 fold of the middle row and 60/40 of the back row allows for storage options and easy access to all rows without giving up seating. The rear control ventilation keeps everyone cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Heated side view mirrors are a bonus in the winter when you need to clear the frost. Power seating for the driver makes it comfortable. The trunk space is limited when all seats are in use, but upgrades to new models promise there will be more room. A trustworthy brand, you can depend on the Honda Pilot to last well over 200k miles. Replacement parts are affordable. Sensors in the tires let you know which tire has low pressure, and percentages are given to remind you of an oil change.

I've always owned Hondas, and transitioned from a 2005 Odyssey EX-L with all the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, Honda has abandoned the leather seats I was used to for lower-quality "leather trim" that even the salespeople point out isn't worth the price (the add-on accessories lady actually said that to me). I also miss the sunroof, which is ONLY available on the top two model trims. Also ONLY available in the most expensive models: Sirius/XM-ready capability. This was almost a deal breaker for me. Being a long-time Honda customer I was irritated that they decided to make something that used to be so easy into something ridiculously expensive and difficult to get. I'm not going to pay thousands of dollars to get two features I really want, only to have to put up with half a dozen I really, really don't. The more expensive trims come with so much complicated "tech" gadgets and upgrades that I started to feel like I needed some sort of degree to understand how my vehicle works. I don't want it OR need it, and I'm annoyed at how little choice the buyer is given. Another thing Honda started doing that I find irritating and bordering on insulting is how they install some of the upgraded features but they're not functional. Like the "angel eye" headlight upgrade - it's there, you can see it, you just can't use it. HATE that.