u/DifficultArt4224

Need advice and experience related feedback regarding 2025 Honda Pilot Elite. I am buying a preowned car with 40k miles, perfect condition and clean Carfax report.

1. Do you think I should buy it for $42k before taxes and fees or Go for 2026 model?
2. Power train warranty is still remaining and valid for 5/60k mile. Should I buy extended warranty now and which online dealer would you recommend for CA since we can’t buy out of state as per CA regulations (please correct me if I am mistaken here)
3. How’s Honda Pilot elite for comfort and as commuter car (30miles daily)? Looking forward to your advice to keep this car well maintained and anything I should be aware of.

I have decided to buy GHH limited with black exterior and light grey interior but i am really bad at negotiation. What should be the MSRP value before TTL and factory standard options I should aim for with the dealer?

I’m also thinking about light grey seat interior color and would appreciate if you had any issue with it. Another alternative I see is black leather.

Which Add ons were most useful? I’m planning to have running board for the kids and family.