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I finally have lost the battle to the wife who wanted the Honda Pilot versus a more serious 4-wheeling Cruiser. 
So, now I need to sell the overall most reliable and fun vehicle I've ever owned in the last 25 years.
Purchased with 61,000 miles in Feb 2002 in Boulder, Colorado. Used it for 3 years of 4-wheeling in the Colorado Mountains. Best days of my life!
Moved to Northeast PA/Pocono region in 2005. Now my wife bought a new pilot for Christmas and said the Cruiser must go to make room for the Pilot and $ to pay off the Pilot. Vastly unfair!
I'm glad she didn't trade it in to the dealer! I would like my 'yota' to go to someone who would appreciate it.
Pics will be forthcoming once he gets a good bath, as the last few weeks have been too darn cold to wash it down good.
Standard Statistics
128,000+ miles
4.5 liter In-line 6-cylinder rock-solid engine
~13.6 mpg average
Exterior - Dark Emerald Pearl / Moonglow
Interior - Grey Leather
3rd row 7 passenger seats
AM/FM/CD/Cassette Factory Stereo w/Power Antenna
Running boards
Mud flaps
Roof Rack w/crossbars
Moonroof
Mods
BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/ko - 285/75R16 (Oversize)
Speedometer correction gear for oversize tires
Center Differential Lock override Switch - CDL
K&N Air Filter
Front Tow Hook installed on Frame
Bug/stone guard installed on hood
2 in. Class III Hitch mounted to frame
3+1 flat trailer wiring installed
Dealer installed security system and 2 remote keys
Price: Asking $7,800
(Split difference between what KBB says: Private sale price of $8,800 and trade in of $6,700.)
Location: 18343 / 18013, Northeast PA, Near PA/NJ border at I-80.
Good
Tires are 7/32 and 10/32 tread.
No oil drips - does not use oil.
Started using Blue Bottle Rotella T 5w-40 Synthetic oil since 2007
120K mile service performed June 2009 (to include replacing fluids in transfer case and diffs and torque converter, replace belts, cooling system flush and new coolant, replace fuel filter, replace EGR Vacuum Switching Valve - still have an extra fuel filter as well)
New spark plugs and wires about 10K miles ago.
Never overheats.
No body rust.
All stereo components work
Power door locks / windows / seats all work.
Leather in good shape (see note below on driver's seat wear)
All interior and exterior lights work.
I think I have the special locking lug nuts and key. I'll have to find them. I'll post an update if I can find where I put them.
I also have a set of nice front brake rotors that I never got around to installing.
I have the front hub removal tool that never got used for the front brake rotor replacement job.
Bad
One of the plastic wheel hub covers is missing
The passenger side mirror is loose inside the frame
Driver's seat has wear on leather (no tears, just rubbed off).
2nd row seat backs will sometimes pop loose from the connectors that hook it down on the back side. You only see this if you fold up the 2nd row of seats.
Wood Trim pieces in console broken, some on dash broken and repaired.
Child used a marker on the instruction placard in the 3rd row seating area instructing how to remove the 3rd row seats.
Passenger rear door rubber torn on top - repaired.
Driver rear door rubber rubbed a little rough.
Paint has a few scratches and parking lot door dings.
Since 120K service, a little ATF dripping.
Struts to hold hood up are weak, I have to prop up.
I am unaware of any body-damaging accidents. Two minor mishaps to note.
1) Someone mistakenly hooked a tow strap around the front bumper and pulled it off. It was reattached and looks no worse for the wear. Hence why a tow hook is now installed. I had planned on putting an ARB or Slee front bumper, just never got the $ together for it.
2) Was towing an empty trailer which was hit by another vehicle. The trailer tongue hit the rear frame crossmember (where those 4 bolt holes are) and slightly bent it. I had it analyzed and straightened by a professional, certified shop for my own peace of mind.
So, now I need to sell the overall most reliable and fun vehicle I've ever owned in the last 25 years.
Purchased with 61,000 miles in Feb 2002 in Boulder, Colorado. Used it for 3 years of 4-wheeling in the Colorado Mountains. Best days of my life!
Moved to Northeast PA/Pocono region in 2005. Now my wife bought a new pilot for Christmas and said the Cruiser must go to make room for the Pilot and $ to pay off the Pilot. Vastly unfair!
I'm glad she didn't trade it in to the dealer! I would like my 'yota' to go to someone who would appreciate it.
Pics will be forthcoming once he gets a good bath, as the last few weeks have been too darn cold to wash it down good.
Standard Statistics
128,000+ miles
4.5 liter In-line 6-cylinder rock-solid engine
~13.6 mpg average
Exterior - Dark Emerald Pearl / Moonglow
Interior - Grey Leather
3rd row 7 passenger seats
AM/FM/CD/Cassette Factory Stereo w/Power Antenna
Running boards
Mud flaps
Roof Rack w/crossbars
Moonroof
Mods
BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/ko - 285/75R16 (Oversize)
Speedometer correction gear for oversize tires
Center Differential Lock override Switch - CDL
K&N Air Filter
Front Tow Hook installed on Frame
Bug/stone guard installed on hood
2 in. Class III Hitch mounted to frame
3+1 flat trailer wiring installed
Dealer installed security system and 2 remote keys
Price: Asking $7,800
(Split difference between what KBB says: Private sale price of $8,800 and trade in of $6,700.)
Location: 18343 / 18013, Northeast PA, Near PA/NJ border at I-80.
Good
Tires are 7/32 and 10/32 tread.
No oil drips - does not use oil.
Started using Blue Bottle Rotella T 5w-40 Synthetic oil since 2007
120K mile service performed June 2009 (to include replacing fluids in transfer case and diffs and torque converter, replace belts, cooling system flush and new coolant, replace fuel filter, replace EGR Vacuum Switching Valve - still have an extra fuel filter as well)
New spark plugs and wires about 10K miles ago.
Never overheats.
No body rust.
All stereo components work
Power door locks / windows / seats all work.
Leather in good shape (see note below on driver's seat wear)
All interior and exterior lights work.
I think I have the special locking lug nuts and key. I'll have to find them. I'll post an update if I can find where I put them.
I also have a set of nice front brake rotors that I never got around to installing.
I have the front hub removal tool that never got used for the front brake rotor replacement job.
Bad
One of the plastic wheel hub covers is missing
The passenger side mirror is loose inside the frame
Driver's seat has wear on leather (no tears, just rubbed off).
2nd row seat backs will sometimes pop loose from the connectors that hook it down on the back side. You only see this if you fold up the 2nd row of seats.
Wood Trim pieces in console broken, some on dash broken and repaired.
Child used a marker on the instruction placard in the 3rd row seating area instructing how to remove the 3rd row seats.
Passenger rear door rubber torn on top - repaired.
Driver rear door rubber rubbed a little rough.
Paint has a few scratches and parking lot door dings.
Since 120K service, a little ATF dripping.
Struts to hold hood up are weak, I have to prop up.
I am unaware of any body-damaging accidents. Two minor mishaps to note.
1) Someone mistakenly hooked a tow strap around the front bumper and pulled it off. It was reattached and looks no worse for the wear. Hence why a tow hook is now installed. I had planned on putting an ARB or Slee front bumper, just never got the $ together for it.
2) Was towing an empty trailer which was hit by another vehicle. The trailer tongue hit the rear frame crossmember (where those 4 bolt holes are) and slightly bent it. I had it analyzed and straightened by a professional, certified shop for my own peace of mind.
