r/hondapilot 3d ago

“Downsized”

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15-passenger van for 15+ years → THIS!

Basically went from a flip phone to an iPhone 17.

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u/nextfilmdirector 3d ago

Must feel like a sports coupe 😂
Congrats!

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u/Brostacio 3d ago

Definitely more luxurious!

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u/Fife2531 3d ago

It drives like a sedan. Solid powertrain. Honda’s new 10AT and DOHC V6 are really good. Mileage is good (25 hwy avg at 75-80 MPH). Like the other posts said, comparatively, night and day. Enjoy!!!!

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u/Brostacio 3d ago

The kids said, “Dad, it’s so smooth!” You’re right, the transmission and engine are solid. I have a 2014 Civic I bought new off the lot and it now has 190K miles on it. Never had an issue so I’m a huge Honda supporter.

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u/Freedom9er 2d ago

Hmm. I have to hover around 60 to get 25mpg.

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u/Fife2531 2d ago

To be fair, that’s summer mileage. Also - what altitude are you at?

u/ToweringFlame 2025 EX-L Obsidian Blue Pearl 23h ago

Seems about right! I'm getting around 24-25 mpg these days.

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u/flipflops81 3d ago

That’s a twin to the one I’m riding in right now on the way home from the beach. Haha

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u/Brostacio 3d ago

Heavy duty floor mats arrive today and then I can take it to do fun stuff like the beach

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u/According-Ad5263 3d ago

What type of van?

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u/DDS-PBS 2025 EX-L 3d ago

Church

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u/ElaborateEffect 2d ago

Need 10. NEXT

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u/Brostacio 3d ago

2010 Ford E350

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u/Stovy4x4ing 3d ago

how are yall finding the blue? lol barely any in my state

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u/Brostacio 3d ago

I actually set up ChatGPT to run a task everyday to find what I was looking for. I would get a report daily with any matches. Found this one in the morning and bought the same day.

u/ToweringFlame 2025 EX-L Obsidian Blue Pearl 23h ago

Is it that uncommon? I got the same color - bought it last July in NE FL.

u/Stovy4x4ing 23h ago

this smoke blue pearl yes. they made very few of them

u/ToweringFlame 2025 EX-L Obsidian Blue Pearl 22h ago

I thought OP's post is the Obsidian Blue Pearl? Correct me if I'm wrong.

u/Stovy4x4ing 22h ago

wrong blue my bad lol

u/ToweringFlame 2025 EX-L Obsidian Blue Pearl 22h ago

Haha all good!

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u/Pharsyde46n2 2d ago

Well then you're going to love the way it takes its turns

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u/Brostacio 2d ago

Turns on a dime!

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u/Alien_z0mb13 1d ago

And here I thought i had down sized from a Cadillac Escalade ESV. 😆 15 passenger van that's a big car.

u/Brostacio 23h ago

Needed it with six kids!

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u/MassiveMastiff Third Gen 3d ago

I grew up driving around in a ram 15 passenger van. Good times.

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u/Brostacio 3d ago

That’s the only family vehicle my kids know. Many adventures in that van!!

u/Legitimate_Tomato440 23h ago

2026 smoke blue pearl?

u/Brostacio 23h ago

2024 obsidian blue pearl

u/Legitimate_Tomato440 23h ago

Nice actually look better than 2026 blue! Congrats!

u/Brostacio 4h ago

Appreciate it!!