Hi guys,
I've got a decision to make and am looking for some advice. My inlaws have a 2007 Honda Pilot EX with 80K nearing the end of its lease agreement. The buyout is just over 20K + both PST/GST. I'm wondering if this is a good deal or not. He hasn't done any of the regular maintenance stuff required by Honda, though it hasn't really caused him any troubles. There is one caveat, which is that is was in a major accident a couple of years ago, requiring a lot of body work and had to have the rear suspension/axle/etc replaced. The work was done by Honda, however I'm worried about both the longevity of the fixes as well as its affect on resale value.
To add another layer, I'm not really sure I'm even interested in an SUV, as this Pilot is a gas pig. I've been looking at the new 2011 Focus or a VW Golf. Something with a hatchback for the versatility. If the Pilot is not a really good value I'm probably leaning towards getting a smaller new car and sacrificing the AWD.
Thoughts?
