[jobblyRL]

I would like ventilated seats and power folding mirrors. However I opted for a 23 RTLE over a 24 BE. I don't like the black wheels, red seats, and high gloss black trim. Also couldn't beat the discount off MSRP, $1500 rebate, and .9% financing on the 23. I actually like the 23 arm rests. You can adjust them, they move with the seat, don't have to constantly ask my wife to move her arm to open the console, and the lid below makes a nice shelf. The rest of the 24 features are lipstick on a pig in my opinion. They are they same pickup, and I appreciate the value of the 23 RTLE.

 

[jobblyRL]

It sounds like you need to get your own RL.

not sure what that means? I certainly pay enough for the one I have...

 

[jobblyRL]

‘don't have to constantly ask my wife to move her arm to open the console’

My reply was in jest. 😁

oh, yeah my last truck was a Ram 1500 with the large center console. So we had to share the arm rest in the middle. Sharing that was a small price to pay for everything else she does.... Do agree the large center console looks better than the mini van captain's chairs.

 

[jobblyRL]

Sounds like your suggesting your 23 RTLE is a "Pig".

yes it the old proven hog. The 24 changes are superficial and cosmetic. Honda didn't give it the Pilot updates. However it's meant to be our utility and hauling vehicle. When it's paid off in three years plan to make the Pilot our cush family vehicle.

 

[jobblyRL]

I care more for function than looks. Most center consoles with armrests are way too low. I love my ‘23 BE captain’s chairs. We bought ours in October and got $5000 off invoice. Plus another $1500 from the incentive. I was going to wait for the ‘24 but I am damn glad I didn’t. I think they really failed on the updates. How fast does your infotainment center need to be? Have we become so spoiled that a 1/4 of a second matters to us? And although the bed audio isn’t great (no one should expect it to since there aren’t real speakers in it), it’s useful when camping, working out of your truck, or tailgating. Y’all can keep that obnoxious tailgate with RIDGELINE stamped in it.

yes the value on the 23s is hard to beat. I like the bed audio also. Seemed like a gimmick but now that I have it I find myself using it. Don't care for the RIDGELINE stamp either or the braces on the grille. Not sure they'd be deal breakers but made it easier to decide on a 23.

 

[jobblyRL]

I test drove a 24 Passport with the new console interior. If you're tall, that console is way too low for an armrest. Fine for my 5'2" wife. At a foot taller I could not get comfortable. Console is also smaller inside. I'm looking for 23 Passports now.