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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
The suspension is not "poor." It is independent and absorbs bumps quite well, and handles like a car.
One thing people have to remember - THE RIDGELINE IS NOT A F-150 or F-250! It's design is for families who don't need the extra power, and ruggedness of the F series! For people who want a little extra ruggedness, and simply want a truck. But it's not for serious heavy duty off roading.
The quality of the Ridgeline is EXCELLENT. Consumers Reports, and edmunds says so too.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
How much does that open car hauler weigh? With the CRX on it, what's the total? 2 tons? Yeah, the Ridge would pull it ... but certainly not as easily as a diesel.
I like the Ridge, of course, but it sounds like you need what you are already driving.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
The perfect truck for the renegade soccer mom
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Take it back to the Honda dealer. They have TSB bulletins about what to do to correct the leaks. And, they should replace the carpet. Basically, there are bad welds. Along the panels at side of the windshield, down into the area behind front tire, and back behind the rear door where it turns into the bed of the truck.
If it still is under warranty.....
I'd appreciate any comments based on your experience.
Thanks
This vehicle (much like the honda pilot) wholesales about $10000 off list the first year so you want about 5-6k off. (2200+ off invoice.)
--jjf
How did the :lemon: buyback on your Tacoma workout for you?
Did you decide to buy a Ridgeline now?
Is that a better resource?
--jjf
Go to ridgelineownersclub.com and post your question there.
Is that a better resource?
A couple of times people have come up to me at gas stations and asked "Does that thing drive as good as it looks?" - So I'm definitely not alone in my taste.
If you want gimmicky add-ons, go buy a Nissan - they'e full of dummy bolts and stuff.
At first I wasn't too sure about the Ridge's headlights but now I've had it for 6 months, thry don't bother me a bit
The one with the best sheet metal in my view is the Colorado, but it is not up to par on quality and price.
The Element can be judged weird or ugly looking or just a reincarnation of the chevy "woody" from the 40's that would look weird or ugly to some if driven around now. From styling, I like the square wheel openings of the Tacoma, Colorado(especially) and the Ridgeline. The rounded ones of the F series and Frontier don't do it for me.
I didn't think it was possible but Dodge did manage to make an ugly truck with the Durango. Oscar Meyer should buy a fleet of them, paint them pink and send them around the country as a promo.
Ridgeline has features that make it a 4 dr.l version of my old El-Camino. (which, like Clinton I have fond memories of )
--jjf
Just shows how different we all are - I like the Ridge's angularity and really don't like the rounded emphasis on other vehicles - In my opinion the Ridge is way better looking than the Avalanche.
A couple of times people have come up to me at gas stations and asked "Does that thing drive as good as it looks?" - So I'm definitely not alone in my taste.
If you want gimmicky add-ons, go buy a Nissan - they'e full of dummy bolts and stuff.
At first I wasn't too sure about the Ridge's headlights but now I've had it for 6 months, thry don't bother me a bit
I have heard stories about people buying the Honda Passport only to find that It's nothing more than an Isuzu with different decals.
I like my Chevy just fine. It has heated leather seats, a FRAME and I know if I needed to haul something or pull somebody out of the ditch I could do so without needing to have it aligned.
I applaud Honda for the effort, but Toyota already has the market for reliable, smooth riding pickups. If you're in the market for a truck to haul something with, buy a Chevrolet. If you're in the market for a smaller truck that will last till you just can't stand to look at it anymore, then get a Toyota. If you're looking for a disposable truck in either category, then go with Ford or Nissan.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a great car with tremendous fuel economy and the best resale value, then look at Honda. I think the Ridgeline will take a back seat to the V8 Tundra just like it's little brother, the T-100 did in '99.
Sorry Honda, it's just too little, too late.
Honda will make 120000 of these weird Ridgelines and Elements and be too little too late all the way to the bank. They target their market and structure their manufacturing well.
Doing something F-150 or tundra-like would be suicide with the oversupply of these vehicles in this segment anyway.
--jjf
Sorry Honda, it's just too little, too late
Fast forward to 2006 -- the twins are now 6 & 1/2, big enough to climb in/out of my Ridgleline by themselves and LIFE IS GOOD!
I'm only replying in question to your Silverado's gas mileage. Is it a V6? Mine was a V8 (the standard 350, nothing fancy) and I don't recall EVER getting more than about 18mpg and that was with a good tail wind. My Ridge gets 19-20mpg consistently. Close to 21mpg on some tanks if all freeway driving ... and it's barely broken in at 8500 miles!
To each his own ... I'm still happy going out to my garage every morning and seeing my JAPANESE Ridgeline (assembled in Canada with 75% US parts).
LOL!
Here in Birmingham, Gasoline is $1.99, Diesel is $2.49. 25% difference.
Tell that to the dealers, who in my area, have no problems selling each and every Ridgeline they have, and I believe that's without rebate checks in the glovebox.
Yes, this is always one of the major factors I consider when purchasing a vehicle. It doesn't matter if it meets my needs or if it's a good value, but the number one most important criteria to me is what people will think of me as they see me driving around town.
It's a vehicle. An appliance. A tool to get a job done. I have never been able to understand why the peer pressure thing mattered so much to some people.
John
--jjf
Japanese? It is more American than a lot of the big 3 pickups. It is designed and built in USA for us. Let people ridicule.
John
Has anyone heard about an off-road package for the Ridgeline? I could get by without a low range, but larger and more aggressive tires, and about a 2" to 3" lift along with some skidplates would be useful. All the other manufacturers (Japanese and American) seem to offer such packages on their trucks. Without it, I am not sure the Ridgeline would make the short list...
Since Honda only expects to sell 60-80000 of these things a year its pretty targeted to its market. If one looks at what 80-90% of the public needs and uses in a medium truck with a 5 ft bed Skid plates and optimization for heavy off road use is overkill. The other 10% may obviously look elsewhere.
Happy Hunting
--jjf
Sorry if I have missed something, as I have not been closely following this board for the past six months or so. In any case, I think it was about a year ago Honda had a design exercise for an Off Road Ridgeline. I think it might have been for the SEMA show or something similar.
Has anyone heard about an off-road package for the Ridgeline? I could get by without a low range, but larger and more aggressive tires, and about a 2" to 3" lift along with some skidplates would be useful. All the other manufacturers (Japanese and American) seem to offer such packages on their trucks. Without it, I am not sure the Ridgeline would make the short list...
John
AMEN!
Does anyone know if Honda ever got a fix for unlocking all doors when putting into park?
Using the direction on pg 82 to lock at 9 MPH just does not seem to work. The original manual instruction worked and then I changed setting. In the mean time Honda sent a new manual (because of the misprint ...1st question) and I am wondering if they got a misprint on these instructions.
It involves more than just 're-flashing' the computer chip, I think there is actually a wiring change to a fuse box.
They could not even program it to unlock at 9 mph, I had to show them how to de program out of locking going into park.
Anyway thanks for the reply.
Ment to say lock all doors at 9 mph.
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ihave a question, i just bought a 07 ridgeline rtl last saturday ,uhhhh i love this truck except for 1 thing that i did not check b4 buying,, the tailgate , is there a way that i can put a lock on tailgate it seems to be that it is not lockable????
appreciate any help comment
thanks
ruel
Try ridgelineownerclub.com and check out the forums for aftermarket accessories.
--jjf
1. They leak.
2. They are evidently hard to install. Took Anchor in Salem, VA almost 4 hours and they still couldn't get it on straight (they also accidentally drilled an extra set of holes and couldn't figure out how to adjust the tailgate glass).
3. LEER has been unresponsive to any of the questions I have asked about how to adjust the cap.
4. Huge blindspot on the sides, those big windows acutally cover about 3" of fiberglass so you're only left with a 3-4" strip of window when looking out from inside.
I probably would have bought the Pilot or a Tacoma had I known all this going in, it's just been a huge hassle.
My particular cap has a poor fit on the drivers side and the dealer (Anchor) says they can't fix b/c it's a LEER mold issue. However, it leaks from both sides and a little from the top near the brake light. Not a huge deal as my dogs are always sloppy/muddy but it's nice to know.
I've posted pictures at http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=184960&posted=1#post1- 84960
They don't make them like they used to!
thanks in advance
If so, all those connections, or the harness itself, is the first thing I would look at.
Thanks
Jason
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