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Where did you hear that the modification was coming in 2007 models.
I'm in the market now and will probably hold off if I know that is the case.
Many people would assume that if not all the cylinders are firing there is a big fuel savings, even if the savings are small the marketing potential is big
Just a thought.
Baby girl
September 15th.
6 lbs 5 oz.
and thanks!
We found it MUCH easier just to pay the dealer $50 to do it. The fluid itself isn't that cheap from the dealer, so I think something like only $15-$20 of that $50 was labor. Well worth it to me.
By the way, as long as you aren't driving HARD miles, it can be changed at 15k, then every 30k after that.
'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
Congrats again.
John
Not to mention how loud and stinky those things are.
No thanks.
However, I think you will be surprised at what is coming.
The euro diesels are quieter than gasoline engines, more powerful, and about 30% more efficient.
The new technology shoots multiple microjets of diesel into the cylinder, so that there isn't a loud "knock". This technique also reduces emissions, and captures more horsepower from the fuel.
Honda is no fool and their diesels will be quite impressive.
John
Those are all still very big IFs.
I read Car and Driver too so I have heard of (at least some of) the advances being made in the diesel engine.
Bring them on, but until they are here its just pipe dreams, like fuel cells and hydrogen powered cars. Some day.
But recall 20-30 years ago, diesel was cheaper. It isn't that the cost to make diesel is incredibly more than gasoline.
BTW here in California diesel and gasoline are about the same price. Probably because we can't get diesel cars here and there isn't the fuel demand (so price is lower than elsewhere in US).
John
http://www.detnews.com/2005/insiders/0510/26/0auto-361111.htm
Honda will be left behind if they don't go this way.
John
Maybe... Maybe not.
Seems like a CV transmission would work well with this engine.
John
Okay, back to the Ridgeline.
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID2140?mid=2005011039339&mime=asc
Also keep in mind that the Ridgeline is the only mid-size pickup that can lay 4x8 plywood flat on the floor, as there's 49.5" between the wheelwells. That's handy if you're into building stuff around your house.
Total vehicle payload is 1,550 and change, and the bed payload is 1,100. One thing you might also consider is getting a Class II 5 x 8 utility trailer to handle the large "volume" of top soil.
Bob
Pete
Bob
It's a real truck alright, 1100lbs payload capacity, 5000lb towing capacity, unibody construction for smooth ride with a fused in truck frame for truck strength.
It's a good all around truck if you plan on using it as a daily driver/family vehicle and as a work truck.
What are you planning on using it for?
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Having said that, yes, the Ridgeline will handle plywood, sheet rock (it has 49.5" between the bed wheelwells), etc. I just don't know that I would subject it to that kind of usage on a daily basis. Like most mid-size (and full-size 1/2-ton) pickups, it's more of a "lifestyle/recreational" truck, than a "work" truck.
Bob
A truck is made for work. Ridgeline can handle all of the above.
Demand softer than predicted.
I didn't say that. What I said was most people who by 1/2-tons these days use them more as recreational-use vehicles. Most people who haul that sheet rock, etc., on a regular basis buy HD pickups.
Bob
The payload, width of the bed, size of the cab, and other factors make it a very good choice for someone who needs to haul supplies and a few guys to a job site.
But I would not recommend the Ridgeline if the truck is meant to be used exclusively for this purpose. As the Mopar's article suggests, the incentives used on other trucks allows you to buy them far cheaper than the Ridgeline. If all you need is a mule, get a mule. The Ridgeline excels at providing basic truckish functionality, while also serving as a great family vehicle. If the family-friendly aspects are not needed, buy the el-cheapo mule.
this is half truth. Honda did have the $1000 incentive to dealers going on now.
I guess he means the $10000 us automakers take off.
This happened to the 95 little Honda Odyssey. It was nice, well built but small compared to domestics pricey and failed to ever sell. The Sienna in 98 opened the flood gates on US demand for a quality minivan with bigger size. I Odyssey in 95-96 one and resale was OK but not great. Trading it in 97 was next to impossible--private sale to honda lover. Honda's first entry in minivan led to now popular odyssey. I guess the Ridgeline was a test of the waters. I like it. I do feel that they could not have picked a worse time to introduce it with gas prices so high.
MPG. I did manage a fine 10.6 gallons for the 217 miles I drove this week. I will admit I was driving like miss daisey to get this. Driven hard 15 mpg like consumer reports says looks average. But to know a weeks worth of commute can yield slightly over 20 mpg is promissing. I hope break in and full synthetic make 21-22 on a trip possible.
"the heavy-duty tailgate has one of the industry's strongest tailgates with a 300-pound dynamic load capacity."
The reasons for this is that Honda expected buyers to use the Ridgeline to haul things like their ATV and trail bikes. Those items are long enough that the rear wheels would be resting on the gate while the vehicle bounced around on dirt roads.
So, yes, as long as you secure it properly, there's no reason why it wouldn't work for hauling lumber.
Bob
Considering a midsized ATV has a dry base weight of 715 lbs. (Polaris Sportsman 500cc).... maybe a trailer is a better idea.
As far as the claim is concerned, it's possible he was talking about comparisons with other trucks in the same class (mid-size). Although the Ridgeline's payload makes it a half-ton pick-up, it does not compete directly with vehicles like the F-150 and Silverado.
But I agree the woeful timing of high gas prices and employee pricing on other trucks has greatly cut sales.
It will be very interesting to see what happens with the Ridgeline and new model '07 Sportrac sales. IMO, either Honda or Ford has to jump in with a mid-20 mpg vehicle in order to justify the $5k greater expense for AWD and IRS.
John
Then why are Tacomas flying off of lots?
John
But it's also because they come in a dozen variations. If you compared the number of loaded Tacos sold with the number of Ridgelines, you've have a much more even sales rate. But because Toyota sells stripped version of the Taco, they reach a much wider audience. Toyota also sells volume sales to fleets, while Honda refuses to deal that way. And Toyota uses incentives more freely than Honda. So, the fact that the Taco is a good truck certainly is a big part of the picture, but there's a lot to consider when it comes to sales. How good a truck is isn't the whole kit-n-kaboodle.