ANY RIDGELINE OWNER'S OUT HERE?

Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
opinions are welcomed!

Jimmy

 

There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came I
actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I sold
my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's the best
pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing and hauling
trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's a lot tougher
than it looks.

Ed>

 

There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came I
actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I sold
my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's the best
pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing and hauling
trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's a lot tougher
than it looks.

Ed>

 

The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my worktruck
EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes with my
equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time in
cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I have
owned.

I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also hauled
#1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also did not
feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed tires on
the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a Chevy
2500, 1500 and Suburban.

I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did not
make it brake a sweat.

35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't beat
it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the shop
monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and sold
it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The Chevy
used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I also
use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.

Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
equipment space, good acceleration!

-David

 

The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my worktruck
EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes with my
equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time in
cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I have
owned.

I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also hauled
#1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also did not
feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed tires on
the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a Chevy
2500, 1500 and Suburban.

I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did not
make it brake a sweat.

35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't beat
it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the shop
monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and sold
it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The Chevy
used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I also
use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.

Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
equipment space, good acceleration!

-David

 

I`m with you.If they were only willing to deal a little.The Ridgeline
Owners club has some Can. members from T.O. who have brought at 3-4000 of
list. Pisses me off here in Edmonton.

 

I`m with you.If they were only willing to deal a little.The Ridgeline
Owners club has some Can. members from T.O. who have brought at 3-4000 of
list. Pisses me off here in Edmonton.

 

I found that out at the dealer too.

This is a great truck. We have sold people on these many times when we are
out working. One of our clients liked ours so much I let him test drive it.
Later on he bought one and took it on a hunting trip in Maine. His wife
bought the CR-V later on.

I went from buying Chevy's to Honda's. (I did own an '84 Celica which I put
180K miles on it in the 80's.) How many people does one know that drives
Honda's and switches to Chevy's! LOL!

-David

 

I found that out at the dealer too.

This is a great truck. We have sold people on these many times when we are
out working. One of our clients liked ours so much I let him test drive it.
Later on he bought one and took it on a hunting trip in Maine. His wife
bought the CR-V later on.

I went from buying Chevy's to Honda's. (I did own an '84 Celica which I put
180K miles on it in the 80's.) How many people does one know that drives
Honda's and switches to Chevy's! LOL!

-David

 

Wow, someone who owns a pickup truck because they actually need one.

 

Wow, someone who owns a pickup truck because they actually need one.

 

In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
to sell them.

 

In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
to sell them.

 

I never needed a pickup before but I need one now, simply to haul wood. but
I also need to haul people too. The Element was a fun goofy little whatever.
But overall performance is keeping me with Honda. We've looked at it on
several occasions this weekend we'll test drive. Thanks for the feedback!

Jimmy

 

I never needed a pickup before but I need one now, simply to haul wood. but
I also need to haul people too. The Element was a fun goofy little whatever.
But overall performance is keeping me with Honda. We've looked at it on
several occasions this weekend we'll test drive. Thanks for the feedback!

Jimmy

 

I looked at the CR-V initially but went with the Element, I'll be hauling
larger items. So the Ridgeline is a must have. I was also a Chevy owner the
last new Chevy I bought was 1990, From then I was toyota and honda's and
never go back I don't do off road atleast on 4 wheels so I wasn't looking
for any real mud monster, the Toy FJ though would be in that lineup. Thanks
for your input. Jimmy

 

I looked at the CR-V initially but went with the Element, I'll be hauling
larger items. So the Ridgeline is a must have. I was also a Chevy owner the
last new Chevy I bought was 1990, From then I was toyota and honda's and
never go back I don't do off road atleast on 4 wheels so I wasn't looking
for any real mud monster, the Toy FJ though would be in that lineup. Thanks
for your input. Jimmy

 

I love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
see dirt!