ANY RIDGELINE OWNER'S OUT HERE?

Discussion in 'Ridgeline' started by Tall Oak, Dec 5, 2006.

  1. Tall Oak

    Tall Oak Guest

    I love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
    see dirt!
     
    Tall Oak, Dec 6, 2006
    #21
  2. Tall Oak

    David Guest

    Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
    all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
    against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
    middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

    I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
    was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
    a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
    was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

    I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
    truck! LOL!

    But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
    and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
    steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
    chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
    owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
    moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
    mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
    out of a rut.

    At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
    The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
    Pilot. Stereo is better too.

    My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
    backland.

    Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

    -David
     
    David, Dec 7, 2006
    #22
  3. Tall Oak

    David Guest

    Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
    all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
    against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
    middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

    I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
    was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
    a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
    was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

    I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
    truck! LOL!

    But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
    and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
    steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
    chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
    owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
    moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
    mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
    out of a rut.

    At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
    The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
    Pilot. Stereo is better too.

    My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
    backland.

    Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

    -David
     
    David, Dec 7, 2006
    #23
  4. Tall Oak

    Robert Guest

    I don't own a Ridgeline, but a few months ago I test drove an FJ and I
    must say -- the blind spots are terrible because of the oversized rear
    pillars. I definitely wouldn't recommend the FJ if you're doing any
    sort of highway driving.
     
    Robert, Dec 7, 2006
    #24
  5. Tall Oak

    Robert Guest

    I don't own a Ridgeline, but a few months ago I test drove an FJ and I
    must say -- the blind spots are terrible because of the oversized rear
    pillars. I definitely wouldn't recommend the FJ if you're doing any
    sort of highway driving.
     
    Robert, Dec 7, 2006
    #25
  6. Consumer Reports just tested it and complained a lot about visibility.
     
    Gordon McGrew, Dec 7, 2006
    #26
  7. Consumer Reports just tested it and complained a lot about visibility.
     
    Gordon McGrew, Dec 7, 2006
    #27
  8. Glad to hear it is working well for you. Actually not that surprised
    that honda has a great product here.
     
    Gordon McGrew, Dec 7, 2006
    #28
  9. Glad to hear it is working well for you. Actually not that surprised
    that honda has a great product here.
     
    Gordon McGrew, Dec 7, 2006
    #29
  10. Tall Oak

    TomP Guest

    You can't go wrong with a Ridgeline, but it's not the same truck as the
    Toyota. Ridgeline is more like driving a car or suv, than a body on frame
    truck.

    It's VERY quiet on the highway @ 80mph too.


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    TomP, Dec 9, 2006
    #30
  11. Tall Oak

    TomP Guest

    You can't go wrong with a Ridgeline, but it's not the same truck as the
    Toyota. Ridgeline is more like driving a car or suv, than a body on frame
    truck.

    It's VERY quiet on the highway @ 80mph too.


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    TomP, Dec 9, 2006
    #31
  12. Tall Oak

    Tall Oak Guest

    Not sure, the Pilot is car like the Ridgeline is more truck like but not as
    stiff as the FJ. The Honda felt more road sure, but a much rougher ride then
    the pilot, and less then the FJ. Which is accurate considering what the
    vehicles are designed for. The FJ is certianly a different breed and no way
    did we try to compare them side by side. She like the FJ, but the main flaw
    to her was the side mirrors way to stubby to see well. The Dealer tried to
    tell us their just like the Hummers which we knew was BS. The Ridgeline sits
    a bit higher then the Pilot and she was happier to see much better with the
    Ridgeline. So we got the Ridge!
     
    Tall Oak, Dec 10, 2006
    #32
  13. Tall Oak

    Tall Oak Guest

    Not sure, the Pilot is car like the Ridgeline is more truck like but not as
    stiff as the FJ. The Honda felt more road sure, but a much rougher ride then
    the pilot, and less then the FJ. Which is accurate considering what the
    vehicles are designed for. The FJ is certianly a different breed and no way
    did we try to compare them side by side. She like the FJ, but the main flaw
    to her was the side mirrors way to stubby to see well. The Dealer tried to
    tell us their just like the Hummers which we knew was BS. The Ridgeline sits
    a bit higher then the Pilot and she was happier to see much better with the
    Ridgeline. So we got the Ridge!
     
    Tall Oak, Dec 10, 2006
    #33
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    Hardrock New Member

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    I have a Honda 2006 Ridgeline RTS can’t say enough good about it couple years ago was coming from South Dakota through Minnesota didn’t realize there was 2 inches of ice on the road I did notice the dash was lighting up like caution triangles didn’t really know what it was I just bought the truck and it did not slip or slide or do anything was doing 65 to 70 miles an hour safest vehicle I’ve ever owned unbelievable technology pulled into it also I’ve had it off road and unbelievable places and then actually tall and big trucks out of mud holesWith a nice 30 foot strap specially when you login the button on the dash can’t member what it’s called but you only use it in first and reversed and it locks up all your axles no more limited slip the soccer poles like you wouldn’t believe the only thing not too good a gas mileage that’s the only drawback love the truck very roomy inside compared to any other truck of its size.
     
    Hardrock, May 19, 2021
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