The Honda Ridgeline will start at $27,700
02-14-2005, 09:18 PM
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As an owner of both a S2000 and 6 liter Supercharged GMC 3/4 ton I think I can accurately say after driving the Ridgeline that Honda will not make enough of these trucks to go around. Even though Honda has not designed the truck to compete against the full size units they have completely revolutionized the mid size truck forever. Good luck Dodge and Ford especially.
My suggestion to all of you anti Ridgeline individuals is to hold off on your opinions until you actually see the truck in person. There is absolutely nothing like it on the market. Way to go Honda.
My suggestion to all of you anti Ridgeline individuals is to hold off on your opinions until you actually see the truck in person. There is absolutely nothing like it on the market. Way to go Honda.
02-15-2005, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Conedodger' date='Feb 14 2005, 03:05 PM
I'll seriously look at the Ridgeline when I replace my truck. About the only thing that will hold me back is the price. Not that I think it is that unreasonable, but I typically don't spend that much on a secondary utility vehicle.
02-15-2005, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jlucas' date='Feb 15 2005, 07:24 AM
If your needs include plowing, I'm not sure how well that will work. Do they make tow mounts for unibodies? I can't remember ever seeing one.
You would be surprised at what mounts are available! (There are 3 Hondas on the list.)
http://www.snowbear.com/html/mount_guide.html
02-15-2005, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by steve c' date='Feb 15 2005, 09:43 AM
It is still not a true body on frame truck.
It's stiffer in bending and torsion than anything out there, period, in the truck class. Unless you're into loading your truck beyond its limits (ie, getting plastic deformation of the frame), stiffness from a unibody on frame (like the Ridgeline) should be superior.
I'm no truck guy so I don't know why a less stiff frame would be better. Anyone? What does a body on frame give you that is particularly effective or special (beyond what the Ridgeline offers - a unibody on frame)?
02-15-2005, 08:17 AM
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Actually, let me clarify my statement. Those body-on-frame trucks may not be stiffer but they can definitely handle bigger loads in general. That is why they're "superior", but that is not due (at least, I don't think so) to them having a body-on-frame, it's just due to them having a huge chassis/frame, period.
02-15-2005, 04:20 PM
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Ok I hope I don't get a certain person in trouble but I saw and rode in a Ridgeline;recently.
My honest thoughts:
1)It's very well put together fit and finish were "Honda tight"
2)The space under the bed was very innovative
3)Five full size 'merican men can travel in it with ease for short periods of time(back seat area is tight for 3 fat assed dudes
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4)Although I wasn't allowed to drive ;passing power felt to me in the pass. seat to be more than ample with 5 guys in the thing
5)Seating was perfect for front occupants;and the drivers view of the controls and gauges was spot-on, for me atleast.
6)I'm sad to say that this is probably for the "Honda Guy" that wants a "truck"and there probably wont be any die hard Ford- Chevy- Dodge guys cross shopping
7)If I were in the market for a truck;and didn't need to tow 10,000 lbs; I would consider it.
8)It will tow an S2000 on an open trailer
My honest thoughts:
1)It's very well put together fit and finish were "Honda tight"
2)The space under the bed was very innovative
3)Five full size 'merican men can travel in it with ease for short periods of time(back seat area is tight for 3 fat assed dudes
)4)Although I wasn't allowed to drive ;passing power felt to me in the pass. seat to be more than ample with 5 guys in the thing
5)Seating was perfect for front occupants;and the drivers view of the controls and gauges was spot-on, for me atleast.
6)I'm sad to say that this is probably for the "Honda Guy" that wants a "truck"and there probably wont be any die hard Ford- Chevy- Dodge guys cross shopping
7)If I were in the market for a truck;and didn't need to tow 10,000 lbs; I would consider it.
8)It will tow an S2000 on an open trailer
02-16-2005, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Conedodger' date='Feb 15 2005, 11:26 AM
That would be a concern.
You would be surprised at what mounts are available! (There are 3 Hondas on the list.)
http://www.snowbear.com/html/mount_guide.html
You would be surprised at what mounts are available! (There are 3 Hondas on the list.)
http://www.snowbear.com/html/mount_guide.html