Honda Ridgeline

[Bobber]

The new ones interest me as a possible replacement for my Dodge Durango (which has 190,000 miles on it). I want something with a lot of tech that is quiet and rides nice. By all accounts these do. Full-size pickups are so dang big it’s hard to find one with 4 doors that will fit in my garage!

Does anybody have one and what are your thoughts? I drive about 95% of my miles are on highway or gravel and 5% in farm fields.

 

[Cyclonesrule91]

I've driven a Gen 1 Ridgeline since 2008 and you can't go wrong with them in my opinion. All I do is fill with gas, change oil, brakes and tires and one brake caliper since I got it. They aren't for hardcore offroading or heavy trailers but it sounds like you aren't doing that. You'll love the trunk that also can be filled with ice and packed with your favorite beverage for tailgates. Even has a plug to drain it if you use it for that. I've hauled campers, and rock and has 23 sheets of 5/8" sheetrock in the back and it was great. No wheel wells is huge in my opinion.

I know the Gen 2's are better on gas so I'm sure you'll be happy.

 

[Die4Cy]

 

[Bobber]

I've driven a Gen 1 Ridgeline since 2008 and you can't go wrong with them in my opinion. All I do is fill with gas, change oil, brakes and tires and one brake caliper since I got it. They aren't for hardcore offroading or heavy trailers but it sounds like you aren't doing that. You'll love the trunk that also can be filled with ice and packed with your favorite beverage for tailgates. Even has a plug to drain it if you use it for that. I've hauled campers, and rock and has 23 sheets of 5/8" sheetrock in the back and it was great. No wheel wells is huge in my opinion.

I know the Gen 2's are better on gas so I'm sure you'll be happy.

Interesting the general lack of responses. Appears not many people have strong opinions on them one way or the other(which kind of match their sale numbers).

Yes I think brakes are one of their few weaknesses. We have had to replace my wife’s several times on our 07 Odyssey. It’s at 150,000 and has been pretty bulletproof other than that.

 

[iowa_wildcat]

The Ridgeline is a great vehicle when it is used for what it is designed to do. It is a gentleman's pick-up and not a heavy duty towing machine. Ceramic brake pads take care of the brake issue. When I was selling them, I told my customers to not try anything with the Ridgeline that they would not do with their wife's Odyssey minivan. That advice generally led to very happy customers.

 

[BoxsterCy]

The Ridgeline is a great vehicle when it is used for what it is designed to do. It is a gentleman's pick-up and not a heavy duty towing machine. Ceramic brake pads take care of the brake issue. When I was selling them, I told my customers to not try anything with the Ridgeline that they would not do with their wife's Odyssey minivan. That advice generally led to very happy customers.

You are describing what more than half of the pickups in the country are actually used for.

Interesting to see the pickup fever has now fully engulfed the collector and classic car market. Old pickups are the bomb at car auctions now.

 

[ruflosn]

You are describing what more than half of the pickups in the country are actually used for.

Interesting to see the pickup fever has now fully engulfed the collector and classic car market. Old pickups are the bomb at car auctions now.

Probably closer to 3/4

 

[Gunnerclone]

The newer models look stupid. Like el caminos for a nice looking lady.

 

[KnappShack]

The Ridgeline is a great vehicle when it is used for what it is designed to do. It is a gentleman's pick-up and not a heavy duty towing machine. Ceramic brake pads take care of the brake issue. When I was selling them, I told my customers to not try anything with the Ridgeline that they would not do with their wife's Odyssey minivan. That advice generally led to very happy customers.

The Odyssey minivan

Now THERE'S a ride!

I test drove a Ridgeline. Didn't want to like it, but did. Way too ugly for me to be seen in one full time, but it wasn't a bad ride. Would consider a Pilot or that minivan action

 

[BoxsterCy]

The Odyssey minivan

Now THERE'S a ride!

Best and most practical family vehicle ever made. Roomy, comfy, easy to drive, easy as heck to load and unload kids and their stuff.

 

[simply1]

Hey you minivan people take it over here

https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/lee-iacocca-dies.248803/

 

[simply1]

https://news.yahoo.com/over-40-000-miles-2019-175500973.html

 

[Dopey]

I’d consider one. Literally would just want a pickup for misc light yard work. And my work laptop (GET SOME)

But I think they’re ugly AF.

 

[CTTB78]

..... Full-size pickups are so dang big it’s hard to find one with 4 doors that will fit in my garage!
Does anybody have one and what are your thoughts...

Don't care for Honda trucks (mainly looks). Is a Chevy Colorado too big?

 

[NodawayRiverClone]

Be sure to check the competition - Chevy, GMC, new Ford Ranger for price and features.

 

[CycloneVet]

I drive a Toyota Tacoma and I love it. I’m not sure I will ever own anything else. The Ridgelines from what I understand are limited to what types of truck things you can do with it.
I also think the Colorado’s are sharp.

 

[MeowingCows]

I kinda want a newer truck....but can't really justify the price for my very-minimal usage of actual truck features (versus, say, a crossover).

 

[Bobber]

Don't care for Honda trucks (mainly looks). Is a Chevy Colorado too big?

The Colorado is #2 on my list. Little tighter cab and not as many features and tech. Haven’t ruled it out yet..

 

[KnappShack]

The Colorado is #2 on my list. Little tighter cab and not as many features and tech. Haven’t ruled it out yet..

How is the quality of the Colorado? I've driven a Colorado and really liked it too, but I would guess the Honda is going to have a much better chance of not breaking down.

 

[BCClone]

Buy an El Camino, you will get better fuel economy than these other small pickups.