I used to feel this way about the Ridgeline until the Maverick and Santa Cruz. For me the Ridgeline is the perfect balance between comfort, utility and reliability.
I’m in the market for a midsize truck. I don’t need a truck, but I want one. I don’t tow, I don’t off road…but I make enough purchases at Home Depot, hauling lumber and mulch, taking yard waste and big things to the dump, hauling mountain bikes, etc…which makes me want to have a truck. My heart says get the Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon due to the looks. But I get scared off from all the problems they are having. When I compare them to the Ridgeline, Ridgeline just makes sense to me. I love the trunk in the bed, and although the bed is shallow, it’s wide and I feel like I can do more with a wide trunk than a deep one. The back seat storage is best in class. The Colorado / Canyon’s back seat storage is pointless. The Ridgeline cabin is just more spacious due to the width. I love that my young kids don’t need to have to climb a mountain to get in, and the stadium seating. When I test drove the tucks, the Ridgeline is just so smooth. I’m not sure I’ll love the bounciness on my commute to work every day. To me I’m 99.9% sure I’ll buy the Ridgeline within the year. I try to talk myself out to buy the Colorado/Canyon, but every time I look at them I get drawn to the Ridgeline more. Although I thought about a big truck, I just don’t want to drive something so big as a daily driver. I want something easy to drive and park. And mostly, I want something to fit in my garage. Plus, I like to have more bells and whistles, and to go with a full-size truck means that I’ll need to get something basic as I would like to keep it under $50K
@@jeffreymoreau the Colorado and the canyon looks great but that 2.7 turbo it’s been OK but it is not as reliable as a 3.5 L V6 that Honda has used for many years Thanks for watching !!
Great comments Jeff. IMO You are spot-on regarding full-size truck challenges and other midsize competitors limitations. I purchased a new 2022 RTL-E and loved it except for some minor frustrations that I could have navigated through better by switching dealerships. As a result of my frustration I traded my Ridgeline in 2023 for a much more expensive new F150 4X4 because I’m a moron. Now it’s 2024 and I’m looking at the Ridgeline Black Edition. I have to proceed slowly as my wife is ready to kill me. Thanks for your comprehensive post. Good luck in you decision. G
I've had multiple chevy suburbans, ford f15os . granted not year to year comparison, and I'm not doing heavy construction. But for my needs as a rental property owner: I LIKE THE RIDGELINE.. Comfort adjustments,speed 6 speed transmission makes this little truck very quick. Technology:the lane keeping and warning systems allows hands off the wheel highway driving. All the key fob remote features. Rear gate sideways opening and sunken trunk perfect for hauling . In addition a superior sound system. Decent 20 mpg city . The vehicle is VERY well thought out with fold up rear seats and rear window ventilation. Air conditioning cools the cab immediately. I don't at all regret purchasing this vehicle. .
I bought a ‘24 Radiant 😂Red RTL three days ago. Without any haggling, but requesting an Out the Door price, the dealership slapped on a 2K discount from MSRP. I also got all costs for the dealer fancy-dancy ceramic-coat protection & interior protection packages also dropped (almost 2K!). They did try to low-ball my trade-in though. But that was finally adjusted 3K higher. I had zero difficulties negotiating at the dealership for the red Ridgeline I bought. I have bought many cars over decades, and most, if not all dealerships are flexible on selling price if you remain courteous and come across as a serious buyer. The truck I bought will meet the payload needs that I have. Put 120 miles on it yesterday breaking in the engine. Suspension (as suspected) is a little like a Land Yacht. Brakes could use some improvement. Otherwise great little truck, with some clever & unique design features not found in the other small trucks. My neighbors think it’s beautiful.
Show me another truck with AWD, heated memory power leather seats, power moon roof and rear sliding window, wireless charging and CarPlay for $42,000. My local dealers are discounting these too.
@@user-vt9ss3ft2z, you are absolutely correct. This is really a different category of pickup. If you do a lot of offroading or tow heavy, this is not what a person should buy. But for those who don’t need that, but want something that is midsize, but rides and handles better than the other midsize pickups, with the only real functional backseat, with Honda reliability and a naturally aspirated engine, nothing else really compares.
I know three Ridgeline owners and one of them is approaching 300,000 on original timing belt and the other two haven’t had to replace them either. Not sure what this dude is talking about. My parents Cadillac had time chain issues within 3 years. So…….. again it’s all relevant, all cars will need something. Get what you want and don’t worry about what others think.
I agree that it’s not a huge maintenance thing and most cars do need something But yes, you need to change your timing belt every hundred thousand or so Most people don’t even change their transmission fluid. That doesn’t mean it’s OK the argument you’re making doesn’t make much sense. Every mechanic would agree. Change your timing belt. It’s not that big of a deal. Just 1500 2000 every hundred thousand miles.
@@WheelsandWallets it’s not that I disagree with you however I would imagine more that 50% of the cars today have never completed those types of maintenances and the cars are running okay. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t and do not mean all cars are completely road worthy. The main reason any car company or mechanic says to do these things, is to make money.
@stevewhite51 Great idea let’s never change our timing belts never change transmission fluid and what’s the point let’s stop changing our oil lol Timing belts need to be changed. It is required maintenance on most vehicles that have a timing belt some say they are a lifetime belt but how long is a lifetime the car care nut, very well respected on RUclips he would definitely agree. You need to change the timing belt in a Honda at 100,000 miles.
The thing in favor of the Honda over basically everything else (surprisingly including Toyota this year) is the engine is not only an NA V6, but it's also a reliable and proven model. Chevy, Ford, and Dodge have been suffering in reliability the last few years and it's not helped by the fact that they're moving towards forced air 4 cylinders. Toyota is usually the go to for reliability, but this year the new engines are nuking themselves. If people got over their ego on the "it's not a truck" crap the Ridgeline would be considered the best midsize of 2024, easily.
I just bought one last week and love it. Honda had 1.9% 36 months, and my local dealer had them discounted $2500 below sticker on all trims. Great deal I felt anyway so I snapped up a Trail sport edition.
I bought a new Ridgeline last summer and saved $3000 off sticker and got 2.9% financing for 5 years. Mine has leather/ sunroof, RTL model and was $16,000-$17,000 cheaper than a mid level Silverado/ F-150 at the time.....I didn't need a large truck .. and drove a Tacoma on a long road trip (rental) and didn't like the ride, transmission and the size inside....I don't go off roading .. and smooth riding/comfort/ reliablity was very important to me. The Ridgeline after one year has been a great truck for what I need it for. I sometimes drive in a very urban area so having a full size truck would be a pain to park in tight parking lots etc. The reason Ridgeline sales have been bad the last few months .. is that Honda dealers have a stop sale on many of these until parts come in for the rear camera ... my local Honda dealer has several on their back lots labeled Not for sale...you can only buy a select one, so limited supply= hard to find a saleable unit at this time.
I owned a Acura MDX with the 3.5 engine and it was great engine and after 360,00- miles , still going strong- no problems. I changed the timing belt and water pump every 100k and have paid around $1000 for it parts and labor.. not bad. Just shop around and look for specials at Honda dealers for this service. When I had a desire for a mid size truck, Ridgeline was my top pick.
It’s a very smart idea and since you’re already in there, you might as well do the water pump Great price when I worked at an Acura dealer, it was around 2000
@@WheelsandWallets Yeah Acura dealers in my area were more expensive than Honda dealers for a Timing Belt/ Water Pump .. so I had it done at a Honda dealer when they offered specials a few times per year.
See, that's all it is...and we don't need the "negative". If consumers would stop allowing people to get into their head, and simply do as you've done. Look for deals, you know it's coming if you plan to keep it long enough. Put away a few dollars each month and by the time it needs timing belt maintenance, there will be no issues paying for service. It just takes a little planning. 🤷
Honda is not a truck manufacturing company, and it brings the quality of a pilot to ridgeline. That's why the price is high. Chevy manufactures trucks and their prices are lower because of economies of scale. But the quality suffers in the long time.
That sucks when I sold Chevys never really had any issues with transmissions, but I’ve sold multiple brand new Chevy Tahoe’s and Silverados that had complete engine failure due to a lifter on a brand new vehicle I’m a fan of Honda/Acura but as a child we moved to Germany with our Honda Odyssey American spec since we moved there the warranty is not valid and the transmission went out
This is a great vehicle for people who want to have truck like options but want a comfortable interior of an SUV. I see a lot of these around town with older drivers and I do not blame them if you want light towing a V6 and the comfort and back room space of an SUV you get this if you don’t want full size.
This is a reliable purposeful truck that will last you a long time as long as you do the regular maintenance. I will pass on the high priced new Toyotas, GMs, Dodge, Nissan with quality control issues i.e. engine failures, rattles, oil leaks and other problems. So I bought a 2024 Trailsport edition to go along with my family's 2019 Sport edition with no mark up. Great riding, fuel efficent and perfect. I did previously had a 2007 with over 300,000 miles (400,000 Kms). If you can find one buy it.
I like 'em. They're just too expensive for what you're getting. Now, let's see how the 2025 version looks. because I'm looking at the 2025 Maverick and but I really want a ridgeline 2025 but I need to see how it looks. The updates
See the problem is people have no issue by junk people seem to forget you get what you pay for the Chevy trucks are cheaper for a reason, because they are garbage they don't last Transmissions go on the the mortars go on them everything goes on they don't hold their value and they don't last very long so if it's going to be something you're going to keep for one or two years then trade it in okay then it's a possibility, but if you want to keep something for 5 years 10 years 15 years then you go with the Ridgeline yeah you're going to pay a little bit more but you're going to get more time out of it which is technically going to be cheaper than the Chevy long-term plus when you go to trade it in you're going to get a lot more money for it. So long-term the Ridgeline is the way to go!!!!
There is a Stop Sale on the Ridgelines with the defective wiring harness. There aren’t enough replacement harnesses to support the recall so a huge chunk of inventory can’t be sold. Naysayers need to drive one. This truck is perfect for most truck needs and rides a LOT better. I agree the price is $5000-10,000 too high.
I had a 2006 Ridgeline, one of the first of the line. Amazing truck 455,000 km on it but tranny went as well as other things. When I needed a new truck I couldn’t stand the look of this new one and went to a manual Tacoma. If they changed that front end I’d look again.
It is a city truck and probably best truck for most people who keep vehicles for many years...I am still driving Honda Pilot purchased new at end of 2005 and also have 2000 Tacoma (purchased used.) For my use a Ridgline could replace both....except don't want new car for teaching kids to drive.
I looked at them yesterday, still a stop sale, but $2k off MSRP. Compared to the competition, this comes out on top for me for numerous reasons. The bed/tailgate design is genius, high payload capacity, roomy interior and the Honda V-6 is better than any turbo 4-banger imo. The Ridgeline is not the best for off-road or towing, but for practicality, comfort and reliability it definitely wins. It’s enough “truck” for most people but people’s ego and the opinions of others gets in the way. It’s funny, when I was younger I would laugh at the Ridgeline. But now that I’m pushing 50 I realize how nearly perfect this vehicle is. I just wish the Trailsport had a 1” lift like the Pilot and then 👌🏼
I'm about to purchase my second RidgeLine. I had a Tacoma and took it back the next day. In Hondas defense they do very little advertising for the RidgeLine. I've met a few Honda owners that didn't know Honda made a truck. BTW, there are several V6s out there with timing belts Please don't compare the Ridgeline to the Santa Fee or the Maverick. Those are mini pickups. Big difference. And you may be able to get a chevy, as you said, after discount for less than RidgeLine MSRP. But it will be lacking in options big time. RidgeLine is not a base model truck.
its just another truck alternative. honda and everyone knows this cant do what a tacoma or gladiator can do off road. and it def isnt competing with a 1500.. this is for most people who need the versatility of a truck with the mix of an suv ride..its for light off road and light towing.. why buy a 1500 or midsize if i dont need it.. the ride is much better in a RL and the back seat is actually 2nd roomiest in the midsize class, 1st place is the Gladiator and that thing is 8 inches longer in overall length.. its practicality is great, dual swing tailgate, in bed trunk, the rear flip seats give so much versatility in the back seat.. its quick 0-60 in 6.4 secs.. i got a 24 BE for 43.5K you gotta just haggle with the dealer... of course if you need towing, doing alot of off roading they get the others but this is a great alternative and is better than the hyundai santa cruz and the ford maverick.. all these are uni bodies.
I think the whole NART thing is stupid. Hey go for Chevy and buy 2 in the same time frame a Remidgeline will last. It drives great, I looks great and the Black Edition has a beautiful interior. It’s an all around truck. Not even meant for contractors. I stopped comparing and love it for what it is, A REAL TRUCK! … Agree they should advertise more.
The first gen. Ridgelines were better build quality; the second gens. especially '17-'19' were quite frankly, awful... flimsy tailgate actuators, rear doors had the wrong door-checkers installed, engine-hood fluttered up and down at higher speeds especially in crosswinds, no lock on the tailgate... I had this thing, a 2019 RL, for about 2 years, and it was always being recalled for something. Finally, the transmission failed at 48k mi... there was an extended warranty for it, but it wasn't issued until several years later after many folks payed our-of-pocket. Soon after the transmission was replaced, there was another recall for possible defective piston-rod bearings. Even if the transmission is warrantied, they won't replace it until total failure, even though the 6ATs were known to have design-defects. This took several months before complete failure, and I managed to limp it to the dealership. As soon as the transmission was replaced, I took that stupid thing straight to CarMax and did an even trade for a used Tundra... I traded a Tundra for the RL previously, and I regretted terribly after about one year. Those 2nd gen Tundras seem incredibly tough and reliable... I wanted something with better mileage and for some light hauls, hence the RL, but sheesh. Also, those RLs, the transmissions require routine service every 30k mi... drain, flush, fill... and it ain't cheap, about $900.00; I spent a lot of time at the dealership with that thing, good riddance. There's a number of reasons why folks may think RLs are not 'real trucks', but the primary complaint in the RL forums is the weak transmission in these things. No matter the tonnage, a pickup with a weak transmission is just useless. I wish I'd done more research.
We have a 2017 touring model the only recall we have had is the rear camera. There is a look you can buy for the tailgate and also just install a set of front door stops and install on rear doors lets them open wider. As for transmission trouble non .
Agree with what you are saying, to a degree. I'm waiting till later in the year to decide on replacing my 2009 F-150 Lariat 4x2. I want AWD/4WD, leather/pleather interior, something my wife can more easily climb into, and that we can travel in with my 140lb Great Pyrenees. The Chevy, when you put 4x4 on it, cheapest ones are about the same as a Ridgeline Sport at ~38K. This isn't really a fair comparison though IMO, the Custom 1500 is very very plasticky and cheap inside including its infotainment and all switchgear. At that level, it doesn't even have any outright towing or payload advantages, and the engine is greatly underpowered vs the Ridgeline. Other than outright interior space and bed space, it's inferior in just about every way. A more equal comparison would be the LT, which has much better interior and infotainment, and more towing capacity due to the upgraded TurboMax version of the 2.7 4cyl. But now you are talking 44K+ at market, which is near top of the line Ridgeline. Really a better current gen rip-your-face off kind of comparison to a full size truck would be the heavily discounted Titan with its 5.6L V8. You can literally get a 4X4 Crew Cab Titan V8 for ~40K, same as a Ridgeline Sport or right around an RTL. Those Titans have all the needed safety and tech (blind spot, adaptive cruise, Carplay/Android Auto). But the Titan is being discontinued, and is even taller than an F150 so ingress/egress is an issue. Decisions decisions.
The Maverick gave this design legitimacy but ford did it for a better price. When you realize you don’t need a body on frame truck this and the Maverick make great sense. But you are correct, price, price, price. Get. Get a Chevy with a good price and you can still meet girls.
As a track coach who lives in a mid sized City. I need to carry things but not crazy hauling. Personally Waiting for a hybrid version tbh. If they get mpg over 25 in the city I could see this truck blowing up. Ik it will most likely be another few years but I’m willing to wait for Honda
Jon I live where you live. I was just at the dealer this evening. Ridgeline for me would be perfect but you’re right stupid expensive. No special financing but I will tell you in Texas most ridgeline including the trial sport are at 40k. Seems where we live cars are so much more expensive. I would say this on the Hyundai Santa Cruz front. Much smaller but you can a top of the line for what the ridgeline starts at.
Honda is ultra reliable, they say the only time you buy a new Honda is when you want one. But that said he's right, you can buy a chevy Silverado for a few grand more than what that Honda costs. Honda never gives rebates or deals, you pay MSRP. But GM gives deep discounts. GM has best quality in my opinion as far as American car manufacturers, but it's not Honda reliable, but for a few grand more, why not get a full size truck. Your getting more truck for a couple grand more, just my opinion.
Most people don’t need it but when you need it and you don’t have it, it sucks It does cost more and it’s also heavier so you do burn a little bit more fuel, but the cost difference will it resell for more?? Than a non four-wheel-drive??
Shop had a 2007 we have 2017 touring both great on mileage. Also have a 2007 accord great on mileage must be your heavy foot never heard of anyone complaining about the mileage
Get a 2021-2022 model with @20K miles for half price .you will get a pretty solid truck for half of the price. I think that would be the way to go if you want one😂
I'm considering one of these. I don't need a "real truck" I have a CRV. I don't need a third row seat. V6, midsized, AWD or 4x4; either this/Ridgeline, a Passport or Tacoma, or 4Runner, from Toyota; for my next vehicle, looking to upgrade or upsize from my CRV. Either next year, or 2025.
A turbo 4 cylinder in a full size isn’t a good idea. That engine will be a rattling disaster come 100k…talking about “$42k, you’re in full range” is ridiculous and then look at the interior differences on the 2 base models…the Silverado has more poverty spec blank plastic covers then any other vehicle I’ve seen. Guess that’s what makes it a Custom… Chevy makes great trucks, I’ve had several. But this is a totally different market incomparable to a full size. This is more of the Subaru crowd competitor, imo.
I think the whole NART thing is stupid. Hey go for Chevy and buy 2 in the same time frame a Remidgeline will last. It drives great, I looks great and the Black Edition has a beautiful interior. It’s an all around truck. Not even meant for contractors. I stopped comparing and love it for what it is, A REAL TRUCK! … Agree they should advertise more.
This is the truck that most people really need, but their insecurities make them buy bigger trucks.
It is borderline too big already for me.
i've had bigger trucks. i just bought a ridgeline and my 2004 tundra will be sold
I used to feel this way about the Ridgeline until the Maverick and Santa Cruz. For me the Ridgeline is the perfect balance between comfort, utility and reliability.
Dont try to protect Toyota honda rules
Or because it’s butt ugly and unibody.
Why pay $44k for this when you can get a Frontier Pro4x for the same price with WAY more capability?
you may not be man enough for a ridgeline if you need the approval of the truck bros
Just bought the Ridgeline Blackout and absolutely love it!
I’m in the market for a midsize truck. I don’t need a truck, but I want one. I don’t tow, I don’t off road…but I make enough purchases at Home Depot, hauling lumber and mulch, taking yard waste and big things to the dump, hauling mountain bikes, etc…which makes me want to have a truck. My heart says get the Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon due to the looks. But I get scared off from all the problems they are having. When I compare them to the Ridgeline, Ridgeline just makes sense to me. I love the trunk in the bed, and although the bed is shallow, it’s wide and I feel like I can do more with a wide trunk than a deep one. The back seat storage is best in class. The Colorado / Canyon’s back seat storage is pointless. The Ridgeline cabin is just more spacious due to the width. I love that my young kids don’t need to have to climb a mountain to get in, and the stadium seating. When I test drove the tucks, the Ridgeline is just so smooth. I’m not sure I’ll love the bounciness on my commute to work every day. To me I’m 99.9% sure I’ll buy the Ridgeline within the year. I try to talk myself out to buy the Colorado/Canyon, but every time I look at them I get drawn to the Ridgeline more.
Although I thought about a big truck, I just don’t want to drive something so big as a daily driver. I want something easy to drive and park. And mostly, I want something to fit in my garage. Plus, I like to have more bells and whistles, and to go with a full-size truck means that I’ll need to get something basic as I would like to keep it under $50K
@@jeffreymoreau the Colorado and the canyon looks great but that 2.7 turbo it’s been OK but it is not as reliable as a 3.5 L V6 that Honda has used for many years
Thanks for watching !!
Great comments Jeff. IMO You are spot-on regarding full-size truck challenges and other midsize competitors limitations. I purchased a new 2022 RTL-E and loved it except for some minor frustrations that I could have navigated through better by switching dealerships. As a result of my frustration I traded my Ridgeline in 2023 for a much more expensive new F150 4X4 because I’m a moron. Now it’s 2024 and I’m looking at the Ridgeline Black Edition. I have to proceed slowly as my wife is ready to kill me. Thanks for your comprehensive post. Good luck in you decision. G
I bought my 'Black Edition' 2024 Ridgeline back in May, LOVE IT!
Just bought the 2024 trailsport- so nice I love it.
Nice!!
An suv with a truck bed …I love it and I own one! Pretty much all car manufacturers are struggling now. A day!
I've had multiple chevy suburbans, ford f15os . granted not year to year comparison, and I'm not doing heavy construction. But for my needs as a rental property owner: I LIKE THE RIDGELINE.. Comfort adjustments,speed 6 speed transmission makes this little truck very quick. Technology:the lane keeping and warning systems allows hands off the wheel highway driving. All the key fob remote features. Rear gate sideways opening and sunken trunk perfect for hauling . In addition a superior sound system. Decent 20 mpg city . The vehicle is VERY well thought out with fold up rear seats and rear window ventilation. Air conditioning cools the cab immediately. I don't at all regret purchasing this vehicle.
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This truck is very nice. My elderly 85 tear old mother can sit get in it easily. Sit like a Subaru. Just right. I'm gonna buy one soon! love honda
I bought a ‘24 Radiant 😂Red RTL three days ago. Without any haggling, but requesting an Out the Door price, the dealership slapped on a 2K discount from MSRP. I also got all costs for the dealer fancy-dancy ceramic-coat protection & interior protection packages also dropped (almost 2K!). They did try to low-ball my trade-in though. But that was finally adjusted 3K higher. I had zero difficulties negotiating at the dealership for the red Ridgeline I bought. I have bought many cars over decades, and most, if not all dealerships are flexible on selling price if you remain courteous and come across as a serious buyer. The truck I bought will meet the payload needs that I have. Put 120 miles on it yesterday breaking in the engine. Suspension (as suspected) is a little like a Land Yacht. Brakes could use some improvement. Otherwise great little truck, with some clever & unique design features not found in the other small trucks. My neighbors think it’s beautiful.
@@coyoteeduster346 Nice glad to hear you got a good deal!!
Show me another truck with AWD, heated memory power leather seats, power moon roof and rear sliding window, wireless charging and CarPlay for $42,000. My local dealers are discounting these too.
I'll take true 4x4 over awd
The AWD is the reason why I traded my 4X4, very comfortable daily driver truck.
@rolandbrigole1543 awd is far less capable
@@user-vt9ss3ft2z, you are absolutely correct. This is really a different category of pickup. If you do a lot of offroading or tow heavy, this is not what a person should buy. But for those who don’t need that, but want something that is midsize, but rides and handles better than the other midsize pickups, with the only real functional backseat, with Honda reliability and a naturally aspirated engine, nothing else really compares.
Six and 20mpg
I know three Ridgeline owners and one of them is approaching 300,000 on original timing belt and the other two haven’t had to replace them either. Not sure what this dude is talking about. My parents Cadillac had time chain issues within 3 years. So…….. again it’s all relevant, all cars will need something. Get what you want and don’t worry about what others think.
I agree that it’s not a huge maintenance thing and most cars do need something
But yes, you need to change your timing belt every hundred thousand or so
Most people don’t even change their transmission fluid. That doesn’t mean it’s OK the argument you’re making doesn’t make much sense. Every mechanic would agree. Change your timing belt. It’s not that big of a deal. Just 1500 2000 every hundred thousand miles.
@@WheelsandWallets it’s not that I disagree with you however I would imagine more that 50% of the cars today have never completed those types of maintenances and the cars are running okay. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t and do not mean all cars are completely road worthy. The main reason any car company or mechanic says to do these things, is to make money.
@stevewhite51 Great idea let’s never change our timing belts never change transmission fluid and what’s the point let’s stop changing our oil lol
Timing belts need to be changed. It is required maintenance on most vehicles that have a timing belt some say they are a lifetime belt but how long is a lifetime the car care nut, very well respected on RUclips he would definitely agree. You need to change the timing belt in a Honda at 100,000 miles.
@@WheelsandWallets whatever, I’ll do it when you start paying my bills. I think I know what’s best for ME to do or not do.
If that belt goes, so does your valves and pistons. It’s an interference engine.
They drive way nicer and more reliable than Chevy or ford.
The thing in favor of the Honda over basically everything else (surprisingly including Toyota this year) is the engine is not only an NA V6, but it's also a reliable and proven model. Chevy, Ford, and Dodge have been suffering in reliability the last few years and it's not helped by the fact that they're moving towards forced air 4 cylinders. Toyota is usually the go to for reliability, but this year the new engines are nuking themselves. If people got over their ego on the "it's not a truck" crap the Ridgeline would be considered the best midsize of 2024, easily.
It’s definitely a great truck
The Ford Maverick is also “not a truck” and it’s selling very well.
I just bought one last week and love it. Honda had 1.9% 36 months, and my local dealer had them discounted $2500 below sticker on all trims. Great deal I felt anyway so I snapped up a Trail sport edition.
Nice!!
I bought a new Ridgeline last summer and saved $3000 off sticker and got 2.9% financing for 5 years. Mine has leather/ sunroof, RTL model and was $16,000-$17,000 cheaper than a mid level Silverado/ F-150 at the time.....I didn't need a large truck .. and drove a Tacoma on a long road trip (rental) and didn't like the ride, transmission and the size inside....I don't go off roading .. and smooth riding/comfort/ reliablity was very important to me. The Ridgeline after one year has been a great truck for what I need it for. I sometimes drive in a very urban area so having a full size truck would be a pain to park in tight parking lots etc. The reason Ridgeline sales have been bad the last few months .. is that Honda dealers have a stop sale on many of these until parts come in for the rear camera ... my local Honda dealer has several on their back lots labeled Not for sale...you can only buy a select one, so limited supply= hard to find a saleable unit at this time.
I’m a huge Honda fan
But if I was currently looking at a midsize truck and had to buy a new one, it would probably be the frontier
@@WheelsandWalletsThats exactly what my nephew thought, drove the Frontier, drove the Tacoma, bought a black edition Ridgeline..
I owned a Acura MDX with the 3.5 engine and it was great engine and after 360,00- miles , still going strong- no problems. I changed the timing belt and water pump every 100k and have paid around $1000 for it parts and labor.. not bad. Just shop around and look for specials at Honda dealers for this service. When I had a desire for a mid size truck, Ridgeline was my top pick.
It’s a very smart idea and since you’re already in there, you might as well do the water pump
Great price when I worked at an Acura dealer, it was around 2000
@@WheelsandWallets Yeah Acura dealers in my area were more expensive than Honda dealers for a Timing Belt/ Water Pump .. so I had it done at a Honda dealer when they offered specials a few times per year.
See, that's all it is...and we don't need the "negative".
If consumers would stop allowing people to get into their head, and simply do as you've done. Look for deals, you know it's coming if you plan to keep it long enough. Put away a few dollars each month and by the time it needs timing belt maintenance, there will be no issues paying for service. It just takes a little planning. 🤷
It’s the best. No one else offers a trunk
The cost and the dismal towing capacity combination is their issue.
Funny how a Silverado with a 2.7l 4cyl turbo is a "truck". But, a NA V6 Honda is not.
Honda is not a truck manufacturing company, and it brings the quality of a pilot to ridgeline. That's why the price is high. Chevy manufactures trucks and their prices are lower because of economies of scale. But the quality suffers in the long time.
chevy is lower may not be true. chevy quality is dubious is true
Every friend I have with a Silverado has had transmission problems. The Ridgeline should be more reliable.
That sucks when I sold Chevys never really had any issues with transmissions, but I’ve sold multiple brand new Chevy Tahoe’s and Silverados that had complete engine failure due to a lifter on a brand new vehicle
I’m a fan of Honda/Acura but as a child we moved to Germany with our Honda Odyssey American spec since we moved there the warranty is not valid and the transmission went out
This is a great vehicle for people who want to have truck like options but want a comfortable interior of an SUV. I see a lot of these around town with older drivers and I do not blame them if you want light towing a V6 and the comfort and back room space of an SUV you get this if you don’t want full size.
People who don't think this is a truck are suffering from delusions.
This is a reliable purposeful truck that will last you a long time as long as you do the regular maintenance. I will pass on the high priced new Toyotas, GMs, Dodge, Nissan with quality control issues i.e. engine failures, rattles, oil leaks and other problems.
So I bought a 2024 Trailsport edition to go along with my family's 2019 Sport edition with no mark up. Great riding, fuel efficent and perfect. I did previously had a 2007 with over 300,000 miles (400,000 Kms). If you can find one buy it.
I like 'em. They're just too expensive for what you're getting. Now, let's see how the 2025 version looks. because I'm looking at the 2025 Maverick and but I really want a ridgeline 2025 but I need to see how it looks. The updates
See the problem is people have no issue by junk people seem to forget you get what you pay for the Chevy trucks are cheaper for a reason, because they are garbage they don't last Transmissions go on the the mortars go on them everything goes on they don't hold their value and they don't last very long so if it's going to be something you're going to keep for one or two years then trade it in okay then it's a possibility, but if you want to keep something for 5 years 10 years 15 years then you go with the Ridgeline yeah you're going to pay a little bit more but you're going to get more time out of it which is technically going to be cheaper than the Chevy long-term plus when you go to trade it in you're going to get a lot more money for it. So long-term the Ridgeline is the way to go!!!!
There is a Stop Sale on the Ridgelines with the defective wiring harness. There aren’t enough replacement harnesses to support the recall so a huge chunk of inventory can’t be sold. Naysayers need to drive one. This truck is perfect for most truck needs and rides a LOT better. I agree the price is $5000-10,000 too high.
That Ridgeline Black Edition is loaded!
I had a 2006 Ridgeline, one of the first of the line. Amazing truck 455,000 km on it but tranny went as well as other things. When I needed a new truck I couldn’t stand the look of this new one and went to a manual Tacoma. If they changed that front end I’d look again.
It is a city truck and probably best truck for most people who keep vehicles for many years...I am still driving Honda Pilot purchased new at end of 2005 and also have 2000 Tacoma (purchased used.) For my use a Ridgline could replace both....except don't want new car for teaching kids to drive.
@jim, 😅😂Good post☝️
I looked at them yesterday, still a stop sale, but $2k off MSRP. Compared to the competition, this comes out on top for me for numerous reasons. The bed/tailgate design is genius, high payload capacity, roomy interior and the Honda V-6 is better than any turbo 4-banger imo. The Ridgeline is not the best for off-road or towing, but for practicality, comfort and reliability it definitely wins. It’s enough “truck” for most people but people’s ego and the opinions of others gets in the way. It’s funny, when I was younger I would laugh at the Ridgeline. But now that I’m pushing 50 I realize how nearly perfect this vehicle is. I just wish the Trailsport had a 1” lift like the Pilot and then 👌🏼
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I'm about to purchase my second RidgeLine. I had a Tacoma and took it back the next day. In Hondas defense they do very little advertising for the RidgeLine. I've met a few Honda owners that didn't know Honda made a truck. BTW, there are several V6s out there with timing belts Please don't compare the Ridgeline to the Santa Fee or the Maverick. Those are mini pickups. Big difference. And you may be able to get a chevy, as you said, after discount for less than RidgeLine MSRP. But it will be lacking in options big time. RidgeLine is not a base model truck.
its just another truck alternative. honda and everyone knows this cant do what a tacoma or gladiator can do off road. and it def isnt competing with a 1500.. this is for most people who need the versatility of a truck with the mix of an suv ride..its for light off road and light towing.. why buy a 1500 or midsize if i dont need it.. the ride is much better in a RL and the back seat is actually 2nd roomiest in the midsize class, 1st place is the Gladiator and that thing is 8 inches longer in overall length.. its practicality is great, dual swing tailgate, in bed trunk, the rear flip seats give so much versatility in the back seat.. its quick 0-60 in 6.4 secs.. i got a 24 BE for 43.5K you gotta just haggle with the dealer... of course if you need towing, doing alot of off roading they get the others but this is a great alternative and is better than the hyundai santa cruz and the ford maverick.. all these are uni bodies.
The ridgeline us also a unibody we have a 2017
I think the whole NART thing is stupid. Hey go for Chevy and buy 2 in the same time frame a Remidgeline will last. It drives great, I looks great and the Black Edition has a beautiful interior. It’s an all around truck. Not even meant for contractors. I stopped comparing and love it for what it is, A REAL TRUCK! … Agree they should advertise more.
The first gen. Ridgelines were better build quality; the second gens. especially '17-'19' were quite frankly, awful... flimsy tailgate actuators, rear doors had the wrong door-checkers installed, engine-hood fluttered up and down at higher speeds especially in crosswinds, no lock on the tailgate...
I had this thing, a 2019 RL, for about 2 years, and it was always being recalled for something. Finally, the transmission failed at 48k mi... there was an extended warranty for it, but it wasn't issued until several years later after many folks payed our-of-pocket.
Soon after the transmission was replaced, there was another recall for possible defective piston-rod bearings.
Even if the transmission is warrantied, they won't replace it until total failure, even though the 6ATs were known to have design-defects. This took several months before complete failure, and I managed to limp it to the dealership.
As soon as the transmission was replaced, I took that stupid thing straight to CarMax and did an even trade for a used Tundra... I traded a Tundra for the RL previously, and I regretted terribly after about one year. Those 2nd gen Tundras seem incredibly tough and reliable... I wanted something with better mileage and for some light hauls, hence the RL, but sheesh. Also, those RLs, the transmissions require routine service every 30k mi... drain, flush, fill... and it ain't cheap, about $900.00; I spent a lot of time at the dealership with that thing, good riddance.
There's a number of reasons why folks may think RLs are not 'real trucks', but the primary complaint in the RL forums is the weak transmission in these things. No matter the tonnage, a pickup with a weak transmission is just useless. I wish I'd done more research.
We have a 2017 touring model the only recall we have had is the rear camera. There is a look you can buy for the tailgate and also just install a set of front door stops and install on rear doors lets them open wider. As for transmission trouble non .
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What’s your opinion on the Honda Ridgeline?
People waiting for 2025 redesigned to look 💯 Better
It's a runaround car that's over priced. I like the look of them, but not for $40,000.00.
The negative is to redesign the exterior to look less conservative.
The plus a natural aspirated engine.
Agree with what you are saying, to a degree. I'm waiting till later in the year to decide on replacing my 2009 F-150 Lariat 4x2. I want AWD/4WD, leather/pleather interior, something my wife can more easily climb into, and that we can travel in with my 140lb Great Pyrenees.
The Chevy, when you put 4x4 on it, cheapest ones are about the same as a Ridgeline Sport at ~38K. This isn't really a fair comparison though IMO, the Custom 1500 is very very plasticky and cheap inside including its infotainment and all switchgear. At that level, it doesn't even have any outright towing or payload advantages, and the engine is greatly underpowered vs the Ridgeline. Other than outright interior space and bed space, it's inferior in just about every way.
A more equal comparison would be the LT, which has much better interior and infotainment, and more towing capacity due to the upgraded TurboMax version of the 2.7 4cyl. But now you are talking 44K+ at market, which is near top of the line Ridgeline.
Really a better current gen rip-your-face off kind of comparison to a full size truck would be the heavily discounted Titan with its 5.6L V8. You can literally get a 4X4 Crew Cab Titan V8 for ~40K, same as a Ridgeline Sport or right around an RTL. Those Titans have all the needed safety and tech (blind spot, adaptive cruise, Carplay/Android Auto).
But the Titan is being discontinued, and is even taller than an F150 so ingress/egress is an issue.
Decisions decisions.
The Titan is a great truck. I’m sad to see them go last year for the Titan
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The Maverick gave this design legitimacy but ford did it for a better price. When you realize you don’t need a body on frame truck this and the Maverick make great sense. But you are correct, price, price, price. Get. Get a Chevy with a good price and you can still meet girls.
40k is not a sale.
I love my Ridgeline good MPG much better ride than a truck with leaf springs.
As a track coach who lives in a mid sized City. I need to carry things but not crazy hauling.
Personally
Waiting for a hybrid version tbh. If they get mpg over 25 in the city I could see this truck blowing up.
Ik it will most likely be another few years but I’m willing to wait for Honda
I am trying to negotiate right now and the dealers don't seem to be budging on price.
Jon I live where you live. I was just at the dealer this evening. Ridgeline for me would be perfect but you’re right stupid expensive. No special financing but I will tell you in Texas most ridgeline including the trial sport are at 40k. Seems where we live cars are so much more expensive. I would say this on the Hyundai Santa Cruz front. Much smaller but you can a top of the line for what the ridgeline starts at.
I can't afford a $800 plus truck payment 😂
Nice truck. Just don't like the push button shift or the fact that it has a timing belt.
Honda is ultra reliable, they say the only time you buy a new Honda is when you want one. But that said he's right, you can buy a chevy Silverado for a few grand more than what that Honda costs. Honda never gives rebates or deals, you pay MSRP. But GM gives deep discounts. GM has best quality in my opinion as far as American car manufacturers, but it's not Honda reliable, but for a few grand more, why not get a full size truck. Your getting more truck for a couple grand more, just my opinion.
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Don't need a 4WD vehicle. 2WD is fine. 4WD = more $.
Most people don’t need it but when you need it and you don’t have it, it sucks
It does cost more and it’s also heavier so you do burn a little bit more fuel, but the cost difference will it resell for more?? Than a non four-wheel-drive??
Most any new vehicle is not selling
sucks on gas, and timing belt service every 7 years even if you don't drive it much.
Shop had a 2007 we have 2017 touring both great on mileage. Also have a 2007 accord great on mileage must be your heavy foot never heard of anyone complaining about the mileage
Get a 2021-2022 model with @20K miles for half price .you will get a pretty solid truck for half of the price. I think that would be the way to go if you want one😂
I'm considering one of these. I don't need a "real truck" I have a CRV. I don't need a third row seat. V6, midsized, AWD or 4x4; either this/Ridgeline, a Passport or Tacoma, or 4Runner, from Toyota; for my next vehicle, looking to upgrade or upsize from my CRV. Either next year, or 2025.
they only run 300-400,000 miles trouble free.
Try a 2007 with 666000 and still on the road only replaced starter and battery and brakes
@@cliffcragg2330 Good deal ,must be maintaining it. only 110,000 on my 07
Simple, based on my research...the Ridgeline is about $10K overpriced.
A turbo 4 cylinder in a full size isn’t a good idea. That engine will be a rattling disaster come 100k…talking about “$42k, you’re in full range” is ridiculous and then look at the interior differences on the 2 base models…the Silverado has more poverty spec blank plastic covers then any other vehicle I’ve seen. Guess that’s what makes it a Custom… Chevy makes great trucks, I’ve had several. But this is a totally different market incomparable to a full size. This is more of the Subaru crowd competitor, imo.
Because it 'ain't got no straight pipes' - Chase Matthew 'Darlin' lyrics
The Frontier is better.
Chevy truck for that price 😁👍
Maybe so but can you get 660000 on a 2007 year and still be on the road
Time for redesign Honda. Interior and exterior your behind in design and technology
It is what it is, a truck. Sut sports utility truck.
It cost way to much plus the gas mileage is bad needs a hybrid
Gas mileage is great
all auto sales are slow. quit being a hater
Overpriced
$$$$$
Because people want real trucks. Not suv truck wannabes
@user, 98.6% of full-size/”big truck” owners seldom carry\haul more than fuel for their sailboat. ⛵️
Womp womp cry harder
It’s a glorified El Camino that’s $40k plus…😂.
I've always liked the Honda Ridgeline nice-looking vehicle. But it's not a truck. Trucks are body on frame vehicles. That's what makes them a truck.
is a ford maverick a truck?
@nintendylan7449 in my opinion, no, but to each his own, if you like the vehicle and it suits your needs and you want to call it a truck, go ahead.
What about the ford dodges toyota I've seen lots of them . Know of 4 beyond fixing that had to be scraped
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I think the whole NART thing is stupid. Hey go for Chevy and buy 2 in the same time frame a Remidgeline will last. It drives great, I looks great and the Black Edition has a beautiful interior. It’s an all around truck. Not even meant for contractors. I stopped comparing and love it for what it is, A REAL TRUCK! … Agree they should advertise more.