car truck who cares... its his choice, I happen to love my truck but I cant see how the ride in your truck would cause you to trade it in... if it was that bad it shoulda been warranty work or something... I traded my 2000 dodge 3500 4x4 and those things are pretty rough. but glad you found something that you could invest in.
Just wait until you hit the wrong stretch of road and your truck wants to pogo-stick off. It's hazardous and embarassing to say the least. Hope that yours doesn't have the problem.
Nobody will ever convince me that any vehicle that has the bed integrated into the body is a truck. The Ridgeline and Avalance and Escalade EXT and H2 EXT, while having a pseudo-truck frame, are nothing more than SUV's with a bed out back. They are all fine vehicles and I won't talk bad about them...but they are not trucks.
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Nobody will ever convince me that any vehicle that has the bed integrated into the body is a truck. The Ridgeline and Avalance and Escalade EXT and H2 EXT, while having a pseudo-truck frame, are nothing more than SUV's with a bed out back. They are all fine vehicles and I won't talk bad about them...but they are not trucks.
That makes no sense. I bet you don't think trucks should have ABS or airbags, and 6-speed transmissions are 2 speeds more than anyone needs.
That makes no sense. I bet you don't think trucks should have ABS or airbags, and 6-speed transmissions are 2 speeds more than anyone needs.
I have ABS, traction control, airbags, 5-speed automatic, backup sensors, adjustable pedals, heated power folding power telescoping turn signal mirrors, and a whole bunch of other things that a truck doesn't necessarily NEED. What does that have to do with what I said. My statement was that the Ridgeline is not a truck. It's a vehicle with a bed, like an El Camino.
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My Tundra rides GREAT !!!!!!! I havent a clue of what you guys are complaining about.
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No, my understanding is it is built on the same *platform* as the Odyssey.
The new Tundra is build on the same platform as the 2008 Sequoia. Does this make our Tundras' tall cars?
Yeah your correct. I did some reading and it starts its life as a Odyssey/Pilot frame and it was altered with crossbeams under the frame.
"The midsize Ridgeline is Honda’s first pickup truck and is based on a car-like unibody structure that it shares with the Pilot SUV and Odyssey minivan. This gives it superior driving dynamics on the road yet still allows a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds thanks to the addition of robust crossbeams to the frame." - Forbes
I am glad that you found the truck/car/suv/hybrid/thingy that suits you better. And am unhappy you had a bad experience with your Tundra. I was just saying that it rides and handles better because it was built on a frame that is less truck like and more car-like. Innovative or not.
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I did a similar move back in March, but I have had some issues with my Ridgeline. I had the rear bumper misaligned and paint was being chipped off. They fixed it the second time.
I've also had wind whistle noises from the trim around the brake light (fixed), door rattles, dash rattles, and other small QC issues. The Ridgeline is FAR from perfect, but it fits my needs wonderfully. I do miss my Tundra still, but it is nice not having to drive with my steering wheel in my chest with someone in the back seat of the Access Cab.
Where the Ridgeline fails is in overall pickup, and performance. It may work well in general driving, but it takes some omph to get it to go when needed at times.
The bed is okay, but suffers the same scratching and chipping issues as the Tacoma does. I'd prefer a steel bed with Line-X any day.
I chose the Ridgeline over the Tacoma mainly because of comfort. The Tacoma's front seat even all the way back wasn't comfortable for me. The Ridgeline has MUCH lower ground clearance and it's AWD to 4WD was meant more for loose traction then the off-road places the Tacoma can go.
But, even right now, you can get a screaming deal on either a Ridgeline or the new Tundra. Apples and oranges but both are great vehicles for whichever one fits your needs the best. I needed more passenger seat and comfort then hauling needs. The bed has been used, and the trunk is quite useful.
As for payload, in the bed area it is mixed. Total of 300 pounds in the trunk, and 1100 in the bed.
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To the OP, congrats on the Ridgeline. They truly are great riding vehicles. They ride like a car and give you the flexibility of c arrying or towing a lot of stuff. Honda knows their stuff. I have been riding Honda motorcycles for 20 years and will not buy anything else. Good luck and I hope that the Ridgeline suits you better than the Tundra. Big honkin' trucks are not for everybody, that's for sure!
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Ridgeline is a nice ride, but....do a search on edmunds,they had bed buckling problems (Side quarters) offroading under load.(early models, don't know the outcome)
Looked into one but tow rating is a very mild 5k when you consider GCVW. But again nice ride, just wouldn't work for me
I have ABS, traction control, airbags, 5-speed automatic, backup sensors, adjustable pedals, heated power folding power telescoping turn signal mirrors, and a whole bunch of other things that a truck doesn't necessarily NEED. What does that have to do with what I said. My statement was that the Ridgeline is not a truck. It's a vehicle with a bed, like an El Camino.
What's a truck then by your definition? A body-on-frame design? That's a pretty strict definition. It doesn't leave much room for innovation.
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