Wow, too rough a ride? I sold my 06 Tundra for an 08 Chev Duramax diesel 3/4 ton 4x4 Z71 Crew in LTZ trim with the 6 speed Allison tranny. I LOVE this truck but it is not a soft ride. Apples and oranges is what this very long thread has been about. Seems some are a bit unsecure or protective of their decisions. Have not driven a new Tundra but my 06 4x4 CC rode like a car and never gave me a bit of trouble (except a slight drive line vibration). It was more quiet than the 07 taurus I rented on a Idaho trip. I wish you luck with your new Honda Ridgeline, one of my customers has one and I really like riding in it. But I gotta say, when I crank over my DMax and that diesel fires up I feel like doing Tim Allen grunts. If your paying for it then your opinions on the vehicle are the ONLY one that should matter....still fun to share though.
Wow, I didn’t read through all the comments but a lot of people don’t like Honda, that’s for sure! I’ve had nothing but great experiences with Honda and Acura and though I have not had any problems with the Tundra so far, there is no question that the quality of materials and design are much better in Honda, but that is just my opinion. Better materials, solid switches and knobs, etc. in the Honda/Acura for sure, but those aren’t critical for me anyway… just something I noticed and as long as the Tundra holds up, I can’t complain.
However, a few things kept me from the Ridgeline primarily… 1) It was just a lot smaller than I liked it to be (I’m almost 6’5”), 2) It drives front-wheel drive most of the time and only kicks in the rear wheels when slippage on the fronts occur… I just couldn’t see that benefiting a vehicle that is meant to haul things, 3) Gas mileage was much worse than I thought it would be and no better than most full-size trucks, and 4) It was just too pricey for what you get, especially since it had the same V6 that is in the Camry and virtually every major Honda vehicle. Otherwise, I can see why it would be a good vehicle to get... but, like some have said, neither the Ridgeline or Tundra is going to suit everyone's needs. In my case, the Tundra is great and I love it, but that doesn't mean others would come to that same conclusion.
Damn KIDS ,told them over and over do your HOMEWORK before you buy. Why buy, then have to eat $4000 or so. Love my 07 DC . I think HONDA makes a great SNOWBLOWER !
Can't complain about my Honda CRV, 1998 190,000 miles, no issues that were not paid for intirely by Honda, even out of warranty. 05 Odyssey 45,000 miles and no issues yet except everyone likes to run into it! 07 5.7L Tundra 4x4 DC. 400miles. Love my Japanese vehicles. The last new Chevy I owned was a new 99' Silverado. In and out of the shop way to many times. My dad has an 05 silverado and they still have the same stinkin problems they had with the 99. Amazing. And the Toyota trucks are made right here in the good ole USA. Unlike some other trucks I need not mention. Merry Christmas all!!
Im sorry as i didnt read all the responses to this thread , so my point may have already been shared.
Im sorry that Toyota didnt acknowledge your complaints. I know what thats like with my previous truck. ( Ford Expedition )
I havent experienced the bed bounce problem that people complain about , so perhaps it is too much to bare.
Having said that , IMHO , this truck is the best 1/2 ton pick up on the market for people who need a TRUCK.
I need to tow 8K+ lbs. I need it to do it safely , comfortably and reliably. I need a truck thats quite , smooth and somewhat economical. I cant worry about my wife putting regular gas in a deisel tank , or not being able to park it.
Its not as fast as a Corvette , but I didnt need it to be.
Its not as comfortable as a Cadillac , but I didnt need it to be.
Its not as fuel miserly as a Prius , but I didnt need it to be.
Toyota has hit the bullseye with everything I needed a fullsized TRUCK to do.
Best of luck with your Honda , as I personally think they make some great products. However for people who need a fullsized TRUCK , the Ridgeline is not even in the same class as a Tundra.
I wanted a F350 SD Diesel dually. My wife said okay, if you really NEED that truck. Ouch. She's a great girl, and the truth is, I didn't need that so I couldn't justify spending that.
What I did need was a cab that actually fit four adults and a bed for carrying large loads of large crap and 4'x8' sheets (I got the long bed and don't regret it), and something that could tow 10,000 pounds in case I get a boat or trailer.
The Tundra DC was what I needed at a fair price.
Did the truck come with some things I didn't like? Yes, of course. I hate the hard plastic dash and doors. The goofy looking gloved sized dials that make me feel like I'm playing with preschooler's blocks. The recessed gauges. The chintsy silver plastic dash. The dash rattles that have started already. The speakers that are little better than those in my alarm clock. The tendancy for the truck to start vibrating wildly at certain speeds on certain roads while seeming smooth as can be on others. Etc...
If I didn't need a Tundra, I would have certainly bought a truck that didn't come with so many things I would complain about so I can't fault you for picking something else.
For me, the idea of hauling with things hanging three feet out the back was not appealing.
And the idea of buying a truck to drive like a car is just crazy. If budget is a factor, buy a freaking cheaper car and get a bone stock F150 which are in the paper all the time for $10,777. How one gets to buying an expensive full sized truck hoping it will feel like a car rather than just buying a car is beyond me. A Ridgeline may very well feel like a car, however. In fact, it may very well be built like a car too. Maybe it's a high car with a big open trunk? That's great if that's what you want and hopefully prospective buyers will read this thread and decide whether they they really need a truck, or just a car with a bigger trunk before they buy.
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