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#2695 of 2744 Re: Great Truck! [bubbafl] by hulk500

Sep 01, 2006 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: bubbafl (Jun 03, 2005 3:03 pm)
IT DOESNT LEAK FROM THE ROOF OR WINDOWS , YOU CANT SEE WATER COME IN BUT SURE AS YOU KNOW WHAT CHECK YOUR CARPETS AFTER IT RAINS

#2696 of 2744 Re: HOWS THAT POSSIBLE HERE ? [hulk500] by bolivar

Sep 01, 2006 (10:53 pm)

Replying to: hulk500 (Sep 01, 2006 4:05 pm)
Well know problem for the Ridgelines built in the first 6 months or so of production.
 
Take it back to the Honda dealer. They have TSB bulletins about what to do to correct the leaks. And, they should replace the carpet. Basically, there are bad welds. Along the panels at side of the windshield, down into the area behind front tire, and back behind the rear door where it turns into the bed of the truck.
 
If it still is under warranty.....

#2697 of 2744 Re: HOWS THAT POSSIBLE HERE ? [bolivar] by harleybobie

Sep 06, 2006 (11:21 am)

Replying to: bolivar (Sep 01, 2006 10:53 pm)
My Ridgeline was produced in October 2005, therefore,the first 6 months of production vehicles only being affected does not hold true in this case. It has been at the dealer 4 times for water leaking into the right passenger floor. The right a-pillar has been worked on 3 times (including the drilling) and the right plug repair was done on the 4th attempt in August. While I must say the Dealer and the Honda Representative were responsive, I still have my concerns for the future. All the electrical in that area was soaked for 8 months, when I discussed this with the Honda Representative he assured me no problems would occur in the future--no offer to extend the warranty for future electrical problems was made...HUM? All the carpet was replaced-the truck no longer smells bad. I feel lucky that my truck has none of the other service problems, too bad it had to have the leak...will update this in future if I have more problems regarding the leak.

#2698 of 2744 Re: Towing with Weight distributing hitch [hmswartz] by mikenannie

Sep 09, 2006 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: hmswartz (Dec 07, 2005 6:54 pm)
My wife and I are considering purchasing a new RTX for the main purpose of towing our Ultralight 180FQ Fleetwood trailer (GVWR 3600 lbs). We are currently towing this trailer with a 2002 Highlander (V6) and use a weight distributing hitch. I know that our current setup is not a long term solution and want to upgrade, but I'm concerned that the RTX Ridgeline won't be enough truck. Most of our travel is here in Indiana - pretty flat.
I'd appreciate any comments based on your experience.
Thanks

#2699 of 2744 Re: Towing with Weight distributing hitch [mikenannie] by jfritsch

Sep 09, 2006 (6:19 pm)

Replying to: mikenannie (Sep 09, 2006 4:10 pm)
Go to ridgelineownersclub.com and post your question there. From my experience the ridgeline is no super tow mobile (6000 lbs etc) but is probably considerably more capable than what you have now.
 
This vehicle (much like the honda pilot) wholesales about $10000 off list the first year so you want about 5-6k off. (2200+ off invoice.)
 
--jjf

#2700 of 2744 Re: [eagleg] by moparbad

Sep 11, 2006 (7:52 pm)

Replying to: eagleg (Aug 06, 2006 10:06 am)
eaglegYou should spend more time driving your GT 500 or your Frontier or your Sequoia or your Volvo then quoting magazines!Glad to see you're bashing Ridgelines instead of Tacomas.Gotta love that Fronty!
 
How did the buyback on your Tacoma workout for you?
Did you decide to buy a Ridgeline now?

#2701 of 2744 Re: Towing with Weight distributing hitch [jfritsch] by moparbad

Sep 13, 2006 (7:46 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Sep 09, 2006 6:19 pm)
Go to ridgelineownersclub.com and post your question there.
 
Is that a better resource?

#2702 of 2744 Re: Towing with Weight distributing hitch [moparbad] by jfritsch

Sep 13, 2006 (9:39 am)

Replying to: moparbad (Sep 13, 2006 7:46 am)
Just tons of owners who discuss prices, performance, towing, trailers etc...
 
--jjf
 
Go to ridgelineownersclub.com and post your question there.
  
Is that a better resource?

#2703 of 2744 Re: AutoWeek long-term Ridgeline report [jerrywimer] by m4mulvey

Sep 13, 2006 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: jerrywimer (Jul 05, 2006 10:02 am)
Just shows how different we all are - I like the Ridge's angularity and really don't like the rounded emphasis on other vehicles - In my opinion the Ridge is way better looking than the Avalanche.
 
A couple of times people have come up to me at gas stations and asked "Does that thing drive as good as it looks?" - So I'm definitely not alone in my taste.
 
If you want gimmicky add-ons, go buy a Nissan - they'e full of dummy bolts and stuff.
 
At first I wasn't too sure about the Ridge's headlights but now I've had it for 6 months, thry don't bother me a bit

#2704 of 2744 Re: AutoWeek long-term Ridgeline report [m4mulvey] by jfritsch

Sep 13, 2006 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: m4mulvey (Sep 13, 2006 2:46 pm)
I guess I can agree that a Tacoma may be better looking than a Frontier, or vice versa--- or a silverado than a avalanche. Actually the Ridgeline looks like a smaller Avalanche. But after all these are trucks.
 
The one with the best sheet metal in my view is the Colorado, but it is not up to par on quality and price.
 
The Element can be judged weird or ugly looking or just a reincarnation of the chevy "woody" from the 40's that would look weird or ugly to some if driven around now. From styling, I like the square wheel openings of the Tacoma, Colorado(especially) and the Ridgeline. The rounded ones of the F series and Frontier don't do it for me.
 
I didn't think it was possible but Dodge did manage to make an ugly truck with the Durango. Oscar Meyer should buy a fleet of them, paint them pink and send them around the country as a promo.
 
Ridgeline has features that make it a 4 dr.l version of my old El-Camino. (which, like Clinton I have fond memories of )
--jjf
 
Just shows how different we all are - I like the Ridge's angularity and really don't like the rounded emphasis on other vehicles - In my opinion the Ridge is way better looking than the Avalanche.
  
A couple of times people have come up to me at gas stations and asked "Does that thing drive as good as it looks?" - So I'm definitely not alone in my taste.
  
If you want gimmicky add-ons, go buy a Nissan - they'e full of dummy bolts and stuff.
  
At first I wasn't too sure about the Ridge's headlights but now I've had it for 6 months, thry don't bother me a bit

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