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#2705 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [ozcop] by bend4fun

Oct 01, 2006 (8:21 am)

Replying to: ozcop (Aug 09, 2006 9:19 pm)
I have a newer Silverado and my wife dragged me into the Honda dealer the other day to drive one of these things. Same story, she has a 2004 Civic and thought I'd like the same features in a truck. NOPE! My silverado gets about 21 MPG driving to and from work (which is pretty close to the Honda), but I don't know how I would put up with with the ridicule from the guys I work with if I showed up in a 4 wheel drive Japanese El Camino!
 
I have heard stories about people buying the Honda Passport only to find that It's nothing more than an Isuzu with different decals.
 
I like my Chevy just fine. It has heated leather seats, a FRAME and I know if I needed to haul something or pull somebody out of the ditch I could do so without needing to have it aligned.
 
I applaud Honda for the effort, but Toyota already has the market for reliable, smooth riding pickups. If you're in the market for a truck to haul something with, buy a Chevrolet. If you're in the market for a smaller truck that will last till you just can't stand to look at it anymore, then get a Toyota. If you're looking for a disposable truck in either category, then go with Ford or Nissan.
 
On the other hand, if you're looking for a great car with tremendous fuel economy and the best resale value, then look at Honda. I think the Ridgeline will take a back seat to the V8 Tundra just like it's little brother, the T-100 did in '99.
 
Sorry Honda, it's just too little, too late.

#2706 of 2744 Re: AutoWeek long-term Ridgeline report [jfritsch] by bend4fun

Oct 01, 2006 (8:26 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Sep 13, 2006 8:36 pm)
Oscar Meyer certainly could afford to buy a fleet of Durangos, but the tow bills would put them under!

#2707 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [bend4fun] by jfritsch

Oct 01, 2006 (3:33 pm)

Replying to: bend4fun (Oct 01, 2006 8:21 am)
GM and Ford will continue to make 2 million full size trucks and financially struggle.
 
Honda will make 120000 of these weird Ridgelines and Elements and be too little too late all the way to the bank. They target their market and structure their manufacturing well.
 
Doing something F-150 or tundra-like would be suicide with the oversupply of these vehicles in this segment anyway.
 
--jjf
 
Sorry Honda, it's just too little, too late

#2708 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [bend4fun] by footer

Oct 02, 2006 (8:09 am)

Replying to: bend4fun (Oct 01, 2006 8:21 am)
I used to own a Chevy Silverado (1997). I loved the truck but then I had twins 3 years later and since it was only an extended cab (first year with third door I believe), it was just not practical with TWO infants in car seats going in and out of a pick-up, even with the third door. So in 2000, we bought a Honda Odyssey. Best mini van on the market IMHO.
 
Fast forward to 2006 -- the twins are now 6 & 1/2, big enough to climb in/out of my Ridgleline by themselves and LIFE IS GOOD!
 
I'm only replying in question to your Silverado's gas mileage. Is it a V6? Mine was a V8 (the standard 350, nothing fancy) and I don't recall EVER getting more than about 18mpg and that was with a good tail wind. My Ridge gets 19-20mpg consistently. Close to 21mpg on some tanks if all freeway driving ... and it's barely broken in at 8500 miles!
 
To each his own ... I'm still happy going out to my garage every morning and seeing my JAPANESE Ridgeline (assembled in Canada with 75% US parts).
 
LOL!
 

#2709 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [qbrozen] by thegraduate

Oct 16, 2006 (7:08 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 10, 2006 7:14 am)
I think it would be silly to sell a diesel crewcab for the Ridge. Unless, of course, it would somehow save you money. But I don't see that here. Where do you live? Where I am, diesel is quite a bit cheaper than regular gas
 
Here in Birmingham, Gasoline is $1.99, Diesel is $2.49. 25% difference.

#2710 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [jfritsch] by thegraduate

Oct 16, 2006 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (Oct 01, 2006 3:33 pm)
Sorry Honda, it's just too little, too late
 
Tell that to the dealers, who in my area, have no problems selling each and every Ridgeline they have, and I believe that's without rebate checks in the glovebox.

#2711 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [bend4fun] by scooter4

Oct 18, 2006 (8:44 am)

Replying to: bend4fun (Oct 01, 2006 8:21 am)
"I don't know how I would put up with with the ridicule from the guys I work with if I showed up in a 4 wheel drive Japanese El Camino!"
 
Yes, this is always one of the major factors I consider when purchasing a vehicle. It doesn't matter if it meets my needs or if it's a good value, but the number one most important criteria to me is what people will think of me as they see me driving around town.
 
It's a vehicle. An appliance. A tool to get a job done. I have never been able to understand why the peer pressure thing mattered so much to some people.

#2712 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [scooter4] by once_for_all

Oct 18, 2006 (12:25 pm)

Replying to: scooter4 (Oct 18, 2006 8:44 am)
Japanese? It is more American than a lot of the big 3 pickups. It is designed and built in USA for us. Let people ridicule.
 
John

#2713 of 2744 Re: what's the point? [once_for_all] by jfritsch

Oct 18, 2006 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: once_for_all (Oct 18, 2006 12:25 pm)
This sounds more like an argument most suited to 1979 than 2007. Japanese are old news. In 7 years or so the Koreans may have a competitor for the F150 and Tundra. A few more years later the Chinese may be in too. Ford may well merge with Nissan etc... Oh brother....
 
--jjf
 
Japanese? It is more American than a lot of the big 3 pickups. It is designed and built in USA for us. Let people ridicule.
  
John

#2714 of 2744 Off Road Package? by atlgaxt

Oct 20, 2006 (11:11 am)

Sorry if I have missed something, as I have not been closely following this board for the past six months or so. In any case, I think it was about a year ago Honda had a design exercise for an Off Road Ridgeline. I think it might have been for the SEMA show or something similar.
 
Has anyone heard about an off-road package for the Ridgeline? I could get by without a low range, but larger and more aggressive tires, and about a 2" to 3" lift along with some skidplates would be useful. All the other manufacturers (Japanese and American) seem to offer such packages on their trucks. Without it, I am not sure the Ridgeline would make the short list...

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