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#26 of 547 '05 tacos at farm show... by once_for_all Feb 10, 2005 (8:46 pm)
looked very nice. There was a 4 x 2 xtra cab with a sport package (large wheels, slightly lowered, etc.). Very nice looking truck drawing huge crowds.   So, I climbed into the front seat, and liked just about everything until I looked out the windshield. The rear view mirrow was actually below my eye level (me being 6'3") and created a huge blind spot for me. Wondering why, I noticed that Toyota had created head room by carving out a chunk of the head liner. Hmmm. Not good.   Loved the oil filter location on the V-6 and nifty drain setup with easy access.   Hoping Honda has things sized better for me.   John
#27 of 547 Apples to oranges: Ridgeline has no 4Lo range by midnightsun Feb 11, 2005 (9:55 am)
Pretty face or ugly face, who cares.   For the apparently few buyers of 4WD trucks who use it, or even know what it does, there is no 4Lo range in the Ridgeline, according to a magazine review I just read. If you actually plan to use it for 4-wheeling rather than just carting family and friends to the ski slopes and malls, you'd better check this out for yourself.   If lack of 4Lo does not matter, you're comparing it to the wrong type of vehicle (Tacoma still has this). An all-wheel-drive station wagon or van would be more analogous (lots of passenger and cargo room, not much 4-wheeling ability). Or if you occasionally need an open bed, there's the GM SUV with the sliding rear roof. Replies to this message: rsholland (Feb 11, 2005 10:21 am) 1honda (Feb 23, 2005 7:57 am) rsholland (Feb 23, 2005 8:14 am) varmint (Feb 23, 2005 10:37 am)
#28 of 547 Re: Apples to oranges: Ridgeline has no 4Lo range [midnightsun] by rsholland Feb 11, 2005 (10:21 am)
Replying to: midnightsun (Feb 11, 2005 9:55 am) I agree. That's one of my few complaints about the Ridgeline; no low-range.   Bob
#29 of 547 Pickup truck with a trunk! by buffalonickel Feb 12, 2005 (5:22 pm)
#30 of 547 Chicago Car Show by buffalonickel Feb 12, 2005 (5:31 pm)
The Ridgeline boasts having the first pickup with a trunk! I could see many uses here. For one: you may not need a tool box. The draw back is that if you have a load of heavy tools or lumber or manure, you will have to remove the load before you can get to the trunk. The "door opening" reminds me of the old El Camino. That was a car that was a truck also and it had quite a long bed.   All-in-all you will have 255 ponies pulling it and it is capable of towing 5,000 pounds.   As neat as this may be, I ordered a Tacoma and hope to take delivery sometime before I die.   B
#31 of 547 Re: Apples to oranges: Ridgeline has no 4Lo range [midnightsun] by 1honda Feb 23, 2005 (7:57 am)
Replying to: midnightsun (Feb 11, 2005 9:55 am) I currently work at a Honda dealership, and you might want to do a little research, the honda ridgeline as with the pilot both have a four low option. However it is not called that, it is called VTM for variable torque management and is standard on all ridgelines and pilots. For your safety once engaged, if you exceed the recommended speed for the four low option it will automatically disengage to prevent damage to the engine. Replies to this message: rsholland (Feb 23, 2005 8:14 am) varmint (Feb 23, 2005 10:37 am)
#32 of 547 Re: Apples to oranges: Ridgeline has no 4Lo range [1honda] by rsholland Feb 23, 2005 (8:14 am)
Replying to: 1honda (Feb 23, 2005 7:57 am) I currently work at a Honda dealership, and you might want to do a little research, the honda ridgeline as with the pilot both have a four low option.   WRONG!   That is not a "Low Range." All that is, is the ability to lock the vehicle in either 1st or 2nd gear—which is not low range.   Vehicles with a with a low-range transfer case have a full set of gears x 2. So if the Ridgeline had a true low range transfer case, it would have a total of 10 gears, not 5.   Bob
#33 of 547 Re: Apples to oranges: Ridgeline has no 4Lo range [1honda] by varmint Feb 23, 2005 (10:37 am)
Replying to: 1honda (Feb 23, 2005 7:57 am) Bob is right. VTM-4 locks the rear diff so that power is constantly being send to the rear wheels (up to a certain speed), but it has nothing to do with the gearing of the transmission.
#34 of 547 Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? by gpometto Feb 25, 2005 (7:22 am)
My dying Grand Cherokee was capable but is not functional for my current needs. My requirements are for a pick-up capable of: 1) hauling firewood, dirt, stone, furniture, etc.; 2) 4WD or AWD to get me up the mountain dirt trail thru mud, snow, ice (but no need for off-roading); 3) small enough to fit thru the 8' wide mile-long "driveway" along the cliff; 4) smooth, comfortable ride [middle-aged man with bad back]; 5) relatively quiet ride [mild hearing loss]; 6) "good" mpg [miles from gas station; 7) "small" turning circle [tiny turn-around at cliff top]; 8) comfortable back seat for "haulin'" in-laws. I'm considering Dakota Quad 4WD; Tacoma Double Cab 4WD; & Ridgeline Crew Cab AWD. Anybody know what's best? Replies to this message: centralcal (Feb 25, 2005 10:43 am) gpometto (Feb 26, 2005 5:35 am) atlgaxt (Mar 01, 2005 9:38 am) midnightsun (Mar 01, 2005 4:41 pm) centralcal (Mar 01, 2005 9:50 pm) captjohn (Mar 04, 2005 10:24 am) midnightsun (Mar 06, 2005 4:37 pm) robertblaize (Mar 04, 2005 2:16 pm) captjohn (Mar 07, 2005 6:18 am)
#35 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [gpometto] by centralcal Feb 25, 2005 (10:43 am)
Replying to: gpometto (Feb 25, 2005 7:22 am) The ridgeline sounds like a good fit, I didn't wait because I didn't like the looks of it. I ruled out Dakota because of the history of Dodge and poor resale. That left Tacoma and Frontier (which you didn't mention). I heavily researched both, test drove both (many times) and I thought the Frontier was the clear winner. All three (Taco, Frontier and Ridgeline) are all newly designed/remodeled. There are going to be growing pains. With a completely new platform, I would be a little more hesitant to go with the Honda. The Taco is having some major growing pains (maybe they will get ironed out by later this year). I have had zero problems with the Frontier, but they have only been out for a couple of months. Just my thoughts. Replies to this message: gpometto (Feb 26, 2005 5:35 am) atlgaxt (Mar 01, 2005 9:38 am) midnightsun (Mar 01, 2005 4:41 pm) centralcal (Mar 01, 2005 9:50 pm)

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