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#36 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [centralcal] by gpometto Feb 26, 2005 (5:35 am)
Replying to: centralcal (Feb 25, 2005 10:43 am) Thanks for responding. I read that around town and on the highway the Frontier is comfortable but a bit harsh, that the heavy-duty frame is ultra-stiff which makes for a choppy ride. Do you own the Nismo or one of the others, e.g. LE? Replies to this message: atlgaxt (Mar 01, 2005 9:38 am) midnightsun (Mar 01, 2005 4:41 pm) centralcal (Mar 01, 2005 9:50 pm)
#37 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [gpometto] by atlgaxt Mar 01, 2005 (9:38 am)
Replying to: gpometto (Feb 26, 2005 5:35 am) Stiff frame is a good thing, which helps your ride. Stiff suspension setting make a vehicle ride hard. Are you saying the Frontier has a stiff suspension?   You do not want a loose floppy frame.
#38 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [gpometto] by midnightsun Mar 01, 2005 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: gpometto (Feb 26, 2005 5:35 am) This is why you need to demo for yourself: ride quality is extremely subjective.   I test drove non-NISMO and NISMO Frontiers. I thought the non-NISMO (SE) had a very plush ride, predictable yet ultrasmooth. I actually preferred the firmer NISMO ride and ordered that truck instead for that and other reasons.   These trucks have long wheelbases, so they do not have a choppy ride at all (again, this is my subjective rating). You want choppy, try riding a bobtailed 4WD such as a Sami or Wrangler.
#39 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [gpometto] by centralcal Mar 01, 2005 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: gpometto (Feb 26, 2005 5:35 am) I have an LE. I think the ride is excellent (and I just got out of a car and I am very picky). I do think the Taco ride is a little more refined if you do not get the TRD package, but the Frontier is very nice and much quieter. The Taco sport seats are very comfortable, but I thought SR5 seats were not (and you can not adjust them). Also, the visibility wasn't very good. I feel very confident taking the Frontier through about anything (I am sure the Taco is the same). I would take them both out several times on a test drive, you will find one you like better.
#40 of 547 Tacoma vs. Ridgeline by woof Mar 03, 2005 (6:42 pm)
From what I can see, the Ridgeline is an interesting vehicle and would meet my needs for my next truck. Yet, recent experiences with my '01 and '02 Accords were the worst of any cars I've owned. The '01 was a lemon; Honda's customer service from both the dealer and the factory was terrible, actually torturous. (The '02 was not a lemon but was developing unexpected problems, including transmission and brakes, so I quickly dumped it after 20k miles and less than one year.) My Toyotas have been great; any issues were handled with care by the dealer often with a follow-up from the factory people. Based on experience, this is a BIG plus for Toyota. Even though Toyota's warranty is better from the start, they take care of customers much better in and out of warranty. My vote goes to Toyota. Replies to this message: boxsky (Mar 03, 2005 7:50 pm) woof (Sep 29, 2005 5:10 pm)
#41 of 547 Re: Tacoma vs. Ridgeline [woof] by boxsky Mar 03, 2005 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: woof (Mar 03, 2005 6:42 pm) That's unusually for Honda. I had a 95 Civic and my wife a 94 with no problems. I had over 125,000 miles on me with only a CV boot needing to be replaced and my wife had a water pump go around 85,000 miles. Later on my wife and mother both bought a RAV4 and both had small problems with them. My mother also got a Camry and had several problems with fit/finish. Honda, Toy & Nissan still are better then the big 3. It's all preferences. Replies to this message: woof (Sep 29, 2005 5:10 pm)
#42 of 547 Go Little Honda! You Meet the Nicest People On a Honda! by buffalonickel Mar 03, 2005 (8:02 pm)
Saw a commercial on TV on the Ridgeline. Somehow it doesn't look like a truck. It looks like it doesn't know what it wants to be. But they state it is built by Honda and I guess that explains it.   I saw it at the car show and I wasn't impressed. However, I would like to test drive it. Maybe that is where all the hoopla starts!   B
#43 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [gpometto] by captjohn Mar 04, 2005 (10:24 am)
Replying to: gpometto (Feb 25, 2005 7:22 am) I chuckled over the similarities between the two of us, right down to the 99 Jeep GC that I owned that gave me a back ache from the lousy seats. I dumped it after only 1-1/2 years, Are you sure thats not the source of your back problems? I also owned a Dakota for 16 years, so I tried out the new 05. I liked how it drove, but was disappointed that the 5-sp auto is only available with the V8. Plus I'm fearful of the Chrysler engines. I've dealt with two many head gasket problems on Chrysler Engines with Iron blocks/Aluminum Heads (both V6 & 4). Read my first drive impressions of the Ridgeline vs. the Tacoma in the Ridgline forum. I'm leaning toward the Tacoma over the Ridgeline due to the interior fit and finish, but the Honda has some compelling features that might sway you, like the trunk in the bed. Replies to this message: midnightsun (Mar 06, 2005 4:37 pm)
#44 of 547 Re: Dakota vs. Tacoma vs. Ridgeline? [gpometto] by robertblaize Mar 04, 2005 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: gpometto (Feb 25, 2005 7:22 am) I have much the same requirements. I ruled out the Dodge after a test drive - Not great ride, poor resale and rather spartan interior. (Even though the dealer offered a $5000 discount.) The V8 gets slightly better milage than the V6 because the V8 had a 5speed auto vs the 4 speed auto for the v6. I found a Tacoma quad cab with the SR5 #8 package and it had everything I (we) want. I got $1500 off MSRP. and bought it after a 5 mile test drive. My trade in was a Toyota Highlander and the ride is definately firmer, but it is the most comfortable truck I've ever driven. 6500 lbs towing and I said SOLD. I've now had it long enough to find any hidden defects - None found except there is a typo in the owners manual that says the horn will chirp when using the remote to lock/unlock. I am totaly satisfied with the Tacoma, except I had to buy a Bed cover from a another source - $200 Extang TonoIII. The Honda? It will not be discounted and I'm not sure I want their first effort at making an american-ized pickup. Replies to this message: captjohn (Mar 07, 2005 6:18 am)
#45 of 547 Ridgeline Owners by buffalonickel Mar 05, 2005 (3:54 pm)
Hey, where are you guys? Who just bought a Ridgeline and what do you think? BTW how long is that bed?   I would be curious about MPG, acceleration, options, cost, and maybe why you bought one.   B Replies to this message: nwlily36 (Mar 09, 2005 7:47 pm)

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