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#612 of 751 Re: Discs versus drums [dustyk] by thegraduate Feb 15, 2007 (9:42 am)
Replying to: dustyk (Feb 15, 2007 9:19 am) Thanks for the informative post. Most of that I did not know!
#613 of 751 Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question by bamaboy4 Feb 26, 2007 (6:42 pm)
between the Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, and gmc canyon wich would you suggest asking for and why. Thanks Replies to this message: jfritsch (Feb 27, 2007 4:59 am) kipk (Feb 27, 2007 5:07 am) thegraduate (Feb 27, 2007 11:05 am) maple2 (Mar 06, 2007 3:32 pm) jfritsch (Mar 07, 2007 4:14 am) kipk (Mar 07, 2007 5:10 am) moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 8:27 am) and 3 more... ajbcho (Mar 08, 2007 3:51 pm) maple2 (Mar 08, 2007 6:38 pm) and 5 more...
#614 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [bamaboy4] by jfritsch Feb 27, 2007 (4:59 am)
Replying to: bamaboy4 (Feb 26, 2007 6:42 pm) You want to limit your selection to the Tacoma, Frontier or Honda Ridgeline. Test drive a Colorado/Canyon vs the others and see why. (Poor build quality, cheap interior etc, it also has the largest turn radius of the bunch despite being the smallest truck (44ft), and the lowest tow rating, and only a 5 cylinder engine) Even if you could get 10,000 off MSRP (the 30000 4wd model) it is no deal. Its MSRP is very high too.. I believe the Frontier has the highest tow rating and most powerful torquey engine, With the Tacoma and Ridgeline having the best interior quality. The Ridgeline is a nice piece but the 4wd would not be as good as the Tacoma or Frontier for off roading. The ride is much better though, almost car like. And great quality. Neat trunk to store things under the bed, however it looks kinda like a small Avalanche. $3000-4500 off msrp should be doable on the Frontier or Tacoma, with $5000-$6000 off MSRP for the Ridgeline. If you are looking at $23000 (4wd crew cab), then you are looking at the Frontier or Ridgeline, with the Tacoma about $1500 more. These are for moderately optioned trucks. Do not even think of a Colorado or Ranger(no crew cab option but still), unless someone insists on giving it to you free. This should be obvious after your inspection of the trucks. Happy Hunting --jjf between the Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, and gmc canyon wich would you suggest asking for and why. Thanks Replies to this message: kipk (Feb 27, 2007 5:07 am)
#615 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [jfritsch] by kipk Feb 27, 2007 (5:07 am)
Replying to: jfritsch (Feb 27, 2007 4:59 am) Good post! Kip
#616 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [bamaboy4] by thegraduate Feb 27, 2007 (11:05 am)
Replying to: bamaboy4 (Feb 26, 2007 6:42 pm) I'd pick any of the other vehicles in this discussion before adopting the GM twins' reliability problems and cheapo materials. If you don't do a lot of off-roading, I'd go with a Ridgeline (they are available for well under invoice I believe). If you want to tow or do some serious off-roading, I'd go with the Frontier or Tacoma. If you need V8 power, and ONLY if you need V8 power, would I go with the Dodge Dakota - only to tow though.
#617 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [bamaboy4] by maple2 Mar 06, 2007 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: bamaboy4 (Feb 26, 2007 6:42 pm) if you want to be ridiculed and constantly made fun of go ahead and get the ridgeline. very poor attempt at cracking the truck market by honda imo otherwise any of the other choices would be fine Replies to this message: jfritsch (Mar 07, 2007 4:14 am) kipk (Mar 07, 2007 5:10 am) moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 8:27 am) kipk (Mar 07, 2007 8:47 am) and 2 more... ajbcho (Mar 08, 2007 3:51 pm) maple2 (Mar 08, 2007 6:38 pm) ajbcho (Mar 08, 2007 7:54 pm) and 4 more...
#618 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [maple2] by jfritsch Mar 07, 2007 (4:14 am)
Replying to: maple2 (Mar 06, 2007 3:32 pm) Except of course for the Colorado/Canyon. Curiously when I drive in my brother's Ridgeline we've been approached twice with questions and admiration. And thats the few times i'm with him. In my trusty Frontier I'm ignored. You do want about $6000 off though. GM and Ford are losing billions producing 2 million trucks so trying something different probably isn't all that stupid. --jjf if you want to be ridiculed and constantly made fun of go ahead and get the ridgeline. very poor attempt at cracking the truck market by honda imo otherwise any of the other choices would be fine
#619 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [maple2] by kipk Mar 07, 2007 (5:10 am)
Replying to: maple2 (Mar 06, 2007 3:32 pm) For what it is designed to do and the market it is after, it works ! For some reason, some people hold onto the idea that all P/U trucks should look like they always have, ride like they always have and handle like they always have. And those people will not change their minds, at least not openly! However they will ridicule those that don't agree with them. However when the young ladies are swarming all over the Ridgeline owner. Too bad for the "Square Truck" guy! Replies to this message: moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 8:27 am) kipk (Mar 07, 2007 8:47 am) moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 2:47 pm) and 1 more...
#620 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [kipk] by moparbad Mar 07, 2007 (8:27 am)
Replying to: kipk (Mar 07, 2007 5:10 am) However when the young ladies are swarming all over the Ridgeline owner. That is the funniest statement I've read all week! Replies to this message: kipk (Mar 07, 2007 8:47 am) moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 2:47 pm) kipk (Mar 07, 2007 7:28 pm)
#621 of 751 Re: Im turning 16 in a few weeks and have a question [moparbad] by kipk Mar 07, 2007 (8:47 am)
Replying to: moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 8:27 am) My last 2 trucks were a Red 96 Ram Sport, then a White 98 Ram Sport. Really enjoyed both as TRUCKS! However the Ridgelines are "Chick Magnets"! It can really get embarrasing. Walk out of school and there are several of the better looking cheer leaders sitting on and in the Ridgeline. Walk out of work and females are waiting. If you have a girlfriend or wife this could be hazardous to your health! Meanwhile the conventional truck owners are all gathered together saying "UH HUH...We bad, We bad"! Sorry couldn't help myself. Forgot to take the medication! Kip Replies to this message: moparbad (Mar 07, 2007 2:47 pm) kipk (Mar 07, 2007 7:28 pm)