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I am seeing something interesting here....my local dealers (southern Ct.) have the same two units that they had when they arrived last week. According to one dealer "lot's of interest, no sales...yet". I am beginning to think, at full list, it is just priced out of its element (sorry!)??. Anyway, I am torn between the Ridgeline and a new F150 King Ranch edition. The Ford lists for just over $43k. Ford is throwing soooo much money at the truck that the transaction price is closer to $34.5k. I realize the typical arguements (different vehicles, the Ford has been in the marketplace for 2 plus years, anticipated relaibility etc....) BUT I am also the "typical" F150 buyer Honda has targeted with the Ridgeline... Now if you look at a Lariat F150 with an msrp of $40k, it is actually LESS expensive then the Ridge at full list...Hmmm.. My latest calculation...the Ridge with leather and a roof at a transaction price of $31.5k is the "right" number in this ultracompetitive market... |
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Replying to: tyresmoker (Mar 08, 2005 5:05 am) |
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Replying to: tyresmoker (Mar 08, 2005 5:05 am) Have you checked out Consumer Reports' new car issue- While the re-styled F150 is a great looking vehicle, it's first year was not good from a reliability viewpoint. In fact, they no longer recommend this vehicle. This is based on actual owners' reports so it must have some validity. Maybe there's a reason Ford is throwing so much money towards prospective F150 buyers. I keep hearing everybody with their doom and gloom predictions on first year Ridgeline reliability. These fears are completely unfounded based on Honda's record of reliability. Again, using Consumer Reports as a guide, check the first year reliability records for anything Honda/Acura has introduced in the last 5 years. Lots of Red (good) and not a Black (bad) to be seen anywhere. That's good enough for me. One more thing: there is something compelling about driving something that will be unique, at least for it's first year. Ford will sell something like 18 times more F150's this year (900K) compared to the Ridgeline (50K). Good luck with your purchase. By the way, I pick up my new Ridgeline RTL this Saturday- can't wait! |
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Replying to: tapnellaj (Mar 08, 2005 9:46 am) The BEST? ... Ride - Yes Ridgeline has best ride. BUT not by a landslide, new Taco is closer than you'd think Safety - Yes Ridgeline has standard VSA and SAB. Probably is the safest truck out there. BUT: Power - Tacoma AND Frontier are both more powerful. SO are Tundra and Titan. Family Capabilities - with 5 passengers Ridgeline can tow a mere 2000 pounds. Interior is roomy, but again - don't see a "landslide" win here. Setup - lots of Tacos and Frontiers come from factory with tow hitch - cost over $400 to add to Ridgeline (plus labor). Price - At MSRP Ridgeline is overpriced. RT-S (with NO accessories) is 31k. Add hitch and fog lights - another 1k easy. For around 29k (or 3k less) can get a loaded Taco with tow package, fog lights, SAB, VSA and 120 volt powerpoint. AND - with discounts can get a DC V8 tundra with SAB sunroof and hitch for 30k in my area. A V8 Tundra is lot of truck for at least 2k less than a Ridgeline ... Despite big buildup, Honda dealerships here have not actually SOLD any either. And unlike Odyssey - no premiums are being added. If Ridgeline was in such demand you can bet you'd be seeing premiums. Maybe things are different in the south? ... Bottom line: at MSRP I doubt that Honda will sell 50k / year. BUT, once price drops just a little bit - maybe 2-4k - then could be a LOT more competitive ....
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Replying to: chuck999 (Mar 08, 2005 12:34 pm) kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions
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...lets stick to pricing and buying experience. Face it, I know there are a few on the board already that have bought at full list. At this point, with inventories sitting (and they are) there is not going to be a sudden sales surge. Honda is SLOWLY ramping up production- built just over 650 last week- With leather and a roof, it is a $31k vehicle- no more. |
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I live in New Orleans, and I agree. Every dealer here still has 3-4 Ridgeline's on the lot. They are still asking MSRP. I want one, but I can't justify paying MSRP for a truck with hyped demand. If they were hard to get, it would be a different story.
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Well here in Washington state the dealers are asking 2500-5000 over MSRP... Its crazy!! I went to the dealer who sold me my 2004 Odyssey EXL last yr. and wanted to lease a Ridgeline RTS 4000.00 down and 400.00 a month max.. they wouldnt do it!! I called a whole bunch of dealers and found one in Kirkland who would do it.. (Price = 1000.00 over MSRP) Well on the way.. now mind you this is the following day after Northwest Honda said NO.... I headed down to Kirkland and on the way I called Sims Honda ..on a whim.. Mind you they are owned by the same person..and to make a long story short we got all the way to south of Everett and I got the call. saying they would do it... So we turned around and headed to Burlinton.. WE love it!! it is the coolest truck Ive ever seen!! and a blast to drive!! We got the Black one!! We bought the first Ridgeline North of Everett!! woo hoo!I realize that its insane to pay over MSRP.. but Geez. thats what there going for!! I felt I got a fair deal.. only 1000.00 over..
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Replying to: nwlily36 (Mar 09, 2005 7:32 pm) Lynnwood Honda offered me the RT for MSRP. Maybe it is because I have purchased three cars from them in the past, but I still won't pay MSRP. The dealer told me they had two on the lot, and as of yesterday they are still there from a week ago. Congrats! I will be most likely purchasing a Tacoma.
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