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Toyota Tacoma vs Honda Ridgeline

548 messages,  Last post on Oct 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline, Car Comparisons, Truck

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#501 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [thegraduate] by goonda

Apr 06, 2006 (11:01 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 21, 2005 2:25 pm)
Hi folks,
 
I spent a LOT of time debating between the Tacoma and the Ridge. I have owned 3 Hondas, and our family has nothing but Hondas and BMWs. I love Hondas, and know the owners of the Honda & BMW dealerships I buy from. I searched the web for every single comparison I could find - including comments on these forums. I registered and asked questions on the Ridgeline owner's club, and Toyota Nation.
 
I drove the heck out of both - I went to several Toyota and Honda dealers, and drove several models. I must say that after all my research and personal experience with vehicles from these companies, I knew I could not go wrong with either. I liked the ride on both. The Ridgeline was a bit smoother - but not incredibly more. The Ridgeline had a nicer interior (the leather, and nice dark finish), but the Toyota interior was very "perfect" in the location of controls, etc. Both have lots of cup holders, but the Honda has a few more cubbies. The Honda has a nice storage space created by the "pop up" back seat (the Toyota's just folds down, so you can store stuff on top - still pretty roomy). Both felt SOLID. As far as "rollovers", I drove both pretty hard. I took freeway onramps at speeds close to 50mph or more. The Honda sat nice and firm, with little roll. I expected the Toyota to experience some body roll, but I was astonished at how flat it sat!
 
For me, I knew both vehicles were excellent, and icons of the best of the 2 best automaker's technology and skill. What it came down to for me was use. I knew both would comfortably seat 4 adults on a road-trip. Being in the Canadian Rockies, I know I'll be going hiking, taking pics, and fishing, on some mountain trails. I also know that I would use at least a 6 ft box. This made my decision easier (but by no means easy). I chose the Tacoma. It does anything the Ridge does (minus the rear trunk/swing gate), has the same quality, but also does what I need it to do - and has a long track record of being an indestructable "tough" little (not so little any more) truck, on and off the road. I can't wait to take this black TRD crew cab offroading in Bragg Creek next week!
 
Don't worry about "rollovers". If I wanted to be an idiot driver, I could roll my 2" lowered Acura EL, or my BMW 3 coupe... I drove my Taco "briskly" and it didn't flinch. The Ridge is a great looking truck too. I was smitten by it when I first drove it. People say, "it's new/not proven", but remember - it's a Honda. Honda hasn't made a lemon in forever. Even comparing fuel economy - both are almost exactly the same. Either way, you win. Just pick what you need.

#502 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [goonda] by ramzey28

Apr 07, 2006 (5:21 am)

Replying to: goonda (Apr 06, 2006 11:01 pm)
I agree with you. The hardest thing for me to pick the Tacoma double cab was I feel alitte cramped especially the back seats. I was touching the front seats and pretty bent when seating in the rear seats compared to the Ridge. The Ridge rear seats had plenty of room for adults compared to the Tacoma, I see for 0-15 yrs olds. I like the ground clearance on the Tacoma and skid plates.

#503 of 548 Top of my list by silversvt

Apr 08, 2006 (2:08 pm)

I think that I really want a 2007 Tundra. However I need something to drive soon. This will be my first foreign truck. The Tacoma and the Ridgeline are at the top of my list (since new Tundra is not out yet). I have not driven either of them yet. I am already leaning towards the ridgeline though. I wonder about two things with the ridgeline.
 
Now that the 1000 dealer cash is gone, will it be back soon? I would hate to think that I have to pay 1000 more than if I bought one 4 days ago. Second I worry about the resale value of the ridgline. I know Honda's resale is good with their cars, but this is their first truck. It has been speculated that it is overpriced and I know they have been selling for below invoice.
 
Does this mean that there will be a quicker rate of depreciation and possibly lower resale value than that of the Tacoma? I may want to dump it in 18 -24 months and get a new tundra. I worry about resale value. This is the primary reason that I have finally decided to go Japanese.
 
I would appreciate a response from someone with knowledge on these subjects.
 
Thank You,
SilverSVT
 
P.S. My last truck was a 2002 Ford SVT Lightning. I loved it.

#504 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [55535432] by ustazzaf

Apr 08, 2006 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: 55535432 (Dec 08, 2005 8:13 am)
Finally, let me say I'm bias to Hondas because I like their fair treatment to all buyers by making almost all the safety features for every car model they sell available on the strip and top of the line models. Toyota on the other hand will force you to buy the top of the line models if you want the safer model.The V4 Tacoma for instance doesn't come with side and curtain airbags, and it's difficult to get a V6 Tacoma (in Maryland)with the Side and Curtain airbags.SIMPLY PUT TOYOTA COSTUMERS WITH LESSER MONEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A SAFE VEHICLE COMPARED TO MONEYED BUYERS
 
But then again the base v4 is about 13K less than the "safe" Hondas. It is simply a matter of deciding how much the buyers are going to want to spend. Pricing them lower and allowing the customer to decide how much safety he wants is what meets Toyota's target. Honda decided to price considerably higher and not leave the buyer the oportunity to choose. Guess that says that Honda thinks their customer is too stupid to make their own choice.

#505 of 548 Re: Top of my list [silversvt] by ustazzaf

Apr 08, 2006 (7:36 pm)

Replying to: silversvt (Apr 08, 2006 2:08 pm)
I think that I really want a 2007 Tundra. However I need something to drive soon. This will be my first foreign truck. The Tacoma and the Ridgeline are at the top of my list (since new Tundra is not out yet). I have not driven either of them yet. I am already leaning towards the ridgeline though. I wonder about two things with the ridgeline.
  
Now that the 1000 dealer cash is gone, will it be back soon? I would hate to think that I have to pay 1000 more than if I bought one 4 days ago. Second I worry about the resale value of the ridgline. I know Honda's resale is good with their cars, but this is their first truck. It has been speculated that it is overpriced and I know they have been selling for below invoice.
  
Does this mean that there will be a quicker rate of depreciation and possibly lower resale value than that of the Tacoma? I may want to dump it in 18 -24 months and get a new tundra. I worry about resale value. This is the primary reason that I have finally decided to go Japanese.
 
Up here in the Northwest, the same Ridgeline that was selling for 34K when I bought my Tacoma in August of last year is now selling for 26K or less in the 06 model. Take a wild guess of what that will do to resale prices. The same Taco is still above 28K. I just checked Kelly Blue Book, which shows I lost $1400 on mine for private party value. Think it may retain it's value quite well.

#506 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [ustazzaf] by 55535432

Apr 08, 2006 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: ustazzaf (Apr 08, 2006 7:24 pm)
Guess that says that Honda thinks their customer is too stupid to make their own choice.
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Guess what, a similarly priced baseline any Honda vehicle would still have more safety features than any Toyota.Toyota will only match those safety features for more dough.DON'T PLAY ME BY USING AN APPLES TO ORANGES MATCHING, PLAY FAIR AND LET'S DO AN APPLES TO APPLES COMPARISON.
 
Guess what, everybody needs health insurance, a lot of people skimp on those few dollars because they think they don't need it. Honda kind of obligates you to get the health insurance WITH MINIMUM MARKUP because you are gonna need it one day.While you think Honda treats it's costumers as stupid, I see it as taking care of them by making some decisions for them especially when it involves life and limb.
 
HAVE YOU EVER COMPARED PRICEWISE, FEATURE FOR FEATURE A SIMILARLY EQUIPPED RIDGELINE/TACOMA, OR CAMRY/ACCORD? HANDS DOWN, HONDA WINS, YOUR LESS SAFER TOYOTA MAY EVEN COME OUT MORE EXPENSIVE AFTER A TON OF OBLIGATORY ACCESORIES ARE FACTORED IN.I knew that Toyota con game very well because I was it's victim, I bought an 03 Rav4 because it was advertised cheaper than the CRV. Guess what, when everything was added up, I overpaid around $590 more on the Rav compared to similarly featured CRV.I got rid of that RAV4 coz of it's lack of safety features, sideairbags specifically, and it was only rated 3 stars for side crashtest.
 
GUESS WHAT,after testing the waters of the truck market, I believe the Ridgeline will come up with more configurations to be more competetive in the market.The Ridgeline was configured as such to appeal to the most number of buyers, minimum Honda investment,and less lost to Honda if it would tank in the marketplace.
 
Take the Pilot for example, it now comes with 2wd only mode,i'ts a tad bit cheaper now.The Civic SI will come next year with 4 doors.The Ridge is also slated to get a V8 in the next few years.Honda is a very cautious company, it won't join the fray without testing it first.
 
By the way, try to build a Tacoma by matching everything found in a BASE Ridgeline RTS.GOOD LUCK COZ IT WILL CERTAINLY LEAD YOU TO A TACOMA COMMANDING A PREMIUM PRICE, and lets see if that 13K deception of yours would hold water.
 
Apples to apples comparison please, don't deceive anyone by mentioning a 13k difference when you are comparing infact Donald duck and Donald trump.

#507 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [55535432] by ustazzaf

Apr 08, 2006 (10:20 pm)

Replying to: 55535432 (Apr 08, 2006 9:09 pm)
Guess what, a similarly priced baseline any Honda vehicle would still have more safety features than any Toyota
 
The baseline Ridgeline is 30K, while the base Tacoma is 18K. That is apples and oranges.
 
GUESS WHAT,after testing the waters of the truck market, I believe the Ridgeline will come up with more configurations to be more competetive in the market
 
When I went looking, Honda had a total of three configs to choose from. I don't recall seeing a 4 cyl option, 2 wheel drive or 6 speed manual option. All they had was over priced basic, overpriced mid level, and fully decked out jacked up priced car with a bed.
 
Apples to apples comparison please, don't deceive anyone by mentioning a 13k difference when you are comparing infact Donald duck and Donald trump.
 
I am not the one that compared the base Toy to the base Honda. I just mentioned that the base Toy has less gagets and 13K less in price. That has nothing to do with Donald Duck, but everything to do with his rich uncle Louis who was a miser.

#508 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [ustazzaf] by 55535432

Apr 09, 2006 (8:03 am)

Replying to: ustazzaf (Apr 08, 2006 10:20 pm)
When I went looking, Honda had a total of three configs to choose from. I don't recall seeing a 4 cyl option, 2 wheel drive or 6 speed manual option. All they had was over priced basic, overpriced mid level, and fully decked out jacked up priced car with a bed.
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Sheesh, do I have to repeat myself again.
 
1. Honda is on it's first year of it's truck production, several configurations would cost more in terms of investments and a big loss if the Ridge is unaccepted in the market.
 
2. It ain't right to compare Donald duck and Donald trump.
 
Does Toyota have these many 2006 configurations when they made their first truck? Just curious.
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I am not the one that compared the base Toy to the base Honda. I just mentioned that the base Toy has less gagets and 13K less in price. That has nothing to do with Donald Duck, but everything to do with his rich uncle Louis who was a miser
 
Yes you did imply that Honda is the more expensive, unaafordable vehicle compared to Toyota.However bang for the buck, the Ridge is still reasonable, straightforwardly priced and accesorized.At 50,000 units sold only first and foremost to the Honda faithfuls, it does not need to copy the dizzying and deceiving array of Tacoma configurations.Makes business sense to take calculated risk, rather than get to the fray both guns blazing then run out of ammo.
 
FYI. HONDA HAS THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF AUTOSALES INCREASE FOR 2005, MAYBE THEIR CAUTIOUS BUSINESS APPROACH WORKS WELL FOR ME AND THE OTHER 50,000 RIDGELINE OWNERS, BUT NOT FOR HONDA HATERS.

#509 of 548 Re: Top of my list [ustazzaf] by silversvt

Apr 09, 2006 (11:28 am)

Replying to: ustazzaf (Apr 08, 2006 7:36 pm)
Up here in the Northwest, the same Ridgeline that was selling for 34K when I bought my Tacoma in August of last year is now selling for 26K or less in the 06 model. Take a wild guess of what that will do to resale prices. The same Taco is still above 28K. I just checked Kelly Blue Book, which shows I lost $1400 on mine for private party value. Think it may retain it's value quite well.
 
Yes I know that toyotas hold their value well. However I believe Hondas do to. I am not loyal to either brand. What I really want to know is now that prices have stabilized for the Ridgline for about 27K (give or take), will it retain its value like that of a traditional Honda? I'm going to drive both Ridge and Tacoma first.

#510 of 548 Re: High above the ground? [55535432] by mrjjgittes

Apr 09, 2006 (2:58 pm)

Replying to: 55535432 (Apr 09, 2006 8:03 am)
I would have to spend about $31k to get a 4 door tacoma 4x4 with side airbags, here in SoCal, if I could find one that is. You pretty much have to buy a completely optioned out tacoma with multiple packages to get the side airbags. The Ridgelines however all come with side airbags, even the $25k rt. Toyota is behind the curve on side airbags (a must for my next vehicle), I believe. I hope toyota catches up on this in their 07 models.

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