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Toyota Tacoma vs Honda Ridgeline

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#529 of 548 Research, research, research! by tacoking88

Nov 26, 2006 (1:31 pm)

Like any major purchase (or even small for some) one should research all available data. Also, one should outline the goals, needs, wants and desires of their purchase. Major automotive magazines, Consumer Reports, test drives, appeal, MPG, resale, reliability; these are some of the major variables/factors used in determining the worth of a vehicle purchase. What I tend to see on these blogs is some individuals take just one of these factors or maybe a couple and ride that to the ground when debating or making accusations. I can't debate with someone whether the Tacoma is better looking that a Ridgeline or not (though, to me, it seems pretty cut and dry) but I can talk gas mileage, reliability, resale, road tests, etc. I think you would be very, very alone trying to argue that the Tacoma is going to get beat overall in a ratings review competition (and I am talking about something objective by 3rd party evaluators). Maybe the Ridgeline is a very good truck however, that would be a risk as Honda is so new to the truck game. Toyota is a seasoned and leading veteran. Reliability is AVERAGE for the Ridgeline. Dealers can't seem to give them away (I am speaking from personal experience; as I was leaving the dealer just kept lowering, and lowering, and lowering the price to keep me from exiting). My point is; it is common knowledge amongst a somewhat elite core group of people to NEVER EVER buy a version 1.0 of ANYTHING. Whether it be software, mp3 players, tv's, or vehicles. Let them work the bugs out THEN make your purchase after the data comes back. Version 1.X is always the smart buy.
 Yes, the Ridgeline is new and definitely not the most attractive vehicle but you shouldn't argue that it is better than the Tacoma because most of the MAJOR criteria used to evaluate vehicles is already in and it definitely points to the Tacoma. Just say you like it because of what it has and it's different not better.

#530 of 548 Re: Research, research, research! [tacoking88] by gearhead1

Nov 29, 2006 (11:54 am)

Replying to: tacoking88 (Nov 26, 2006 1:31 pm)
most of the MAJOR criteria used to evaluate vehicles is already in
 
You are so right about that.
 
Honda Ridgeline awards
 
-Motor Trend truck of the year 2006
-North American Truck of the year 2006
-Detroit News truck of the year 2006
-Consumer Reports top rated truck
-JD Power & Associates 2005 APEAL award for the Honda Ridgeline
-Autobytel 2006 Editors' Choice Award: Truck of the year 2006
-Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Best New Pickup 2006
-On Wheels Incorporated: Ridgeline 2006 Urban Wheel Award for the Urban Truck of the Year
-Ridgeline wins Strategic Vision's coveted "Most Delightful" compact pickup award.
-best rollover resistance rating of any pickup tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
-first-ever 4-door pickup to earn a 5-star safety rating for both front and side impact crash test performance from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
-Society of Plastic Engineers 2005 Grand Award (composite inbed trunk)
-Car And Driver Rates Honda Ridgeline #1 Pickup.
- AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award as the 'Most Significant' new vehicle in the show
-Maxim Truck Of The Year 2006
-Autoweb.com top ten tailgater
 
The MAJOR criteria used to evaluate vehicles is already in and it definitely points to the Ridgeline. Just say you like the Tacoma because of what it has and it's different not better.
 
I've driven the Ridgeline going on 2 years off road, hauling etc., and it is one excellent truck. The only area the Tacoma will edge out the Ridgeline is off road because it has more clearence. For on road very bad winter conditions, the Ridgeline can't be beat.

#532 of 548 hondacom@ntl.sympatico.ca by hondacom

Feb 23, 2007 (9:29 pm)

The Ridgeline and Tacoma are really in a different class and size. The ridgeline has a full size interior while the Tacoma is mini truck size.

#533 of 548 Re: hondacom@ntl.sympatico.ca [hondacom] by driver56

Feb 24, 2007 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: hondacom (Feb 23, 2007 9:29 pm)
I think that the Ridgeline is a wonderful truck, albeit a tad expensive. But, people should not compare off-roading abilities with the Taco. These two trucks are very, very different animals, and the Tacoma is a true off-roader.

#534 of 548 Re: hondacom@ntl.sympatico.ca [driver56] by bodybuiltbrock

Mar 03, 2007 (4:29 pm)

Replying to: driver56 (Feb 24, 2007 2:41 pm)
Hondas are not going for anywhere close to sticker price. The last thing I remember hearing was a $1,500 rebate, that right guys?

#535 of 548 I heard $2000.00 rebate by nova

Mar 04, 2007 (4:57 am)

As of March 1 ,2007 the dealer cash has been raised another $ 500.00 to $ 2000.00 now. Now seems to be a good time to buy a Ridgeline. I bought my ridgeline RTX last month, 1000 miles lovin every minute

#536 of 548 Re: I heard $2000.00 rebate [nova] by roaddog2

Mar 11, 2007 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: nova (Mar 04, 2007 4:57 am)
Since this is a comparison, here's a short list of the must have stuff my Ridge gives me that the Tacoma wouldn't:
 
leather, heated front seats, power driver seat, dual zone auto climate control, heated windshield glass at wiper rest point (very important where I live), traction control, Vehicle stability assist, air bags and air curtains all around, sub-woofer, power rear sliding window (a must for crew cabs), brake assist, full width bed for laying plywood and drywall flat, power sunroof, VTM-4 (call it AWD if you want),
 
The tacoma offers stuff that the R-line doesn't but I don't miss those. And that goes for the bed length. At 6' the Tacoma is 18" longer than the Ridge which makes it a pain to maneuver and you can't properly load plywood or drywall without modifications.

#537 of 548 Re: I heard $2000.00 rebate [roaddog2] by blufz1

Mar 21, 2007 (4:16 pm)

Replying to: roaddog2 (Mar 11, 2007 3:57 pm)
Serious question. Compare the pilot to the ridgeline for your needs excluding the extra ease of loading/unloading the sheet material,thanks.

#538 of 548 How big is the Diesel by blufz1

Jun 17, 2007 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: blufz1 (Mar 21, 2007 4:16 pm)
So how big do you think the Diesel will be? I vote for 3.0 liters. What do you think?

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