2023 HONDA RIDGELINE (FULL REVIEW) - Must watch before buying!
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- This is a 2023 Honda Ridgeline that I have had for about 6 months and I have created a review of the features I love and the features that could use improvement. Watch to find out!
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I just got out of a SLT Canyon for a RTL-E. I agree on the tailgate, but man the reliability is what got me. It drives like a car, but has the functionality of a truck. Best truck for my family
Glad you like it! I’m sure it’ll last your family forever too
Hey, do you think this is better than a Silverado 2.7?
@@belleaire574 if you don’t need to pull anything too heavy or haul anything too large I think the Ridgeline is great, I do prefer it over the Silverado. Thanks for the comment!
@@belleaire574 I think you just gotta figure out what's best for you. The Silverado is going to have more power and towing capacity, but is also going to suck down some gas. I don't haul a lot and really just need a bed for my Kayaks and Lowes Trips. I prefer the comfort and reliability of a Honda. So for my family and MY needs, I ridgeline is a better truck than the Silverado.
Just turned 386k on my 06 Ridgeline. Rock solid, 16 trips to Montana from WI, Canada. Fishing, hunting, pulling my fiberglass walleye boat, does whatever I need it to.
Wow that’s an impressive amount of miles! Sounds like you’re getting some awesome use out of it, thanks for the comment🙂
Ik you don’t have a new one and it’s different but I’m planning on buying it for exactly what you use it for hauling small boat and trips all over country mainly from mn to canada what I’m wondering is how comfortable does it drive on dirt roads I’ll be driving on TONS of them
It’s butter on the highway and really nice off road. I just picked up a 2024 Black Edition the mileage increase is nuts! Averaging 24-25
Great job explaining everything! Thanks
Thank you!
Excellent informative video as I'm looking into purchasing either a '23 or '24 Ridgeline
I appreciate it! And go for it they are great vehicles!
Nice job will be looking at the 2024
Let me know how you like it, excited to see it come out!
No truck is perfect but the Ridgeline is awfully close. I love my 2021.
I agree with that!! They are doing some awesome things with this little truck
I like that the Ridgeline 3.5-liter V-6 which is more likely to last over $250,000 compared to the Chevy Colorado which only offers 4-cylinder engines in their 2023 model. I also like the Ridgeline has the greatest width between wheel wells of all midsize pickups. Great for hauling 2 large dog boxes, a sheet of plywood, etc.
I completely agree, there are a ton of nice things about the Ridgeline that I think they put a lot of thought into. And it’s a Honda, so should (hopefully) last forever🙂
I do my own oil changes. How easy/difficult is it to access the filter and oil pan plug/ Also the cabin filter access?
To be honest I couldn’t tell you, I’ve only had one oil change so far and the dealer did it so I’m not sure on that
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Most of us will go to the hardware store, more often than Utah rock climbing! And getting to Utah, in an uncomfortable ride, and back again, could be more memorable than the climbing, especially if you wounded your vehicle!
I want one. I’m a Toyota fanboy but the Ridgeline makes perfect sense. Three zone climate control. The bed. AWD. Smooooooth and mpg.
Thank you for explaining trizone climate.
I can’t stand the infotainment for it should be new for 2024.
I also wish they have a timing chain. Timing Belts are old dated.
Thank you for the comment! I think you would enjoy it, nothing fancy but all around a real nice vehicle. I’m hoping that there are a few changes for the 2024, I’m excited to see what they’ve done. And as for the infotainment system, they better have some serious upgrades for it😊
I replaced my 2017 black edition with a 2022 touring. Love the Ridgeline. I added a Shiftpowerthrottle remaper to fix the terrible throttle input on the '22 Also I installed an upgraded rear sway bar to improve handling. Truck is now perfect. Your power inverter is 150w while driving and 400w while parked with engine running. You can disable auto start/stop by using the inverter while driving. The auto highbeem was MUCH better on the 2017. You can also turn off adaptive cruise while driiving by holding the distance adjustment on the steering wheel. This reverts the cruise into the traditional non-adaptive.
Thank you for all of the tips and info! Much appreciated🙂
Thanks for the very useful comment. Considering one of these... haven't decided year to shoot for or even new vs used... what is so bad about the '22 throttle input?
@@GlennC789 the throttle has an artificial dead spot delay. I assume it was done for fuel economy but it’s really annoying. It didn’t exist in my 2017. To be honest I think the 17-20 was also better looking with a more cohesive design. The latest more macho design isn’t very attractive but I guess Honda did that for sales.
I wish people would stop comparing this truck to full size trucks. It's not meant to considered comparing it to a full size F150
Agreed! It’s in its own category for sure
It's the only midsized truck that can carry 4x8 sheets flat. The bed payload is still 1600lbs
@@lbjgh I wasn’t aware of that! Thanks for the info🙂
Well, according to NHTSA, it's actually a full-size truck, in the same manner the 1st. gen Tundras/T100s were.
@@TrilithiumBanditKelsey I suppose it is now similar to previous 1/4t trucks. I guess it just looks smaller because the full sized trucks are 5/4 scale like their owners egos. 😄
Checking in from Lincoln, Nebraska and I was checking out a 2023 Ridgeline Sport at Honda of Lincoln today!
Awesome to hear from somebody close by! I hope you liked it🙂
Have a 2021 absolutely love it Front to back !!! Love the tailgate Ridiculous review He contradicts himself
Thanks for the comment🙂
Hey no malious intended You seem like a nice guy But your review was heavily faulted .
Good review
I appreciate it🙂
Hi nice video, do you know the height of the bet from floor to the cargo cover?, just wanted to see what will fits as per Pelican cooler that i have with the cover on, or will i have to leave the cover off of the truck, reason I ask is because i thinking on getting later this year possible the new 2024, the cooler wont stop me from buying the truck just will love to know the dimension, thanks
Thank you for the comment! I’m currently on a trip out of the country but will measure it when I get home. I have had an Rtic 65 cooler in it and I’m not able to put the tonneau cover on as it’s a little bit too tall. I’ll measure when I get back and get back to you with an answer
Just rolled over 20k miles on my 2022. It's been fantastic. Looking forward to the next 180,000 miles...
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment🙂
Good review man 🔥 would you recommend it or buy it again after owning it?
Thank you I appreciate it! That’s a great question, I’m in between at the moment. I wouldn’t mind having a full sized cab and a full size bed. I travel for work though (move states every 3 months) so it would be nice to have more space to haul stuff. But overall I’ve been loving the truck, and would buy it again if I wasn’t traveling
Picked up a 23 black edition in December. I was on the fence between that or a Tacoma. I do a lot of highway driving to and from work so I settled for comfort over off road capability. So far satisfied, though I absolutely hate the push button gear selector. I can’t get used to it.
Glad you like it! Yeah I’m not a fan of the push button either, I’m just waiting for it to break and cost me a bunch of money! My brother has a Tacoma and the Ridgeline certainly rides better, but I’m sure if we went off road together I’d be left behind😂
Ill probably go for a used 2019 Ridgeline because it has the physical shifter. I had an Acura at one time with the electronic shift and absolutely hated it. Felt like something was missing.
@@christopherschleeper7186 I would do the same, I don’t like the electronic shifter at all, just waiting for it to break and having to pay a bunch to fix it
@@christopherschleeper7186 yeah, for sure. I’m interested to see if Honda will revert or not. If so I’d seriously consider trading it off. Other than that it’s been a good vehicle.
I might not care for the push button trans selector but really like the ZF 9 speed transmission found in our 2020 Black Edition and the Fuel mileage 25 mpgs easily staying on 55 marked roads a little less on interstate highways, It's almost perfect, I don't think anything ever is, Is it? 😅🇺🇸👍
Do you like your tonneau? While the cover is down is it noisy? How has it been holding up? Thanks for the review!
I really like the tonneau, it’s been holding up really well, had it for about 9 months with no issues so far. I haven’t noticed any noise with it either, and it’s always nice having that cover so I can put whatever in the bed and don’t have to worry about it falling out. Thanks for the comment!
@@TravelingMurse love your walk-through! I've had my eyes on a Ridgeline for years... after hearing your comments on the tonneau... didn't get a good look at which type you have... which type do you have installed? I am seeing different types listed online.
And for the bed speakers... the option is either or, not both?
I have one, it's OEM. It leaks a little... but most of the water comes from gaps in the bed itself... which shouldn't be there. In a heavy shower, driving interstate, a lot of water gets in.
Thank you for your comment! To be honest I don't know what brand my tonneau cover is, I just looked all over the cover and cant find a brand or logo....that's never a good sign! If I could go back again I would get one of the hard covers that have the tie down hooks and you're able to strap stuff on top of it. I also travel a lot for work bringing everything I own with me, so I am sure not everybody would need/prefer that style. and as for the bed speakers, You have to get the RTL-E or Black edition to get the speakers. So if you did not want them you could get the sport or RTL. Thanks!
It's really hard to find aftermarket accessories for this truck; I don't think there's much of a market for it. I wanted an Undercover one-piece cover, like we had on the Tundra, very solid, very sturdy, waterproof and locked separately from the gate... didn't have to unlock and open the gate to open the cover. But, I'm not sure any of the aftermarket covers work with this bed... the two major problems being:
1. The way most of these covers are mounted, it prevents the trunk from opening all the way; the trunk catches on the rod-mount which holds the cover up when open.
2. Because the bed of the truck is joined with the cab, there isn't a gap there which allows these covers to hinge correctly when opened, such that the cover has to be mounted back farther, leaving a gap in the front, and a substantial overhang in the back.
So, the only two options are a roll-top, in which you lose about one foot of bed utility height-wise, or a folding cover which tend to leak and are not very secure; hardly anyone uses these folding covers anymore. The Honda cover is garbage, flimsy plastic spring-latches (which is probably why an extra pair is provided) and leaks at the folds... Honda actually puts a disclaimer out for it that it's not water-resistant... at all, which kind of makes you wonder how low the bar is for anything else they produce.
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I have a 2019 RTL-E. I'm surprised you still have to plug the phone in for CarPlay; and yeah, the onboard info-tainment/navigation is crap, because of the nanny-controls... at least you don't have to put the truck in Park to change the radio-station. But, for long trips it's really helpful to have my spouse navigate, and you can't do it without CarPlay.
My truck didn't have a lock on the tailgate... had to install one. After the lock was installed, the swing-out gate release broke... cable slipped, shortly after that top-down release failed... 3k mi. past warranty (36k mi.). And, recently there's a weird, low buzzing sound at 1600-1800 RPMs, and every tech or mechanic I've talked to spins a different yarn what the cause is.
Oddly enough, mine actually has a tow-mode, a button on the shifter... but no tiptronic shifter. And you're right, 5k seems like an ample tow-rating... until you tow something, and with these Honda transmissions, there's no margin for error; they made the best manuals, and some of the worst automatics, especially for V6s. To be honest, I was never confident about hauling anything more than 3.5k in mine, which is kinda pitiful considering years ago I towed a Yaris... full of crap... with a 2006 Nissan Frontier 4 cyl. stick, from Indiana to Nevada, up the Rockies, down the Rockies... that was fun.
And that button-shifter... that looks like a big dealership-bill waiting to happen. We leased a Clarity which had that... right next to the cup-holders. I had to use something like a baby sippy-cup lol.
I have a love/hate relationship with mine, handles and drives like a dream, incredibly comfortable for long distance driving... but good grief. Mine also has that outlet in the back... but it's a TWO-PRONG... I have no tool in my pickup which is a two-prong ;(
I think your making the right call there, go ahead and get rid of it. They have a good resale value... for some reason. Good review!
Thank you for the comment! It sounds like in recent years they’ve made some good improvements but taken away some things they shouldn’t have? I don’t understand why they would take away the tow mode! And I completely agree about the button shifter, I’m guessing that along with some of the other chintzy stuff in the cab won’t last near as long as the engine. I’m still trying to decide if I should keep it, might be buying a camper to travel in so the Ridgeline would be out for sure then
This is the first gen of the Ridgeline that actually has a good looking exterior, especially in this black. Although i think the interior is lacking. That center console and little arm rests look like something from 2012. I get its a truck, but considering its Hondas only truck id expect better. Also lots of plastic. But if i were to get a midsize it'd probably be this.
I was surprised when I saw the arm rests at first, are are really small. The interior needs some work for sure, hopefully they do some magic for this new one coming out
I'm 6'4" and have no problem with the ratcheting armrests. If anything I was disappointed that they ditched them for the large, storage cover cushion that everyone else is doing. If I had a complaint about the driving position I'd like the seat to go down more and steering column out.
I can completely understand that when you're that tall! and I actually really like my arm rests as well
Nice review, I'm interested in a 2024 Ridgeline too , a question..when you play speakers in the bed won't that wear out battery? If truck is not running?
I am wondering the same thing… we did some tail gaiting last weekend at a Nebraska game and I had the in bed speakers going for about an hour but got nervous about the battery and switched to a portable speaker. I think it would be fine if you run the truck a few times while listening but not worth getting stranded with a dead battery in my opinion
@TravelingMurse ty , do you have any information on the 2024 ridgeline I read they will be coming with a trail sport edition
@@APOSTLESDOCTRINEPHOENIXI don’t have any real info, but I have heard rumors that they are redoing the infotainment system so that’ll be sweet change!
It auto shuts off if the battery gets low. Reports say about 3 hrs of playtime.
@@jlacosse3073 I wasn’t aware of that, I appreciate the info!
I was thinking "man this looks just like Nebraska" LOL
Lovely Nebraska🙂
I had the original ridgeline many years and that flatbed compartment used to condense so badly... ruined all my tools..do you notice any condensation?
Wow that is terrible! I haven’t had any, no leaking either (have tested it many times). I think they have fixed the issue because my stuff is dry and doesn’t have a musty smell or anything that would make me think it’s an issue. Thanks for the comment!
Ridgeline has water leak into cabin. It’s a mfg defect never fixed. Body shop had to tear it down to repair
I decided to go with a Honda Pilot instead. By the time I add a shell over the bed of the Ridgeline, the price came up to a Pilot. So for me, it made more sense to simply go with the Pilot.
My parents have a pilot and love it! I agree if you’re going to put a topper on it and don’t haul anything too dirty/big in the bed might as well get the pilot. Good choice!
@@TravelingMurse YES. One disadvantage is if one of my dogs is sprayed by a skunk and I'm 300 miles from home. A skunked dog in a Ridgeline compared to in a Pilot.
Oh no😂😂 that would be a “ruff” ride home for sure!
And it’s so easy to hang a couple of bikes over the tailgate door for travel.
i would wait for redesign 2024 - the dashboard and info system on these trucks are from 2017
Lol. Oh nooooooo
I’m excited to see the new ones! Hopefully they make a lot of improvements
Redesign isn’t till 2025
@@brysonw1815 is that what they are saying now?
That's what I did. Traded my 2019 for a 2024. The information center is much better.
I love my Ridgeline - but being entirely honest - I’m coming out of a 5th gen big horn 1500 - and I miss it. All the ride “benefits” of the Ridgeline are what I miss most. I LIKED the high truck ride height and the enormous cabin and presence. It felt safe - and on that note - I have three daughters under 4 1/2 - the cab size is dearly
Missed. We are crammed with car seats - granted it’s POSSIBLE - but it’s annoying having kicked seats and little floor room after they’re in. Everything else is amazing.
I bet you do have a full cab with all those kids! That’s a big change from the bighorn to Ridgeline, are you thinking about switching back to the bighorn? I also miss the higher ride of the bigger trucks, pros and cons of each I suppose 🙂 thanks for your comment!
@@TravelingMurseindeed likely switching back But the ridge really does everything so well Was a beast this winter in the Midwest Ram does have 4auto which I appreciate and is good enough Regardless I’d recommend the Ridgeline to anyone
@@JH-hz1cu it does handle the snow well! A hood truck for sure, but I agree the ram sounds better in your situation
Just sold my 2006 (200000 miles) and picked up a used (25000 miles) 2023.
I Wanted some of the driver assistance capabilities as I age. I do worry about the longevity of all the electronics compared to my old 2006 work horse.
Congrats on the new vehicle! It is nice to have the driver assistance, and I am sure there are a few other upgrades from your older model. I hope your electronics last for you:) Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for sharing your Ridgeline and all its features bro… after watching yours, hoping to order a 2024 one 🛻
I think you’d love it! It’s a great little truck for sure, thank you for the comment!
Does this truck offer ventilated seats?
No. The RTL comes with heated seats and RTL E adds heated steering wheel.
I wish they had the AC seats but not yet. Thank you for the comment!
I'm not used to seeing Florida homes like that.
This is actually in nebraska! I’m a travel nurse so I’m up here for a bit
Oh no the tailgate on my truck isnt cushioned!
Terrible isn’t it😢
Not sure what models have usb-c but i saw a video that black edition have it. But yea, 2024 and no Bluetooth ,common honda
I have the 2023 black edition, but the 2024 they added the usb-c?? They need to if they didn’t!
Yes, the 24, but still android/apple car by cable
@@mandytuning that’s annoying, maybe by 2030 they will make it wireless😂
bed or box?
All of them!
Sport is tow mode
Thank you!
what's the average MPG do you get?
I normally get around 22-24mpg
Wow that's really good!
@@OptimumServices416 yeah it’s been good! Some trips are less of course and some more but has been decent
You looked very cramped at your size?
Do you mean in the front or the back? The front I can get comfortable, but might be less comfortable if there is somebody behind me. And when I was riding in back it wasn’t too bad, but the knees are almost touching the seat in front of me. Thank you for your comment🙂
You keep referring and comparing the Ridgeline to a 1/2 ton F-150 or Silverado, wrong class, choose the Colorado to compare. Same with towing, of course it can't be compared to a half ton, would you compare it to a Tacoma or the Titan, apples/oranges.
When I was comparing I meant because I switched from my Silverado to the Ridgeline, so I meant to explain why I switched from the larger truck to the smaller. Thanks for the comment!
Not sure why Honda is so conservative with the RL updates. I'm surprised that there is no information on the 2024 as of yet esp given the off road success of the Pilot Trail Sport. Just take the same upgrades with the engine, transmission, AWD and interior and watch this be the most in demand vehicle in it's class.
I’m not sure either, I really wish they’d push for a few more updates. And maybe they will surprise and match those upgrades! Thank you for your comment
If they are made in the US the quality is not as good as the one coming from Japan. The workers mentality in the US is not gear towards the excellence or quality.
Hopefully they are able to keep the quality Honda is known for, Thanks for the comment!
Currently stuck in a honda ridgeline lease. I can't wait till it's over and get real truck.
How much longer is the lease for? And what is it that you don’t like about the Ridgeline? Thanks for the comment!
@@TravelingMurse 2.5 years. I don't like the low ground clearance, the low approach angle. Not a fan of the fact that it doesn't have a bed seperate from the cab. And no true 4x4. Plus the independant rear suspension basically makes it an suv.
@@user-vt9ss3ft2z oh boy you still have a good amount of time left. Those are some valid points for sure, think it’s worth breaking the lease to get the vehicle you want??
@@TravelingMurse probably not. I may just stick it out for another year or so and get the payments down a bit. I mean, it's a decent vehicle for what it is I guess the next couple years won't be terrible lol. Could always be worse I suppose.
@@user-vt9ss3ft2z that’s a good way to think about it, could’ve ended with a Prius 😉
there are coolers that would fit and arent as tall
True, I need to get one of them🙂
I don’t understand why you keep comparing this truck with a full size truck do you know it’s midsize
I just meant to compare my uses for the truck, meaning that in some areas it works well and in other areas it doesn’t
@@TravelingMurse just curious if you were in the market today for a vehicle would you get the Ridgeline again or what do you think would be better for you and your use cases
@@sammyjammy6647 that’s a great question, as of now I would stick with the Ridgeline. I don’t have any uses for a big truck at the moment, but if I do end up getting a camper or a large boat then I might get something different. But I like that with the Ridgeline i can use the box of the truck to haul a deer, muddy waders, or something else you don’t want in a car/SUV and not worry about it. So as of now I’m sticking with the Ridgeline 🙂
@@TravelingMurse OK I appreciate that. After I watched your review with the few criticisms that you had I wondered if you would do it all over again. 👍🏻
@@sammyjammy6647 for sure, great question and thank you for the comment!
I couldn’t finish the video because of the extremely annoying affiliate links that pop up and stay on the screen and distract from the video!!!!
Thanks for the comment, are you referring to the links to other videos?
Philly gets distracted to easily, he's not even sure on what exactly is distracting him 😂😂😂
sunruff🤣🤣
What do you call it😂
@@TravelingMurse bed😁
@@georgesangilan2845 oh did I call the bed a sunroof?!?!😂😂
@TravelingMurse it was the way you pronounce sunroof, then you referred to the bed as a box then a bed😁 good review. I have a 2023 white rtl-e with the hpd package
@@georgesangilan2845 😂😂 what can I say, I have a way with words! That’s awesome, good trucks for sure!
It's not really a truck..it's a small suv with an uncovered trunk..like a maverick, .....kinda meh...but probably provides all that will actually be used on a regular basis....makes more practical sense than a huge 4×4 full size that only gets used to go to the grocery store or to soccer practice.
It does seem to work well for everyday use, and is easier to park in parking lots and parking garages too. But won’t tow a big boat or camper if you need it to
Is the sun ruff for the dogs? 🐶🐕
Haha they sure think so! 😂
Test drove my friends ridgeline it did ride smooth like my accord and i didn't like it at all lol
Debating between Ridgeline and Tacoma. I heard Ridgeline has a lot of mechanical issues.
What types of things do you do with your vehicle? If it’s just a daily driver the Ridgeline is great, but if you’re doing off roading or like to customize your vehicle, the Tacoma has more options
Cannot stand mine 22 rtl do to over sensitive collision avoidance nannie…..worst system any car I have owned
Are you referring to when the truck hits the brakes for you? Because I completely agree with that, it turns on way too often at unnecessary times. Thanks for the comment!
@@TravelingMursewhen I had loaners for car servicing... I discovered that auto brake when I was in the left lane doing about 75mph and some momo cut in front of me and it felt like I was slamming on the brakes and thank goodness nobody was right behind me... it would be as if I brake checked someone .... not cool...
So I found the OFF BUTTON asap on that!!!! Thank goodness there is an OFF button... you hold it a few seconds and OFF it becomes!!!
Thank you for the comment and that great info! I think I will be turning mine off, I was driving from Nebraska to Arizona this past week and it would start going off even when people were in the lane next to me. Sometimes technology isn't as helpful as intended.
Does it come with a matching purse?
This years model doesn’t, but there is talk about including one for next year. I’ll keep you posted
@@TravelingMurse Hehe! Cool rig really. I just have a warped sense of humor. I am actually considering one in a few years. Supremely reliable. I just hunt/fish/trap. I hope it can crawl in and out of old log roads.
@@Infected_Axe_Wound haha I do too no worries! It’s a good rig for sure, not sure if it’ll be able to handle too much of the off roading but it’ll make a good effort🙂
Water leak into cabin. Stay away from
No way could I spend 47 grand on a ridgeline lmao. My 23 tacoma sr5 v6 4wd crewcab with a 6ft bed was 41. In celestial silver. Looks way better than the ridgeline and way better offroad. A timing belt in 2023. WTF. The tacoma has rear vents they just come out under the seats. I got 23 mpg on the interstate to going 70-75mph. The 6 speed automatic and 3.5l are bulletproof at this point.
They are pretty expensive when comparing to the Tacoma, and the Tacoma does seem to be much better off road. I also like that you can add more after market stuff to the Tacoma, seems like few places have much for the Ridgeline and they have any mod you want for the Tacoma. Thanks for the comment🙂
I have been driving a 2022 Tacoma rental as my F150 gets repaired from an accident. I have trouble getting into the Tacoma my chin almost hit the steering wheel as I duck my head get into the cab. The rear seat is useless and the payload is ridiculously small
@@stevesafety6743 You could say the same thing about the ridgeline. Towing is abyssmal and overheats the transmission, overheats offroad, small payload, and tiny bed. Tow package on tacoma adds engine oil cooler, transmission cooler, and sway control. The cab is narrow to add ground clearance.
@@270eman 2 different buyers. Ridgeline is for a daily driver with weekend runs to Home Depot. Toyota excels at off road. Having driven a 2022 TRD PreRunner for the past month I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Worst seats, have to a contortionist to get behind the steering wheel, absolutely no room for adult passengers in the rear seat. Very uncomfortable vehicle. I’m over 60 and I like my creature comforts
Honda makes great vehicles. I've had 4 civics. Can't buy a ridgeline because they are just so ugly. Happy tacoma owner
😂😂 they’ve gotten better over the years but I still like the Tacoma look. And tacomas have a lot of aftermarket options than the Ridgeline
I love how people say that it is great to have the spare in the compartment under the bed. Only people who drive this thing like an SUV would consider that to be a positive feature. If you have something in your truck bed (say a load of rocks, or firewood, or a fridge etc...) how in heavens name do you get to your spare should you get a flat?! More proof that this is not a real pickup...just a yuppie SUV with a pickup bed😂😂 His dog is a mix of 6 different species ??? Really! I think you mean 6 different breeds!
I knew somebody would catch the species comment😂 I realized it after I said it and was waiting for it! And that’s a very good point about the spare, I do basically use it as an SUV (not hauling dirt or rock) so I would understand that it would be an awful spot for it if you are using it for that. Thanks for the comment🙂
No need for all of that
Find a quiet place, can’t hear you, amateur review
Ouch:(
Im sure it would be more comfortable but maybe boring
Yes it’s not the most exciting vehicle to drive but is reliable and smooth. Thanks for the comment!
Why buy that truck if you need more towing capacity 🤔
I wasn’t planning to travel with a camper, still not sure if I will be or not. I was originally planning to rent houses/apartments in each city I work in but have just been giving the camper idea some thought
@@TravelingMurse so... if you aren't getting a camper, you are sticking to Ridgeline... with so many references to Tacoma... why didn't you just get a Tacoma to begin with?
What are your pros and cons with Ridgeline vs Tacoma?
Honestly, the biggest reason I didn't get a Tacoma is because my brother had one and he had some problems with it (one with poor timing that ruined an ice fishing trip so I hold a grudge). There are a lot of pros of the Tacoma, such as there being many many more aftermarket options compared to the ridgeline and higher ground clearance right out of the factory. I am trying to find a roof rack I like for the ridgeline but it's nearly impossible but they are all over for the Tacoma. Overall I do like the look of the ridgeline over the Tacoma, and I was impressed with the smooth ride in the ridgeline. I am also a sucker for the little things, I love my in bed compartment and in bed audio system. Thank you for your comment!