Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
opinions are welcomed!

Jimmy

 

"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
> opinions are welcomed!
>
> Jimmy
There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came I
actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I sold
my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's the best
pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing and hauling
trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's a lot tougher
than it looks.

Ed>

 

"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
> opinions are welcomed!
>
> Jimmy
There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came I
actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I sold
my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's the best
pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing and hauling
trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's a lot tougher
than it looks.

Ed>

 

"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
> opinions are welcomed!
>
> Jimmy
There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came I
actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I sold
my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's the best
pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing and hauling
trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's a lot tougher
than it looks.

Ed>

 

"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
> opinions are welcomed!
>
> Jimmy
There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came I
actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I sold
my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's the best
pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing and hauling
trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's a lot tougher
than it looks.

Ed>

 

The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my worktruck
EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes with my
equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time in
cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I have
owned.

I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also hauled
#1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also did not
feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed tires on
the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a Chevy
2500, 1500 and Suburban.

I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did not
make it brake a sweat.

35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't beat
it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the shop
monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and sold
it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The Chevy
used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I also
use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.

Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
equipment space, good acceleration!

-David
"ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>
> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>
>> Jimmy
> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came
> I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I
> sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's
> the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing
> and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's
> a lot tougher than it looks.
>
> Ed>
>

 

The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my worktruck
EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes with my
equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time in
cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I have
owned.

I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also hauled
#1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also did not
feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed tires on
the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a Chevy
2500, 1500 and Suburban.

I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did not
make it brake a sweat.

35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't beat
it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the shop
monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and sold
it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The Chevy
used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I also
use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.

Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
equipment space, good acceleration!

-David
"ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>
> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>
>> Jimmy
> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came
> I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I
> sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's
> the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing
> and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's
> a lot tougher than it looks.
>
> Ed>
>

 

The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my worktruck
EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes with my
equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time in
cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I have
owned.

I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also hauled
#1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also did not
feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed tires on
the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a Chevy
2500, 1500 and Suburban.

I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did not
make it brake a sweat.

35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't beat
it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the shop
monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and sold
it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The Chevy
used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I also
use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.

Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
equipment space, good acceleration!

-David
"ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>
> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>
>> Jimmy
> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came
> I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I
> sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's
> the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing
> and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's
> a lot tougher than it looks.
>
> Ed>
>

 

The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my worktruck
EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes with my
equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time in
cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I have
owned.

I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also hauled
#1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also did not
feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed tires on
the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a Chevy
2500, 1500 and Suburban.

I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did not
make it brake a sweat.

35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't beat
it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the shop
monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and sold
it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The Chevy
used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I also
use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.

Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
equipment space, good acceleration!

-David
"ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>
> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>
>> Jimmy
> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time came
> I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove pickups. I
> sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck use, it's
> the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few tough towing
> and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually I believe it's
> a lot tougher than it looks.
>
> Ed>
>

 

"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:fcodh.7150$tM1.6172@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my
> worktruck EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes
> with my equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time
> in cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I
> have owned.
>
> I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also
> hauled #1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also
> did not feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed
> tires on the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a
> Chevy 2500, 1500 and Suburban.
>
> I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did
> not make it brake a sweat.
>
> 35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't
> beat it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the
> shop monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and
> sold it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The
> Chevy used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I
> also use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.
>
> Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
> excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
> equipment space, good acceleration!
>
> -David
> "ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>>
>>> Jimmy
>> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time
>> came I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove
>> pickups. I sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck
>> use, it's the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few
>> tough towing and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually
>> I believe it's a lot tougher than it looks.
>>
>> Ed>
>>
> The problem with the check fuel cap warning was because you "topped it up"
> after the pump stopped filling it with fuel. DON"T DO THAT.

 

"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:fcodh.7150$tM1.6172@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my
> worktruck EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes
> with my equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time
> in cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I
> have owned.
>
> I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also
> hauled #1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also
> did not feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed
> tires on the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a
> Chevy 2500, 1500 and Suburban.
>
> I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did
> not make it brake a sweat.
>
> 35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't
> beat it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the
> shop monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and
> sold it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The
> Chevy used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I
> also use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.
>
> Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
> excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
> equipment space, good acceleration!
>
> -David
> "ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>>
>>> Jimmy
>> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time
>> came I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove
>> pickups. I sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck
>> use, it's the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few
>> tough towing and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually
>> I believe it's a lot tougher than it looks.
>>
>> Ed>
>>
> The problem with the check fuel cap warning was because you "topped it up"
> after the pump stopped filling it with fuel. DON"T DO THAT.

 

"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:fcodh.7150$tM1.6172@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my
> worktruck EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes
> with my equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time
> in cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I
> have owned.
>
> I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also
> hauled #1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also
> did not feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed
> tires on the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a
> Chevy 2500, 1500 and Suburban.
>
> I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did
> not make it brake a sweat.
>
> 35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't
> beat it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the
> shop monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and
> sold it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The
> Chevy used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I
> also use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.
>
> Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
> excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
> equipment space, good acceleration!
>
> -David
> "ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>>
>>> Jimmy
>> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time
>> came I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove
>> pickups. I sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck
>> use, it's the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few
>> tough towing and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually
>> I believe it's a lot tougher than it looks.
>>
>> Ed>
>>
> The problem with the check fuel cap warning was because you "topped it up"
> after the pump stopped filling it with fuel. DON"T DO THAT.

 

"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:fcodh.7150$tM1.6172@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> The ridgeline is the best truck I have owned. I bought one for my
> worktruck EXL to serve survey crew. I haul my atv in the back sometimes
> with my equipment in the trunk. I have it off-road about 50% of the time
> in cornfields and wet grassland. This truck rides better than any car I
> have owned.
>
> I drag steel loading ramps across the bed almost weekly. I have also
> hauled #1800 of ceramic tile in it and the brakes were flawless. It also
> did not feel bogged down either. Just a slight wobble from the compressed
> tires on the highway at 75. Still I was amazed considering I have owned a
> Chevy 2500, 1500 and Suburban.
>
> I have also pulled a trailer with a jackhammer and compressor which did
> not make it brake a sweat.
>
> 35,000 miles on it with just a check fuel cap light on once. You can't
> beat it for the versatility. It replaced a Chevy 2500 which was in the
> shop monthly and it only had 50,000 miles when I lost patience with it and
> sold it. The Ridgeline is lighter and is a better off road vehicle. The
> Chevy used to sink in a damp cornfield. I also have a Honda Pilot which I
> also use as a worktruck, mega room for equipment. I love it too.
>
> Ridgeline high points, great stereo w/sub, off road ability with an
> excellent ride across those bumpy fields, rear seats fold up for more
> equipment space, good acceleration!
>
> -David
> "ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:1cd0$4575db24$48319539$7086@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>> news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
>>> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
>>> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
>>> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So
>>> any opinions are welcomed!
>>>
>>> Jimmy
>> There was a time when I actually needed a pickup truck. When the time
>> came I actually didn't have to have one, I still bought and drove
>> pickups. I sold my F150 and bought a Ridgeline, and for my limited truck
>> use, it's the best pickup truck I ever owned. I have used it for a few
>> tough towing and hauling trips, and it has performed perfectly. Actually
>> I believe it's a lot tougher than it looks.
>>
>> Ed>
>>
> The problem with the check fuel cap warning was because you "topped it up"
> after the pump stopped filling it with fuel. DON"T DO THAT.

 

I`m with you.If they were only willing to deal a little.The Ridgeline
Owners club has some Can. members from T.O. who have brought at 3-4000 of
list. Pisses me off here in Edmonton.

"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
> opinions are welcomed!
>
> Jimmy
>

 

I`m with you.If they were only willing to deal a little.The Ridgeline
Owners club has some Can. members from T.O. who have brought at 3-4000 of
list. Pisses me off here in Edmonton.

"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
news:Lfjdh.5392$sM2.3641@trndny05...
> Trading in the 03 Element (love it), and REALLY like the Ridge, The wife
> kinda wants the Toyota FJ....but admits the Honda was more spacious and
> comfortable. I got the rest of the month to finish shopping for it. So any
> opinions are welcomed!
>
> Jimmy
>