I never needed a pickup before but I need one now, simply to haul wood. but
I also need to haul people too. The Element was a fun goofy little whatever.
But overall performance is keeping me with Honda. We've looked at it on
several occasions this weekend we'll test drive. Thanks for the feedback!

Jimmy
"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>
>

 

I never needed a pickup before but I need one now, simply to haul wood. but
I also need to haul people too. The Element was a fun goofy little whatever.
But overall performance is keeping me with Honda. We've looked at it on
several occasions this weekend we'll test drive. Thanks for the feedback!

Jimmy
"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>
>

 

I never needed a pickup before but I need one now, simply to haul wood. but
I also need to haul people too. The Element was a fun goofy little whatever.
But overall performance is keeping me with Honda. We've looked at it on
several occasions this weekend we'll test drive. Thanks for the feedback!

Jimmy
"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>
>

 

I looked at the CR-V initially but went with the Element, I'll be hauling
larger items. So the Ridgeline is a must have. I was also a Chevy owner the
last new Chevy I bought was 1990, From then I was toyota and honda's and
never go back I don't do off road atleast on 4 wheels so I wasn't looking
for any real mud monster, the Toy FJ though would be in that lineup. Thanks
for your input. Jimmy


"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:CEqdh.7923$1s6.1400@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>I found that out at the dealer too.
>
> This is a great truck. We have sold people on these many times when we
> are out working. One of our clients liked ours so much I let him test
> drive it. Later on he bought one and took it on a hunting trip in Maine.
> His wife bought the CR-V later on.
>
> I went from buying Chevy's to Honda's. (I did own an '84 Celica which I
> put 180K miles on it in the 80's.) How many people does one know that
> drives Honda's and switches to Chevy's! LOL!
>
> -David
> "Ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:869e8$457619f7$48318920$8393@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
>> news:fcodh.7150$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 looked at the CR-V initially but went with the Element, I'll be hauling
larger items. So the Ridgeline is a must have. I was also a Chevy owner the
last new Chevy I bought was 1990, From then I was toyota and honda's and
never go back I don't do off road atleast on 4 wheels so I wasn't looking
for any real mud monster, the Toy FJ though would be in that lineup. Thanks
for your input. Jimmy


"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:CEqdh.7923$1s6.1400@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>I found that out at the dealer too.
>
> This is a great truck. We have sold people on these many times when we
> are out working. One of our clients liked ours so much I let him test
> drive it. Later on he bought one and took it on a hunting trip in Maine.
> His wife bought the CR-V later on.
>
> I went from buying Chevy's to Honda's. (I did own an '84 Celica which I
> put 180K miles on it in the 80's.) How many people does one know that
> drives Honda's and switches to Chevy's! LOL!
>
> -David
> "Ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:869e8$457619f7$48318920$8393@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
>> news:fcodh.7150$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 looked at the CR-V initially but went with the Element, I'll be hauling
larger items. So the Ridgeline is a must have. I was also a Chevy owner the
last new Chevy I bought was 1990, From then I was toyota and honda's and
never go back I don't do off road atleast on 4 wheels so I wasn't looking
for any real mud monster, the Toy FJ though would be in that lineup. Thanks
for your input. Jimmy


"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:CEqdh.7923$1s6.1400@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>I found that out at the dealer too.
>
> This is a great truck. We have sold people on these many times when we
> are out working. One of our clients liked ours so much I let him test
> drive it. Later on he bought one and took it on a hunting trip in Maine.
> His wife bought the CR-V later on.
>
> I went from buying Chevy's to Honda's. (I did own an '84 Celica which I
> put 180K miles on it in the 80's.) How many people does one know that
> drives Honda's and switches to Chevy's! LOL!
>
> -David
> "Ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:869e8$457619f7$48318920$8393@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
>> news:fcodh.7150$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 looked at the CR-V initially but went with the Element, I'll be hauling
larger items. So the Ridgeline is a must have. I was also a Chevy owner the
last new Chevy I bought was 1990, From then I was toyota and honda's and
never go back I don't do off road atleast on 4 wheels so I wasn't looking
for any real mud monster, the Toy FJ though would be in that lineup. Thanks
for your input. Jimmy


"David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
news:CEqdh.7923$1s6.1400@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>I found that out at the dealer too.
>
> This is a great truck. We have sold people on these many times when we
> are out working. One of our clients liked ours so much I let him test
> drive it. Later on he bought one and took it on a hunting trip in Maine.
> His wife bought the CR-V later on.
>
> I went from buying Chevy's to Honda's. (I did own an '84 Celica which I
> put 180K miles on it in the 80's.) How many people does one know that
> drives Honda's and switches to Chevy's! LOL!
>
> -David
> "Ed" <emccandless@fuse.net> wrote in message
> news:869e8$457619f7$48318920$8393@FUSE.NET...
>>
>> "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
>> news:fcodh.7150$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 love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
see dirt!


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:e6ncn2d2fqe5nkjehs4c7irm7crf71009b@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:32:11 GMT, "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote:
>
>>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
>
> Wow, someone who owns a pickup truck because they actually need one.
>
>
>

 

I love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
see dirt!


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:e6ncn2d2fqe5nkjehs4c7irm7crf71009b@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:32:11 GMT, "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote:
>
>>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
>
> Wow, someone who owns a pickup truck because they actually need one.
>
>
>

 

I love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
see dirt!


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:e6ncn2d2fqe5nkjehs4c7irm7crf71009b@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:32:11 GMT, "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote:
>
>>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
>
> Wow, someone who owns a pickup truck because they actually need one.
>
>
>

 

I love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
see dirt!


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:e6ncn2d2fqe5nkjehs4c7irm7crf71009b@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:32:11 GMT, "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote:
>
>>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
>
> Wow, someone who owns a pickup truck because they actually need one.
>
>
>

 

Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
truck! LOL!

But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
out of a rut.

At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
Pilot. Stereo is better too.

My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
backland.

Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

-David


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:4lncn21ps68b0l46ptdagbrq0ir9f8j8i1@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:03 GMT, "JKBK" <jkbk@shawshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
> to sell them.
>
>>"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>>news:Lfjdh.5392$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
>>>
>>
>

 

Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
truck! LOL!

But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
out of a rut.

At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
Pilot. Stereo is better too.

My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
backland.

Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

-David


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:4lncn21ps68b0l46ptdagbrq0ir9f8j8i1@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:03 GMT, "JKBK" <jkbk@shawshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
> to sell them.
>
>>"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>>news:Lfjdh.5392$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
>>>
>>
>

 

Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
truck! LOL!

But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
out of a rut.

At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
Pilot. Stereo is better too.

My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
backland.

Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

-David


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:4lncn21ps68b0l46ptdagbrq0ir9f8j8i1@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:03 GMT, "JKBK" <jkbk@shawshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
> to sell them.
>
>>"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>>news:Lfjdh.5392$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
>>>
>>
>

 

Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
truck! LOL!

But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
out of a rut.

At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
Pilot. Stereo is better too.

My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
backland.

Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

-David


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:4lncn21ps68b0l46ptdagbrq0ir9f8j8i1@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:03 GMT, "JKBK" <jkbk@shawshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
> to sell them.
>
>>"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>>news:Lfjdh.5392$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
>>>
>>
>