That is on the short list for our 3d Honda. How are they doing in the
real world.

 

I don't have one but Consumer Reports loved it. Reportedly initial sales
were slow and large incentives were offered.


<gfretwell@aol.com> wrote in message
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> That is on the short list for our 3d Honda. How are they doing in the
> real world.

 

On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 02:24:00 GMT, "Art"
<begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote:

>I don't have one but Consumer Reports loved it. Reportedly initial sales
>were slow and large incentives were offered.
Not really the case here. (SW Fla) The dealers are holding tough on
the price.

 

Call Autopark Honda in Cary, NC. Ask for a salesman Don Hilebrande. I
bought 2 cars from him a few months ago and he is a straight shooter.
Shipping is only about $600. Might be worthwhile if he can save you a few
grand. I have no idea what they go for now. I bought an Accord Hybrid and
Odyssey. They don't play games. Or try the internet sites dealers near you
and get quotes from several. That is how I got started. Also check prices
at www.Edmunds.com and www.kbb.com They will tell you what people are paying
and any incentives available. I got better deals than both those sites
suggested I would.


<gfretwell@aol.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 02:24:00 GMT, "Art"
> <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
>>I don't have one but Consumer Reports loved it. Reportedly initial sales
>>were slow and large incentives were offered.
> Not really the case here. (SW Fla) The dealers are holding tough on
> the price.

 

Father-in-law has one. Loves it. I think he has about 15k on it now.

G-Man


<gfretwell@aol.com> wrote in message
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> That is on the short list for our 3d Honda. How are they doing in the
> real world.

 

I've had a Ridgeline since last May. Not a single problem so far. I
can not say enough about the safety features, ride, performance and
technology that went into this thing. Many respected auto publications
and critics have sung its praises time and again. In fact, it was named
Motor Trends Truck of the Year and this was against some powerful
competition outside its own class. By that I mean the Ridgeline is not
meant to compete with the big Rams and Silverado type trucks but is
really mid-size, more like the Dakota type trucks. Also, I am pretty
sure it was named truck of the year in Canada as well.

In fact, the Ridgeline is so unique and innovated, some publications
have said it re-difines the genre to the point where a new
classification is in order - perhaps, "Transporter" would be more
appropriate. If you want to do oil field work or ranch chores this may
not be the vehicle for you. But if you want to ride in comfort and
safety (more than any truck in history) and haul bass boats or small
trailers (5000 lbs) along with the things you buy once and a while at
the hardware store, the Ridge is the way to go.

The best thing to do is google honda ridgeline forums and click on them
to see what owners are saying. The rideline owner club (ROC) is perhaps
the best.



MARTY

 

If the Ridgeline is the way to go if you want to haul a small trailer, or a
bass boat how come Honda doesn't offer a factory trailer hitch?
Doesn't say much for the Ridgeline if thats not an option! I think that the
Ridgeline is nothing more than a beefed up Pilot! The price is a joke, for
that kind of money you just as well buy a Tacoma crew cab. More truck and
the mpg is the same!

Tom


"shortspark" <martyi@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:26371-43F7146C-1940@storefull-3132.bay.webtv.net...
> I've had a Ridgeline since last May. Not a single problem so far. I
> can not say enough about the safety features, ride, performance and
> technology that went into this thing. Many respected auto publications
> and critics have sung its praises time and again. In fact, it was named
> Motor Trends Truck of the Year and this was against some powerful
> competition outside its own class. By that I mean the Ridgeline is not
> meant to compete with the big Rams and Silverado type trucks but is
> really mid-size, more like the Dakota type trucks. Also, I am pretty
> sure it was named truck of the year in Canada as well.
>
> In fact, the Ridgeline is so unique and innovated, some publications
> have said it re-difines the genre to the point where a new
> classification is in order - perhaps, "Transporter" would be more
> appropriate. If you want to do oil field work or ranch chores this may
> not be the vehicle for you. But if you want to ride in comfort and
> safety (more than any truck in history) and haul bass boats or small
> trailers (5000 lbs) along with the things you buy once and a while at
> the hardware store, the Ridge is the way to go.
>
> The best thing to do is google honda ridgeline forums and click on them
> to see what owners are saying. The rideline owner club (ROC) is perhaps
> the best.
>
>
>
> MARTY
>

 

Art wrote:
> I don't have one but Consumer Reports loved it. Reportedly initial sales
> were slow and large incentives were offered.
>
>

The Ridgeline reminds me of Honda's first attempt at a minivan, close
but not quite on target.

John

 

On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:29:21 GMT, John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>Art wrote:
>> I don't have one but Consumer Reports loved it. Reportedly initial sales
>> were slow and large incentives were offered.
>>
>>
>
>The Ridgeline reminds me of Honda's first attempt at a minivan, close
>but not quite on target.
>
>John


i agree. I'm a Honda fan (99 Accord) but to me a truck needs to look
like a truck. I'm sure the ridgeline performs well but it does not
look to me like what a truck should. I've never looked at the
interior, just speaking about the exterior. I would have to say there
are a number of so called trucks "Cadillac, Lincoln, etc" that may
perform like any other but they just don't look like a truck. My
view. The Ridgeline does not say truck to me.
-----------
Elbert
ask@me.com

 

Well, having owned 2 trucks (Chevy Silvarado and Ford F-150 Lariat), and
currently own a Honda Ridgeline, I will tell all that this truck meets my
needs perfectly.

While the other two trucks were fine trucks, this one is the best. I have
better gas mileage, more passenger room and with the trunk, a great access
to hold much of the gear I normally would have had to haul in the bed.

As to hauling, 99% of the time the bed of my previous two trucks was empty.
Same with the Ridgeline. It will haul 4 by 8 sheets of material with the
tailgate down (same as my Lariat). Driving is great with more response than
my Lariat and the ride is very, very good.

While the Ridgeline may not be for everyone, it is the perfect truck for me.