What do you guys think about the new Honda Ridgeline
02-08-2005, 02:43 PM
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What do you guys think about the new Honda Ridgeline
I never even knew Honda came out with this until i saw a superbowl commercial.
anyways what are your thoughts on this Honda pickup?
Im not sure if i like the styling yet, the rear looks like a watered down Escalade
anyways what are your thoughts on this Honda pickup?
Im not sure if i like the styling yet, the rear looks like a watered down Escalade
02-08-2005, 03:02 PM
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The styling could be better. It's a very innovative truck and is very impressive, but its price tag is a tad too high.
02-08-2005, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 95gt
Ugly as sin.
It's even worst then the Element (which I kinda liked at first)...The Honda T360 was a better looking truck IMHO...
i'd go with a crew cab f150 or a titan personally
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02-08-2005, 05:33 PM
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I think it looks funny. I might consider it....
if it were given to me, for free.
if it were given to me, for free.
02-08-2005, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
need to see one with 24's
Well that'd defeat the point of being a truck don't you think?
Ride like crap, turn like crap, and stop like crap. Not to mention not be able to off-road.
Trucks should display more rubber than wheel.
02-08-2005, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
Well that'd defeat the point of being a truck don't you think?
Ride like crap, turn like crap, and stop like crap. Not to mention not be able to off-road.
Trucks should display more rubber than wheel.
Ride like crap, turn like crap, and stop like crap. Not to mention not be able to off-road.
Trucks should display more rubber than wheel.
This pickup fits between the ghettofabulous escalade EXT and the rough and tough Rams, F250s etc. I wonder what we will see, more Ridgelines beefed up for offroad or more on 24" dubs.
02-08-2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
I wonder what we will see, more Ridgelines beefed up for offroad or more on 24" dubs.
I think we'll most likely see more in "street" trim, simply because it's IRS, and that makes it a biotch to get a decent lift out of. It's one thing to do a drop-down cage for IFS but the rear too puts it in a whole new world of expensive. Just look at the most recent bodystyle ford explorer, as soon as they went to IRS, the offroad companies wouldn't touch it. About all you can get now for it is lowering springs, and the explorer used to have plenty of aftermarket suspension options.
But we still may see a lift eventually since it's a honda and the aftermarket just loves hondas
02-08-2005, 08:44 PM
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For their first forey into the truck market...
I think that Honda has done very well... Look at the crap toyota and nissan put out the first time...
This new Honda is chalked-full of technology and innovations that at the very least will make all of the other manufacturers think twice about releasing just another pickup... especially the big three..
Kudos to Honda...
I would actually consider buying this truck... Think about what they've done... They've created a truck that is bigger than most of the smaller pickups out there yet not so big as the full size american juggernauts... Who buys a pickup and really gets the full utility out of it or uses it to its full potential - not many... maybe 10 to 15 % - the rest (especially here in LA) have their trucks just for show...
I think they (Honda) have placed themselves right in the middle of the market...
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I think that Honda has done very well... Look at the crap toyota and nissan put out the first time...
This new Honda is chalked-full of technology and innovations that at the very least will make all of the other manufacturers think twice about releasing just another pickup... especially the big three..
Kudos to Honda...
I would actually consider buying this truck... Think about what they've done... They've created a truck that is bigger than most of the smaller pickups out there yet not so big as the full size american juggernauts... Who buys a pickup and really gets the full utility out of it or uses it to its full potential - not many... maybe 10 to 15 % - the rest (especially here in LA) have their trucks just for show...
I think they (Honda) have placed themselves right in the middle of the market...
Ciao
02-08-2005, 10:29 PM
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most honda buyers arent off-roaders. people who want a truck to do that wouldnt buy a honda anyways. just like all the avalanches and escalade ext's you see with big rims.
02-08-2005, 11:06 PM
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Personally, I kinda like the design. Obviously, I'd like to change a few minor details, but I've seen in in silver and thought it looked ok. It would also look pretty pimp in black with some larger wheels.
02-09-2005, 11:03 AM
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A big truck with a v6? Doesnt seem right to me...... 
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02-09-2005, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
A big truck with a v6? Doesnt seem right to me......
02-09-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jdone
Don't tell that to the folks at Cummins. Most of the truck engines they have ever sold were sixes.
They even sold a lot of 4 cylinder truck engines. But your comparing apples to oranges.
Big diesel 4/6 cyl way has more power than Honda 6 cyl. Lets be realistic here. Some of those engines are the size of a small honda.
02-09-2005, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jdone
Don't tell that to the folks at Cummins. Most of the truck engines they have ever sold were sixes.
02-09-2005, 05:03 PM
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If it looked better, sure, but the exterior and even interior look too GM'ish. Also don't think the idea of a crew cab short bed truck is all that great to begin with as far as having a versatile vehicle.
02-09-2005, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
If it looked better, sure, but the exterior and even interior look too GM'ish. Also don't think the idea of a crew cab short bed truck is all that great to begin with as far as having a versatile vehicle.
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02-10-2005, 09:58 AM
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on to the next one...
Originally Posted by DEI99662
It looks too much like an Avalanche. The styling doesnt make me think of "truck."
Werd, I don't like the Avalanche, and I don't like this....just because it has a big ass grille does not mean it looks tough.
I'm not saying its a bad start in the truck arena, but I'm definitely not saying its a good start.....just my
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