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>
>