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.