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
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>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
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>> "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote in message
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>>> 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
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>>>> "Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
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>>>>> 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.
>>
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