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I love the Toyota FJ Owners out here friving around Manhattan, They'll never
see dirt!


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
>
>

Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!

I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?

I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
truck! LOL!

But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
out of a rut.

At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
Pilot. Stereo is better too.

My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
backland.

Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!

-David


"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:03 GMT, "JKBK" <jkbk@shawshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> I`m with you.If they were only willing to deal a little.The Ridgeline
>>Owners club has some Can. members from T.O. who have brought at 3-4000 of
>>list. Pisses me off here in Edmonton.
>
> In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
> to sell them.
>
>>"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>>news:Lfjdh.5392$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
>>>
>>
>

I don't own a Ridgeline, but a few months ago I test drove an FJ and I
must say -- the blind spots are terrible because of the oversized rear
pillars. I definitely wouldn't recommend the FJ if you're doing any
sort of highway driving.

On 6 Dec 2006 18:17:56 -0800, "Robert" <kraft.fhs@gmail.com> wrote:

>I don't own a Ridgeline, but a few months ago I test drove an FJ and I
>must say -- the blind spots are terrible because of the oversized rear
>pillars. I definitely wouldn't recommend the FJ if you're doing any
>sort of highway driving.

Consumer Reports just tested it and complained a lot about visibility.

On Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:31:03 GMT, "David" <nospam@spam.org> wrote:

>Less than a week ago a farmer followed us out in a washboard cornfield and
>all I could see is him rocking back and forth almost hitting his head
>against the side window. Not to mention he had to stop and get out in the
>middle of the field and lock his front tires! 50 year old technology!
>
>I gave him a ride back to his house to get some more plans and his reaction
>was kind of funny as we rode back on the same path. Mumbled something about
>a good suspension and being smooth. Wondered what kind of new truck this
>was? Ford, Chevy, Dodge?
>
>I am amazed how many people in central Ohio do not know that Honda makes a
>truck! LOL!
>
>But, yes Gordon, this truck is pushed hard through snow, mud, corn stubble
>and grassland. I have hulled mulch, firewood, ATVs, Motorcycles, tile,
>steel scraps and the bed is not a factory room bed. LOL! There are no
>chunks taken out just a lot of surface scratches that makes other Ridgeline
>owners wince. I have had it in greasy mud on a slight slope in which while
>moving forward it is also sliding downhill. NEVER flip the VSA off in the
>mud or it will just spin the tires. I had to lock all the tires once to get
>out of a rut.
>
>At least 3 clients we have worked for and shown it to now drive a Honda.
>The truck sells itself. My kids love to ride in it. Smoother than the
>Pilot. Stereo is better too.
>
>My advice, the Ridgeline is a good all around truck for the city to the
>backland.
>
>Talloak, I highly recommend the Ridgeline. I love mine!
>
>-David

Glad to hear it is working well for you. Actually not that surprised
that honda has a great product here.

>
>
>"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:4lncn21ps68b0l46ptdagbrq0ir9f8j8i1@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:03 GMT, "JKBK" <jkbk@shawshaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>> I`m with you.If they were only willing to deal a little.The Ridgeline
>>>Owners club has some Can. members from T.O. who have brought at 3-4000 of
>>>list. Pisses me off here in Edmonton.
>>
>> In the Chicago area, Honda has been giving out $2000 dealer incentives
>> to sell them.
>>
>>>"Tall Oak" <Talloak@cripplecreek.com> wrote in message
>>>news:Lfjdh.5392$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
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

You can't go wrong with a Ridgeline, but it's not the same truck as the
Toyota. Ridgeline is more like driving a car or suv, than a body on frame
truck.

It's VERY quiet on the highway @ 80mph too.


Tall Oak wrote:

> 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

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Not sure, the Pilot is car like the Ridgeline is more truck like but not as
stiff as the FJ. The Honda felt more road sure, but a much rougher ride then
the pilot, and less then the FJ. Which is accurate considering what the
vehicles are designed for. The FJ is certianly a different breed and no way
did we try to compare them side by side. She like the FJ, but the main flaw
to her was the side mirrors way to stubby to see well. The Dealer tried to
tell us their just like the Hummers which we knew was BS. The Ridgeline sits
a bit higher then the Pilot and she was happier to see much better with the
Ridgeline. So we got the Ridge!
"TomP" <-roadcyc@socal.rr.com> wrote in message
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> You can't go wrong with a Ridgeline, but it's not the same truck as the
> Toyota. Ridgeline is more like driving a car or suv, than a body on frame
> truck.
>
> It's VERY quiet on the highway @ 80mph too.
>
>
> Tall Oak wrote:
>
>> 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
>
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