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DDDDave · 05-06-2005, 08:56 AM

Hey, does anybody have any first hand info on the new Ridgeline?

My 2002 GMC Envoy has 85K and I probably need to get something else soon. (An Americam SUV with over 100K is next to impossible to trade. Not saying it is not a good vehicle, but the incremental value drops precipitously at 100K. Mostly perception probably. But as they say, Perception is reality)

Anywho, the Ridgeline is an interesting concept. Actually they call it an SUT. Sport Utility Truck. It has a Honda interior. Drives like a car. Has a great stereo. The trunk in the rear bed is probably the most unique feature. Not like the little 'storage compartment' in an SUV. This thing is waterproof, locked/unlocked by your key fob, and can hold three sets of golf clubs. It also has a two way tailgate so you don't have to reach over the tailgate to reach into the trunk.

I have had a Honda in my garage for the past 20 years and obviously can attest to their dependability. My last three vehicles have all been American made and I have had no serious complaints re: build quality or reliability. I looked hard at the Avalanche/Escalade EXT when I bought my Envoy but just couldn't get my arms around the concept. I really think this new Honda may have hit it right.

Thoughts ????

P.S. Maybe I should just tune-up my ElCamino and start using it as my DD.

05-06-2005, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
DDDDave Addict Location: Sarasota	Honda Ridgeline ? Hey, does anybody have any first hand info on the new Ridgeline? My 2002 GMC Envoy has 85K and I probably need to get something else soon. (An Americam SUV with over 100K is next to impossible to trade. Not saying it is not a good vehicle, but the incremental value drops precipitously at 100K. Mostly perception probably. But as they say, Perception is reality) Anywho, the Ridgeline is an interesting concept. Actually they call it an SUT. Sport Utility Truck. It has a Honda interior. Drives like a car. Has a great stereo. The trunk in the rear bed is probably the most unique feature. Not like the little 'storage compartment' in an SUV. This thing is waterproof, locked/unlocked by your key fob, and can hold three sets of golf clubs. It also has a two way tailgate so you don't have to reach over the tailgate to reach into the trunk. I have had a Honda in my garage for the past 20 years and obviously can attest to their dependability. My last three vehicles have all been American made and I have had no serious complaints re: build quality or reliability. I looked hard at the Avalanche/Escalade EXT when I bought my Envoy but just couldn't get my arms around the concept. I really think this new Honda may have hit it right. Thoughts ???? P.S. Maybe I should just tune-up my ElCamino and start using it as my DD. __________________ I am just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe... "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Thoreau "Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm" - Emerson