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Originally Posted by Tcape
You know, I didn't buy a Ridgeline expecting it to be a pickup version of a Honda Fit. I bought it because it's the best pickup truck ever made (not just my opinion....see the reviews). And I bought it knowing it didn't get very good gas mileage. Can I now blame Honda?? Hell no. They built a fantastic truck, and I bought it. Nobody held a gun to my head and made me buy a Ridgeline. And now that gas prices are skyrocketing, I still love my Ridgeline, and I'll still drive it. Yep, it'll cost more to put it on the road. I'll bite that bullet and keep driving my RL. If you can't live with the gas mileage, sell your truck. No one will fault you for that....not even ROC members. But if you want to drive the best truck ever made, keep your Ridgeline. As for me, I'll hang onto my RL....and maybe eat a few more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Because it's worth it. To each his own.
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Tcape,
I can't help to feel your comments as a low key jab against my unfortunate situation but, I fully understand what you're saying. You love your Ridge as I do mine. However, financially, I'm not as flexible as you.
I knew I was buying the best truck made and knew it would get mediocre fuel economy. I did not however predict gas to double, food prices to skyrocket and a decline in trade in value due to really high Honda rebates.
Can I blame Honda? Of course not. However. They certainly know that they aren't selling well due to the reasons in the paragraph above. Did I forsee these problems? Nope... Neither did alot of Ridge owners who are turning to their small cars to perform daily driving functions. My mistake is collecting dust in my garage while I make payments.
Yeah, I know.....whining is like rocking in chair. It gives you something to do but, it don't get you anywhere. Kinda like my beloved Ridge.