EOC (Elements) are outgunning the ROC [Archive] - Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums

k757

01-20-2008, 11:00 AM

My original vote was a maybe. Please switch me to a yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:DThere will be an official list of registered ROC attendees posted. It will be sorted by arrival dates of the attendees

Here is last years list: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15133

k757

01-20-2008, 11:01 AM

I demand a recount!!! Tmac is on the EOC roster! Join the underdogs! Its a conspiracy! :D :D In his defense, he is an Element owner. But his heart wants a Ridgeline :D

T Mac

01-20-2008, 11:02 AM

I demand a recount!!! Tmac is on the EOC roster! Join the underdogs! Its a conspiracy! :D :D :D
( I'm a maybe :/ )
Brad

I voted YES in both polls.

Qxtreem

01-20-2008, 11:08 AM

ok sorry, I'm calm. I just woke up and didn't get to drive my Ridgeline yet, ( makes me cranky ;) )
Brad

k757

01-20-2008, 11:11 AM

I voted YES in both polls.You can't vote twice! :eek: This has to be illegal somehow. ...withdraw your E vote and we'll call it even :p

Pizza Man

01-20-2008, 11:39 AM

as of this morning:

Planning to attend?
.........YES ... Maybe ... Total
ROC... 14 ....... 20 ........ 34
EOC... 36 ....... 23 ........ 59 :eek:

But doesn't it take two Elements to equal one Ridgeline? :eek: :D

JCKridgeline

01-20-2008, 11:47 AM

But doesn't it take two Elements to equal one Ridgeline? :eek: :D

+1 to Pizza Man. You're so right! :p

gpziegler

01-20-2008, 12:26 PM

I voted "maybe", switch me to a "yes". I already made my reservations. Can't wait. Can you say "test track?" Please, oh, please............. :rolleyes:

T Mac

01-20-2008, 12:36 PM

I already made my reservations

Reservations for...? Hotel?

If so, we are working on finalizing our official hotel, group rates, etc. and should have that online sometime in the next few days.

Tim Vance

01-20-2008, 04:15 PM

p.s Tell the EOC the not to pick Alum Creek campground :eek:

:D

We're not going to. We looking at a place in Zanesfield that's only a couple of miles from East Liberty.
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42015

We want a place that can handle a big group, and isn't about to tell us to keep the noise down after 10 pm....
Also they have to have trailer hookups, as well as regular tent sites....

But, we need to wait until Tom finalizes the Hotel arrangements first - we would prefer if everyone is in the hotel (for at least 1 night) during the Event.

k757

01-20-2008, 05:02 PM

We want a place that can handle a big group, and isn't about to tell us to keep the noise down after 10 pm....I think the only way that will happen is if we (all of Tom's children :D ) take over the entire campground.

csimo

01-20-2008, 05:06 PM

This thread doesn't surprise me at all!

Where else could a bunch of Element owners go to find a bunch of Ridgeline's to drool over? :D

MikeT

01-20-2008, 05:08 PM

I think the only way that will happen is if we (all of Tom's children :D ) take over the entire campground.

Picture this, a nice quiet camp ground... Sun sets... Suddenly the street lights go out... Then, in the distance, getting closer and closer... Ridgelines and Elements appear through the mist taking over the camp ground... Elements by street, Ridgelines by trails... :eek: :cool: :D

Whatever you do.... DON'T TOUCH THE FIRE RINGS!!!!!!!!!!!

Pizza Man

01-20-2008, 05:11 PM

Where else could a bunch of Element owners go to find a bunch of Ridgeline's to drool over? :DVery well said, Joe! :D

csimo

01-20-2008, 05:12 PM

In a campground there would be one major difference between the Ridgeline and Element owners.

The Ridgeline owners would tow their campers to the campground.

Since the Element can't tow much the Element owners would be towing their Element to the campground. :eek:

OK, I'll let up. Just some friendly ribbing to our friends at EOC.

k757

01-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Heeeeeeere we go! :eek:
We'll have to settle this by who brings the best beer :cool:

25 Year Honda Owner

01-20-2008, 05:35 PM

Heeeeeeere we go! :eek:
We'll have to settle this by who brings the best beer :cool:

Wait!! Think about it!! The Element has no trunk and cannot carry as much beer as the RL. The EOC will drink up all our beer when they run out. What is the solution to this situation?:confused:

k757

01-20-2008, 05:37 PM

JCKridgeline

01-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Wait!! Think about it!! The Element has no trunk and cannot carry as much beer as the RL. The EOC will drink up all our beer when they run out. What is the solution to this situation?:confused:

I thought all of the Element interiors plastic/waterproof. Infiltrate the EOC forum and suggest that they bring kegs of iced beer in their hatch backs. Then we will polish off their beer after the ROC beverages are gone!:rolleyes:

T Mac

01-20-2008, 05:56 PM

I thought all of the Element interiors plastic/waterproof. Infiltrate the EOC forum and suggest that they bring kegs of iced beer in their hatch backs. Then we will polish off their beer after the ROC beverages are gone!:rolleyes:

This is not a competition. It will be one, big, fun group. Just making sure everyone realizes it is not a competition.

Also, the Ridgeline does a much better job of holding cold drinks. The Element *is not* waterproof. You cannot hose it out, contrary to what some people think/say. Yes, we've heard stories of people trying it and finding out the hard way.

Anyhoo...I'm looking forward to everyone getting together for the first time.

JCKridgeline

01-20-2008, 06:24 PM

This is not a competition. It will be one, big, fun group. Just making sure everyone realizes it is not a competition.

Also, the Ridgeline does a much better job of holding cold drinks. The Element *is not* waterproof. You cannot hose it out, contrary to what some people think/say. Yes, we've heard stories of people trying it and finding out the hard way.

Anyhoo...I'm looking forward to everyone getting together for the first time.

I just got spanked by the Big Daddy!:( :rolleyes: Sorry T Mac, I'm just excited and having fun!:D

Tim Vance

01-20-2008, 06:56 PM

2 different vehicles, different functionality, so you can't compare apples to oranges.... but..
I'll be more than happy to let you haul my beer for me - since I'm Canadian there's no question about who's bringing the better beer :D

k757

01-20-2008, 07:19 PM

2 different vehicles, different functionality, so you can't compare apples to oranges.... but..oh yeah, us Ridgeline owners have to give that talk to the full size truck people a lot LOL
I'll be more than happy to let you haul my beer for me - since I'm Canadian there's no question about who's bringing the better beer :DI dunno... you have an obvious head start, but some good specialty beers in the US. The beer competition has begun hahahaha

so I assume you are part of the E-late night crew (drinking team)?

Tim Vance

01-20-2008, 08:14 PM

so I assume you are part of the E-late night crew (drinking team)?
A few of us were dubiously pegged as the Misfits at our First (Official) National Meet...
But we had a previous meet (plus a few mini-meets in between) a year before in Gettysburg...
So the National was like a big reunion for many of us, and we spent the better part of the weekend in the parking lot....:D

k757

01-20-2008, 08:22 PM

A few of us were dubiously pegged as the Misfits at our First (Official) National Meet...
But we had a previous meet (plus a few mini-meets in between) a year before in Gettysburg...
So the National was like a big reunion for many of us, and we spent the better part of the weekend in the parking lot....:DHere is a look into what we did at last years National meet. The parking ramp was ideal when it was raining! hahaha

Here is the '07 late-late crew... http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2007%20ROC%20RidgeRun%20StLouis/Saturday/P8056539.jpg

beginning of the gathering....
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2007%20ROC%20RidgeRun%20StLouis/Friday/P8046388.jpg

Tim Vance

01-21-2008, 02:59 PM

There is much you can learn, grasshopper.....

chisoxjim

01-21-2008, 03:04 PM

I know I would have voted yes & made the trek if it was being held at a different location.

Ohio - nope

Las Vegas - heck yeah...

k757

01-21-2008, 03:08 PM

I know I would have voted yes & made the trek if it was being held at a different location. Honda USA HQ is not good enough? :confused: :D I don't know what is going to happen, but knowing what they did for us in St.Louis last year, I know this will be better as they don't have to ship things. If they let us on the proving grounds... I may just cry with joy.:eek:

Tim Vance

01-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Vegas was last year for us, and St Louis the year before, and Columbus the year before that...

I have no idea what is planned for this year, but if it's even close to what we had, then this is a once in a lifetime trip for many ppl - bear in mind that Honda does not open up their assembly plants for tours to just anyone!
They also laid on a luncheon with alot of the top designers, and timed the finale to correspond with the end/start on the shifts, so both shifts of employees could take part in the BBQ/tailgate party...

As most of you already know, Honda is a great family to belong to....

JCKridgeline

01-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Honda USA HQ is not good enough? If they let us on the proving grounds... I may just cry with joy.

Proving grounds?:confused: Proving grounds you say!:cool: Is that what it sounds like? :D

k757

01-21-2008, 07:05 PM

Proving grounds?:confused: Proving grounds you say!:cool: Is that what it sounds like? :DIt appears that they have some facilities.... LINK TO MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=marysville,+oh&ie=UTF8&ll=40.302833,-83.537292&spn=0.078156,0.138359&t=h&z=13&om=0)

spdrcr5

01-22-2008, 09:49 AM

Just an FYI... I voted Yes on both sites since I am on both sites. :)

Before anyone decides not to come to this National Meet wait until we post all of the details about the weekend. There are things here that you can't do anywhere else...including Las Vegas!

Tom and I decided to combine the National Meets for this year so we can have one really big National Meet and see how it goes. It's a way for us to get everyone together, plus it is much easier to organize a single large meet vs. 2 large meets.

We think everyone will really like what we have planned.

Now as to the "competition" between the ROC and EOC... How about we have a goal of 100+ Elements and 100+ Ridgelines at one place? How cool would that be? I bet there are quite a few Elements that the Ridge owners will be drooling over just as there are many Ridge's that the E owners will be drooling over. If anyone wants to see what will be a very drool worthy E... go check this thread (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42063) on the EOC by Honda Ghandi and his 391 hp 421 tq Element running E85! :)

k757

01-22-2008, 09:57 AM

Another thing that I think will develop after this meet. E-RIDGE meets in your local areas. Double your meet opportunities with more great people.

spdrcr5

01-22-2008, 10:12 AM

Another thing that I think will develop after this meet. E-RIDGE meets in your local areas. Double your meet opportunities with more great people.

Exactly! There have been a few Ridge's to some E camping meets but not too many. I know I tried doing just this 2 yrs ago but it didn't work out.

T Mac

01-22-2008, 11:44 AM

If anyone wants to see what will be a very drool worthy E... go check this thread (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42063) on the EOC by Honda Ghandi and his 391 hp 421 tq Element running E85! :)

Yeah, it's amazing but he can't attend this year so people will just have to watch the online videos and imagine the power.

spdrcr5

01-22-2008, 12:30 PM

Yeah, it's amazing but he can't attend this year so people will just have to watch the online videos and imagine the power.

Seriously? I thought Tobi said he was going to be able make it. hmmm... I might have to call him. :)

brich

01-22-2008, 01:14 PM

Another thing that I think will develop after this meet. E-RIDGE meets in your local areas. Double your meet opportunities with more great people.

I enjoy the Ridgeline meets for the other Ridgeline owners. Now I'm not saying I wouldn't like Element owners but I really have no interest in the Element. No offense to those that have them. They're just not "my" thing. I enjoy the conversation based around the vehicle I drive. So for that matter, we could have a Ridgeline - Smart Car meet if it's only about meeting people...:eek:
Much like why I'm not a member of the EOC and I am a member of the ROC... :D
If I can some how make it to this meet, it wouldn't mean anything to me if there were 100 Elements there but I would be stoked if there were 50 Ridgelines... Just my 2 cents here guys (and girls). :D
And now, the rest of the story... :cool:

k757

01-22-2008, 01:53 PM

I enjoy the Ridgeline meets for the other Ridgeline owners. Now I'm not saying I wouldn't like Element owners but I really have no interest in the Element. No offense to those that have them. They're just not "my" thing. I enjoy the conversation based around the vehicle I drive.This will be a time to let both owners see what the appeal of each vehicle truly is (e.g. time to show off!) I look forward to seeing some mod'd Elements. Or think of it this way....Go to the dual meets and let the E owners drool over the Ridge.:cool: When I went to Civic meets, they were dominated with Si's.... hardly the same vehicle, but still related. The E is a smaller off-road cousin of the Ridge, therefor related.
If I can some how make it to this meet, ...<snip>... I would be stoked if there were 50 Ridgelines... I saw 38 last year.. it was really something! I can't imagine a third more or MORE!

I did a cost estimate for my trip: Hotel (55%), gas (24%), food (13%), other (8%). So you should be able to make it. Cut costs... eat granola bars! :eek::D

25 Year Honda Owner

01-22-2008, 02:04 PM

I did a cost estimate for my trip: Hotel (55%), gas (24%), food (13%), other (8%). So you should be able to make it. Cut costs... eat granola bars! :eek::D''

You not drinking this year!!!:rolleyes:

k757

01-22-2008, 02:06 PM

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You not drinking this year!!!:rolleyes:That is the Other 8%. I never said what my budget was... :D :D :D ... 8% can be a lot of beverage

brich

01-22-2008, 02:21 PM

This will be a time to let both owners see what the appeal of each vehicle truly is (e.g. time to show off!) I look forward to seeing some mod'd Elements. Here's the dif Keith. I have no desire to show off to an Element owner though. Nor do I want to see a mod'd Element. Again, not a knock on E owners.
The E is a smaller off-road cousin of the Ridge, therefor related.
They share the same manufacturer but I see little more. To me it would be like meeting any and all Honda owners. Although we share a liking for the Honda brand, thats the extent of it. At the same time, I would much rather a co meet with Ford Ranger owners for comparison discussions. It makes more sense to me. I understand the motivation for the joint meet and fully support that but for me personally, having the EOC there is not an attraction to me. And again, it has absolutely nothing against the EOCers, rather my motivation for the meet is the same as the ROC to me. Ridgelines and their owners. :cool:

djeaux

01-22-2008, 04:34 PM

Is there a T-500 Owners Club?

Tim Vance

01-22-2008, 07:03 PM

Here's the dif Keith. I have no desire to show off to an Element owner though. Nor do I want to see a mod'd Element. Again, not a knock on E owners.

They share the same manufacturer but I see little more. To me it would be like meeting any and all Honda owners. Although we share a liking for the Honda brand, thats the extent of it. At the same time, I would much rather a co meet with Ford Ranger owners for comparison discussions. It makes more sense to me. I understand the motivation for the joint meet and fully support that but for me personally, having the EOC there is not an attraction to me. And again, it has absolutely nothing against the EOCers, rather my motivation for the meet is the same as the ROC to me. Ridgelines and their owners. :cool:

I'm not knocking anyone, so don't take this the wrong way, but the fundamental difference seems to be that we, as Element owners, are initially drawn together as a group of ppl who love our unique vehicles, and attend meets to socialize with like minded ppl. It's not just about the vehicle, it's the ppl.
Sure we're drawn together by the vehicle, but the friendships that have developed are far stronger than that. We have ppl who will fly half way across the country to attend a car meet, and leave their cars at home!

T Mac

01-22-2008, 07:58 PM

Tim - there is at least one from ROC who may fly in. It's going to be great. People from both clubs come a long way for a wide variety of reasons.

I'll have an announcement soon that should motivate everyone to get as many people there as we can from all clubs. Stay tuned!

k757

01-22-2008, 08:36 PM

I'll have an announcement soon that should motivate everyone to get as many people there as we can from all clubs. Stay tuned!Tom is our pseudo-drug dealer.... just gives us a little taste now and then and then he has us.

Tim Vance-
Does the EOC discuss what beverages people will bring from their hometowns? local brews or whatever?

Tim Vance

01-22-2008, 11:10 PM

Tim Vance-
Does the EOC discuss what beverages people will bring from their hometowns? local brews or whatever?
We don't have to discuss it - it's a given...:p
Although you American's always seem to ask us Canadians to bring beer, and we are happy to, since you can only handle 2 or 3, leaving all the rest for us....:D

Besides - microbreweries are not big here, since alcohol has to be sold thru Liquor and beer stores, so you can go to almost any beer store (all gov't run) and get almost any (real) beer you want - http://www.thebeerstore.ca/
Liquor stores sell alot of foreign beers too so we can pick up almost anything, almost anywhere. But we pay $$ for the privilege...

Wine, on the other hand is different - Wineries can sell their own wines, and their best is distributed thru Liquor stores as well...

k757

01-22-2008, 11:21 PM

Although you American's always seem to ask us Canadians to bring beer, and we are happy to, since you can only handle 2 or 3, leaving all the rest for us....:D
I'm half canuck (mother from Montreal (westmount area))... so I can stand for quite a while. :p

I look forward to sampling your favorite beverages

Tim Vance

01-23-2008, 12:07 PM

Moi aussi.

Tom likes Molson Ice, so I'm bringing some of those...

What do you have to offer????

k757

01-23-2008, 07:18 PM

Tom likes Molson Ice, so I'm bringing some of those...

What do you have to offer????When the time gets closer, we'll have a "Late Night crew" thread, which will be a who's who of attendees who consume and what they'll be bringing :D

jackping

01-23-2008, 08:39 PM

I think Keith and Tim should have a beer for beer drink off, each representing their vehicles' club. Winner (passes out last) gets the other's spare tire as a trophy.

k757

01-23-2008, 08:42 PM

I think Keith and Tim should have a beer for beer drink off, each representing their vehicles' club. Winner (passes out last) gets the other's spare tire as a trophy.nay, I am far from a bulk consumer anymore... plus I have a full size spare, it is heavy when inebriated :eek:

Tim Vance

01-23-2008, 10:01 PM

nay, I am far from a bulk consumer anymore... plus I have a full size spare, it is heavy when inebriated :eek:
Too true!
I am far too old to even want to get that drunk - that's a young man's game :rolleyes:
I much prefer to enjoy the company of other's while getting slowly toasted...

cai88

01-31-2008, 10:47 AM

Another EOCer here...Can't wait for the National Meet and psyched to check out everyone's Ridgelines! I think you'll all find that even though we drive 2 pretty different vehicles that we will get along just fine:cool: I mean we're all in the Honda family right?

JojoE

02-07-2008, 03:51 PM

Just try to beat us Elements, Ridgies!

This is going to be a real cool meet! Can't wait!:D

lizzurd

02-07-2008, 04:05 PM

Just try to beat us Elements, Ridgies!

This is going to be a real cool meet! Can't wait!:D

I am still not commited to making the meet.....but i can can go either way E or fridgeline......i work for a Honda dealer.:p

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brich

02-07-2008, 04:08 PM

.....but i can can go either way

I heard that about Element owners...:)

lizzurd

02-07-2008, 06:37 PM

I heard that about Element owners...:)

Yeah Yeah...i walked right into that one..................

k757

02-08-2008, 10:37 PM

UPDATE!

Planning to attend?
...........YES ... Maybe ... Total
ROC..... 29 ....... 27 ........ 56
EOC..... 67 ....... 56 ........ 123 (WHOA!)

JojoE

02-08-2008, 10:45 PM

I'm one of those yeses:D

justinb845

02-09-2008, 04:22 AM

ditto
the ne are planning to caravan on thursday before the meet.
see the eoc for details would be fun to caravan with the ROC also

dancetiludrop

02-10-2008, 11:35 PM

Brich - For what it's worth, I hope you make it to the meet so us EOC'ers can convice you that we have more in common than you think :)

brich

02-11-2008, 08:56 AM

Brich - For what it's worth, I hope you make it to the meet so us EOC'ers can convice you that we have more in common than you think :)

Trust me, I have ZERO ill will towards Element owners. Really. I have a lot in common with a lot of Ford F-150 owners as well. But again, the commonality that brings me to the ROC and it's meets are the Honda Ridgeline. On March 8th if my schedule allows, I will drive the 3 plus hours out to Albany NY to meet up with maybe only 3 other ROCers instead of the 1 hour drive to the Cape to meet 30 EOCers. Is it because I don't like you guys (and girls)? Absolutely not! It's the truck, 100% for me. Can you show me any mods you've done and give me tips on how to do it to my own truck? Can you share what you've done to improve gas mileage on you Ridgeline? Again, if I just want to meet people, I can do that anywhere.

EOCers, you all seem like a great bunch. I really mean that. You don't have any convincing to do. I'm in it for the Ridgeline. And the people who share Ridgeline ownership. Thats all it is for me. Sorry :o

weatherman

02-12-2008, 06:08 PM

UPDATE!

Planning to attend?
...........YES ... Maybe ... Total
ROC..... 29 ....... 27 ........ 56
EOC..... 67 ....... 56 ........ 123 (WHOA!)

It's gonna be pretty tough making these numbers look any better, because aren't there at least 10 times more Elements than Ridgelines out there? :(

k757

02-12-2008, 06:20 PM

Planning to attend?

...........YES ... Maybe ... Total
ROC..... 310 ....... 280 ........ 590
EOC..... 74 ....... 56 ........ 130

It's gonna be pretty tough making these numbers look any better, because aren't there at least 10 times more Elements than Ridgelines out there? :(fixed due to time-on-market inflation :eek: :D

weatherman

02-12-2008, 06:57 PM

fixed due to time-on-market inflation :eek: :D

looks like wishful thinking to me. we can always hope. :)

justinb845

02-12-2008, 06:57 PM

fixed due to time-on-market inflation :eek: :D

to quote the show Home Improvement..."I dont think so Tim"

Tim Vance

02-13-2008, 09:44 PM

to quote the show Home Improvement..."I dont think so Tim"
Come on Al, don't be so pessimistic.
It's entirely possible that, given 3 more years, they may have the numbers to rival what we have now. If you consider membership, EOC - 24,344, ROC - 12,170 then, statistically, we should have twice as many attendees anyway...

Of course, in 3 more years, who's to say we still won't have twice as many members...:rolleyes:

brich

02-14-2008, 07:40 AM

Come on Al, don't be so pessimistic.
It's entirely possible that, given 3 more years, they may have the numbers to rival what we have now. If you consider membership, EOC - 24,344, ROC - 12,170 then, statistically, we should have twice as many attendees anyway...

Of course, in 3 more years, who's to say we still won't have twice as many members...:rolleyes:

Of course the rate you EOCers are joining the ROC, I'm sure we'll pass EOC membership by the end of the month...;)
:D

djeaux

02-14-2008, 08:27 AM

Of course, in 3 more years, who's to say we still won't have twice as many members...:rolleyes:

As long as the base price for a Ridgeline remains substantially higher than the base price for an Element, I'd say EOC will always have more members than ROC.

Does anybody else see "EOC" as "EEOC" & start wondering when the EOC guys are going to file vehicle discrimination lawsuits? :D

Tim Vance

02-14-2008, 09:54 PM

Of course the rate you EOCers are joining the ROC, I'm sure we'll pass EOC membership by the end of the month...;)
:D

DOH! never thought of that!:D

(We have 77 yes and 57 maybe as of today :) )

BruceRTL

02-15-2008, 08:04 AM

k757

02-15-2008, 08:30 AM

Is it just me or does the Element look like a toaster on wheels? Since it's a Honda I'm sure it's a great vehicle. I guess it falls into the category of: different strokes for different folks. I wasn't real crazy about the looks of my RL when I first got it but it kind of grows on you. Now I think it looks cool! Maybe that's the way the Element owners view there cars. JMOWhen I was replacing my '99 Accord, I drove the Element. I liked it. The back seat flat/fold/lock up and out of the way/pull out is genius. I'd rather have an Element over a Ridgeline if I lived in a city, that's for sure. When I drive my Ridge in NYC, it's a moderate nightmare.... those cabs come WAY too close for comfort.

BruceRTL

02-15-2008, 09:14 AM

k757

02-15-2008, 09:26 AM

Why would you rather drive the Element in NYC? I understand the cab situation (I watch CashCab on Discovery every night). Do you feel the Element is safer and/or more maneuverable in those tight situations? I would prefer the interior space over a car, plus parking spaces become bigger (more wiggle room) in a smaller vehicle :D

lizzurd

02-15-2008, 09:32 AM

The E is deffinately a love it or hate it vehicle. I am on my second one and ho no regrets about buying them. I get decent fuel mileage for the size that it is. Take one out for a test drive....you have nothing to lose.

justinb845

02-15-2008, 11:41 AM

Well maybe I should go drive one. I really don't think I would ever buy one but I'm not against getting more educated and at least looking (inside) at one. They say that beauty is only skin deep. Just ask my wife - she certainly didn't marry me for my good looks. Why would you rather drive the Element in NYC? I understand the cab situation (I watch CashCab on Discovery every night). Do you feel the Element is safer and/or more maneuverable in those tight situations? Just curious...

Thanks for the feedback.

go to nationals I am sure we can convert you to an E
I also have to say that the look of the car grew on me. I test drove one for mom who also has one in red. When they told me that the tranny was going in my 98 accord I went with the e. I have never had so much fun with a car/truck.

BruceRTL

02-15-2008, 11:47 AM

go to nationals I am sure we can convert you to an E

NO! No! I must not go! Father, I will never convert to the dark side....

You guys got me curious. We'll see. I may look at one - but just for educational purposes.;) Besides I just bought my new Ridgeline.

justinb845

02-15-2008, 04:12 PM

NO! No! I must not go! Father, I will never convert to the dark side....

You guys got me curious. We'll see. I may look at one - but just for educational purposes.;) Besides I just bought my new Ridgeline.

I understand we bu cars/trucks for diffrent reasons E fits my life Ridg fits yours. (and maybe an E) :p

k757

02-15-2008, 04:41 PM

lizzurd

02-15-2008, 06:29 PM

The only beef I have with Honda regarding the Element is the skylight. They are in the back. :confused: If that was a traditionally placed moonroof, I would be so much closer to an Element

http://www.capitol-honda.com/images/accessories/06/element_roof_rack.jpg

I am not the only one in agreement with you on the roof. For me it is totally useless. I rarely open mine and in 5 years of ownership only ever removed it twice. If it couldn't have been placed up front it should have been made an option like side airbags were in 2003-2004. Some of us on the US jokingly refered to it as a dog gas vent since the only one that travels in the back of my E is my golden retreiver.....and he does get some nasty gas.

justinb845

02-16-2008, 07:19 AM

If I ma not mistaken it is only there to equal out the weight on the AWD being that the moonroof is only on the awd Elements.

Now I have to say that if you open the moonroof and crack the windows you have a nice breeze and saves on the AC usage.

Just me

JuliE

02-16-2008, 08:15 PM

If you have kids, the moonroof is genius! Our girls love it!

justinb845

02-16-2008, 11:21 PM

what I also have had happen is a friends son rides in the back and the second meet he went to he looks up and goes "oh there is a sun roof back here" I laughed and said yup from day one. You didn't notice it the last time you were back there?
:eek:

JojoE

02-21-2008, 11:08 PM

It's perfect for camping when your laying in the back and watching the stars.:rolleyes:

JCKridgeline

02-22-2008, 03:35 AM

It's perfect for camping when your laying in the back and watching the stars.:rolleyes:

If this were the EOC, you would be razzed for this statement.:rolleyes:

justinb845

02-22-2008, 04:18 AM

It's perfect for camping when your laying in the back and watching the stars.:rolleyes:

well here let me......

JOJOE like you have time to look out the back of your E in Texas...hello your chasing zombies remember?

Dom.Five

02-22-2008, 06:39 AM

I have to admit, I like the Ridge! Plush in comparison to my E. What I did not like was the fuel millage numbers. Having had several trucks over the years, I know about things like the cost per mile figures. Just the tires alone, I can put 2 sets on an E for the same price as one set on the Ridge. Now that I'm retired, I want to spend that money on going places. Not on gas and tires. If I were still working, and still doing house renovations, I would be in a Ridgeline. As you will see, as time passes, needs change. Life is about choices.

For me it's not all about the car/truck, It's about the people.

I can't wait to meet all of the Ridgline people, and take a look at the trucks. This is going to be a blast!

Dom

25 Year Honda Owner

02-22-2008, 06:48 AM

Dom.Five

02-22-2008, 07:04 AM

In most cases larger vehicles use more gas and have larger tires!!:confused:
If you will read some of the threads you will find that some of us are pleased with the MPG and the OEM tires. BTW, thanks for the "plush" statement!!

LOL I'm more than Aware of that! Like I stated above I have had several Trucks. I loved having them at the time. They served me well, With the Exception of my last Ford F-250. I hated that truck. I could have had 2 Ridgelines for what it cost me in repairs alone. The diesel was nice though.

I would love to have a Ridge with the new Honda diesel in it. If they produce it I will have to take another look at the Ridgeline. I Love the comfort it offers.

Dom

MoosePond

03-13-2008, 09:01 AM

here's something you EOC folks should find interesting (from today's MediaPost Marketing Daily (http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.san&s=78367&Nid=40399&p=906140)):

News Brief
Honda Takes Cue From DogCars.com
Thursday, Mar 13, 2008 5:00 AM ET
HONDA'S AGENCY, RPA, TOOK A recommendation its client got for its Element car from a dog lover's Web site and turned it into an ad. Now the agency is running the spot online on a variety of canine-related Web properties.
In December, DogCars.com named the Honda Element "DogCar of the Year." The agency responded with an ad, "Pointer," targeting 18- to-49-year-old males with an active, outdoor mindset.

The spots depict Element's functionality from the perspective of a dog owner.

The ads started this month on cable shows like "Dog Town" and "Science of Dogs" on the National Geographic Channel, "Purina Dog Challenge" on ESPN2 and "Rob and Big," an MTV show about a bulldog named Meaty.

This week, the agency created banner ads and online video versions of the spot on Google's 95 dog-centric Web sites, including dogbreedz.com, pamperedpuppy.com and pugvillage.com. The ads also appear on YouTube 15 seconds into dog-related videos.

--Karl Greenberg