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: Getting my RL in mid April


denny6651
03-30-2006, 08:41 AM
Just signed the papers on my Black RTL/Navi. Got the tow package and backup camera added as well. Looks like it is being built the week of 4/3 and will be ready for pickup the following week.

Traded in my 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. Had been wanting a truck for a long time but couldn't find one with a decent ride that also had some hint of luxury associated with it (the Lincoln and Caddy SUT just didn't do it for me). Test drove the RL on a whim and decided to get it. Really look forward to getting this truck! Have owned my fair share of cars, Mustangs, Jags, Toyota and Nissan trucks. This will be my first Honda (well, I do have a Honda Valkyrie motorcycle--anyone haul bikes in your RL?). I've been considering the iPod interface but it looks like some folks haven't been to thrilled with it. I also got to thinking, this probably won't have mud flaps on it so I'll probably have to get those too. We shall see.

I've only been reading this site for the past week or so and I must say, this site seems to consist of a fantastic group of people. It has a much different tone compared to the Mustang sites I've belonged to in the past. Thanks ROC for a great site!

Denny

weather_wrangler
03-30-2006, 10:54 AM
Traded in my 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. Had been wanting a truck for a long time but couldn't find one with a decent ride that also had some hint of luxury associated with it Denny

Oh my.....what a change! And honestly, you're making a step up in versatility and utility for half the price of the Jag. (my unsophisticated option, of course)

I really do like the handling of my Ridgeline-it goes where you point it without any fuss at all. So the transition should be a pleasant one for you.

Toobuku
03-30-2006, 11:17 AM
You Denny, have just enter the ranks of the happiest truck owners in the world....WELCOME TO THE ROC! You are going to love your purchase so much. Go to the image gallery and check out what some of us have done to make our Ridgelines our own! :D

meanmachine19
03-30-2006, 04:52 PM
Congrats Denny! I know the wait will be brutal! I was in the same boat last year...had a red RL on order. Went to pick up wife's Ody and there was my blue one, just calling me....so almost a year later I am as happy as the first day! And didn't wait the extra 3-4 weeks!

Good luck on the patience....and lets see pics when it comes in!!