2006 Honda Ridgeline RTS —Long-Term Wrap-Up [12.22.6]

[RLHopeful]

Very telling. Consumer reports is as independent as you can get.

[krdomingue]

Originally Posted by theLine

Gotta disagree on the look. About the only angle it looks good from is when you have your back turned to it. Saw an F150 the other morning and it "looked" much better. But, beauty is only sheet metal deep.

I love my Ridgeline and can't keep from staring at it. It definitely isn't ugly, but I have to admit that it does't look like your stereotypical pick-up. Half of the reason I added splash guards and the wind deflector is just to make it look a little more truck like.

[nedrob]

Well, now that I drive a plum homely, dark pink, hermaphrodite genetic freak as my best friend described it, of all the vehicles I have driven in the last 30 or so years of driving none has made me giggle like a schoolgirl more than this one. He of course is now reconsidering his recent purchase of the new Tundra in manly black. I could not be happier with the truck or the invaluable advice that I have received from all the members. Please note that my friend has some verbage control issues. Do not judge him harshly. He does know where the fish hide day or night.

[JHRTL]

Has anyone seen the 40k longterm wrap up in Car and Driver for JULY??? Some low punches but all around a very good review. I like that they stress its a utility truck not just a truck. here is the link if anyone wants to read it

http://www.caranddriver.com/longroadtests/13087/2006-honda-ridgeline-rtl.html

[e_piph_a_ny]

Originally Posted by JHRTL

Has anyone seen the 40k longterm wrap up in Car and Driver for JULY??? Some low punches but all around a very good review. I like that they stress its a utility truck not just a truck. here is the link if anyone wants to read it

I posted some quotes with the link in the Misc/General Ridgeline Discussions. I agreed with JHRTL that overall, it's an upbeat review.

Car and Driver Long Term Road Test Results are in!

[cdepuydt]

I love the statement talking about the towing capacities of the RL.....

"But another (tester), with a 4600-pound load, found it merely adequate, noting that “you can forget about passing on two-lane highways.”

Well, as far as I am concerned, nobody should be passing on a 2-lane highway towing that much. I don't care what you are driving. Sounds like the guy who ended up in the ditch ahead of me over Memorial weekend, towing a 5000 lb. boat and driving 80+ MPH. There's just some things you shouldn't do!!!!

[skupko9680]

Originally Posted by cdepuydt

I love the statement talking about the towing capacities of the RL.....

"But another (tester), with a 4600-pound load, found it merely adequate, noting that “you can forget about passing on two-lane highways.”

Well, as far as I am concerned, nobody should be passing on a 2-lane highway towing that much. I don't care what you are driving. Sounds like the guy who ended up in the ditch ahead of me over Memorial weekend, towing a 5000 lb. boat and driving 80+ MPH. There's just some things you shouldn't do!!!!

Yeah but my ridge is actually a F650 in disguise and I can pass anyone at anytime. This is my road so too bad for you... When I pass, it is your responsibility to get out of my way....

My absurdity proves the lack of intellect that went into that comment about passing with a 4600 pound load = lack of objectivity!

Our boat should sink at less lbs... should I complain about water lapping over the side and the bilge pump starting to run as a design flaw? Sorry my "bed" doesn't twist when I go over a pot hole. [end rant]

[NorCalMike]

Originally Posted by JHRTL

Has anyone seen the 40k longterm wrap up in Car and Driver for JULY??? Some low punches but all around a very good review. I like that they stress its a utility truck not just a truck. here is the link if anyone wants to read it

http://www.caranddriver.com/longroadtests/13087/2006-honda-ridgeline-rtl.html

VERY good review!! The part I liked best was their prediction of 110,000+ miles for brake pads and 85,000 mile tire life. I talked to a Porche SUV owner the other day. In two years and 34,000 miles he has already replaced his brake pads and rotors on all four corners. Says he has spent $120.00 a month just on miantenance! We have got it good with our RL's.

[totalcontl]

2 years and 58,000 miles.