Check List - Buying a Ridgeline/Check List

[rtbaron]

I would reinforce your list of the tire pressure. After I picked up my Ridge, checked the tire pressure and it read 45psi. Obvisouly, there was very little dealer prep...reduced it back to recommended 32psi. Also, the ID tag for having keys made was LOST. After contacting HONDA, they would not reissue another but said it wasnt a problem since VIN was the factor to recut new keys. Dealer prep in my case was just a wash and minor prep..what a ripoff. Another dealer who doesnt get any more of my business.

[captmiddy]

For those interested, I created a draft PDF version of the checklist that has check boxes to make it easy to take with you and check things off as you complete your inspection of your new Ridgeline. This is a first draft of this, I am working with vertrkr and other folks to complete the version that I hope to get posted but figured this may help a few people in the process now.

It is available on my web page: http://midnight.moulen.org/ridgeline.pdf

[DoctorJ]

I used the list...thanks vert.

[BluRidge]

Newbie greetings to all,
I'll pick up my RL on Tues. 7-12 with checklist handy. Much appreciation for all input. Will have pics soon.

[zero]

Welcome BluRidge to the site. You will not regret getting this truck.

[mnmpa]

Great List and a Great Site! Thanks for the pdf. Now all I need is a PA Dealer that will work with us with price.

[Hotbox]

The other thing that you might want to check (and add to the know issues on the checklist) is to make sure that if the dealer installed the running boards, that they're put on correctly. See the 'Running boards can be installed backwards' thread under Accessories.

[captmiddy]

I am thinking that perhaps an accessories checklist would be good, things to check about each of the standard accessories. Like that foglights come on and such. And a checklist which is broken down by basic package (RT, RTS, RTL...) which would help people going in to know what they need to check for in their particular model.

[BillB]

Finally picking my Blue RTS up tonight. I have the checklist in my back pocket. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks.

[BillB]

List worked great, and so far, none of the club's reported problems evident on the truck. In 300,000 range of Vin number so I guess they solved the initial windshield noise and steering wheel creaks, hope it stays quiet. I definitely agree that the left foot rest gotta go and I feel for you tall guys who do not have more leg room as I just fit and I am an average size guy. I have found a couple of manufacturing defects: steering wheel plastic insert where controls are embedded is not carefully set and has some sharp edges sticking up; the seam on the rubber steering wheel is noticeably raised and kinda cheaply finished; and the lower body panels beneath the doors where the rubber undercoating is painted already has the rubber coating and the paint flaking off (touch up paint needed). Other than that, I am having fun driving around and cant wait for the break in period to be over so I can blast around a bit.