New 2011 RTL

jonthegun · 08-23-2010, 02:02 PM

Hi! Just picked up a new 2011 Black Cherry RTL, which beat out the Tacoma, Xterra, FJ Cruiser, and Frontier for my money.

The only truck which came close was the Tacoma, but the Ridgeline was a better choice, since most of my time is spent on road, and mounting a .50 cal and defending my neighborhood/desert is not an issue or capability needed.

I had to accept the fact that if I wanted to seriously spend some time off road, I should just buy a cheap jeep and tow it with the Ridge, instead of using a $30k Taco and breaking really expensive IFS parts.

The thing that really intrigues me is that the Ridgeline is an amazing truck, and the only reason I even looked at one was due to a person at work highly recommending it. I don't think I've ever seen a commercial for it, and the only place I've seen it mentioned was in consumer reports.

So now it is my bike/kayak/ski transporter, and occasional snow/foul weather machine.

More importantly I want it to take me to work for at least the next 10 years (probably more if they discontinue it).

meanmachine19 · 08-23-2010, 02:16 PM

Congrats on your New RL and welcome to the ROC. It's a nice color - I've grown to like it especially since my wife has the same color Pilot.

I wonder what differences, if any, there are between the '10 and '11?

rollinhonda · 08-23-2010, 03:59 PM

I've got the same color, and lovin' it more each day! BTW, you need to change your signature to say 2011 not 2010...

KrisRidge · 08-23-2010, 05:33 PM

Congrats and welcome to ROC. Dark Cherry Pearl is a nice color. Thanks for posting a picture.

ladaca · 08-23-2010, 05:49 PM

PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY!!!

That is the color of my next RTL.

I stumbled across the RL on consumer reports. Before that, I can't remember seeing one in an add or on the road. Now I see them everywhere! No I'm not psycotic, welllll, maybe not!

Dan

Stewie · 08-23-2010, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the ROC...

jonthegun · 08-24-2010, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meanmachine19

Congrats on your New RL and welcome to the ROC. It's a nice color - I've grown to like it especially since my wife has the same color Pilot.

I wonder what differences, if any, there are between the '10 and '11?

We'll see, I ordered some weathertech stuff for the interior and some window channel vents, 2011 wasn't an option on their site but I could not see any differences based on the pictures.

Also, 2011 isn't an option on our profiles.

rollinhonda · 08-24-2010, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonthegun

We'll see, I ordered some weathertech stuff for the interior and some window channel vents, 2011 wasn't an option on their site but I could not see any differences based on the pictures.

Also, 2011 isn't an option on our profiles.

2010 should the same for parts/accessories...2009 even works for most anything. But our profile options should be fixed, accordingly.

08-23-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
jonthegun ROC Rank: Freshman 2011 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 4	New 2011 RTL Hi! Just picked up a new 2011 Black Cherry RTL, which beat out the Tacoma, Xterra, FJ Cruiser, and Frontier for my money. The only truck which came close was the Tacoma, but the Ridgeline was a better choice, since most of my time is spent on road, and mounting a .50 cal and defending my neighborhood/desert is not an issue or capability needed. I had to accept the fact that if I wanted to seriously spend some time off road, I should just buy a cheap jeep and tow it with the Ridge, instead of using a $30k Taco and breaking really expensive IFS parts. The thing that really intrigues me is that the Ridgeline is an amazing truck, and the only reason I even looked at one was due to a person at work highly recommending it. I don't think I've ever seen a commercial for it, and the only place I've seen it mentioned was in consumer reports. So now it is my bike/kayak/ski transporter, and occasional snow/foul weather machine. More importantly I want it to take me to work for at least the next 10 years (probably more if they discontinue it). Attached Images

08-23-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
meanmachine19 ROC Rank: 3k Comma Club 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,838	Re: New 2011 RTL Congrats on your New RL and welcome to the ROC. It's a nice color - I've grown to like it especially since my wife has the same color Pilot. I wonder what differences, if any, there are between the '10 and '11? __________________ Find me on the popular social network! 2006 Ridge -Steel Blue RTL w/moonroof + various accessories

08-23-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
rollinhonda ROC Rank: 7k Comma Club 2010 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fresno-Clovis, CA Posts: 7,415	Re: New 2011 RTL I've got the same color, and lovin' it more each day! BTW, you need to change your signature to say 2011 not 2010... __________________ Home of the Free, because of the Brave!

08-23-2010, 05:33 PM	#4
KrisRidge ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2009 RTL Bali Blue Pearl Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,089	Re: New 2011 RTL Congrats and welcome to ROC. Dark Cherry Pearl is a nice color. Thanks for posting a picture. __________________ Kris "The human brain is amazing. It starts when you wake up and stops when you get to work." '09 Ridgeline RTL Bali Blue Pearl. '04 Honda CRV EX. Black. (Wife's). '05 Honda Civic

08-23-2010, 05:49 PM	#5
ladaca ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTL Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ST Robert, MO Posts: 141	Re: New 2011 RTL PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY!!! That is the color of my next RTL. I stumbled across the RL on consumer reports. Before that, I can't remember seeing one in an add or on the road. Now I see them everywhere! No I'm not psycotic, welllll, maybe not! Dan

08-23-2010, 05:58 PM	#6
Stewie ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	Re: New 2011 RTL Welcome to the ROC...

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