[turbo]

Well I got tired of waiting and reading this 2020 stuff. I went out and bought 2 (two) 2019 new RL's last week. 1 is an RTL-E (for the wife) and an RTL for me. We have about 500 miles on one and 250 miles on the second. one we love them. Price was right, financing was right, and I prefer 6 speed over 9 speed. I tow very little to none.
Now I can stop watching this 2020 stuff because it just doesn't matter to me anymore. Now for accessories.
I already put in floor mats, splash guards and rear seat storage and did all 4 rear doors with the door hack (which was an easy install) and have 1 tonneau cover on order.

 

[fcpandolfi1]

They were/are.

 

[fcpandolfi1]

This dealer advertises the 2020 RL with 9 speed.

New 2020 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition For Sale in Limerick, PA | VIN# 5FPYK3F85LB000164

New 2020 Honda Ridgeline Truck Crew Cab from Piazza Honda of Pottstown in Limerick, PA, 19468. Call 800-705-8381 for more information. | Stock# 22254

www.piazzahondapottstown.com

 

[Wilsel]

Well I got tired of waiting and reading this 2020 stuff. I went out and bought 2 (two) 2019 new RL's last week. 1 is an RTL-E (for the wife) and an RTL for me. We have about 500 miles on one and 250 miles on the second. one we love them. Price was right, financing was right, and I prefer 6 speed over 9 speed. I tow very little to none.
Now I can stop watching this 2020 stuff because it just doesn't matter to me anymore. Now for accessories.
I already put in floor mats, splash guards and rear seat storage and did all 4 rear doors with the door hack (which was an easy install) and have 1 tonneau cover on order.

2 Ridgelines? Just curious.. why not get 1 Ridgeline and a Passport? I was considering both for a while, and decided on the Ridgeline. Having both would be nice.

 

[Seneca]

This dealer advertises the 2020 RL with 9 speed.

New 2020 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition For Sale in Limerick, PA | VIN# 5FPYK3F85LB000164

New 2020 Honda Ridgeline Truck Crew Cab from Piazza Honda of Pottstown in Limerick, PA, 19468. Call 800-705-8381 for more information. | Stock# 22254

www.piazzahondapottstown.com

I've requested pricing.

 

[henni]

I thought that the 9 speed had already been implemented in the Pilot.

We have it on our Honda Passports and if you care to read passportforums you will find many horror stories of sudden shift to neutral in the middle of highway, total loss of transmission, error messages and more.

 

[zroger73]

I thought the Jeeps were running an FCA 8 speed auto? Maybe not

RWD-based models including the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and Gladiator use the excellent ZF 8HP.
FWD-based models except the Compass including the Renegade and Cherokee use the ZF 9HP.
The Compass uses an Aisin 6-speed.

 

[Seneca]

I've requested pricing.

they actually replied with a price (highly discounted, similar to current 2019 pricing) and asked me to come in for a test drive. So I asked them to verify it’s a 2020. I don’t want to drive 600 miles to test drive a 2019. ?

 

[monkeyman]

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• they actually replied with a price (highly discounted, similar to current 2019 pricing) and asked me to come in for a test drive. So I asked them to verify it’s a 2020. I don’t want to drive 600 miles to test drive a 2019. ?

  Ask for a pic of the window sticker

 

[Comet]

FWIW decode of VIN 5FPYK3F85LB000164
VIN ending in LBxxxxxx is model year 2020
VIN ending in KBxxxxxx is model year 2019
VIN ending in JBxxxxxx is model year 2018, etc.

 

[Comet]

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  Ask for a pic of the window sticker

According to their web site the vehicle is still in transit to the dealer.

 

[Nim]

FWIW decode of VIN 5FPYK3F85LB000164 View attachment 397796

Dealer claims its a 9AT, the sticker shows 6AT, sounds like a scam. Plus Honda's website does not show brochures or owners manuals for the 2020 I called my local Honda Dealer about 2 months ago, asked for info on 2020 ridgeline, sales lady said they expected delivery in 2-3 weeks (which would be mid October). I said are you sure?,. She said she saw the production report. I knew she was lying. I won't expect to see 2020 ridgeline until Early Jan 2020. I hope I can figure out which lady at the Dealer lied to me. I want her to confess to being a liar (Fake news)

 

[Comet]

Dealer claims its a 9AT, the sticker shows 6AT, sounds like a scam. Plus Honda's website does not show brochures or owners manuals for the 2020 I called my local Honda Dealer about 2 months ago, asked for info on 2020 ridgeline, sales lady said they expected delivery in 2-3 weeks (which would be mid October). I said are you sure?,. She said she saw the production report. I knew she was lying. I won't expect to see 2020 ridgeline until Early Jan 2020. I hope I can figure out which lady at the Dealer lied to me. I want her to confess to being a liar (Fake news)

It's not really a sticker, just a computer generated description based on the VIN. Could easily be in error this early in the model year.

 

[oarnold]

Old joke: how can you tell when a dealer is lying to you?


Answer: Their mouth moves.
You can substitute "lawyer" and "cable TV salesperson" among others.

 

[duffcon]

At the SF auto show, Honda brought the 2019


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[Pseudo]

Since Honda hasn't released any official info on the 2020 RL build, what's the odds that they offer the 6sp tranny on the lower trims like they did on the Pilot?

 

[TJ-Rock]

Since Honda hasn't released any official info on the 2020 RL build, what's the odds that they offer the 6sp tranny on the lower trims like they did on the Pilot?

The dealer order page listed the zf9 on all trims, so I would say a near 0 chance.

 

[fcpandolfi1]

It's not really a sticker, just a computer generated description based on the VIN. Could easily be in error this early in the model year.

I ran a few of the VINs available on dealer websites through a decoder and a couple showed as 6sp and a couple gave me an error message. Either the VIN decoders are not updated or Honda changed the definitions or both.

 

[wjfyfe]

So, with what I am reading so far, the only things "wrong" with the 9-speed is personal perception about how it shifts and the additional work involved in changing the fluid. Otherwise, when it comes down to actual mechanical dependability, it sounds like the 9-speed betters the 6-speed, especially with the 6-speeds being prone to overheating leading to it's failure, correct?

I am just bringing this forward to ask again since the original post received no response?

Bill

 

[Pseudo]

There seems to be conflicting info on this. So I'm hoping the odds are still pretty good. No disrespect.