So what brand of toaster do you own??

Do U like chicken wings ??

I love eating wings while sitting in my Ridgeline, don't own a toaster

 

"I was so bored this Sunday night I decided to go trolling at the Ridgeline forums"

 

So what brand of toaster do you own??

Do U like chicken wings ??

I love eating wings while sitting in my Ridgeline, don't own a toaster

I love eating wings in my Ridgeline but dropped one and it got all over my interior, now I want my money back from Honda because the interior isn't tan like they said it was

 

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If people want good gas mileage a vehicle of this size/weight/utility/power is probably not for them. There are plenty of smaller, lighter, less powerful, and less usefull vehicles out there...!

Also, I seem to remember the mileage posted pretty clearly on the sticker...

I 2ND this thought.
Just try to get a truck of equal size that gets better milleage.
And keep in mind... the truck has 247hp if you use it it will eat gas.
If you want good milage get a car

 

I agree with the OP about the gas mileage threads, I just clicked the "new posts" and I swear most of them are about gas mileagle.

Anyone who expects to get exactly the EPA ratings is delusional. The EPA has admitted this, every automotive publication knows this. The EPA testing procedures are outdated and don't take into account things such as Air conditioning usages, or stop and go traffic conditions.

Bottom line: MANY current vehicles post mileage BELOW EPA estimates by an average of 16%.

Starting with the 2008 model year, the EPA will begin revising its testing standards.

Until then, if you get anywhere from 13-17mpg city and 17-21mpg highway it is 100% NORMAL. It could be EVEN LESS depending on your driving style and environmental conditions.

So STOP with all the MPG threads! There are PLENTY of them already!

Remember the 3 cardinal rules of forum etiquette:


1) RTFM
2) SEARCH
3) POST

 

And, I don't know what V8s people are talking about as the V8s I am familair with get much worse gas mileage- check out the HEMI on the Dodge 1500 or the V8 on the Ford F150.

I got the same (or slightly better) mileage on my '97 F150 V8 as I do on the RL on my normal day to day driving. The RL does get better on trips though. My F150 was a 2WD extended cab, so that is probably the difference.

 

Thank goodness you finally got here! I was trying to hold the fort down today on MPG and am pretty much worn out!!!

Smoky

 

I am going to start my own thread with this one.

I really don't understand what all the hoopla about gas mileage has been with this vehicle. Everywhere I read talks about bad gas mileage but my Ridgeline gets just about the same as my Sport Trac did and this vehicle has 45 more hp and is much bigger/heavier. And, from my research, gets as good gas mileage as other trucks in it's class. And... the Ridgeline is the ONLY low emissions truck that I have come across. Given all factors, I think that this V6 is a pretty amazing engine.

And, I don't know what V8s people are talking about as the V8s I am familair with get much worse gas mileage- check out the HEMI on the Dodge 1500 or the V8 on the Ford F150.

If people want good gas mileage a vehicle of this size/weight/utility/power is probably not for them. There are plenty of smaller, lighter, less powerful, and less usefull vehicles out there...!

Also, I seem to remember the mileage posted pretty clearly on the sticker...

I agree 100 %.

 

I really don't understand what all the hoopla about gas mileage has been with this vehicle. Everywhere I read talks about bad gas mileage.......

I agree. Thanks for your post, and welcome to the forum. My own posting has slowed dramatically in recent days because the MPG crap is everywhere here. I can't understand it, unless it's these "trolls" that people are talking about. None of it makes sense, unless people are in debt because of Christmas Credit card usage, and NOW want to watch their money!

I have no complaints with my MPG. I get 16.6 MPG now, and thats the same as my '04 Tacoma. But this truck is nearly a ton HEAVIER than the Taco.

I have several theories:

1. I think many owners are being more critical of of MPG because this is a Honda. The most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly company out there. You can bet if this truck, in it's current form even, was made in Detroit, the mpg debate would'nt exist.

2. I am guessing the winter mix, along with many newly purchased trucks that are still in the break-in period has a lot to do with it.

3. People are lead footed, and this truck, unlike ALL OTHERS is not only easier to drive fast, but more fun and safe. This truck is probably being used more like a sporty car than the trucks most people replaced with it. I include myself in this, as I would NEVER attempt to take my '04 Tacoma around sharp bends as fast as I can with the Ridgeline.

4. Finally, the holidays are over, and people are broke. We got our credit card bills for our spending, and we are watching every cent we are spending. These people are probably bitching about home heating costs too. And while my gas bill is twice what it was last year, I am not bitching about that either. I can always turn it down a little, put on a ROC sweat shirt, and tuff it out till spring. Likewise, it the MPG of my truck becomes an issue, I can simply slow the F$%&* DOWN! It's all up to me.

I am turned off by the MPG complaints. The fact is, this is a full time all wheel drive, 4 door truck that is loaded with safety features beyond any other truck of it's kind. It weighs in at a staggering 4,500 lbs, but it feels like a 3,000 lb car!

Drive it like you would any other gas guzzling truck, and you will get the same or better mileage.

Drive it like a car, and it's no longer fair to compare to other trucks.

fins

 

As I'd said a long time ago about the 'mileage' posts....GO BUY A CIVIC FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! That was about a month or so ago when I just got tired of those silly MPG posts and the constant questions asking what mileage everyone was getting. Back then I was pretty much told to back off. I guess NOW everybody is finally getting as sick of them as I was!!

 

WOW!!! I thought I was gonna really piss people off with that post but I guess I am not the only one who can't understand all the complaining about gas mileage. I have been SO IMPRESSED with the engine- a low emmisions V6 with this kind of performance.

I LOVED Fins2theright's post.. and all the others as well- I think you pretty much said it all!!!

 

Wait I hear a 2% out there........ OK maybe not. I agree get a civic.

 

Thought I would post some info some might find interesting.

This is from Consumer's Report as they have tested vehicles- this is not the EPA estimates but how these vehicles actually tested out.

05 Sport Trac- V6- 15mpg/20mpg (reported, vehicle not tested)
05 F150- 5.4 V8- 9mpg/20mpg
05 RAM 1500 -4.7 V8-8mpg/17mpg
05 Toyota Tacoma- V6- 13mpg/21mpg

oh, and almost forgot.... Honda RIDGELOVE- 10mpg/23mpg- so, don't worry, be happy, you bought the BEST truck!!!

 

Wow I get better than the epa/sticker rating..woohoo

 

Get a Civic?

Good idea. Then, I'll have truck of the year and car of the year!!

I gotta stop the !! at the end of my posts. My fahter used to be a commercial fisherman. He trolled more than he gilnet. The two ! reminds me of the poles on either sides of the boat.

 

He trolled more than he gilnet

If he had gillnetted more, would you end your posts with ##?

 

i noticed that people are posting RL HP, is our RL 255 hp or 247hp? i've noticed that the brochure state that the engine is 255hp and the new sticker at the dealer states it 247hp? what's the deal and wich one is right?

 

i noticed that people are posting RL HP, is our RL 255 hp or 247hp? i've noticed that the brochure state that the engine is 255hp and the new sticker at the dealer states it 247hp? what's the deal and wich one is right?

Under the new hp requirements, it's 247 hp. Under the old hp requirement it was 255 hp.

We don't have winter mix fuel here and I get consistently 19 to close to 21 mpg.

 

So what brand of toaster do you own??

Do U like chicken wings ??

I love eating wings while sitting in my Ridgeline, don't own a toaster

I have a 2 slice toaster. Growing up we all had a 4 slicer. My wife says thats a waste and will only have a 2 slicer. Maybe the 4 uses to much electricity.

 

Ok here's the deal.
basically people are ticked that they are paying 44$+ for a tank of gas.
lets look at the real problem.
Gas is 2.30$ a gallon+-
if it was 1.30$ a gallon people would not be as critical of a great truck that gets good gas mileage.
Its not the trucks fault gas prices stink!

 

WOW!!! I thought I was gonna really piss people off with that post but I guess I am not the only one who can't understand all the complaining about gas mileage. I have been SO IMPRESSED with the engine- a low emmisions V6 with this kind of performance.

I LOVED Fins2theright's post.. and all the others as well- I think you pretty much said it all!!!

I'm sorry but I have one BIG complaint about the post from fins2theright.

snip....
I can always turn it down a little, put on a ROC sweat shirt, and tuff it out till spring.

ROC Sweatshirt? What ROC sweatshirt?
Looks like we have to tuff it out until spring just to get a T-shirt.
I guess that's just one more reason we should have bought this truck & joined this forum earlier

 

Lot's of posts on this, for sure. With the all wheel drive and the ride and all that I get what I expected. I drive mainly stop-n-go and I'm getting about 15 mpg. It's relative, though. Gas here is $2.33 a gallon. I got to work and picked up a $1.99 monster drink (16 oz) and picked up a $3.00 pack of smokes (nasty habit I know).

 

Lot's of posts on this, for sure. With the all wheel drive and the ride and all that I get what I expected. I drive mainly stop-n-go and I'm getting about 15 mpg. It's relative, though. Gas here is $2.33 a gallon. I got to work and picked up a $1.99 monster drink (16 oz) and picked up a $3.00 pack of smokes (nasty habit I know).

A $3.00 pack of smokes?? You musta got Employee Pricing! Or, is it "Everyone Else is a Sucker Pricing!" I just can't keep up.

 

Hear, hear!

I agree, obviously.

As the EPA says, your mileage may vary!

 

A $3.00 pack of smokes?? You musta got Employee Pricing! Or, is it "Everyone Else is a Sucker Pricing!" I just can't keep up.

Well, I live in North Carolina so the price is better here. I've heard it's 7.00 or higher in other states. I keep saying I'm going to quit. Said that when they hit 2.25 a pack.