Thinking about trading in my 2012 (90k miles) for a 2nd gen (21 or 22). The 12 is my first pickup and it has been great. No issues/problems. Reliable, cool looking, and drives nice. Well maintained and well cared for. But the lure of a new one lingers. Anyone made a switch and wish they hadn't? (I don't tow or off-road; just light hauling at most)
Regrets Going from 1st to 2nd Gen
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Thinking about trading in my 2012 (90k miles) for a 2nd gen (21 or 22). The 12 is my first pickup and it has been great. No issues/problems. Reliable, cool looking, and drives nice. Well maintained and well cared for. But the lure of a new one lingers. Anyone made a switch and wish they hadn't? (I don't tow or off-road; just light hauling at most)
Went from a 2009 that I personally put 200k miles on and hopped into the 2017 (put 45k miles on), then the 2019 (put 25k miles on)(all sports). I liked the beefier look of the old vs the new, however the latest 2021+ redesign looks awesome. Maintenance has been easy across all three, and I've experienced no issues with any of them. Some pro's for the new ones that I enjoy the most were the easy-to-access bed, the increased adjustments for the steering wheel and the fact that the steering wheel grip is thinner/more ergonomic.
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I was very pleased with my 2012 RTL NAVI that I'd owned since new, but then I took it to my Honda dealer for routine maintenance and they made me a trade-in offer I couldn't refuse on a 2018 RTL-E. Very pleased with reliability of both trucks, but the creature comforts and quieter ride of the 2018 won me over. Zero regrets!
Did you mean to say "the creature comforts and quieter ride of the 2018"?
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I've commented several times over the years that I wish I had kept my black 2014 Ridgeline SE. I've purchased nine automobiles including three 2G Ridgelines since then valued at around a quarter of a million dollars (I hate it when I stop to think about that).
I like the features, performance, and efficiency the 2G, but I miss the reliability, durability, and simplicity of the 1G.
The first model year for the Ridgeline was 2006.
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Keep the G1, you have lot’s of life left in it.
Yep. With 133 sold in Feb 2005, and 42,460 more sold my Dec 31, 2005.I've commented several times over the years that I wish I had kept my black 2014 Ridgeline SE. I've purchased nine automobiles including three 2G Ridgelines since then valued at around a quarter of a million dollars (I hate it when I stop to think about that).
I like the features, performance, and efficiency the 2G, but I miss the reliability, durability, and simplicity of the 1G.
The first model year for the Ridgeline was 2006.
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Your mileage is not bad; just over 9k/year. Sounds like you love your 2012.
Considering this current market, I would keep it and start saving for your upcoming major service (timing belt, idler, pully, water pump, etc.), then continue saving (the amount you would estimate for a '21/'22 truck payment) and build up a nice down payment for a future model.
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I would keep the Gen 1 (mine is a 2007). My impression has been that the Gen 2 Ridgelines are having more problems including water leaking into the cabin. An advantage of the Gen 2 is more horsepower; also, I don't know if Honda changed the tranny-radiator cooling system, but I do worry about the potential for SMOD in my '07. Cars are rarely an investment (unless you consider losing money an investment), and not having car payments is always a relief, especially as, given its imbecilic leadership, this Nation is likely facing some very hard times. I was chatting with a local used car dealer/owner who stated that used Ridgelines are difficult to find and are commanding high prices, so the good news is that you would likely get a good price on your old one; the bad news is that you will pay a high price for a new one. Good luck.
LOL, Sorry about that, Yes, the 2018 is superior to the 2012 in my opinion.
With only 90,000 on your G1 you could hang on to it for quite a while, unless you're bored. If you do make the switch, take a garden hose to the bed and rear window of the G2 you are considering, preferably parking it facing downhill for the water test. I just about pulled the trigger on a 22 last week, but bailed due to my concern of water intrusion issues.
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I've never been in a Gen1 but what I've noticed over the years when buying a new ride, you always miss some things about the old and love some things about the new.
The worst is when you have a bullet proof vehicle and your new one has issues. Often it's the luck of the draw.
Anyway, best of luck in whatever you do.
The worst is when you have a bullet proof vehicle and your new one has issues. Often it's the luck of the draw.
Anyway, best of luck in whatever you do.
Thanks for all the comments/recos; very informative and helpful.
Sounds like people miss their G1, but are generally happy with their new G2. Anyway, think I'm going to hang on to my 2012 for a year or so. Hopefully the G2 issues (e.g., window/bed leakage), car market/pricing, G3, and whatever will all settle out or get fixed soon. Meanwhile, I'll just continue to enjoy driving my happy-to-own truck until the right time for a trade.😄
Sounds like people miss their G1, but are generally happy with their new G2. Anyway, think I'm going to hang on to my 2012 for a year or so. Hopefully the G2 issues (e.g., window/bed leakage), car market/pricing, G3, and whatever will all settle out or get fixed soon. Meanwhile, I'll just continue to enjoy driving my happy-to-own truck until the right time for a trade.😄
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The G2 bed is simply amazing IMO. I can reach almost anything in it without climbing in or standing on a rear tire - much better everyday ergonomics.
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