Is it unrealistic to expect a minimum of 250k?

I don't know that "minimum" is the right term................frankly I would be surprised to see that for an average figure given the quality control and complexity of the Ridgeline. More like 200k I would think. Any takers????

 

70/30 mix of highway & city driving for my RL. 200,000 miles would be a drop in the bucket, since the first 110,000 miles have been so uneventfull.

 

The way things have gone so far, I expect 200K. If a diesel comes out, I may trade, but not until. I expect a few major repairs, some expected. I'm planning on a timing belt/water pump between 75K-100K, plugs at 100K, and a power steering pump and a valve adjustment at 125K, none of which I'll do myself. I figure they will cost $2K.

 

If I got 200K trouble free miles from the RL I would be very happy.

 

Let's put it this way. I've known Toyota Tundra trucks to get 300,000 miles on the original engine AND transmission. So, with Honda's equal or better engineering I'd say 400,000 easily, well maintained.

For me, though, I've never driven a vehicle that I put even 50,000 miles on. My first car, a 1988 Taurus, had over 130,000 miles when I got it. I put about 20,000 before selling it for my 2000 Metro. I drove that until it was totaled at 4000. My first 2001 S-10 I drove for 4000 miles before the dealer had to take it back due to a major paperwork error. My second 2001 S-10 (long story) I drove for 30,000 miles. My Toyota Tundra I put just under 50,000 miles on before trading. I think I'll drive my Ridgeline until they have had the turbo-diesel out for two years at the minimum.

 

my 1st car was a 1982 Honda Accord LX hatchback. Ran it till it wouldn't start on me...and traded her in for a 1992 Honda Civic HX. Had the Accord for a good 3 1/2 year before trading it in. Honda Accord was good for 455,075miles. No major problems, most parts was replaced with Honda OE parts and some are replaced with Pepboys parts....If my RL last as long as my first Honda...I would be really really happy.

 

289,000 on my old 1987 Accord we picked up in 91 with 30,000 miles...water pumps & and timing belts/ tires/brakes was the only Major maintenence items

I'll be happy with 300,000 miles ....

 

I plan on keeping my RL until the engine dies, and im sure it will last pass 200,000 miles.

 

What he said.

I'm expecting a minimum of 200,000 and hoping to get a lot more. Got some friends with an Accord with 300,000+ and just had to get major transmission work performed. I bought the Ridgeline with expectation of driving it for 10-15 years at a minimum.

 

yea but the odometer only tells 1/2 the story, as you see alot of very high mileage late model commuter vehicles out there. new miles are different than old miles.(in other words, newer cars take the mileage better than old ones)

what matters most to me are how many years it will last, I would like to get 10 years out of the RL and that may only be 100k miles. but those are hard miles, and if past hondas are any indication the body will rust out before the motor and drivetrain quit.

I am curious to hear from others who are also in it for the long haul, what are the RLs long-term weak links? the rear diff. has me the most worried.

 

what matters most to me are how many years it will last, I would like to get 10 years out of the RL and that may only be 100k miles. but those are hard miles, and if past hondas are any indication the body will rust out before the motor and drivetrain quit.

I am curious to hear from others who are also in it for the long haul, what are the RLs long-term weak links? the rear diff. has me the most worried.

I'm in a similar situation as you with 54K in almost 3 years. My biggest concern is the transmission.

 

my biggest concern is the cheap/thin paint.

oh, and that it was assembled in Canada, not Japan.

 

I would be very happy with 200k of uneventful mileage... I am a little nervous about the complexity of the RL's drivetrain...

 

I better get 200,000. I had to promise my wife before I bought the RL that I would drive it for 200,000 miles before I would buy another truck. If it doens't make it I'll never get a new truck!

 

I plan to keep mine for 200,000 miles or until gas hits $6.00/gallon, whichever comes first. Unfortunately, I'm afraid gas will hit $6.00/gallon first

On second thought, if gas hits $6.00/gallon I won't be able to GIVE my Ridgeline away, so I guess it will become the household "truck" forever!

 

I am looking at buying a 2007 With 192k but not sure how many more miles it has left it looks and runs great but will it give me 100k more at least

 

In June I purchased an '06 with 179,100 miles.

Although it was outwardly in very good condition for being 11-12 years old, I knew I was going to have to put a substantial amount of money in right away, and I did, but I feel I negotiated a good enough price ($8,500) that I came out okay.

My biggest concern at purchase time was a loud and foreboding groan from the rear end when taking sharp turns. Research revealed this would probably be solved by a fluid change, so I took a chance, and that was indeed all that was needed. But it gave me significant negotiating power.

Here is what I had done within the first month, to the tune of about $2,800:

1. All four stabilizer/sway bar linkages replaced
2. Rear diff and transfer case fluid changed
3. Timing belt changed (plus water pump and coolant - this all cost under $700 at my trusted independent shop)
4. All four pads and rotors replaced, plus one caliper
5. New tires; the existing ones had a lot of tread but were EXTREMELY noisy due to cupping

The oil had been changed by the dealer shortly before purchase. A new radiator and used transmission had been installed 8,000 miles prior due to the infamous radiator fitting/transmission cooler breach (read up on that if you purchase!), so I did not have the transmission fluid changed.

My only remaining concerns are:

• Very "rattly" dash - I guess it has just loosened up over the years and I doubt there is an easy fix
• Transmission has exhibited what seems to be odd behavior from time to time; research suggests that for the RL it is not necessarily abnormal, but I am monitoring it carefully

I'm 3,700 miles in already, and so far so good. I hope this is useful as I was in a similar decision-making boat not long ago!

Oh, and did I mention I'm using mine primarily for trailer towing? I don't normally think of myself as a unusually bold person, but......

 

Wow. Almost a 10-year thread revival. It's interesting to see some of the names. I do know that chisoxjim was basically one of the marathon owners here. He had close to 400,000 miles on his 06 when he sold it a few years back. No major issues at all and had most of the original parts. Engine and transmission were original. The only reason he sold it was because the alternator was on its way out and he was thinking he'd have to put some money in it to keep it going. The guy who bought it put a new alternator in and is still driving it as far as I know. I have an 07 RTL with nearly 160k miles on it. It's still darn near perfect with the exception of some dings, dents and scratches. I take very great care of it in all facets. It used to get a lot of rolling two-lane road and highway mileage, but now it's relegated to my 4 mile commute to and from work most days with the occasional 20 or 30 mile trip here and there. I'm a stickler for fluid and filter maintenance. Many others here will tell you they have 150k, 200k, 250k or even 300k+ miles with no major issues.

The common denominator here is strict maintenance. As long as the truck has been very well taken care of, there is no reason to believe it won't give you a VERY long life expectancy. Even if something does break or wear out, parts are affordable and it's very easy to work on. If you buy that 2007 with 192k on it, you should make sure it has a very extensive maintenance history on it. If there's anything in question, change all the fluids right away to set a maintenance baseline. If you cannot find any evidence of the timing belt service being done on it, that is about $1000 expense for you. If you're buying from a Honda dealership, you can try to negotiate this being done as part of the deal. If it was done at 105k miles like it should have been, you'll be due for it to be done AGAIN in about 15,000 miles. Factor all of this in to your decision. How much does the seller want for this truck? What model is it?

 

My 07 only has 80k on it and it runs well and I will run it as long as possible. All maintenance done as necessary. A landscaping company near me has a 06 with 247k and still running strong Anything is possible. I have several vehicles so the ridge does not get the use it did when new. It still handy for dump runs and trips to Home Depot.

 

Well, I just bought a 2007 RTL with 190 K on it, for 7200 (Single Owner). The body is in pretty good shape for the miles and years, and so far the only issues I have run into are a back door lock actuator and water leaking into the in bed trunk. I have a 2006 Element with 275 K on it, so I am expecting to get at least another 100K from this.

 

I met a guy running a cabinet business. He had 350k on his 2006 and it was running good. He only had the pulley whine on it.

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My 2007 has 100,000miles on it and hoping to get 100k more, some things I've done to it, new radiator, 2nd set of tires sway bar links( all 4),timing belt, water pump, plugs, serpinetine belt. Kept getting tighten fuel cap and then check engine light, obd code was po456 slight leak detected, tried a new fuel cap(nope) replaced canister valve solenoid (nope) finally took it to the dealer and they used the Honda computer turned out to be the fuel canister and valve. Oh yes, replaced a ball joint. Do all my fluid changes per mm, and changed brake pads and rotors. Body wise t,s still in very good shape with the exception of the dent in the right 1/4 panel due to me hitting a bollard. There is a little rust inside my doors but I just repaired that. I wash and wax it religiously even in the winter. It's been a good truck for the past 10.5 years

 

Just looked at an 06 with 265k. Still going strong.

 

We also are at that 10.5 year mark since purchasing the 2007 Ridgeline.
When I picked it up from Honda service back in August for my sister it had 170,000 miles on it. That was early August and she has been back and forth more then a few times here to DC and Baltimore area. Yesterday she went to Columbia Maryland to a dinner club for a show from southern MD. That's probably about 200 mile round trip. It's 140 round trip from her house to mine she did that last Sunday. So it should be at or over 172,000 miles now.
When at the Honda service in August it had Right Front Driveshaft replaced and Drivers side Air Mix motor for A/C replaced.
The next service should be an oil change and I will have power steering fluid replaced.

 

2007 RL RTX

Past the Ten Year mark on mine. Purchased it in 2009 with 39000 miles on her. (I think it was an off lease, purchased from Honda Dealer) I now have 122k on the clock.

---- Nothing but regular Maintenance done. Oil/filter changes every 5000 miles along with tire rotation. Timing Belt service at a little over 100k miles and I had the Honda Tech show me the old belt. (It looked almost brand new)
--- I did have to replace the Alternator at about 110k miles. Nothing else done at this point and this Truck is rock solid. Still tight as a drum !!
---Hope to get another two or three more good years from her then prolly get a Sierra/Silverado or the Ram 1500 with Pentastar Engine as I would like more tow capacity for my Boat.
--- I soon will be having a new headliner installed (sagging and held up by curly pins) and im looking at installing a full set of wet okole seat covers.
Have been very Happy with this Vehicle and I have to say it has been the best vehicle I have owned !!

 

I do about 80% back roads which includes a lot of dirt roads. I have 347k on my 2006 truck. I got it at 110k but since I've had it I do regular maintenance. If you take care of your truck I don't see why you can't get over 250k.

 

I've had mine for 9 years this month and I plan on at least 300,000 with regular maintenance. The old girl has 255,000 now. Next year when she hits 300,000, I plan to offer this RTL on CL as a one owner with all maintenance records for around $10,000.00. Hopefully Honda will have updated the gen 2 enough that I can buy it.

 

RC from No. Maine.
I bought my 2008 RTL with 96000K miles 3 years ago. Currently has 175000. I've done all routine and regular maintenance on it, drive it 250 plus miles a week on dirt logging roads. This is probably the best vehicle on the road today. I expect to easily get 250,000 to 300,000 provided all Mfg required maintenance is kept up, which it will be. Love this truck!

 

After 11 years on the road -- if history is any guide -- our '07 (170,950 miles) will easily hit the 200K mark with many, many more miles to spare. Have a new timing belt kit and next set of rotors and ceramic pads ready and waiting. Probably will finally get another vehicle (this time something real gas stingy) for tooling around--at the very least a hybrid. Then, unless duty calls, our RL will be resting on the sidelines. Easiest set of wheels I know of to maintain and detail. Best vehicle STILL on the road today. Hmm, must be an echo in here.:smile: