What's your thoughts on this 2006?

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DozeBeatS

Discussion Starter · 18 d ago

Hey guys, I'm brand new here and interested in purchasing a 2006 Ridgeline RT with 97k miles. I figured what better place to get opinions than this forum. I'm just curious what you guys would consider a good price to be on this and whether it even makes sense to buy it since it's almost 20 years old. 🤷

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oarnold

· #2 · 18 d ago

As a happy owner of a 2009 RT, the 20” tires and lift would concern me and I would look elsewhere. But, that’s just my perspective.

Factor into your decision the need for new spark plugs and timing belt service which is called for around the 100k mark.

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interpon

· #3 · 18 d ago

Agree..lift is a non starter for me

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ridgelinesingh

· #4 · 18 d ago

Definitely altering the suspension for the lift may result in other issues down the road. I have a 2013 Sport with 210,000 miles, no modifications and it still drives like the day I drove it out of the dealership.

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Real Truck

· #5 · 18 d ago

Just as an example, I'm the 4th owner of a 2008 RTL with NO rust. Bought it in 2019 with 195k for $9,000. Even the loan officer thought it was a good deal. Didn't even realize at the time it had a 2 inch lift. It still has stock rims and standard size tires. Eventually replaced the front control arms because the bushings were in rough shape. I don't know how much of that was from the lift kit and how much from the miles. Shop wanted $800 for the job. I did it for $160. Otherwise, no problems relating to the lift.

P.S. Now at 247k

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V2500

· #6 · 18 d ago

Welcome to the club @DozeBeatS!

As @oarnold said above — it’ll be due for several maintenance items (Timing Belt and such) around 100,000-miles — here’s an old discussion on some of the things to get your research started (watch-out for repair cost prices mentioned in some of these old threads — the price has probably increased significantly since they were accomplished):

Timing Belt Components

I'm looking into having my Timing Belt Service performed (2008 w/52,000). I assumed up until now that this was a 'standard' service in terms of what was replaced. But I have discovered otherwise. For example my dealership replaces timing belt, drive belt, and water pump but not tensioner unless...

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In addition, if the radiator has NOT been replaced — you should probably plan on replacing it BEFORE you drive it too much. Others may disagree, but you don’t want to get caught-out by (and you should search for) - the Strawberry Milkshake Of Death (SMOD) — a lot easier and cheaper to do it before it fails:

SMOD Got me, looking at possibly a new transmission. Advice?

This forum has been amazing for research and identifying my issues with my '07 ridgeline. The short version is SMOD got me on Christmas Day of all times. I thought I got it off the road quickly enough, but it's not looking good. Following advice from previous posts, I had it towed to a trusted...

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Frame rust — there’s a recall on the straps that hold the fuel tank in place (you should search for that), probably should make sure you put it on a left and have the underside inspected:

Rusted rear frame rail

Hello everyone. I have a 2007 RTL with 89,000 miles. Truck is very clean with very little body rust. I went to prep for a trailer hitch and underneath the p.o. undercoating I noticed some scaling. Started picking away and removed a fist sized hole in the frame. I've never seen the team rust...

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There is a lot of good information here, it just takes awhile to find it. I wish you luck, and again — welcome to the club!

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