I want a truck, what should I get?

[JeffreyLebowski]

The OP didn't say anything about what he is going to use the truck for. Just that he wanted a truck. Pretty fucking vague if you ask me, it may be that the Ridgeline is exactly what he wants.

The Ridgline isn't a truck. It's a MVPAAT or Mini Van Posing As A Truck.
How ever you try to chalk it up it can't compete. Hell it can't go over small dips without flexing the body and putting waves and creases in the sheet metal.

Things like the Ridgeline or Lincoln Blackwood or Cadillac EXT or whatever their Truck thing is is for posers that want to pretend they have a truck but not use it as one. At least though the Lincoln and Cadillac are built on truck platforms and can actually perform the tasks, It's just the owners that can't do it.

A Ridgeline is to truck is like a Civic is to F1 race car.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

For the $15K price range you are definately look at used or a very very stripped down F150.
I would stay away from the F150 not because of lack of ability, but because to me the seats and ride SUCK unless you get in a King Ranch.

 

[jlee]

The Ridgline isn't a truck. It's a MVPAAT or Mini Van Posing As A Truck.
How ever you try to chalk it up it can't compete. Hell it can't go over small dips without flexing the body and putting waves and creases in the sheet metal.

Things like the Ridgeline or Lincoln Blackwood or Cadillac EXT or whatever their Truck thing is is for posers that want to pretend they have a truck but not use it as one. At least though the Lincoln and Cadillac are built on truck platforms and can actually perform the tasks, It's just the owners that can't do it.

A Ridgeline is to truck is like a Civic is to F1 race car.

That's pretty much the point. How many people need an F1 car? For the vast majority of people, the Ridgeline will do everything they need it to do.

I also have a hard time calling it a "truck" - unibody, no 4x4 / low range, but honestly, most people don't need a truck. The Ridgeline works great for them.

Oh, and please pics pics of creased sheet metal after going over small dips. I'm curious.

 

[MovingTarget]

The real question seems to be full size or mid size. For full size trucks, go with the v8. The difference in fuel economy with a v6 isn't worth it for what you give up in torque and power. This is with one caveat...the i6 that used to be available in the f150. Those things were real beasts that I would own over hte v8 counterpart anyday. For small trucks, the i5 in the colorodo is a decent engine. I've also had an experience in a Frontier and Tacoma with their 4cylinders...I wouldn't get those unless those were mated to a manual transmission. When mated to a slushbox they feel very underpowered.

...and no, the Ridgeline is not a truck. Not to say that it isn't a decent vehicle, but to say it is a true truck does it (and its potential buyers ) a disservice.

 

[JulesMaximus]

That's pretty much the point. How many people need an F1 car? For the vast majority of people, the Ridgeline will do everything they need it to do.

I also have a hard time calling it a "truck" - unibody, no 4x4 / low range, but honestly, most people don't need a truck. The Ridgeline works great for them.

Oh, and please pics pics of creased sheet metal after going over small dips. I'm curious.

Call it a truck, call it a trar, call it a minivan, who the fuck cares...it's all semantics. It's all about what you need it to do and, based on the OP's somewhat loosely defined needs, I'd say the Ridgeline is an excellent choice.

 

[c3p0]

who the fuck cares

JulesMaximus,

That's one thing I can agree with you on. You have your opinion and as do we all have our own. I personally think an F150 would be a much better choice. But that's just my opinion. I'm done now how about you?

c3p0
🙂

 

[Squisher]

Call it a truck, call it a trar, call it a minivan, who the fuck cares...it's all semantics. It's all about what you need it to do and, based on the OP's somewhat loosely defined needs, I'd say the Ridgeline is an excellent choice.

I agree that for the average home owner it is fine up to the point that you decide to cart home some pavers, bricks, gravel, sand, topsoil, etc. Even then all it'll mean is making more trips to the store.

 

[jlee]

Call it a truck, call it a trar, call it a minivan, who the fuck cares...it's all semantics. It's all about what you need it to do and, based on the OP's somewhat loosely defined needs, I'd say the Ridgeline is an excellent choice.

Uh, that was kind of my point.

 

[Arkaign]

F150. It's gonna still be solid and worth $$ even 20 years down the line, with even the most minor of maintenance. They are truly outstanding vehicles.

 

[JulesMaximus]

F150. It's gonna still be solid and worth $$ even 20 years down the line, with even the most minor of maintenance. They are truly outstanding vehicles.

Correction, it is a decent work horse. If you get the super cab model it may double as a decent family hauler but that's about it. It all comes down to individual needs.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

if you're not towing beds full of sand, water, dirt, or steal weighing 5000lbs+ then your best choice is the ridgeline. it has the best handling, the best real world fuel efficiency, best resale value, best quality, best materials, and its a Honda. You can't go wrong.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

I cant say I have to agree with LOUISSS and Jules on this. The Ridgeline is the truck 90% of truck buyers actually need. Its a pity the mileage is so poor on it.

My old neighbor had one, he actually liked it. It went soft roading in the desert fine, hauled his dirt bike and towed his dune buggy well enough.

 

[obamanation]

Op, you could always get the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 XFE edition. It gets better mileage, bigger, and more power, far greater payload capacity than the Ridgeline. I can't understand why anyone would buy the Ridgeline when there are bigger, better, more fuel efficient trucks. Cost would be pretty similar yet you'd get a much better truck overall. Though I don't really understand the OP's needs vs. wants and why they're getting a truck to begin with. From what I read in the OP, it sounds like the OP is very "pie in the sky" and is buying this truck not because it'll actually serve any real purpose but to feel good about himself for whatever reason that may be. I'd much rather have an efficient car for most tasks and then a truck for when I really need a truck than have a vehicle that tries to do everything.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

I cant say I have to agree with LOUISSS and Jules on this. The Ridgeline is the truck 90% of truck buyers actually need. Its a pity the mileage is so poor on it.

My old neighbor had one, he actually liked it. It went soft roading in the desert fine, hauled his dirt bike and towed his dune buggy well enough.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Op, you could always get the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 XFE edition. It gets better mileage, bigger, and more power, far greater payload capacity than the Ridgeline. I can't understand why anyone would buy the Ridgeline when there are bigger, better, more fuel efficient trucks. Cost would be pretty similar yet you'd get a much better truck overall. Though I don't really understand the OP's needs vs. wants and why they're getting a truck to begin with. From what I read in the OP, it sounds like the OP is very "pie in the sky" and is buying this truck not because it'll actually serve any real purpose but to feel good about himself for whatever reason that may be. I'd much rather have an efficient car for most tasks and then a truck for when I really need a truck than have a vehicle that tries to do everything.

No one wants your fucking prius

 

[obamanation]

No one wants your fucking prius

You won't take a Prius which can comfortably seat 5 because it only does 0-60 in 10sec but you will take a Hummer H2 which does its 0-60 in 10.5 secs. How fucking stupid is that?

 

[PhoKingGuy]

You won't take a Prius which can comfortably seat 5 because it only does 0-60 in 10sec but you will take a Hummer H2 which does its 0-60 in 10.5 secs. How fucking stupid is that?

I guessed you missed the part where I drive one of the most fuel efficient cars for sale in the US as my DD?

 

[jlee]

You won't take a Prius which can comfortably seat 5 because it only does 0-60 in 10sec but you will take a Hummer H2 which does its 0-60 in 10.5 secs. How fucking stupid is that?

'10 Hummer H2 does 0-60 in about 8 seconds.

'10 Prius does 0-60 in about 10 seconds.

Regardless, who's talking about 0-60 times? If you're basing your purchasing decisions on performance, you're not cross shopping a Prius and a Hummer.

The Ridgeline is great for what it is. Have you ever driven one?

 

[obamanation]

I guessed you missed the part where I drive one of the most fuel efficient cars for sale in the US as my DD?

I'd rather have a reliable Prius with good resale value that uses 87 gasoline and is currently the most fuel efficient vehicle currently being sold than have your unreliable, girly Jetta that is not only just as expensive, but uses more expensive, less common diesel fuel. The only redeeming qualities about your vehicle is that it gets acceptable mileage and it's a stick shift.

 

[obamanation]

'10 Hummer H2 does 0-60 in about 8 seconds.

'10 Prius does 0-60 in about 10 seconds.

Regardless, who's talking about 0-60 times? If you're basing your purchasing decisions on performance, you're not cross shopping a Prius and a Hummer.

The Ridgeline is great for what it is. Have you ever driven one?

What "is" it exactly..? You can't possibly be buying it for the fuel economy so I see no point to it since it is inferior to its competitors six ways to sunday..

 

[Kirby]

I'd rather have a reliable Prius with good resale value that uses 87 gasoline and is currently the most fuel efficient vehicle currently being sold than have your unreliable, girly Jetta that is not only just as expensive, but uses more expensive, less common diesel fuel. The only redeeming qualities about your vehicle is that it gets acceptable mileage and it's a stick shift.

If the Jetta is girly, then the Prius is a botched sex-change. The Prius is easily one of the ugliest vehicles on the road, second to only the Aztek. I'm sure he didn't choose a Jetta because it performs relatively well, looks good, comfortable, and fuel efficient. Not to mention, isn't surrounded by the stereotype of authoritarian hipsters who think they're changing the world. 🙄

And the only redeeming qualities about the Prius is fuel efficiency and STD barricade.

 

[jlee]

What "is" it exactly..? You can't possibly be buying it for the fuel economy so I see no point to it since it is inferior to its competitors six ways to sunday..

Well, your perception of reality is so twisted that I'm not surprised you can't see what it "is" even after reading all the posts in this thread.

Prius = hideous, by the way.

 

[radioouman]

What "is" it exactly..? You can't possibly be buying it for the fuel economy so I see no point to it since it is inferior to its competitors six ways to sunday..

The Ridgeline handles far better than a body on frame truck. A typical rear-wheel drive truck can get squirrelly with an empty bed in the rain or snow. The OP is talking about a 6-cylinder full size which won't give him a limited slip diff either. The FWD Ridgeline has AWD when needed.

 

[obamanation]

Well, your perception of reality is so twisted that I'm not surprised you can't see what it "is" even after reading all the posts in this thread.

Prius = hideous, by the way.

Ridgeline to me= Failed attempt at a truck. It fails at everything except being a failure.. The Prius isn't really all that ugly, I think it's ugly to you like a tree hugger would say a Ford Excursion is "ugly".

The Ridgeline handles far better than a body on frame truck. A typical rear-wheel drive truck can get squirrelly with an empty bed in the rain or snow. The OP is talking about a 6-cylinder full size which won't give him a limited slip diff either. The FWD Ridgeline has AWD when needed.

But the Ridgeline costs 28K and isn't even a proper pickup truck. Why pay 28K for a wimpy V6 with crap mileage and also who cares about AWD when you're dealing with a pickup in the snow, it's not like it's going to help him stop any better, it just helps you get going when it's slick which may reinforce a false sense of security and get him into bigger trouble than he otherwise would. Just put some bags of sand in the back of that Silverado 1500 XFE and he *should be able to manage just fine in the snow if he has any brains. Otherwise he'd just be better off getting an SUV or a car because despite the AWD in that Ridgeline, there still might not be enough weight in the back...something an SUV would add. Has the OP even owned a truck? I love how some people are all talk about what they'll do with their truck but never actually do it because for them to do it would require some training or education...something they won't do.... Like knowing how to operate 4WD or how to safely tow.

 

[jlee]

Ridgeline to me= Failed attempt at a truck. It fails at everything except being a failure.. The Prius isn't really all that ugly, I think it's ugly to you like a tree hugger would say a Ford Excursion is "ugly".

Are you fleabag's twin?

But the Ridgeline costs 28K and isn't even a proper pickup truck. Why pay 28K for a wimpy V6 with crap mileage and also who cares about AWD when you're dealing with a pickup in the snow, it's not like it's going to help him stop any better, it just helps you get going when it's slick which may reinforce a false sense of security and get him into bigger trouble than he otherwise would. Just put some bags of sand in the back of that Silverado 1500 XFE and he *should be able to manage just fine in the snow if he has any brains. Otherwise he'd just be better off getting an SUV or a car because despite the AWD in that Ridgeline, there still might not be enough weight in the back...something an SUV would add. Has the OP even owned a truck? I love how some people are all talk about what they'll do with their truck but never actually do it because for them to do it would require some training or education...something they won't do.... Like knowing how to operate 4WD or how to safely tow.

Have you ever driven a Ridgeline? How about this - have you driven a Ridgeline well in excess of typical "safe normal traffic" speeds, or far closer to its limit than most people ever have a need, or could ever do legally? What about in snow, or at the limit in snowy conditions?

I have. It's not a bad rig. The AWD system is fantastic and so is the stability control.

When's the last time you towed something? When's the last time you've driven in snow? Here, just for you:

I wouldn't own a Ridgeline myself - I like a V8, body on frame, 4x4 with low range. However, most people aren't carrying motorcycles and snowmobiles around, towing cars, etc. For most people, a Ridgeline is just fine.