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Posted: 12/27/2019 10:46:12 PM EDT
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Get the optional factory canopy https://www.stirlinghonda.com/assets/stock/colormatched_02/white/640/cc_2020hov01_02_640/cc_2020hov010040_02_640_gx.jpg?height=400  We put 156k on a 2011 and it ran like new when we sold it. Still miss the thing when we go to Costco. 
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Posted: 12/27/2019 10:51:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That same majority was satisfied with their minivan though, so there's that.  So I have a pretty good basis for comparison. I like the Honda Odyssey better than any of them for off the clock, non-tow cruising, tailgating, etc. Make fun all you like. 
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Posted: 12/27/2019 10:56:57 PM EDT
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Tacoma FTW Pass. Sounds like it’s the ideal vehicle for those that tie their worth to what vehicle they drive. Screen name does not check out 
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Posted: 12/27/2019 11:00:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You mean the "truck" with rear drums and a non-fully boxed frame and modified car engine that costs as much as a full-size? Pass. Sounds like it's the ideal vehicle for those that tie their worth to what vehicle they drive. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 11:02:32 PM EDT
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Tacoma ain't the Hilux.
No matter how much Taco fan bois want it to be. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 11:21:59 PM EDT
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Ah yes, the same old tired excuses to hate the Tacoma. Surely if the same garbage keeps getting parroted it will be accurate one day! Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: You mean the "truck" with rear drums and a non-fully boxed frame and modified car engine that costs as much as a full-size? Pass. Sounds like it's the ideal vehicle for those that tie their worth to what vehicle they drive. I used to like Tacos. I’ve owned two Tacos. Both second gen. The first one was great, except for it not having 4x4. The second, which I intended to keep forever and ordered it exactly how I wanted it, was such a disappointment I got rid of it after a year. New vehicles shouldn’t have orange peel paint. Or have More engine noise coming through the engine bay than a 1st year model. Nor should a vehicle that expensive have a windshield that sounds like a kazoo while driving in windy conditions. Or cruise control that acts like it was designed in the 70’s. So much for “ironing out manufacturing issues” ten model years apart. That’s my experience with them. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 11:39:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess if you can't counter the verifiable facts I presented, you could just call them excuses. At least those are honest Toyota issues. Perhaps if I had mentioned the frame rusting issue (which I honestly don't blame Toyota ), more triggering might have resulted. I used to like Tacos. I've owned two Tacos. Both second gen. The first one was great, except for it not having 4x4. The second, which I intended to keep forever and ordered it exactly how I wanted it, was such a disappointment I got rid of it after a year. New vehicles shouldn't have orange peel paint. Or have More engine noise coming through the engine bay than a 1st year model. Nor should a vehicle that expensive have a windshield that sounds like a kazoo while driving in windy conditions. Or cruise control that acts like it was designed in the 70's. So much for "ironing out manufacturing issues" ten model years apart. That's my experience with them. It's almost like you read someone else complaining about drum brakes and a non boxed frame and just repeated it. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 11:54:22 PM EDT
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buy a Ridgeline... it'll put hair on your balls.. 
 Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue (Live at San Quentin, 1969) |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:36:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You mean the “truck” with rear drums and a non-fully boxed frame and modified car engine that costs as much as a full-size? Pass. Sounds like it’s the ideal vehicle for those that tie their worth to what vehicle they drive. Screen name does not check out |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:41:07 AM EDT
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Ah yes, the same old tired excuses to hate the Tacoma. Surely if the same garbage keeps getting parroted it will be accurate one day! Are you saying they don’t have drum brakes? That they have a fully boxed frame? That the 3.5 isn’t used in Lexus and Toyota sedans? That you can’t get a f150 for damn near cheaper? |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 1:03:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2019 1:21:56 AM EDT
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So your original complaints are totally separate from your actual experience? It's almost like you read someone else complaining about drum brakes and a non boxed frame and just repeated it. It was easier than (eventually) typing out my experience and I figured parroting arfcom’s most common complaints about the Taco would get get the most attention...and it appears that was the case. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 1:24:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You forgot the plastic bed. I’ll have to remember to add it to the list next time. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 2:55:34 AM EDT
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But those are all accurate? Are you saying they don't have drum brakes? That they have a fully boxed frame? That the 3.5 isn't used in Lexus and Toyota sedans? That you can't get a f150 for damn near cheaper? They don't have a fully boxed frame; if I remember, it is C channel behind the rear most suspension attachment point for the rear axle. Again, just fine for the amount of abuse the trucks have proven to take. The same 3.5 block is used in others. In fact it's in a 2015 GS that I own. So what? I shopped these trucks against eachother in 2015 (bought an F150) and again in 2018 (and bought a Raptor), and no, you're wrong- you can get equally equipped Tacoma's for less than their F150 counterparts. And on top of that you're getting a smaller, more reliable, more fuel efficient truck that is generally going to hold better value over the years. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 9:53:28 AM EDT
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Dignity in GD? sure...
The old Ridgeline took forever to grow on me, then they changed it. I don’t think this version ever will grow on me. I have a ‘16 Pilot and like it ok but it doesn’t say “Pickup truck” to me. The Ridgeline is basically a Pilot forward cab grafted on a plain, undistinguished, vanilla box. Totally incongruent designs cobbled together. It may be perfectly competent as a truck, it just doesn’t “seem” like one. TC |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 11:47:56 AM EDT
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Hey, if you dont need to tow, that's an awesome cargo carrier. We put 156k on a 2011 and it ran like new when we sold it. Still miss the thing when we go to Costco. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Get the optional factory canopy https://www.stirlinghonda.com/assets/stock/colormatched_02/white/640/cc_2020hov01_02_640/cc_2020hov010040_02_640_gx.jpg?height=400 We put 156k on a 2011 and it ran like new when we sold it. Still miss the thing when we go to Costco. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:00:43 PM EDT
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You forgot the plastic bed. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: You mean the “truck” with rear drums and a non-fully boxed frame and modified car engine that costs as much as a full-size? Pass. Sounds like it’s the ideal vehicle for those that tie their worth to what vehicle they drive. Screen name does not check out |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:02:41 PM EDT
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You're right up on the latest arfcom catchphrases. I'll bet you get called an idiot several times a day every day.  Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Ok boomer!  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:02:42 PM EDT
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No for me it's either Toyota or Honda the Ridgeline reminds me of an ElCamino 1/2..1/2   |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:08:12 PM EDT
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What does your husband want you to buy?
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:11:27 PM EDT
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The world DEMANDS a modern el camino based on the Camaro. I would drive the shit out of that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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No for me it's either Toyota or Honda the Ridgeline reminds me of an ElCamino 1/2..1/2 |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:14:06 PM EDT
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If you mean that they both have four doors, four wheels and a bed, then yeah. Otherwise, they don't look anything like each other and are two very different trucks. The Ford has a fully boxed steel frame, solid rear axle and the Honda is a unibody frame. The two couldn't be more different. I'm not bashing the Honda and I'm sure it's a fine vehicle. I just can't stand the way it looks and would never buy one. My FIL had a first gen Ridgeline and it was actually a nice little truck and looked significantly better than the new models now IMHO. Like others have said, for 90% of the folks who need one, it will do all that they need it to do without any issues. I never drove one but I imagine it has a car like ride quality and drives very well on the highway as a daily driver. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I was in the same boat and bought a new Ranger last week and love it. It has plenty of power, room, 4WD, 7500lb towing and nicely optioned. With all the rebates and incentives, it was a very good deal. The Ridgelines just look horrible to me. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358028/61271007-242A-4188-B847-EE02CA9F7D34-1201646.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/358028/CBEF9A6A-D5C5-421D-9DF8-F86EA083EBEF-1201645.jpg Like others have said, for 90% of the folks who need one, it will do all that they need it to do without any issues. I never drove one but I imagine it has a car like ride quality and drives very well on the highway as a daily driver. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 12:18:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI actually think the first gen looks pretty good and I like all the nifty storage. I would have bought one when I was looking but they were all overpriced for their miles around here.
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Posted: 12/28/2019 3:39:39 PM EDT
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I actually think the first gen looks pretty good and I like all the nifty storage. I would have bought one when I was looking but they were all overpriced for their miles around here.
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Posted: 12/28/2019 4:06:59 PM EDT
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I just got a big laugh. I am watching a PBS channel as I'm on the computer and they just had a segment comparing the Ridgelne against the Ford Ranger, the new Jeep truck and the GMC Canyon. Guess what? The Ridgeline beat them all out by a huge margin.
Edit: Found it on youtube.  2019 Mid-Size Truck Challenge — Cars.com  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 4:19:40 PM EDT
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My favorite part is the guys bashing the Ridgeline for not being a manly truck are all rocking a 1/2 ton of some sort.
"Your truck isn't as manly as my truck which is only slightly larger and slightly more capable". If you're going to argue that a truck isn't manly enough then why don't we define a truck as having at least 6 tires? If you're not driving at least a 1 ton then you're not manly enough, or how about a F650? |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 4:28:41 PM EDT
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My favorite part is the guys bashing the Ridgeline for not being a manly truck are all rocking a 1/2 ton of some sort. "Your truck isn't as manly as my truck which is only slightly larger and slightly more capable". If you're going to argue that a truck isn't manly enough then why don't we define a truck as having at least 6 tires? If you're not driving at least a 1 ton then you're not manly enough, or how about a F650? |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 5:40:17 PM EDT
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No full size spare tire = do not want.
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Posted: 12/28/2019 6:07:36 PM EDT
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No full size spare tire = do not want. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 6:34:46 PM EDT
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I have a full size spare, don't know about the gen2s Quote HistoryQuoted:
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No full size spare tire = do not want. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 6:49:25 PM EDT
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It isn't a donut, but it is definitely not a full size either. I think they call it a "compact spare". I've considered seeing if there was enough space for a full size in there if I deleted the tray. |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 11:38:35 PM EDT
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My favorite part is the guys bashing the Ridgeline for not being a manly truck are all rocking a 1/2 ton of some sort. "Your truck isn't as manly as my truck which is only slightly larger and slightly more capable". If you're going to argue that a truck isn't manly enough then why don't we define a truck as having at least 6 tires?p If you're not driving at least a 1 ton then you're not manly enough, or how about a F650? |
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Posted: 12/28/2019 11:55:07 PM EDT
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You are less of a man if you don't drive a dually. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My favorite part is the guys bashing the Ridgeline for not being a manly truck are all rocking a 1/2 ton of some sort. "Your truck isn't as manly as my truck which is only slightly larger and slightly more capable". If you're going to argue that a truck isn't manly enough then why don't we define a truck as having at least 6 tires?p If you're not driving at least a 1 ton then you're not manly enough, or how about a F650? |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 2:24:47 AM EDT
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What if I run super singles on it? |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:13:12 AM EDT
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I just got a big laugh. I am watching a PBS channel as I'm on the computer and they just had a segment comparing the Ridgelne against the Ford Ranger, the new Jeep truck and the GMC Canyon. Guess what? The Ridgeline beat them all out by a huge margin.
Edit: Found it on youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUrW3MeAfmQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1SwD3gZsTM
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:14:18 AM EDT
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That was the gayest "truck test" I've ever seen. No wonder the Honda won. They basically took a minivan or family sedan test and used midsized trucks. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I just got a big laugh. I am watching a PBS channel as I'm on the computer and they just had a segment comparing the Ridgelne against the Ford Ranger, the new Jeep truck and the GMC Canyon. Guess what? The Ridgeline beat them all out by a huge margin.
Edit: Found it on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUrW3MeAfmQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1SwD3gZsTM
At least we know the exact segment interested in it. |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:32:36 AM EDT
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So, to summarize, a guy who the ridgeline is squarely aimed at asks for opinions and the 12mpg tow crew berates him for not wanting what they like, for the reasons they do.
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:36:30 AM EDT
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So, to summarize, a guy who the ridgeline is squarely aimed at asks for opinions and the 12mpg tow crew berates him for not wanting what they like, for the reasons they do. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/9rt5sZj-59.gif I drive the exact opposite for down time. |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:36:41 AM EDT
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Congrats OP...enjoy the new ride!
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:39:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:41:53 AM EDT
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#ridgelife
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:42:39 AM EDT
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So, to summarize, a guy who the ridgeline is squarely aimed at asks for opinions and the 12mpg tow crew berates him for not wanting what they like, for the reasons they do. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/9rt5sZj-59.gif |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:48:19 AM EDT
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Congrats OP...enjoy the new ride!  
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:49:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, I mean botatotoes don't really know any better do they? It's the reason we aren't all driving vans at work. Not everyone wants or needs a "truck". The capabilities go hand in hand with the drawbacks as a daily driver for MOST people. Your garage, your rules. 
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:51:57 AM EDT
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Full size trucks have their place, and have capabilities no other vehicle can match. It's the reason we aren't all driving vans at work. Not everyone wants or needs a "truck". The capabilities go hand in hand with the drawbacks as a daily driver for MOST people. Your garage, your rules. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Well, I mean botatotoes don't really know any better do they? It's the reason we aren't all driving vans at work. Not everyone wants or needs a "truck". The capabilities go hand in hand with the drawbacks as a daily driver for MOST people. Your garage, your rules. I'm generally just amused by the Truck Uber Alles crowd. |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 11:54:18 AM EDT
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That should be a really nice ride. We love our Pilot.
I'm leaning very heavily towards one for this coming year. Suits my needs just fine. |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 12:19:35 PM EDT
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I CANNOT make this up! So go to the Honda page here and click the article where they compare the Ridgeline to the TACO. It says “Why the Ridgeline beats the Tacoma”
Honda Ridgeline Info Page Drumroll... Click the link here Page not found 
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Posted: 12/29/2019 12:21:49 PM EDT
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Thoughts ...............don't need a full size truck so...... Toyota owner now
EDIT It has been done! 2017 RTL-T AWD Haters gonna hate Thanks guy's as always GD makes anything more fun , I will miss my 04 Tundra but that truck doesn't owe me a single cent. Next up the Ridgeline |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 12:29:24 PM EDT
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I CANNOT make this up! So go to the Honda page here and click the article where they compare the Ridgeline to the TACO. It says “Why the Ridgeline beats the Tacoma” Honda Ridgeline Info Page Drumroll... Click the link here Page not found |
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Posted: 12/29/2019 12:40:03 PM EDT
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You're not a real man unless your truck can tow your house.
Just make sure you take the skirting off first
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