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Not to mention the prodigy of a cameraman who actually caught the wheel as it rolled off in plane action. XD!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D-CVbAfJP-Y.html
I actually kinda like the testing of the truck and letting it tear itself apart better than just straight pushing it off of a cliff type thing. Best of both worlds. Destruction and its educational
I've had a ridge line for about 8 years now. It's pushing 350k and has given me absolutely zero problems other than basic maintenance, oil, brakes tires etc it has had no serious issues. I know it's not a "truck" but I guarantee you I've had more things in the back of my 5 foot bed then a lot of people have had in the 80k truck bed. Because they buy a truck for show and not for use.
My Ridgeline story: Senior year in college I was staying over at my girlffiend's house one night. Her roomate had a guy come over at 2 am (nice) and asked me to unlock the door as he was arriving soon. Moments later I heard him enter, slam the door, stumble down the hallway mumbling in a drunken excited rant. Then I heard a loud thud and the noises stopped. I fell back asleep assuming all was OK. 6 hours later I wake up and walk down the hallway to the kitchen to swig some water straight out of their Britta and be on my way. There he is, laying there passed out in the middle of the kitchen with a backwards Honda hat on and an apron as a blanket. I have class to go to so I walk out the front door to head out to my car and what do I see??!! I see a Maroon 2006 Honda Ridgeline with the keys in the ignition still running half on the driveway and half on the sidewalk. I quickly pieced two and two together and realized this was his truck...so I turned his truck off and brought the poor guy his keys. He was alive, thankful for his keys and very confused... he asked if this was Nicole's house...no in fact he was there for Sarah..no Nicole here (oops). So basically this Honda hat guy drunkenly drives his ridgeline over at 2 am to get some pu$$y, falls and eats shit in the kitchen, passes out, never got laid, leaves his ridgeline running for 6 hours illegally parked, calls a girl the wrong name then leaves. Then halfway through class, ridgeline guy walks in, fills out his exam in 10 minutes...leaves and I never see him again.
@@kontainerhead4867 I've owned two Honda cars, two Honda dirt bikes and now the Ridgeline. Don't play longevity patty cake. It's one of the most reliable brands available. The things run forever.
I sold New Honda vehicles (now retired) and was 1 of like 300 or so to first drive the new redesigned 2016 Ridgeline during training in San Antonio TX. I also drove brand new Tacomas and Colorado trucks at this training. By the way Honda put on a great training experience for us there and the food was great at the 2+ day training. So, back to my story. On sand, snow, pavement, dirt roads, I choose the Ridgeline over any midsized truck, as well as for dependability and ride. It will run longer with very few issues if taken decent care of. The Tacoma for four wheeling over any other midsized and it's styling is tops. I am disappointed like many others regarding the styling and low ride of the last two Ridgeline models. They are pretty beefy overall for what they are and they are many things to different people. Most people who don't care to show off with the big trucks they will never use ruggedly and want dependability go with Honda's like I did. Anyone can tear up a 16 yrs old Ridgeline with bad tires to blow out and rip off the oil filter and pan can do it. Like in the video. I have a 16 yr old Ridgeline with 165k and has been driven fairly hard over the years. I pull my 20.5 Benington pontoon with it. No other person I know has a 16 yr old truck with little to no issues like I. Most of the other brands older trucks are running because they put money into them to keep them running. It's my daily driver. I just don't want a new truck. Anyway that's my story and it all comes down to what each person wants, likes, and needs and afford. A Honda is like your best friend. You treat them right and they will never let you down...
Truck bros don't want to hear that. Everyone knows you need a tow capacity of 10,000lbs to tow 3,500lbs a dozen times a year. I've had 2 Ram 1500s, an Expedition, and 2 F150s, and had so many problems with all of them that I'm done with the big 3. Now I have a '23 Ridgeline and tow my 18' boat with it, it's a great "little" truck.
The ridgeline, pilot and mdx can do more than people think. They will lug around weight and not break compared to competitors. They can drag 5000lbs? That's a lot of weight for a small platform truck.
I always liked the Ridgeline, although it’s just a cut up Honda Pilot this is the perfect truck for those who want a pickup but don’t intend doing anything over a medium load. I’ve seen 2500 and F250 owners who use their trucks just for commuting
That salesman was actually hella cool for even asking if he wanted to negotiate a little bit and not just pay full price like most inexperienced people do lol 😂
I have a 2007 and a 2014 Honda Ridgeline. I love these trucks and the way they look. My 2007 has 300k miles and still running great. Maintenance is as always key for any vehicle.
how did i not know of your channel earlier! love the content! i literally laugh so hard at your humor! keep it up and who cares about the ads! gotta do what you gotta do!
I own a Ridgeline and I bought it because it’s not exactly a truck! I love that I’m 5’2 and have to hop in and out but also love the flatbed that allows me to haul all my huge items around for my business. It’s not too long and I can whip this baby backward or forward without a problem and can get in and out of all parking spots easy! It is definitely a conversation starter! I’ve owned chargers and other vehicles that sparked conversation but ppl literally run up to me about this beautiful baby! I absolutely love love love my NOT truck!
Does anyone know why that’s an issue? Like it seems if you had 100 people working on designing the truck and no one thought that might be an issue with a TRUCK
Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of Ridgelines 400,000 miles plus. Are these really well taken care of examples? Probably. But still a testament to its reliability overall.
@8:10 It is a lifestyle pickup for the whippersnappers, just like the VW Amarok. It is not work truck by any means. It is actually more than enough for the bulk of Ford F150 drivers. 🤔
Cody, your cameraman deserve so much extra money. I could not ride in a vehicle with you. You smile so big when you're in danger it's scary. You have created a whole new definition of fun and you did it wearing dad shoes.
This is actually the one compact truck I give a pass too, because it’s level of safety. My dad had one and rolled it something like 8 times after being ran off the highway and he couldn’t move until they cut him out of the car and he was completely unscratched. The lil thing totally protected him
@@thestig007 I don't need a full sized truck. And they are pretty reliable. They are fugly but they are kinda perfect for me. I purchased a house that's a cosmetic fixer and I need a truck. It's more of an economical choice rather than a 'get a sick car' choice. It's gonna be a daily driver so I'm hoping the IFS is a more comfy ride on the road instead of a solid axle.
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I was doing research on midsized trucks because I wanted to know everything that was on the market and when I first heard of the Honda Ridgeline I looked it up on RU-vid and this was the first video that grabbed my attention so I clicked on it expecting a normal review and oh boy was I wrong
The trees do make me a little nervous. Smacking one of those in the woods at 50 with no seatbelt would be a bad day. But the real danger is what makes these videos compelling.
It's essentially a mini van which looks like a truck. Super safe, super convenient, lots of nice family-friendly features, easy to maintain for a long, loooong time, and very comfortable. But not meant for working truck uses and mainly aimed at the married with kids city guy who wants to feel a little gritty. But not too gritty.
