I traded in my Nissan Rogue with interior cleaned, I think it’s people’s responsibility to keep the car cleaned before returning, if you get the car new and clean, better return it in clean condition.
Black Whirlwind me too! I return my leases in very clean condition. I wash it and make sure the interior is cleaned. I try to leave a great impression so they don’t try to charge me for any damages to the vehicle.
Screw them with the rates they charge and how they love to cancel your warranty at the drop of a hat. Who knew living on a grid road and driving a Honda on a grid road voids your warranty.
You are one of the reasons I bought new 2019 ridgeline. And no, I'm not selling it. And no, I'm not trading it in. And no, I'm not getting a Tesla. Lol. (Even though I want one). I really do love my RTL-T ridgeline. Thank you for helping me make up my mind when I purchased.
I have a 2017 Sport edition Ridgeline. I love it! I always keep my vehicles for 5 years and then trade out so next year I'll be trading for a 2021 or 2022 Ridgeline. It is such a comfortable riding vehicle. The cloth on the seats is not the sturdiest but I hear they have made improvements. I live in Montana and it has been good for winter driving.
I have a 2008 that I love, 160,000 miles of trouble free joy. Used the truck for daily commutes, towing a light trailer and alot of hauling items. Been through three home moves that was really helped. Had three storage units that I was always moving alot of stuff. On and on, so handy. Great features is trunk in bed, two way tailgate with a protected and clean spare tire in trunk. Great space in back seat section as they flip up. First version of Ridgeline has rear doors that fully-open, unlike second generation.
Been shopping these for the last 3 months, very pleased with the space, ride, and practicality. I've always driven v6 4door sedans, the whole truck thing has never appealed to me, but this thing is definitely for me.
Just got my Ridgeline and I love it. It is a 2010 with less than 100,000 miles on it. Going to put on blue tooth but stockotherwise. One owner before who took care of it. Decided it’s name is Bernard. 6th pickup I have owned. May be the best for me.
He’s gonna shit up another interior and show the world how he’s slob ... guys like this prob spread the corona virus like whoa ... CLEAN YOUR SHIT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE IT
HPD is $2800 for bronze alloy wheels, grille and stickers. It’s basically cosmetic, no tuning or other mechanical performance. Bought a Sport and love it!
Thank you for the Ridgeline videos! Those helped me decide to purchase a 2019 RTL AWD. I have had it almost a year, and really like it! Surprised that you leased it. I bought my first truck after its lease ran out - 1997 Dodge Dakota. Ridgeline was a good replacement.
Yeah I’m just disturbed/mortified that you would ever return this to a dealer in this condition. Can’t believe anyone would have the nerve to show this vehicle to others and openly say “glad I don’t have to clean this”. SMH
RU-vidrs often make so little money, they need to work a normal job on top of it. Add family concerns to that. Not everyone is some unmarried 23 year old, who can make sure the car is pretty, for the RU-vid videos.
I've never seen a car maker fix so many issues that their customers complain about. The 2021 Ridgeline looks to be a fix for every complaint I've heard about this truck now that it will have a new aggressive front end look and a silly volume control knob.
It's crazy that the same version ( Sport ) is different in Canada , first the drivers seat is totally electric , second we have media screen and cd player ( which is still used on occasion ) , and finally on stering wheel we have '' line watch '' , l bought my Ridgeline ( 2017 ) first days in 2020 december and still appreciate !
Good for you for dumping it early on. My 2018 Honda Ridgeline had 5 safety recalls, made noises and was in the shop for 10 days and honda couldn't find the source and said just keep driving it it may wear down (which 5,000 miles it did) - also, the 2017-2019 ridgelines have a defect with the engines where fuel injectors are pushed in to far and clog up. Many blogs talk about this and around 50k miles i had to get mine fully replaced because check-engine emission light came on. Lots of folks have this issue. Also the 2017-2019 power train (transmission) is used on the ridgleine/odessy and pilot all have many issues with failing between 50k-70k and it costs about 5k repair. I got rid of my 2018 honda ridgeline this January of 2023 and traded it in for a Mazda. I don't miss it at all, A few weeks after dumping it i got an email of yet another recall regarding tailgate camera. So happy don't have to bring that dang thing back into the shop to waste hours for another warrenty repair. Anyway, Honda Civics and the Honda CRV have different teams and they are reliable, for me the Honda Ridgeline had the most recalls then any vehicle i ever owned and I had zero confidence it was going to last. When I drove it all i kept thing was "what's the next thing to go wrong". I am so happy i got rid of it, and not ever buying another Honda again, it was a painful experience.
You are spot on the value of the Ridgeline; "just the right amount of truck". Thanks for your great reviews on this product. One of the reasons we now own our 2020 RTL-E. We love this vehicle. Gratefully.
Thanks I appreciate it. I'm glad I was able to showcase the truck for what it is. Too many discount it due to the looks but it really is thr best midsize truck out there.
@@DriversOnly Agreed, I think what baggage goes along with the Ridgeline comes from people "who are down on what their not up on". I was also surprised to discover that the Ridgeline is the most "American made" trucks in the country.
I've been watching your crypto channel for a long time. Here I am looking at Ridgeline videos and just yelled "WE'RE ALL GEORGE!" Never knew you had this channel!
Yes you have to clean out the truck or the dealership will ding you with clean up fees. 😂 Leasing might be the smart thing. You don't have to spend 2000 dollars to replace the timing belt, pulley, tensioner, and water pump every 60k to 80k miles.
I hope you come back to the Ridgeline after its next generational update so we can see you run all your tests over again and tell us if it has truly evolved or only made incremental upgrades.
I have a 2018 Ridgeline Touring(Canada). I don’t drive it a lot but I really like it. I know someone with a 2017 that she got in late 2016. She drives it a lot. Last time I talked to her, which is a few months ago, she had 390,000km(~250,000miles) on it. She ran into a lot of problems. I think she had to replace the injectors 3-4 times already
*I hope Honda FINALLY adds ventilated seats to the 2021 Ridgeline like it has been offering for years on the Canadian version. Why do I have to buy it in Canada for ventilated seats when the USA is known for hot weather and Canada isn't?*
Ditto in Hawaii. Only Hyundai/Kia seem to offer ventilated seats without wanting top option $10K more. If their soon to release truck is competitive with Ridgeline and oh yes they have some knobs and buttons instead of 100% touch screen it could be my deal breaker. Honda has some innovations like the tailgate but they took 4 years to change the grille? Seems they are tone deaf to what their target market wants.
@@gregmyrland2515 Great points! And I didn't even know Hyundai/KIA were going to release a truck. Do you have any links to check it out? Bet it will be a game changer..the way Hyundai's Genesis brand has been.
I have the 2020 sport the trunk and the back seats folding up were part of the reason I bought it. Nice ride got a rack to carry my canoe and it pulls my pop up camper no problem. I kept my 99 B3000 for 20 years do miss the clearance it had but it was 2 wheel drive and got me where I needed to go but I just feel more comfortable having the all wheel drive. I’ve taken it the same place’s as the old truck and have had no problems. Plan on keeping this one for 20 years if I make it that long. Thanks for the video’s.
As always, that choice will depend heavily on your needs and desires. If you aren't into heavy off-roading and not doing heavy hauling, the Ridggie will do you one fine job.
You've got sooo lucky with the weather. Last week was beautiful indian summer (I see you're wearing a t-shirt on the day of filming), today we had snow in Chicagoland! Brrrrr! Thanks for the video!!!
Honda did good come 2021. -more trucky front -even chrome accents on back removed - locking tailgate -back doors open more -volume knob! I must admit they still have room for improvement : -should have had pilot’s infotainment and tune knob (Def ancient and laggy as it is).
I like your reviews. I have a 2019 BE which I leased before for my work. Now we have decided to own in. Everything is good except for the ground clearance 😊.
If you enjoyed the car as you said, you could have shown the gratitude, appreciation, respect just by cleaning the car. That was least you could do. It shows a lot of your characteristics and personalities. Huge let down..
I don't even see the point of getting a regular sedan when pick up trucks like this exist. It doesn't look rough, far more practical, more ground clearance, versatility.
I used to sell Hondas and I would keep golf clubs in my trunk of my car to show people that they could fit under the back seat of the Ridgeline. Because people wouldn't believe me.
Honda did a great job with the Ridgeline exterior.. It looks great.. Love the tall more upright stance, which results in better visibility, more room (and more headroom), and is more comfortable. I like this version with the traditional shifter (don't like the rotary knob or push button shifter). But not sure what Honda was thinking with bad and unattractive dashboard layout. If they just would have made it with a more traditional dashboard layout - get rid of the digital speedo and add a traditional needle speedo .. and add lots of large knobs and traditional controls - this would be an even more fantastic truck.
Great video! Watched it all the way thru. 17.4 MPG in the Ridgeline is a bit poor IMO. I get the same MPG in a V8 F150 supercrew 4x4. I'm a spirited driver.
@Driversonly, boy are you going to miss that Ridgeline! I finally made the leap into one a couple of weeks ago and am pleased beyond words with the decision. A few days after purchase the 2021 came out, but I'm completely pleased with the '20s looks, so I'm fine. Hope your kids don't trash out your next vehicle! LOL
I really like the look of the 2021 but also don't have a problem with the pre-facelift cars. If there are good deals to be had on 2020s once the 2021s hit lots I'll likely go for a 20
@@WidgetWW , yes I agree. You might just be able to do that. Keep in mind, though, that Honda is offering o.o% loans right now. Same as cash can be a good incentive if you can effect a good sales price.
Everyone I know (maybe 4 people?) That has a Ridgeline loves it - echo a lot of your comments (jsut works so well in MOST situations). Really love the RL in White but worried about rear legroom for kids getting older. Maybe I'm overthinking it...
Bottled water is the silent killer when it is on the floor of any vehicle. Anytime it roll under your break, it will hinder you from breaking and boom, accident will happen. You can let your truck dirty, you can clean it anytime, but for your familys sake, dont let bottled water stay on the floor
I have a Canadian Version of the 2018 Ridgeline sport. Absolutely love it. I got it brand new May of 2018 now has been 2 and a half years I have put 138000kms. The only issue I have had which was a big out was the transmission. Just before 120000kms my RPMs started doing hard shifts and bouncing up amd down when staying at a constant speed. Had no idea what had caused it since I dont drive hard or pull anything. Honda ended up replacing the entire trnasmission for free under warranty. Now I pretty much have a brand new truck agian. I going to drive her until she dies but wheb she will I will be upgraded to what ever generation Ridgeline is out at the point hopefully I can get another 10 years. I have the sports grille with the carbon fiber and honeycomb pattern no chrome I like the front end of mine. Dont need to upgrade just for a changed front end. Also I clean my truck out atleast once every couple weeks wipe her all down and give a good vaccum. You should try it sometime.
Love these Ridgelines…looked at Tacomas but like the Honda built quality a bit more (after seeing used models. Wasn’t sure if Type~R wheels would fit and fell for the black HPD wheels instead. Thanks!
Nov. 11th will be my 15th year of ownership of my 2006 RTL. After 15 years and 250,000+ miles I will be trading it in for a 2021 Ridgeline. Truck doesn't one me a penny. Besides the usual, tires, oil changes, etc., the only things I had to replace were the alternator and radiator. I won't even consider another mid sized truck.
Nice overview. Mileage is a bit lower than I'd expect, that's squarely full size territory. In fact it's less than my lifetime average in my F-150 4x4 crew, also mostly city and through two Minnesota winters.
@@DriversOnly Well driving conditions and habits vary I'm sure, but my 2006 5.4 F-150 was about 13-14 and the Tundra is still essentially a 2007 truck so that sounds about right. With my 2018 2.7 I'm getting right about what others on Fuelly are getting with theirs, which is similar to what the Ram 3.6 and GM 2.7 get as well. Need to keep it under 60 to get the EPA highway mileage, which is about never for me, but city has been better than I expected. 19-20 city is typical in the summer, winter drops 2-3 MPG. Of course when you get the turbos spooled up mileage goes to hell, lol, but it is sure fun.
A Tesla over a Honda is going backwards lol,I’ll never own a battery mobile but that’s me,I hear the 2021 Ridgeline might hit market in early 2021 so that kinda fits in where I’ll e ready for a new ride 😎
I have been wanting a Ridgeline since 2017 but in 2020, they put in the 9-speed transmission, and now I want the 2020 Ridgeline. My problem is the cost. I can’t see paying full-size truck price for a Mid-sized truck.
I’m in the market for a mid size truck and Ridgeline 21 is #1 on my list. My question to Ridgeline owners is: Is the cab enough space for 3 small children for daily use?
Hello! Love your channel! Been with you for almost 2 years! Need your advice. I love the Ridgeline, especially the new 2021 HPD! I also like the new Nissan Titan Pro 4 X. Which one would you recommend me to get? 2 totally different trucks but I trust your judgement😊
I wouldn’t mind trading my RL for a Tesla... I just don’t know much about them and how they are when it’s -40 plus wind. i live in the upper midwest and it gets ridiculously cold.
Thanks for your thoughts and review. I'm actually torn between a 2021 Ridgeline and oddly a minivan 2021 Sienna both for utilitarian purposes. Coming from a traditional truck and as much as I like the utility of a truck, I'm just not wanting the drivability of a truck anymore.
These are the exact two vehicles I'm trying to decide between also haha. I've long wanted a Ridgeline and the 2021 is huge improvement looks-wise, but a van is so useful in all kinds of situations. I like the gas mileage of the Sienna (being a hybrid) but wish they had made the second row seats removeable. A plug-in hybrid Ridgeline would be my dream vehicle.
The new sienna is a nice van. But I prefer even the odyssey to it. The sienna gives little feedback and almost feels like you’re hovering instead of driving. Incredibly smooth. To a fault. For me I’d decide wether I want the van interior space or the truck practicality. Both ridgeline and odyssey are great. FYI I work at Toyota. I’m not bias. Siennas are cool.
I'm on my 2nd Ridgeline. I love the ride and somewhat decent fuel economy but the accessories suck. No keyless entry, navi stinks. bluetooth is dumb, door opening is too short. I don't know if the new ones resolved this.
