Watch Before You Buy A 2022 Honda Ridgeline 

Be honest I really like it as im actually looking to buy a 2-3 year old one lol ;) (21-22)

Yes specially when you’re 60 or 79

Good points

Yep, and this thing drives so much better than a Taco its comical. But one other common need that would defeat this truck is a horse trailer. If you pull a normal, two horse trailer, you need to look elsewhere

yeah, like my parents own an f350, but that's because they are towing a 12-15000 pound fifth wheel around.

They need a big truck they don’t really use to go with the big house they don’t really use.

locally can get into a new tundra for $48k but would need $55k to get a ridgeline, don’t need a tundra but hard to justify the price difference

I love everything about mine, except for the driver assist system and the automatic headlights….really hate them!!

@@billmills4040 I agree. All Hondas have that assisted cruise control and even the closest setting will slam the brakes on you if a car is 4 car lengths ahead.

@@billmills4040 you know you can switch out of ACC mode over to standard Cruise mode by holding down that car distance button after turning on Main Cruise system. I hated ACC as well... way too conservative. Although given the mediocre braking I can see why they set it where they did.

@@billmills4040 hold the knob to the off position for 10 or 15 seconds and it will be off. Doesn't come back on next time you turn on the vehicle, either.

I’m seriously considering selling my 2016 Focus RS for one. All I want is a truck that’s just big enough to haul my fourwheeler, and has enough room for 4

Have you considered lifting it?

@@aspe7187 no plans to. I’m happy with the clearance. I don’t off road so don’t feel the need.

@@DasChristoff Since my question, I've read that inevitable problems happen to the lifted Ridgelines not to mention significant drops in gas mileage.

@@aspe7187 yup. Best to leave it alone. The rumored type R Ridgeline will have the clearance and more off road worthy.

Has Honda said they're making a type R truck? I would highly doubt it. Honda doesn't dilute their R brand like AMG and BMW M. Hpd is more likely

Exactly i have no idea where he’s getting the resale numbers

Me too. Drove my ‘18 RTL-E for 4 years and just sold it for more than I paid for it. His depreciation numbers are just plain wrong.

No Hondas depreciate like that this guy is smoking crack

using the average depreciation of your north american trucks which it is not, they only make so many of these every year, and every one sells too with out any discounts!

Not anymore they aren't lol

You must do a lot of highway driving they don’t last at all in the city you better start saving some money cause you’re gonna need a tranny soon To Owned Honda you need a fat wallet,Today nobody makes a good vehicle not even Toyota

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@@danbutler4314 I’m not saying that they’re totally junk I’m just saying they’re not a truck, that people think they are, but all I know is when they break down you better have a fat wallet ,I wouldn’t buy a new car’ today American made or Japanese,Yes sadly to say that Japanese cars are better than American ,made cars for the past years .We started to do good cars But they started doing junk againThey all are.Remember highway miles will make any car last long it’s city driving that destroys, the car those Hondas Didn’t last 85,000 miles in Miami. I live in Arizona now and every car here that I see has over 200,000 miles and they’re still going because everything is far away

@@amadoleon8981 It's exactly what I think it is and what I think most people think it is? It is a truck. A body on frame construction does not define a truck, nor does any particular type of 4wd system (more pickups sold in US are 2wd than 4x4...). Lots of types of vehicles are trucks. As far as cost of repair, this isn't the 90's or earlier, anymore. So-called "domestics" are just as expensive to repair as a Honda. In fact, Honda vehicles have low cost of ownership in all segments they participate in.

@@danbutler4314 ok

Yeah I looked into this vehicle and its basically a car with a grocery container in the back.

The "gold" rims are part of a extra HPD package. The standard rims on the sport are so much better.

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I think the gold wheels are ugly but I am with you on the tires, Some AT3Ws would be great as an option.

Did you get your RTL-E yet? Curious on your thoughts on it so far.

Most people use their trucks or full sized SUVs as you do. For occassional runs to HD, Lowes or to throw the occassional bulky item into. Very few people EVER go off road with their vehicles. Did you end up purhcasing one? What are your thougts so far. I'm thinking of purchasing one later this year.

@@glenhalstead2301 not sure where my comment went but i really dislike the technology. The ui is super outdated. Thank God for Android auto, but unfortunately it's not wireless. I hear the 2024 has updated tech. I might check it out and take the hit on a trade in

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@@everymandriver do you even understand the current market? If you have an auto focused channel I’m expecting some knowledge. For example I have a 2021 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. I paid just under 35k for it a year ago. I called a dealership and gave them my vin with the options on it. The number they gave me is $39.2k. That’s TRADE IN value

As a buyer, I would.

You’re welcome

Thanks for sharing your experience with the 2nd Gen Ridgeline. I think I'll keep my 2008 Ridgeline (original owner) awhile longer.

I had literally the flip experience. I had a 2017 Sierra as a work vehicle and the thing was by far the worst vehicle I have owned. Worse than my 1998 Cavalier. Not a diesel, though. My Ridgeline has had the AC compressor replaced, but absolutely nothing else mechanical and I abuse it fairly heavily for work.

100% because of todays market. Some of the used car prices are absolutely ridiculous

I agree, I don’t buy those numbers either. Bought my 2019 on November of 2019 and if I sold it now I could get a couple of thousand less then I paid.

You test drive a vehicle with incorrectly balanced tires. I experienced a similar situation test driving a Honda CRV. Test drove another CRV at a different dealership and loved it. We currently own 3 Honda's, Accord 2004 CRV 2014 Ridgeline 2008 All run on Cooper Tires. Have a great day.

Its inflation

Never buy a truck based off inflation either. That obviously can, and will change drastically.

I’m sorry you have to go through that. You deserve a functioning GPS.

About the same price as all other mid-size trucks fully loaded

Rality is that all vehicles are expensive now days son

@@memetic805 You are absolutely correct.

@@chiefman8316 Yes, that's what the consumer is paying these days.

I'm thinking of purchasing one of these in the near future. Years ago I had a Toyota Pickup 4x4 (before they were Tacomas) and we currently have an early 2000s GMC Yukon Denali. I LIKE full sized trucks but most people don't really need a full sized truck. Especially those who live in more urban or suburban enviroments. The facts are that most moden SUVs with 4 wheel or AWD never go "off road". And most people don't really need a full sized bed or a lot of towing capacity. For those that do, a full size truck is a necessity. But MOST people don't need that. These NARTS (Not A Real Truck, as "real truck owners like to call them) fill the gap for a LARGE number of people who will never do any serious off roading and only need a truck like vehicle for Home Depot / Lowe runs and to throw stuff occassionally into the bed. The Ford Maverick sold like hot cakes. The Ridgeline seems to be fairly popular. Toyota is supposed to be coming out with their Stout to compete with the Maverick. It's rumored other manufactors are also coming out with unibody trucks in the near future (Subaru Brat being reincarnated, etc). I think you made a smart move. I also think we will be seeing more and more of these type of vehicles in the near future. Mid-sized trucks have grown larger and larger over the years and become more and more expensive. I think "NARTs" will be very successful sellers and we'll all be seeing more of them on the road.

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from what company,.,,lol

@@gnd111 hm I could never guess. Maybe from Rivian. Or maybe the company that this review is about??

@@Edgar-gx6yn lifetime powertrain warranty? Where are you located? Never heard of that on a Honda or any vehicle. BTW, whose lifetime? A 95 yr olds?

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I got a ‘22 RTL-E HPD Black And those seats are the bomb, everybody who’s sat on those front seats commented how comfy they are, they don’t look like much but they are sweet.

@@erikherman5896 I'll take your word for it man.

Test drive one. Might change your mind.

I too like the Tacoma, more from a styling stand point. Honda makes good cars though and every review out there that compares a Ridgeline to a Tacoma mentions how much comfortable and functional the Ridgeline is vs the Tacoma. Unless you are doing major off-roading, the Ridgeline is the truck most people "should" buy. But it seems most people buy trucks for looks and nothing else.

Not a factor to 99.9% of us.

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What failed on it? Did you sell it and purchase something else?

Transmission and cost me $8000 just after warranty ended.

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@@everymandriver the great wall truck is very popular every where else but america.

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I'm thinking of purchasing one of these in the near future. What exactly is "junk" about it? From what I've seen the engine is a good, reliable engine. Honda is know for making reliable, long lasting vehicles. Most people don't tow anything with their large SUVs and most 4x4 vehicles hardly ever go off road. If you need something to move people around and throw stuff into the bed occassionally from Home Depot or Lowes then this type of vehicle is perfect for most people IMHO.

LOL!! What a waste of money!!

@@KVX21 Not at all a waste.

Yes, they do...

Define "real" truck

@@nightryder21 I guess you Haven’t worked on this thing have you that’s a car with a bed in the back , lol

@Joseph Chambers Yeah until it breaks down then you need a real fat wallet to fix it

@Joseph Chambers If you get 80,000 miles out of a transmission today you’re doing pretty good I worked on transmissions for over 40 years you could’ve gone to the junkyard and got yourself and other part for that 4 x 4 ,Mechanics today- don’t know how to fix anything they just give you excuse to disable it a transmission for that so-called truckCost over $3500 keep it simple everything breaks made by man I got over 224,000 miles on my 93 F150 and it’s all original I just did the transmission on it ,The overdrive band was glazed so It was slipping but I rebuilt the whole thing and it didn’t need it there’s nothing heavy duty in that Honda truck it’s a car with a bed in the back if you can call it a bed ,even a junkyard unit for that Honda is expensive

The only valid reason to buy a real truck is if you're going off-roading a lot

LOL. This is not a truck !! What a waste of Money.

Smart people wll purchased a slighly used one for FAR less than used full sized truck. Most people who purhased full sized SUVs and trucks don't really need most of the capability they paying for. Most 4x4s never actually go off roading. Full sized trucks and SUVs are what's "in" for past several years. So you are paying a premium for them. If you really need a full sized truck, get one. But for most people full sized SUVs and crew cab full sized trucks have become mostly people movers and status symbols. Vehicles like the Maverick, Ridgeline, Santa Cruz, the soon to be Toyota Stout and others to come really do what most people actually use truck or truck like vehicle for. Occassional HD, Lowes runs and to occassionally throw largers items into the bed. You'll be seeing more and more of these smaller sized unibody trucks in the near future.