Handlebarz Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 They are nice trucks and alot of the parts come from Canada to the USA where they are built its always nice to here people buying North American built cars and trucks not total imports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschirk Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Over 12 years we had bought 9 new GM vehicles. Without going into why (that's been beat to death) I switched brands & bought a 2005 Pathfinder....I love(d) that truck, power, towing, snow, 4wd w stability/traction control...it was amazing. I found the service experience the same as GM (not great). With 147K now I was looking at new Catalytics ($2,300 due to "bad" gas??) body work and general maintenance to the tune of $6,000 total. Hence my decision for a new vehicle was financial and desire for high reliability. It felt like the Pathfinder wasn't going to last as long as I hoped for. The point is while it was initially a good quality vehicle, I think it would have long-term quality issues. I hope the Honda lives up to the accolades I hear, I am excited! Thank all of you for your very kind comments! Cheers Ted Edited February 16, 2009 by Ted & the Gadget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have a 07 Ridgeline. I think it is essentailly the same as the new ones. I think you'll be very satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Of all the vehicles that come into my shop Honda seems to stand out as one of the most reliable vehicles. Not overly fancy but tried and true. There is a reason they hold their value. Great choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Cool truck. We stamp out many parts here in Barrie, for that truck and alot of the other Honda lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Great choice!!! I just picked up one myself. I also work at Honda in Alliston. We still make the ridgeline in Alliston but only small lots. Mostly Civic's in both plants, the new plant in Alabama took the majority of the ridgeline and pilot. The Ridgeline is an awsome truck for those who don't need a full size. Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranks bait Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hey Ted, Congrats on your new truck. I fished with you a couple of years ago at Quinte. I had mine there then. Your boat will be no problem behind it. I pull my Lund Explorer with ease. I've had mine since they first came out. I'm debating on getting a new one or buying out my lease. They are a great truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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