2006 Honda Ridgeline

4.5 yrs 90k+ miles love it!

By bille (MO) on Sunday, May 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 164,000

Pros: "weak a/c, very limited room in truck bed."

Cons: "comfort, ride, functional interior, reliability."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Has been a great truck/car and friend to me. I have enjoyed it and it's been very reliable for me. Honda builds a great product and this has been no exception. Would like to have better fuel economy, but for a vehicle this size it's about what to be expected. i average about 19. love the GPS and satellite radio. A/c is a little weak when it gets extremely hot. Very comfortable seating and interior, rides like a luxury sedan. Highly recommended!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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The best Honda Creation ever!

By Reggie (MD) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000

Pros: "Great new styling, usability, durability."

Cons: "Mpg while towing and in congestion"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Im in the USAF. I purchased my Ridgeline in Dallas two weeks before I PCS'd(Permanent Change of Station) to Maryland/DC Metro. I always wanted a Ridgeline but me relocating to Maryland was the perfect reason, due to their snowy winters. Plus I needed to tow my 3,000 pound 300zx behind me. Some people wouldve shipped it, but not me. I wanted to see what me New RIdgeline could do. With the trailer and my Z I was right at the towing capacity. Right around 5K pounds. So with a 1200 mile ride ahead I made my trip. It exceeded my expectations in every way. Gas mileage wasnt that great, but that was expected. The ride quality was still great through the rigid flatlands and had more than enough torque in the mountains of tennessee. The VTEC V6 did its job and more. Even the brakes did great to stop 10k pounds of force rolling down a mountain. We made it safe and now its been 6 months living in the DC metro area. Its the perfect truck for this congested environment. Notice i said truck, a honda insight would be better overall for this traffic. But as for trucks its great, Ive seen my friends trade in there Tundra's and Ram's. I get 24mpg on the highway, thats almost as much as the sedans I see riding down the road. For the space, gas mileage, practicality and relialbility. Nothing can beat a Honda Ridgeline."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Best little Pickup

By Sarge (WI) on Monday, April 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 27,000

Pros: "Great ride, feels solid, great storage"

Cons: "thin skin body, hood, tailgate and door alignment"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

2008 Honda Ridgeline

"This is my second Ridgeline RTL 2011, I also had the 2008. I love this thing. Such a nice ride and no mechanical problems. The storage features are great. I don't know what people are complaining about with the acceleration. I think it has great power. I pull a 26ft pontoon and don't know its there. Great in the snow. Not recommended for off roading, its a car not a truck."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Great value

By Roy (MA) on Sunday, April 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 94,000

Pros: "good value"

Cons: "can't think of any"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"the 2007 looks just like the 2013 and has every year in between. The truck runs good, looks good and always looks like a new model, because they don't change."

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Best vehicle

By Jett (Canada) on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 65,000

Pros: "handling and comfort"

Cons: "acceleration, visibility and plastic accessories"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Most "pro" ratings give poor marks to the Ridge because of the lack of options. If you are looking for a 4 door, 4wd short box with all the safety features it cannot be beat. I drive in the winter with snow tires (no chains) and the truck reacts perfectly, no spinning, no skiding no slipping! The only thing that could be better is acceleration at medium speeds on the highway. The interior has good finish but I have had a few plastic parts break (cup holder, console storage and seat retract). The truck has had no mechanical problems in the 8 years I have owned it. That is surprising for the first model year of a new design."

12 people out of 14 found this review helpful

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very functional for work and pleasure

By Leafy (FL) on Saturday, January 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 42,000

Pros: "no major problems since owning it"

Cons: "bubbling on leather of driver's seat"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The Ridgeline is a replacement for a 1994 Ford Ranger. I bought the Ranger used and had a gazillion problems with it, even though I kept regular maintenance on it. I know that I had the Ranger towed about 12 times due to engine light coming on and it not starting. I finally got tired of paying new money on an older vehicle and on older parts. The Ridgeline has been so wonderful to not have any major problems in the last 4 years that I have owned it. I bought the Ridgeline used in 2009 with only 7,800 miles on it from a local Honda Dealership. I have only replaced the battery and I have had the back brakes replaced, along with all the scheduled oil changes, maintenance and auto butler. Auto butler has been wonderful in keeping the exterior paint looking like new. Florida sun can really fade an exterior paint on a vehicle. The driver's side seat's leather has bubbled in a small area. I had the seat reupholstered while under warranty. The seat bubbled again in the same spot. Honda dealership wanted nearly $900.00 for a reupholster. I ended up just putting a couple of band aids on the area so it wouldn't rip further. The cargo space under the bed holds all my tools for work, except for my brooms and small rakes, which fit under the back seat storage. The front seats are extremely comfortable for long rides. I put buying the Ridgeline in my 5 top best things I ever did for myself category."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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