ksdaoski

Have had a Gen1 since new, 2008
Fantastic vehicle. 84k miles now
Car/SUV like. Handled way better than my prior Ram 1500 and other truck comparables, at the time.
Snow/Ice driving is fun.
Tows my 5k lb boat fine.
I actually like the high bedline of Gen1, because I can get more yard debris in it.
The bed has been indestructible. Few scratches, but composite with not a single dent or gouge.
I don't care if its "ugly", its not ugly looking out the windshield.
Back seat can fit real, adult size people, with no complaints.
Trunk is awesome for tailgating, toss the grill in, without worries, etc.
As mentioned, I had full size before. Handling and size much better with the RL.
Test drove a Taco, it was rubbish in comparison (2008). Drum brakes. TIGHT interior. Horrible backseat, not for adults.
Looked cooler, I'll give you that.
NEW COLORADO looks nice, much improved over OLD Colorado. Would give it serious consideration. But Honda reliability vs GM would give me pause.
I've had a truck my entire life, from 3 to 38. In past work experience, I've used Ford/Chevy/Dodge.
The Ridgy does "truck things" beyond what most people need.

Jdrum1

Rig count in my area (Permian Basin) has gone up by about 25% in the last year (still a number of idle rigs). Some of the larger players have had job fairs for the first time in a few years (Pioneer, Halliburton, etc.).

For most of the drilling here, the price needs to be north of $70/barrel to be in the black, so exploration isn't currently profitable (yet, it's on the rise).

Kenny_Stang

Wouldn't it be correct to say that getting the AWD version would actually give you less performance? It's the same engine, but with the added weight and drivetrain loss due to the AWD, which means it would be slower. Unless there is a chance of driving in low traction conditions (snow/ice/etc) there really is very little reason to pick the AWD version IMO. It will cost more, get worse gas mileage, and have less performance.

SkiLLeDS2000

Jon, here you go flapping again. I can trade in my almost 5 year old Silverado for 28k. I purchased it for 36k in 2012. American trucks hold their value like no other. Cars on the other hand... not so much.

JonBoy

That may be a local phenomenon. The market is so full of trucks that it's pretty easy to find a cheap one just about anywhere I've lived. It's not like there's a shortage of pickups anywhere...

rwheelz

Seriously consider a Ram 1500 Eco-diesel. If I didn't need the pulling power of a larger truck (2500) that is what I would be driving.

Memo6453

ok so today i was trying to see my APR % options... and it seems Bank Of America offers better than dealerships. Has anyone brought in their own finance numbers to the dealer and purchased a vehicle? is the process the same?

Also, it seems the best price i have received for a 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL 2WD and they are throwing in Running boards and wheels locks, is $34,800 OTD and thats with a tag transfer. any thoughts? its Gray exterior with black leather interior...

Kenny_Stang

That sounds like a fair price as your OTD price is basically what the truck MSRP is.

rob-2

The ridgeline doesn't drive like a truck because it's not. It's a sedan with a bed.

JonBoy

I wish they were all like that. Trucks ride like crap, even the best of them.