Used Ridgeline?
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From: Michigan
Ken, I think I would like the Ridgeline better than any of the alternatives. Towing capacity for the 4WD Ridgelines is 5,000 pounds which is enough for my small boats, but far too little for the Grady White. To tow that boat, I'd need an F250 or 350 or one of the big chevys. The bottom line is I do not want to tow the Grady myself and I don't want to buy a trailer for it, so it isn't an issue. The Ridgeline will give me the towing capacity I need. I'm just concerned about 170,000+ miles. Here is the leading candidate from Craigslist:
https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/ct...329315478.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/ct...329315478.html
We do cross country towing with our camper, so what you're towing may be different altogether and may be just fine.
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I actually got very lucky. They had a few on the lot (not the model or color that I wanted. The one I bought was a cancelled order, and it was the color I wanted and the model +1 wanted. Apparently there can be a wait if you want color/model of choice. The dealer actually held it for a week for me, with deposit of course.
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Bill,
170,000 miles seems like a lot but Hondas and Toyotas don't seem to be bothered by high mileage. Adam sold his Si with 180,000 miles on it and it was running really well and bought a 2000 4Runner with 170,000 miles on it to go off-roading, He drove the 4Runner from Texas to Ohio without a problem and claims the engine runs strong and smooth.
For a sometime vehicle I don't think that kind of mileage on a Honda or Toyota should frighten you (assuming the vehicle was well cared for).
170,000 miles seems like a lot but Hondas and Toyotas don't seem to be bothered by high mileage. Adam sold his Si with 180,000 miles on it and it was running really well and bought a 2000 4Runner with 170,000 miles on it to go off-roading, He drove the 4Runner from Texas to Ohio without a problem and claims the engine runs strong and smooth.
For a sometime vehicle I don't think that kind of mileage on a Honda or Toyota should frighten you (assuming the vehicle was well cared for).
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Bill, as mentioned, trucks have never been on his mind, but he said this truck is dependable, no engine issues, the 4.7 was a good engine, good transmission, good transfer case, but the typical stuff with trucks, rot, and brake line issues. Maybe truck guys don't fuss with snow/salt removal, like car guys? Brand loyalty aside, if he was looking for a used truck, he'd likely look for a Toyota Tacoma.
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From: West Deptford NJ
If I remember how Billman put it when he bought his 17, it's like a luxury car-truck, or something to that effect.
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Good luck with your search/purchase. You need a bigger garage.