Honda Ridgeline

[DJ54]

I've been looking at the Ridgelines for the last couple of years also. I would REALLY like to get a 2014 GMC K-1500 Z-71, to celebrate 40 years since buying my first new truck. I just have reservations about the drop cylinders.

I did some checking on the Tundra's. And while they have high ratings, I guess I'm old enough, that I see a 50's vintage Studebaker in the bodystyle.

Dodge would be second choice under the GMC. They also have drop cylinders, and not sure I like the idea of the self adjusting air suspension.

Ford is not even in the equation.. Had 2, no more..., no comment....

This vehicle will be my "car", and it will probably be my last new one. I've got 3 other trucks to do hauling, and towing. Something with a nice ride, and decent mileage, but large enough to haul a little something in the bed, with a cap on. Bags of feed in nasty weather, etc... A place to throw my "stuff", and not clutter up the front seat. Big enough to pull the 2H bumper pull. But reckon' I could use the dually for that.

Everything I see has mileage ratings of 21 MPG, needing dropped cylnders, this and that... Criminy..., I get that on my old '96 Z-71, with the 350, and it has 231,000 miles on it. Yup, I drive them until they have pups...

Decisions, decisions...

 

[DABSGT]

I've been looking at the Ridgelines for the last couple of years also. I would REALLY like to get a 2014 GMC K-1500 Z-71, to celebrate 40 years since buying my first new truck. I just have reservations about the drop cylinders.

I did some checking on the Tundra's. And while they have high ratings, I guess I'm old enough, that I see a 50's vintage Studebaker in the bodystyle.

Dodge would be second choice under the GMC. They also have drop cylinders, and not sure I like the idea of the self adjusting air suspension.

Ford is not even in the equation.. Had 2, no more..., no comment....

This vehicle will be my "car", and it will probably be my last new one. I've got 3 other trucks to do hauling, and towing. Something with a nice ride, and decent mileage, but large enough to haul a little something in the bed, with a cap on. Bags of feed in nasty weather, etc... A place to throw my "stuff", and not clutter up the front seat. Big enough to pull the 2H bumper pull. But reckon' I could use the dually for that.

Everything I see has mileage ratings of 21 MPG, needing dropped cylnders, this and that... Criminy..., I get that on my old '96 Z-71, with the 350, and it has 231,000 miles on it. Yup, I drive them until they have pups...

Decisions, decisions...

I have the drop cylinders in my Chevy avalanche (GM) and they only make a difference on the highway do help with highway milage. No difference in pick up runs great. Also have self adjusting suspension has been no problem.
Real happy with my Chevy.

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[Dmace]

I always wondered how well those Ridgeline's towed something light like a pop-up or two place snowmobile trailer (2,500 lbs or so). I believe it has the same V6 3.5l in our old 03 Odyssey minivan which was fine until you loaded 7 people and luggage in it. Only averaged 18-20 empty and 14 loaded on a trip from NH to FL. Reliable as anything though, 224k when traded but had a Service Engine Soon light on for half of them. Ha!

I like the bed storage and 2-way tailgate.

 

[mowin]

Just got a new Pilot a couple months ago. Needed the space for gear and the muts when we go to camp. I dont tow with it, but I am getting 18 around home, and 22-23 highway. I has the drop cyl feature also. I belive it drops to 4 cyl, then to 3 cyl. I can tell when it drop to the 3cyl, and it doesnt stay there long, as the rig slows down rather fast, and it jumps up to the 4 cyl mode.