This 10 Year Old Honda Ridgeline Has Features that New Trucks Don't | Start Up & Drive Why to Buy!

Hey Everyone! So we just got this older Honda Ridgeline in at the store and I was excited to see some of the cool features that it has. I'd say a few of these options still don't come on the newer trucks that are sold here in America like Chevy's, Ford's, Rams etc. The real question I ask is will you give the Ridgeline a Pass or a Go if you were considering buying a truck? After I spent some time with this truck I started to realize its pretty capable of doing most things you would need a truck to do. Now if you're looking for a towing capacity over 5000 this won't be for you, but Honda's V6 with 4x4 should get the job done in most cases depending on what your looking to do.

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[dakotaolivier]

my dad left his silver 06 ridgeline to my brother in his will but now that he needs a bigger truck for his business it’s going to me and i’m so excited. i’ve loved that truck since the moment my dad got it and i’m glad i get to take him everywhere i go

[pjtill]

The Ridgeline is a phenomenal light duty truck. 90% of truck owners don't need heavy duty towing/hauling capability. The quality and reliability is superb.

[J-Ball]

This guy's gotta be the best salesman in the country.

[MrXmannymanx]

I'd say the look is probably what scares most "truck" people away. This ridgeline is super clean. Id love to have one like this if I didn't have a tacoma

[jerrysmith]

The trunk also has a drain plug to let the melted ice water out. I love my 2008, have put 160k on it. I have three bikes mounted in the bed and it has been all over the country.

[davefouquette]

My 2011 Honda Ridgeline RTL has 130, 000 miles and is still going strong! I stay ahead of the maintenance and take great care of it. Still looks amazing. BTW- I can haul 2 dirt bikes, 2 large gear bags, awning, chairs and 2 bike stands with the tailgate down and a moto net. Also, 2 small coolers and tool box in the cab with the back seats up. Took a while to get it down, but now 15 minutes to load all of that.

[midas]

I have an 08, my transmission went out right after 100k miles, got that fixed and it overheated once then the radiator blew up because of the plastic getting brittle from age and over heated again trying to make it home. I got the radiator changed and now it works great, didnt blow the head gasket. Ive used it to tow quite a bit and close to capacity, up steep hills too, probably why the transmission gave out early. Its a great truck with decent power for what it is. Took it offroad with a 2” lift and does pretty well. Now i got a new silverado with a diesel engine to do heavier hauls but i held on to my ridgeline for taking the trash to the transfer station and small trips to the store and some offroad trips, i cant give it up, it served me well and continues to do so, il gonna repaint it, fix it up, and keep it until it cant be driven anymore

[brees]

This has to be the best Honda Ridgeline sales pitch I've ever heard! You've made me want to buy one lol good job making the video

[Black_Daniels]

I cannot like this video enough. I've been going back and forth on my next vehicle choice and recently saw a Ridgeline I'm willing to check out. You have all but sold me on what seems to be the obvious choice. I appreciate your insight my friend.

[stevenortega]

Most people love the Tacoma or tundra but this truck is low key underrated

[larrytucker]

After 9 F150's/1 F250, I bought a 2006 Ridgeline with 187k miles. Great for 90% of what people need a truck for.

[Skyfox]

I love my 2006 Ridgeline, you can put a Onyx RCR in the back seats with a little finessing. Very underrated truck.

[dennisst.pierre]

Just had my water pump and timing belt replaced . Was surprised to see old belt still looked new 123, 000 mi.2008 RTL did struts 4weeks ago love my ridgeline! If yu don’t need a big truck this first gen ridgeline is the rig for you . Had all of them from 1970 till now .this is the best by far .

[stevhard]

I own a 2014 Ridgeline and I love it. It drives great in the snow because it's front wheel drive and you engage the rear wheels for four wheel drive. I'm 6'3" and I can fit behind myself in the rear seat. The lockable storage in the bed is some convenient.

[truongdao]

This guy is the Joel Osteen of Used car sales. This guy can sell anything. Good stuff.

[mayflowertrillium]

Thanks for the video! There are a few more features some folks like - e.g., with rear seats up, a trail bike's tires fit in the floor groove. The VTM-4 traction helps in slippery conditions (but works only in 1, 2 3 and R - not in Drive).
Here's my experience. In 2019, I bought a used 2012 Ridgeline (assembled in Alabama) for CA$15K with almost the same model/trim as in the video - cloth seats, no nav system, no roof racks. Came with 188, 000 Km on it; now has 235, 000Km (146, 000 mi.) and still going strong. Being in Ontario Canada, I have spare steel rims with winter tires, and got it undercoated against the salt used on highways. My prior Ridgeline was a used 2006 (assembled in Ontario) I bought at 150, 000Km and sold at 254, 000Km - The transmission had developed a ticking sound. (only because I drove it a few miles too long with the fluid leaking out.)
Also the rear cross-member under the tailgate rusted out - Honda has recently issued a recall. This may not be a problem in the US South. Here, we can just rust-proof against it.
Ideal configuration for my wife and me, who have a cottage (i.e., need modest carrying & towing capacity) and occasionally have passengers who need leg room (which is more than in other compact trucks).
A friend has a 2008 with 400, 000KM and says she will maintain & keep it 'forever' because she likes it so much better than the new style.

[ojaiboy]

I have a 2006 and I love it! Takes me fishing and mountain biking every weekend! Just hit 200k and still running strong.

[Cabezon]

I love my 2011 Ridgeline, I call it my "man-van".

[suzKawasaki]

My favourite vehicle ever, and I’ve had many. Still driving my 06 (passed the rear-frame recall) and hopefully will drive it many more years. PS - it won Motor Trend Truck of the year in debut year 2006 …. And a tip for Ridge owners who do not know - put the key in the door lock and turn it right and hold to put all windows down, opposite way to put them back up and lock veh. I use this often to cool the truck down before putting my dogs in during the summer. (And replace the one cheap washer in the radiator asap if you haven’t done so!)

[PatriciaOtto-nw]

A yr ago I bought a 2007 ridgeline with 111000 original km's on it, I love it. For a 17 yr old truck it is as clean as the one in the video, paid 10, 000 cdn for it and when I had it into Honda for a service they offered me 26, 000 for it, so they really hold there value.