I bought my Ridgeline the first year they came out. Now has 227k miles on it. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
@tuffr2
6 сағат бұрын
You have 227k on a 2006 Honda Ridgeline ? I had one for 7 years without any problem. I bought a travel trailer and the Ridgeline's wheelbase was long enough to control the trailer. I trailer my Ridgeline on a F-150.
@1htalp9
5 сағат бұрын
@@tuffr2 Yep, bought it in March 2005. Still going strong.
@tuffr2
3 сағат бұрын
@@1htalp9 that is about the time I bought mine. Spring 2005.
@aknadiri2520
3 сағат бұрын
true, " vehicle " not a truck
@1htalp9
2 сағат бұрын
@@aknadiri2520 It's a Pilot with a bed and a cool trunk.
@Parker53151
7 сағат бұрын
I had that engine in a Honda Odyssey. It was very reliable, and mine went 350,000 miles before I traded it. Oil changes every 6000 miles using Mobil 1, and then every 100,000 miles it needed spark plugs, water pump, and timing belt. 10/10 would buy another vehicle that had the same engine.
@joeviking61
3 сағат бұрын
Nice to hear
@deandesrosiers6857
3 сағат бұрын
Did you change the timing belt?
@broken1965
3 сағат бұрын
Tow 18ft deepv walleye boat plenty of torque?
@Parker53151
3 сағат бұрын
@@deandesrosiers6857 The service interval of a timing belt change on my Odyssey was 100,000 miles. I had it change by the dealer at that mileage.
@tomtripptree5079
Сағат бұрын
What year odyssey did you have. I heard some years they had problems. I would like to buy one for car camping.
@JB11335
6 сағат бұрын
As a Ridgeline owner, this is the review I've been waiting for. Best mechanic on KZitem giving me the nilly dilly. Love it! Just want to say, the Tailgate door is lockable through the infotainment system settings. You can enable/disable it in there since the 2020 model year. Locks/unlocks with the keyfob when activated. Also as for VCM, not too enthused about it but there are 3rd party solutions to permanently disable VCM. Personally I hate auto stop/start more than VCM, but I will be looking to disable both soon through the aftermarket.
@rifleslol
7 сағат бұрын
It does have a tailgate lock apparently, standard since 2020 and can be enabled/disabled in the infotainment control thing.
@npfd568rc
2 сағат бұрын
If you open the glove box, there is a button on the left side just outside the box opening , so you can lock it with out the infotainment system.
@spiderbitedml385
42 минут бұрын
You'd be surprised alot of people turned away or returned there Ridgelines cause of that trunk lock..... Most dealers don't know that this is a setting to enable.....
@faffabout9412
15 минут бұрын
One of the first things I figured out in the infotainment was setting it to lock automatically with the doors, always spend some time learning the infotainment in new cars, just how they work now.
@khap60
5 минут бұрын
@@npfd568rc that is for the lock for the "trunk" not the tailgate
@npfd568rc
Минут бұрын
@@khap60 yup , you’re right , I looked after I wrote the comment .
@DSDON78620
2 сағат бұрын
I’m on my second Ridgeline (‘23 RTL-e) and love it. As many folks have commented, the tailgate does lock. Also, you don’t have to hit the door handle button to lock the doors, you just have to walk away and all doors (including the tailgate) lock. I very much like the old school engine. Reliable as any vehicle ever made, all mechanics can easily work on it, parts can be bought anywhere and runs on regular gas. I test drove pretty much all the competitors and ended up right back where I started with my second Ridgeline, Honda has made something very special and unique. Oh, don’t forget about the resale value on these, spectacular (and insurance is cheap).
@Eddie-yc5yd
5 сағат бұрын
I bought a 2023 Ridgeline. In the cars menu, you can select the tailgate to lock automatically. Immediately , I bypassed the cylinder deactivation and start stop. Because I don't need 10k of towing. The Ridgeline is more than enough of a truck.
@broken1965
3 сағат бұрын
Sweet its overrides
@Middleguy37
6 сағат бұрын
Perfect truck for the weekend warrior. The functionality is hard to beat.
@charlesdudek7713
6 сағат бұрын
When I was a kid my Dad bought a new 1966 Mercury station wagon. That was the first time I saw a two way tailgate. It was very convenient .
@jonh901271
3 сағат бұрын
Do you remember the commercials for the station wagon that had a three way tailgate starring Ara Parsegian from Notre Dame?
@Chris-yu5iu
6 сағат бұрын
Just bought one a month ago and love it. Got rid of my RAV4. Can’t wait to watch this video!!
@sammyjammy6647
6 сағат бұрын
Now, how do you feel after you watch the video?
@Chris-yu5iu
6 сағат бұрын
I’m glad he didn’t point anything out that was too bad. I like this better than the Tacoma since I’m 6’4” and have two kids. Feel like it’s the perfect truck for my family and I haven’t heard of any really problems with this generation ridgeline that’s been in place since 2017.? I’m very happy with my decision. It’s funny my kids this it’s a badass truck😂. Makes me laugh
@JimmyMins
5 сағат бұрын
@@Chris-yu5iu I did the exact same thing 😂
@alexfonov8350
6 сағат бұрын
Most important reviews by Car Care Nut, for any vehicle.
@b.g.4277
7 сағат бұрын
The tailgate does lock. You can even lock the trunk with a key, at least in the 2023. Bed con is it is shallow compared to the competition.
@wt9653
6 сағат бұрын
Yes, Honda decided to come from the factory with the default unlocked?😮 It's nice, you can lock and unlock with key fob.
@Kay-dx8vm
6 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this info. Im cross shopping this with a Frontier (wanna keep in the N/A V6 engine range) and when he said the tail gate can't be locked I'm like...what??? Why, Honda? And it instantly reminded me of 4Runners without fuel cap locks. Don't know why these engineers would keep it like that.
@Fabwal
6 сағат бұрын
Shallow bed , low loading bed height, low door entrance height, drives like a car, very comfortable. A lot of pluses for older drivers, or those not wanting a rough riding regular truck.
@GregAase
5 сағат бұрын
Concur. Have the '23 Ridgeline. The tailgate definitely locks. Honda started putting locks on the tailgate with the 2020 model.
@cab1733
5 сағат бұрын
the tailgate does lock its in the car settings you can also lock it from the glove box so it is real secure
@poponga.5263
6 сағат бұрын
Mine is 16 yrd old 2009 honda pilot owned it since brandnew it has VCM.I changed oil every 4k miles or every 6 months whatever comes first, transmission oil every 30k miles.Still runs like a clock no oil consumption. It depends how you maintain a car for its reliability.
@AC-sc1pc
5 сағат бұрын
Best car reviews by far on the tube. Love the closing! May the Lord bless you and keep you too.
@paulpardee
7 сағат бұрын
You nailed the segment comments - I need a truck 3-4 times a year. I want something I can use to bring home furniture or sheets of plywood with. I need something I can throw my bike into without worrying about dirtying the interior, or to help a friend move... I don't need a truck. I need a car with a bed. I've been eying the ridgeline for a while... Just trying to justify the price when I only need it 3-4 times per year!
@coreyisabigpushover
6 сағат бұрын
You can get a Nissan Frontier for less money. No timing belt or lifters to maintain and the MPG is almost the same.
@didafm
5 сағат бұрын
Buy a used one. Ridgeline depreciation is high
@MeltingRubberZ28
4 сағат бұрын
@@coreyisabigpushover cabin space is significantly more cramped on the frontier, and construction materials don't fit in a frontier bed. Ride quality is significantly worse, and gas mileage is probably 20% worse or more.
@wt9653
7 сағат бұрын
I was planning on buying the 2024 Tacoma until I saw the price 😂 I bought the outgoing 2023 Honda Ridgeline RTL HPD for 38500. 15,000 cheaper than the equivalent Tacoma limited. The trunk, tailgate, and the rear seats are the best. The tailgate is lockable. You have to go to the vehicle settings and tell it Yes to lock. You can open and lock with the key fob. It's cool idea.😊
@valiantone395
7 сағат бұрын
Engine is butter smooth use 5w30
@wt9653
6 сағат бұрын
@@valiantone395 No, 0/20
@valiantone395
6 сағат бұрын
@@wt9653 No to you peasant 🤣 use minimum 5w30 minimum because 0w20 thins out not ONLY because of direct injection, but because in the Honda vehicle manual it says to use 5w30 for towing and high rpm use
@21Piloteer
6 сағат бұрын
@@valiantone395 Nowhere in the 2024 Ridgeline manual does it say to use 5W30 when towing.
@valiantone395
6 сағат бұрын
@@21Piloteer I have 2019 Passport and it does, same transmission and engine also premium fuel whilst towing recommended
@craighatch3221
4 сағат бұрын
That is exactly what I want, the color, the package, everything about this truck I love. This will be my next vehicle purchase.
@theantiqueactionfigure
7 сағат бұрын
It's a modern day version of an El Camino and that's a good thing.
@johnneidert5777
7 сағат бұрын
I believe that the rear tailgate does have a locking feature that is similar, if not the same as that on my Santa Cruz. Lock the vehicle and the tailgate also locks. If the key fob is out of range of the vehicle, the doors and tailgate remain locked. Try that and see if the tailgate remains locked.
@Gman50001
7 сағат бұрын
Great review. One note. The tailgate does lock.
@ChiPpification
5 сағат бұрын
And the flippers are there for the ones who don't want to use the buttons .
@charliej.2716
3 сағат бұрын
I’ve had my RTL-E for 4 years and now have 60,000 miles with zero problems. Old school works perfectly for me. I live in upstate NY and from November to April we can have snow most any day. The VTM-4 all wheel drive system works better in the snow than any car or truck around.
@MrJPatr
2 сағат бұрын
About 2 months ago bought a 18 RTL-E, with 72K mi. Clean car fax, & all maintenance records, one owner. Fits all my wants and needs, I'm very happy with it. 3rd Honda vehicle. Also in central NY 👍
@bobcook8576
Сағат бұрын
My 2015 GMC Sierra Z71 Crew 4x4 with AutoTrac and Hill decent controll can forge thru 2' or more of snow any day of the week. With 4 low and a G80 limited slip posi, I go where few can.
@droussel7359
7 сағат бұрын
Oh yes! THE review I was waiting for!
@pixel_eyezd3805
7 сағат бұрын
Again, I know it’s not the standard content from this channel, but I would love to see you guys do a Honda Element video: a 2003-2011 review, why you think it was discontinued, your opinion on Honda’s recent patents, and what you think would make a successful revival.
@VG22.
6 сағат бұрын
The paddle shifters are actually very very useful for a car with button transmission. I use it almost daily when I am about to overtake someone.... I put it in sport and drop down a gear or two and pin the gas and it actually helps. It is obviously not made for using it like a sports car but the paddle shifters actually serve a good purpose.
@Ransburg81
7 сағат бұрын
Been waiting a long time for this review, thank you Sir for finally doing it.
@girth13
6 сағат бұрын
Government regulations are killing the reliability and affordability of new car powertrains. Its making it very difficult on manufacturers AND service professionals.
@antiantiderivative
6 сағат бұрын
Lack of government regulations, you mean. The car industry basically owns the government agencies responsible for regulating it.
@myrrhavm
4 сағат бұрын
@@antiantiderivativeNot so. Government owns the manufacturers. Want to do business here? They get their cut via kickbacks. The government buys or nowadays tries to buy their votes with promises of money. Fact is We The People still own about 30% of GM. They’ve never fully paid back the tax dollars Obama gave them for their vote. Had he not give them money GM would be gone. There’s a reason businesses are leaving democrat states. Over regulation. I worked for a utility for 25 plus years. The governments hand is deep into regulatory control and why utilities are sky high. Democrat policies. Here in California democrats shot down two bills that would have lowered costs for the citizens. Why? Because they would have lost their kickbacks in “campaign” funding. Democrats love big government. Love controlling every aspect of every thing.
@TheLifetraveler1
3 сағат бұрын
What?
@biggestsign
Сағат бұрын
The mediocrities in government have to make themselves relevant somehow.
@michaelptm2269
8 сағат бұрын
Been waiting for this one
@joewolfe642
7 сағат бұрын
YES ! I asked for this for a while - love it. Thank you AMD.
@dannycueva9219
5 сағат бұрын
We're going to need that nissan frontier review now!
@joeblack1052
4 сағат бұрын
You want to see some missing welds?😂
@albertgee92
3 сағат бұрын
Thank you once again for a great review! I appreciate you taking time of your busy schedule on giving us professional feedback on vehicles we love! God bless you and your family.
@irvdimont739
2 сағат бұрын
I have a 2023 Ridgeline. The tailgate locks when you lock the doors. I love the vehicle. Comfortable on longer trips. I plan on installing a VCM deactivator when the warranty over.
@brickfollett
Сағат бұрын
The tailgate most certainly is lockable, as others have commented, it's in your settings on the radio head unit. I leave mine off though. For Cylinder de-activation, I'll probably end up adding the S-VCM modification to remove that. And to my awareness, these engines really like to be revved out (I hit Vtec pretty frequently) which is supposed to help with carbon buildup on valves, although I have nothing to back that up. Great video!
@petesjk
Сағат бұрын
Revving the engine may minimize carbon on the underside of valves, but it won’t do anything for the intake side. Only regular solvent treatments will work for that. Also, direct injection of fuel results in more dilution of oil with unburned gasoline, which means more frequent oil changes are required. Revving the engine can make this worse.
@bionicwolf3342
5 сағат бұрын
I've had my Ridgeline TrailSport for 6 months. Best Vehicle i've owned. Drives great, and has major utility.
@johnmoore8599
3 сағат бұрын
The tailgate locks/unlocks via the remote. It's been a good truck for my needs. Thanks for the review!
@ratukamina
3 сағат бұрын
I know you own a new Tundra and don't review American cars but I'd love to see you review a F-150 with 5.0 coyote engine to see why it's been the best selling truck for so long.
@JNguyen-f4m
4 сағат бұрын
Just want to say you CAN have the tailgate lock with the vehicle doors. The setting is in the infotainment vehicle lock customization settings. It is off by default. It works with the key fob and matches the vehicle lock status. The trunk also locks with proximity and key fob.
@anthony4426able
6 сағат бұрын
The tailgate is lockable. There’s a setting in the infotainment system that locks it with the key fob. It be enabled and disabled.
@SweetNeoCon407
7 сағат бұрын
Thank the EPA for making Honda cripple the V6.
@k6-3spetznazhelmet
7 сағат бұрын
Engine BURNING OIL in the future = being protective of the environment. 😂 EPA Logic...
@wt9653
6 сағат бұрын
😂 No! He just didn't mention how the cylinder deactivation works. You have to push the ECON button for it to work With ECON off, all cylinders are used.😂
@wt9653
6 сағат бұрын
No!! The cylinder deactivation only works if you push the ECON button 😂
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
6 сағат бұрын
Toyotas burn oil too
@wt9653
6 сағат бұрын
@@k6-3spetznazhelmet That's how false rumors start when people don't understand 😂
@brianoconner3090
3 сағат бұрын
I was actually looking for this video from Car Care Nut weeks ago. Now he finally released one. Thank you! I have a 2019 with 100k miles and still runs great. All maintenance schedules followed.
@haserotmalach7324
3 сағат бұрын
I've been thinking about buying one of these and the fact that it is "old school" is what I find appealing about it. The only two things that bother me are the start stop feature and the cylinder deactivation system. I know that it's not complicated to disable the start stop feature, but I wonder how complicated it is to permanently disable the cylinder deactivation system. If I could do it, I would buy me one of these things.
@TheBlooRayChannel
7 сағат бұрын
Is it just me or the videos have recently had low volume levels lately? Have had to turn up our TV a fair bit to hear anything.
@happykt
7 сағат бұрын
I think its you. The volume is only halfway on my volume control on my PC and his voice is pretty loud.
@igordubiago6896
7 сағат бұрын
It’s you. Volume is normal.
@MonsterD696
7 сағат бұрын
I had the same thing happen. Check your settings in youtube i had 5.1 surround sound enabled somehow
@pkdude5334
7 сағат бұрын
It seems like his lavalier wasn't working during the under-car portion, but otherwise seems fine to me.
@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537
Сағат бұрын
Must be you.
@pongmonkey
2 сағат бұрын
It has an electronic tailgate lock that can be enabled or disabled when the doors lock. It can also be then be disabled by a switch on the left side of the glove box.
@Stricklinator
7 сағат бұрын
$89 to disable the VCM. I just did it to my 2019 Pilot. They also make auto start/stop disable harnesses, but my pilot is doesn't have stop/start.
@kclefthanded427
6 сағат бұрын
One less thing to deal with
@wt9653
7 сағат бұрын
Car care nut didn't do his homework. The tailgate has electric lock. Comes from the factory with default unlocked? 😮 You need to go to vehicle settings and tell it to enable lock. You can open and lock with the key fob. Under the gate has a keyed lock and unlock just in case the electric lock fails. Honda thought of everything 😊
@pigxstix
45 минут бұрын
The tailgate locks automatically with the remote proximity. If you try to open the tailgate on a locked Ridgeline with no keyfob, it won't open. This is a common overlook by even most owners, myself included. I learned about it because I was disappointed in mine as you are but another owner pointed the feature out to me and I confirmed that is the case. You don't have to do anything to lock or unlock it , it's all tied into the the main locking of the doors and proximity of the keyfob. Side note, I hate the pushbutton trans.
@gobear83
3 сағат бұрын
Was thinking about buying a Ridgeline …but once you explained how the engine works it’s now a non starter Thank you for saving me a lot of grief
@robinphilip5747
Сағат бұрын
What was it about the engine that turned you off? Regardless of its old school setup and cylinder deactivation it’s one of the most reliable engines out there. Easily can go 400k miles +. If you need to tow anything over 5k lbs then this wouldn’t be the truck/pickup for u but at that point prob should think of a full size anyway.
@falcorzed
Сағат бұрын
Most engines do this
@gobear83
28 минут бұрын
@@falcorzed I’ve never owned a vehicle that cuts off cylinders to be able to pass emissions …and I’ve owned a lot of vehicles
@gobear83
27 минут бұрын
@@robinphilip5747 sorry no sale
@donot6185
3 сағат бұрын
Bought a 2019 Sport, 5 years ago. Pulls my 3600lb GeoPro trailer fine. Has the shift knob and no button to push that prevents the engine turning off at stop lights! Owned alot of trucks, this by far is the best one yet. The swing gate and rear trunk are next level useful on trips.
@Gman50001
7 сағат бұрын
I've been waiting for this one
@jwalbrig
6 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this review !
@Real_Pablo
3 сағат бұрын
Just imagine the looks I get when I show up to the horse show in my ridgeline towing a little 2 horse straight load trailer with my daughters horse in it. lol. I've owned half a dozen 1/2 ton american trucks in the last 20 years, every single one needed more repairs than they should have.. Love my ridgeline for my every other weekend towing needs and a smooth comfortable ride for the other 90% of the time.
@megatrolltrollington
7 сағат бұрын
cylinder deactivation is the worst thing for cars i would never buy anything with it.
@halberd0109
7 сағат бұрын
I’d seriously consider for purchase if it didn’t have cylinder deactivation. I like my cylinders active!
@henrygraterol
6 сағат бұрын
I would be ok if you could deactivate the deactivate cylinder activation by default.
@wt9653
6 сағат бұрын
You don't understand. Don't worry! He didn't mention how it works. You have to push the ECON button to enable the cylinder deactivation. Just like the start/stop button.
@davewilson7602
6 сағат бұрын
@@halberd0109you can buy a defeat device took me five minutes to install
@jmac1850
6 сағат бұрын
The ECON button doesn’t shut off the VCM, I have two of these engines. ECON schedules fuel delivery differently based on demand, it also will run the A/C in an Economy mode for better efficiency. The only way to kill VCM is to get a muzzler. These can be bought for $150-200 online and are very easy to install.
@martinjay9959
7 сағат бұрын
It would be nice to include the msrp and fuel economy ratings in the technical review to help peopke decide. Keep up the fantastic work!
@chih6654
7 сағат бұрын
You could see those two pieces of information in plenty of other car reviews!
@MrSmith804
7 сағат бұрын
That's a very dumb request, every state has different values.
@chih6654
7 сағат бұрын
@@MrSmith804 MSRP and MPG do not change from state to state... Settle down a bit...
@wt9653
7 сағат бұрын
The best mpg I've got was 28 mpg with the ECON mode. Without, I am getting 24 to 26 mpg. I won't be using ECON anymore 😂
@chih6654
6 сағат бұрын
@@wt9653 TBH, controlling how heavy my right foot is has saved me fuel than these gimmicky ECON modes!
@Rockmachine99
7 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much for the J35 review-I was very curious about your thoughts on it.
@classicflyer6285
4 сағат бұрын
AMD can you review the latest Nissan frontier pick up truck next? Thank you. Your reviews are great.
@andyb4874
5 сағат бұрын
The tailgate does lock, it is a setting in one of the menus.
@deerhunter7268
6 сағат бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this review! I have a ‘24 RL and I appreciate your thoughts. Great review, thanks!
@nevv8581
6 сағат бұрын
Great review. Functionally it does the same thing as a “truck” and competes really well with most midsized trucks. Very reliable. What would be a vast improvement is if Honda followed the same format as the 2023 Honda Pilot Trailsport edition with the new 3.5 l v6, a slight lift to improve ground clearance, functional skid plates, 10 speed auto and the improved iVTM - 4 system which makes the Pilot Trailsport a very capable AWD vehicle.
@charbvin
5 сағат бұрын
Been driving ridgelines for 15 years. On my 2022 i by passed VCM the first month of ownership.
@hottew_twat3963
3 сағат бұрын
how?
@user-hz5kb6bx4d
3 сағат бұрын
Been waiting for this one! Thanks TCCN!
@Radwinskee
3 сағат бұрын
I'm getting mine in 2days 2025 Black Edition... can't wait! 😊 Thanks again for this review!
@KNRS927
4 сағат бұрын
Awesome review and great breakdown as usual. This is the truck for the people who just want a truck (don’t need it), but can’t admit it.
@NINEBALL9
7 сағат бұрын
Been waiting for this one!
@JimmyMins
6 сағат бұрын
Tailgate does lock ...you have to go to the settings on the infotainment screen.
@PLATINUM2U
5 сағат бұрын
With my V6 Accord the VCM Is just 2 stages. Either i3 or V6. But to keep my engine from having issues down the road I got rid of cylinder deactivation. It gluts more gas but the performance is instantaneous. It’s like night and day.
@joeythedime1838
5 сағат бұрын
I had a 2017, first year of the reintroduced Ridgeline. In 2017 the engine didn't have cylinder deactivation and the transmission was a 6sp Honda trans. The truck handled very well - I was very surprised the 4wd system had real torque vectoring. The other thing was maintenance was a bit higher as you needed to change the diff oil every 15k miles (B3 service). The rear seat folding up with the flat floor was awesome - I could just throw my bike in the back with ease. For about the same price a mid-trim Ridgeline is a much better dollar value then a upper trim Ford Maverick.
@davidnolde1031
9 минут бұрын
It does have VCM. All the Ridgeline gen 2 have it .
@tonyl3461
5 сағат бұрын
Wish you would do the same review on a 2024 or 2025 Nissan Frontier - Thanks!
@joewolfe642
7 сағат бұрын
AMD - there is a tailgate lock - you have to enable it in the infotainment - but it is there.
@wernerlab13
5 сағат бұрын
There are a couple of fixes for your major concerns on this engine. Use CRC intake valve cleaner before every oil change to keep the carbon build up to a minimum. There's a module you can install to disable VCM. Great review!
@Andriig75
6 сағат бұрын
Do Nissan Frontier next. Im torn between it and Honda Ridgeline.
@therues7071
6 сағат бұрын
The first thing I did when I got my 2024 Trailsport was buy a bypass tool for the cylinder deactivation and the stupid auto start/stop. I did also put a 2in lift in the front and a 1 in in the back. Love the truck now and think its perfect. Honday should have atleast given the Trailsport a lift from the factory. Also the timing belt situation kind of sucks to but whatever. I plan on doing it myself when the time comes.
@actuarystud
3 сағат бұрын
I can't wait until AMD reviews a Nissan Frontier Pro-4X.
@olegklenin451
4 сағат бұрын
I really like your reviews. One correction, the back door is lockable, you just need to activate it in menu (how do I know? I have 2023 Ridgeline). Best. You can also buy a Bison firm Canadian-made cover for $600 CAD....no need to pay $1,500 +
@vhornung8352
5 сағат бұрын
First off I love your channel . Wish you guys where in Kentucky . But I wanted to tell you that the tail gate on the ridgline does lock with the doors. It doesn't have a key lock like the storage comparatment but if you lock the truck the gat is also locked. Just thought I would let you know , I own a 2022 rtl-e
@snowblow1984
2 сағат бұрын
In 23, dealer was asking for $6k over sticker. I walked away from it.
@danielrivero8593
22 минут бұрын
I have a 2006 Ridgeline with just under 230k miles. I don’t have the VCM that has destroyed so many J-series engines. You are so correct it’s a basic engine and runs very smooth. Ridgeline is a smooth run vehicle. I have noticed that newer Ridgeline have less space in the back and the rear doors are half the size of the original Ridgeline. The biggest issue I have with the 1st generation Ridgeline is the transmission filter is behind the torque converter and while transmission fluid change is easy, changing the filter requires you to drop the transmission and pull the torque converter. Not so smart. I am average 15mpg on 87 octane. I had overload the truck a couple of times, turned on the VTM-4 and drove away with no hesitation. I will drive my 2006 Ridgeline until something catastrophic goes wrong.
@SuperSnakePlissken
4 сағат бұрын
The fact that it still has a naturally aspirated V6 3.5 L engine engine is the main reason why you should buy it.
@tomaskroupakkfoto4132
3 сағат бұрын
Ond of the best and most reliable V6 engines
@PrinceAlberts
7 сағат бұрын
18:34 I wish we had the tailgate door opening on my work truck. We load heavy gear with a forklift and getting the gate out of the way would be awesome.
@jeffreydelia
7 сағат бұрын
You can lock the tailgate and the bed storage door.
@manybogeys3450
4 сағат бұрын
I had a ‘13 Odyssey with a VCM engine. Started to smoke on occasion on the highway and burn some oil, until I installed a VCM suppressor. It stopped the smoking, burning and actually gained 1-2 mpg. Best $100 spent.
@rightlanehog3151
7 сағат бұрын
AMD, Of all the unibody, non-truck pickups, the Ridgeline sits at the top of my list. 😉
@pkdude5334
7 сағат бұрын
The only others are the Maverick and Santa Cruz, right? Maverick seems decent, the Santa Cruz is a joke.
@AlowisciousMahoney
5 сағат бұрын
Might depend on whether you want a small pickup like the Maverick or Hyundai or a midsize - Ridgeline.
@unikornkontroller
2 сағат бұрын
We need merch that says "...and THAT is pretty cool." 😎
@heavyarms951
5 сағат бұрын
I’m suspicious as to why they have not updated that v6. I’m glad for your deep dive video.
@Noah_E
4 сағат бұрын
Probably because it's a nine year old chassis and cylinder deactivation, etc are band-aids to meet emission standards until a full redesign comes out with a turbo four cylinder like the rest of the segment.
@robinphilip5747
Сағат бұрын
My guess is they didn’t want to move away from the ZF transmission. The new 6 cylinder in the Pilot has the Honda manufactured 10spd transmission which may not be proven yet. Just what I’m thinking at least.
@stephanlevesque7632
6 сағат бұрын
Really glad you did this video. This vehicle is on my list and I have been doing a lot of research and now I feel very informed. The Ridgeline makes a lot of sense and is extremely practical. I have owned full sized trucks as well as traditional mid size body on frame trucks. I like the new tacoma, but the backseat is too small and that is the same for the Ranger and GM twins. Cargo capacity on this is well above most of the the competition as well. Ridgeline also happens to be a bargain when compared to its competition and that hasn't always been the case.
@toyota420xp
5 сағат бұрын
Everyday inn Vermont is like offroad
@jimmoomaw6786
4 сағат бұрын
I have an Odyssey with the 9 speed transmission and I love the paddles. I use them all the time.
@zroger73
7 сағат бұрын
You really need to make sure you learn about a vehicle before you talk about it. First, this engine only runs on 6 or 3 cylinders - not 4. Honda did away with the 3-mode VCM a decade ago. Second, all 2020-2025 Ridgelines have a factory-installed tailgate lock.
@star9732
7 сағат бұрын
Ok giant douche
@RichardCWard
6 сағат бұрын
Thank You for preparing this video and sharing the details, I have viewed videos on the Ridgeline and watched test drives etc. You have provided very siginificant information about the V6 engine with the verible cylendar arrangement. This is a "show stopper" for me. I was ready to buy a Honda Ridgeline until I learned more about the engine.
@k20z3allmotorFTW
32 минут бұрын
The tailgate is lockable. Go into the screen settings and enable the locking feature. It will lock with key fob
@frankmcgachy1657
5 сағат бұрын
IT LOCKS! Thanks for the review but please don't dwell on the tailgate lock when you can change the setting in the infotainment screen.
@premiercconstruction
6 сағат бұрын
I tell ya. If the full-size trucks had similar tailgate and a bed trunk it would be a hit.
@bobcook8576
Сағат бұрын
Dodge has a split gate as an option. Come to think of it, every station wagon from the 60s thru 80s had a swinger fold down rear gate. We know what happened to those.
@jamesbowman1767
5 сағат бұрын
I have been waiting for this. I'm so excited!! I love these things, but they are so dang expensive.
@AlowisciousMahoney
4 сағат бұрын
I agree. But pretty much everything is dang expensive now.
@1spartacus1337
Сағат бұрын
FINALLY. Been waiting a while for this one!
@DontCryAboutIt
7 сағат бұрын
Bought 03 Pilot in Dec 11 sold it 200k to a mechanic that fixed everything for a weekend camping/ adventure rig.
@robnoname1196
7 сағат бұрын
The audio on these has been really low.
@alfonsoalsina3604
6 сағат бұрын
I have a 2007 first gen with over half a million miles on it and still going. Good vehicles . Also think that first gen look more like a pickup to me, on this later gen I cant tell the difference looking from my rear view mirror between a Pilot o a Ridgeline.
@TheFuersty
56 минут бұрын
Great review. I'm an old Ford/Jeep guy, and don't particularly like the looks of the Ridgeline, but I have to say it's a real impressive pickup. If I actually worked for a living and needed a truck for work that I also knew could last for 10 years, it seems absolutely great. You highlighted the issues with the engine and it's 3 modes. A straight up full time v6 would satisfy us .. traditional truck people but I understand that's not the world we live in these days. The 3 different modes sure are novel.
@leonardpool4680
4 сағат бұрын
Another great review! I have a 17 Tacoma and my friend is on his second second generation as they did do some nice touches on the refresh (car play). I love how comfortable the Ridgeline is compared to my Tacoma. Sometimes you just want to sit comfortably and not feel the jutter of bumps in the road. I don’t like the AWD setup (it’s front wheel based) however it still gets the job done. You did mention better fuel economy but it’s not that much better than the Tacoma. You’re right, most people don’t use their trucks for truck things. If I wanted a 5 foot bed and 4 door option, I would take this. However I love having the 6 foot bed and have needed that extra foot at times hauling stuff for work. If I do end up having a family in the near future, I probably will do the Ridgeline. I’m curious though as to why they didn’t use the upgraded DOHC non vtech that the pilot now has. Last thing, VCM, I’m pretty sure there is an aftermarket delete for it.
@tilorch
5 сағат бұрын
Love your videos. Would love for you to review a newer Nissan Frontier with the 3.8L Engine.
@raymondmatava9285
2 сағат бұрын
Insightful review. Nicely done. I was hoping you’d compare the Ridgeline V6 to the Pilot V6. I think you mentioned that the Pilot V6 is a little different.
@ChrisRedfield1
48 минут бұрын
I need the gen 1 Ridgeline. I've always liked the radical styling of the truck. I've never needed a long bed for anything (just a want) so having a shortbed back there is just a bonus. And it's Honda reliability. It's a win-win situation.
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