# Ridgeline or Tacoma...you decide **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 25, 2012, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774 "2012-10-25T09:11:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/21 "2012-10-25T10:52:59Z")
I like the Ridgeline. …why isn’t it a truck? ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/22 "2012-10-25T10:53:41Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > :tup: on the ridgeline > > If you’re not towing and don’t need a fullsize why not get Honda reliability and better gas mileage this, plus i love the way ridgelines look ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/23 "2012-10-25T11:17:59Z")
> [@drewster99](#): > > I like the Ridgeline. > > …why isn’t it a truck? Unibody with sub-par towing capacity. It’s far from a truck. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/24 "2012-10-25T11:18:00Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > RIDGELINE IS NOT A FUCKING TRUCK. > > i love tacomas ive wanted one ever since i discovered cars. i was looking at tacoma’s last spring, specifically a '05+ with 4wd, v6 and 6speed manual, however i discovered i could get into a fullsize truck for the same amount of money. plus, the v6 tacoma doesnt get any better mileage compared to a fullsize, and the fullsize has more space and load/towing capacity. i ended up getting my ram and love it, plus im averaging 20mpg combined city/hwy out of it. > > keep in mind the previous generation tacomas did have a frame recall. if you go with an older one make sure it had the recall frame done, and then have it boxed in. they are cracking and the replacement frame is no better then the original. This is EXACTLY what I went through about 5 months ago myself…which is why I ended up in a '12 F150 for the same money as a 5yr old Tacoma… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/25 "2012-10-25T11:24:28Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > This is EXACTLY what I went through about 5 months ago myself…which is why I ended up in a '12 F150 for the same money as a 5yr old Tacoma… It’s a sweet truck too. I liked the interior. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/26 "2012-10-25T11:46:35Z")
The new F150 and Rams are awesome. The GM trucks are the same old same old which is good but old. Either get a real truck or don’t. Sounds like you need a CTS-V Wagon with a trailer hitch. ![http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Cadillac-CTS-V-Sportwagon1.jpg](http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Cadillac-CTS-V-Sportwagon1.jpg) ![http://www.flickr.com/photos/jtbrandt/4977193729/](http://www.flickr.com/photos/jtbrandt/4977193729/) ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/27 "2012-10-25T11:53:20Z")
Want my Xterra? '07 with a stick and a hitch. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/28 "2012-10-25T11:53:23Z")
I like hondas but the toyota will be more problem free in the long run than ANY truck. There is a reason Tacomas hold their values so well, there are well built trucks. A ridgeline tows 5,000, this will do fine for small campers, sled trailers, small boats, a dodge caravan will tow all that shit. Everyone seems to think they need a full size pick up to tow a double sled trailer. ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/29 "2012-10-25T12:36:38Z")
ridgeline for sure. it rides like a suv and functions like a truck. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/30 "2012-10-25T12:59:57Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Want my Xterra? '07 with a stick and a hitch. :tup: You really selling it? ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/31 "2012-10-25T13:14:49Z")
I feel like the ridgeline compromises too much. You cant fit lumber in it. You’d be better off buying something like a suburban or similar–same’ish size, more seating and more useable room so you can fit big/long shit in it if you need to. I think the “bed” of the ridgeline is stupid–why not just put a roof over it and combine it with the passenger compartment?. The only thing it would be good for is smelly shit (gas, hockey equipment, dead hookers, yada yada). My stepdad has an 06 ram 2500 that i use frequently and i absolutely HATE it. Such a piece of shit–gets 8 mpg avg. Hopefully they have improved since '06 for all of you touting how nice the new ones are. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/32 "2012-10-25T13:37:08Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > You really selling it? As soon as I can get around to washing/waxing/vaccuuming/armouralling it. Been driving a Civic since July. ---
**Author:** ![Event](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/event/32/5443_2.png) [@Event](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Event)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/33 "2012-10-25T13:47:16Z")
I like how everyone freaked out about the Ridgeline not being a truck, when he said this in his main post. > [@rugsr"](#): > > The ridgeline suits my needs (light work with 4WD) but…its not a truck. U.S. literacy levels must be getting pretty bad. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/34 "2012-10-25T14:56:37Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > As soon as I can get around to washing/waxing/vaccuuming/armouralling it. Been driving a Civic since July. PM me the details. I’m toying with the idea of getting a second vehicle. ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/35 "2012-10-25T20:32:59Z")
> [@stuiephoto](#): > > I think the “bed” of the ridgeline is stupid–why not just put a roof over it and combine it with the passenger compartment? That would leave you with the Honda pilot. That’s what I ended up with after looking at ridgelines. It has three rows of seating that fold down flat if you need to move something big. Plus, you can drive 7 friends somewhere if you want to. ---
**Author:** ![suicide](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@suicide](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suicide)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/36 "2012-10-25T21:07:59Z")
f150 ---
**Author:** ![Zcamaro95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zcamaro95/32/5261_2.png) [@Zcamaro95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zcamaro95)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/37 "2012-10-25T21:38:41Z")
My father had 2 ridgelines he liked them but didn’t like the fact that they kicked out of 4 wheel drive after you got to about 20-30 and wasn’t very impressed with the gas mileage either never got to what it was estimated. I don’t know if they changed that since then his where 06-07s i believe. i personally like both trucks but i would probably go with the Tacoma. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/38 "2012-10-25T21:46:53Z")
> [@Bull49](#): > > That would leave you with the Honda pilot. That’s what I ended up with after looking at ridgelines. It has three rows of seating that fold down flat if you need to move something big. Plus, you can drive 7 friends somewhere if you want to. If toyed with the idea of the pilot but correct me if I’m wrong, the pilot is 4wd all the time right? Worse mpg? I do like the idea of 7seats but then I get to thinking, building a family, why not get the odyssey? Seats 8 and the seats fold down. Not sure if I’m ready for a minivan just yet. Also, I have loaded many SUVs up when I worked at depot, and 90% of them had the side interior panels all scratched up from ply wood, drywall etc. last then I want to do is scratch up my interior. I do like how the pilots look though ---------- Post added at 12:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:45 AM ---------- > [@Zcamaro95](#): > > My father had 2 ridgelines he liked them but didn’t like the fact that they kicked out of 4 wheel drive after you got to about 20-30 and wasn’t very impressed with the gas mileage either never got to what it was estimated. I don’t know if they changed that since then his where 06-07s i believe. i personally like both trucks but i would probably go with the Tacoma. Are you saying that 4wd shuts off after 20-30mpg…really? ---
**Author:** ![Zcamaro95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zcamaro95/32/5261_2.png) [@Zcamaro95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zcamaro95)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/39 "2012-10-25T21:52:47Z")
He said that once it got up to around 30 mph the 4wd kicked out. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridgeline-or-tacoma-you-decide/226774/40 "2012-10-25T22:03:57Z")
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