2008 Honda Ridgeline Consumer Reviews Page 3

Best truck I've owned

Written by: 2008 Honda on 04/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had this truck for 3 months and I can honestly say this is the best truck I've owned!! I've mostly had Ford trucks and I can tell you the ride and quality is great. I owned a F-150 for 4 months prior to the Ridgeline and I wish I hadn't. I'm about as "American Pie" as they come but if only the big American Truck companies put a better product, I would have one. Especially, w/gas prices and economy!

Favorite Features

Everything.

Suggested Improvements

More standard accessories i.e. auto dimming mirror/auto lamps, roof rack and bed extender.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love my Ridgeline

Written by: Cliff on 04/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Never happier with an auto purchase. Love the truck. Able to take a family of 4 on an 10 hour holiday trip with gifts and luggage. With car top carrier we had the same amount of gear that I would fit into an Odyssey.

Favorite Features

Comfort, ease of driving, stability

Suggested Improvements

Large turning radius

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL with NAV

Written by: larry on 04/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

You have to drive this truck to truly appreciate it. It's economical for a truck with all wheel drive yet feels more sturdy and rugged than other crew cabs such as the Colorado and Frontier. The leather seats are very comfortable with adjustable lumbar. Sticker was 36,002, invoice was 32,401 and I got mine for 28,285. That did not even count the 7,000 trade in I got. I'm moving to Oregon next month so we'll see how it does in the snow. They are great trucks and now at unbeatable prices.

Favorite Features

The fact that its front wheel drive until it senses traction loss then all wheel drive kicks in seamlessly. Quiet cabin even at 80 mph. Very smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing I found that was odd for me is the angle of the steering wheel. The top is angled towards the dashboard. Even when it's tilted all the way down it looks like it's tilted upward. Also add express open/close feature for the moonroof.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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RTL Vs Tacoma

Written by: Jack Lewis on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Only had my RTL for about a week, but it was a good choice. I drove a 2004 Tacoma, 4 door, Pre-runner, V6 (3.4)2 wheel drive. I read from some that the RTL has a large turning radius. Every try to turn a Taco around on a regular street? Can you say 3 pointer!! The Taco was a great truck, reliable, rock solid, but it no creature comforts standard. Manual seats, absolutely no storage in the cab, cramped rear seats, a crappy ride and over all cramped feeling, wimpy A/C and expensive to maintain. The Taco also got 17 MPG, uphill, downhill, city and hi-way! The Ridgeline beats the Taco in all areas, hand down. Plus it's cheaper from the get-go. Honda got it right! Ford/GM not even close!

Favorite Features

Rear trunk, comfort, fit and finish second to none. Heated leather seats. Honda reliability at a good price. Gobs of interior storage and no annoying hump!

Suggested Improvements

Main cruise control too low on dash. Clock in radio too small to see. Standard towing hitch. Auto-dim rear view mirror.

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Lovin' my ridgeline rtx

Written by: b.c. on 04/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Had my rRdgeline for two (2) weeks I've put 1000 miles on her already and I couldn't be happier. I'm a 60 year young guy doing outside sales. My truck is basically my office. In the past I've owned two s-10's one GMC Sonoma and a Ford ranger. The Ridgeline puts them all to shame. Fuel mileage of the Ridgeline was my biggest concern but my fears were for naught as I am averaging 19 mpg combined city/hwy. I can only assume that my mileage will go up as the engine gets broken in. Allin all I couldn't be happier with my choice

Favorite Features

The in bed trunk and the spacious cabin plus storage space under the rear seats

Suggested Improvements

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Fantastic Truck

Written by: Jedi on 04/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This truck is a fantastic value with the current Honda marketing program. This is my first Honda and I am very impressed with the product, they really thought outside the box when they designed this truck.

Favorite Features

Carlike ride, roomy comfortable interior, body styling, in-bed trunk, swing tail gate and smooth powertrain.

Suggested Improvements

Body side molding not standard, did not offer Sirius satellite radio.

4 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Truck that rides like a car

Written by: Mike on 04/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have always been a truck owner and have never been a fan of foreign made trucks. With gas prices on the rise and every year fewer and fewer trips to Home Depot for home and yard repair, I started looking at something more economic. I did all of my homework because I needed a crew cab for my family. I went with the Honda because it offered more for my money. It was about 5000 cheaper than the Toyota, it has a high resale value, better gas economy, cheaper insurance, and was more comfortable. I also would note that I do not haul trailers, boats, etc... for the average Joe this is a vehicle that is family friendly, rides like a car, and looks like a truck!!!

Favorite Features

All of the comfort features, nice design for a big man, fits family of four easily, and the hidden storage/cooler/trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Still won't attract most Truck Owners unless it offers a bigger bed and more power.

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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2nd Time Ridgeline Owner

Written by: Honda good, GM bad on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Due to my previous Ridgeline being totaled in an accident I had to go and buy a new vehicle. An easy choice..another Ridgeline. I upgraded to the RTL with navigation. Honda was (maybe still is) having a $3500.00 cash back on new ones. I was able to upgrade from a 2 year old RTS for only 1K more. If you haven't driven one, due yourself a favor and try it before you go and buy another GM clunker. Compare the fit & finish, quality of materials, and the drivetrain refinement. I use a Chevy Silverado for a work vehicle that has a 6 cylinder in it. No comparison! The Chevy revs high and sounds like its going to explode. Chevy also makes the cheapest looking dashboards with hard plastics. Go Honda!

Favorite Features

Heated seats & mirrors, Nav, flat floors, flip up seats, voice control, dual climate control, dashboard lighting, pwr rear slider, in bed trunk (of course), hidden wipers, no ugly cheap stick antenna like GM, and never having to go under the hood to fix it.

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth, HID's, standard trailer hitch included, and the nav should have the text to speech option like my Garmin. After owning two of them and having two years of mixed driving its not much to complain about. For most people this will do for a "truck" but some may need a GM or Ford for HD work.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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A Great Truck

Written by: David on 03/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTX 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned this truck for about a month. I get a lot of positive comments when people see the truck. My truck is silver with the RTX package. The gray painted alloy wheels look great. We had 20 inches of snow here in Ohio a couple weeks ago and I didn't have any problems getting around town in this truck. I would recommend this truck to anyone. Great looking truck and drives even better!!

Favorite Features

in bed trunk, gray painted alloy wheels

Suggested Improvements

I can't think of any.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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"Great Running truck"

Written by: Mike on 03/25/2008

Vehicle

2008 Honda Ridgeline RTS 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned several trucks, and none compare to the Honda Ridgeline it is a smooth riding truck. It has a car like feel but still has the performance of a full size truck. I can have my family in the truck and still haul everything else.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is the trunk in the bed. I can put my smaller items in the trunk and the bigger items in the bed. With the smaller items in the trunk they are out of the weather and locked when the truck is vacant.

Suggested Improvements

If i was to change anything on the truck it would be the location of the cruise control. The main activation switch is in a poor location, It's located on the lower left side of the dash.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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