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4.88 out of 5 stars

Superb!

Stan - Amarillo, 08/06/2010
2009 Honda Ridgeline RTS 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Currently have 8500 miles on it. Just got back from 2000+ mile trip -- Amarillo to Walsenburg, CO to San Luis Lake SP to Navajo SP to Durango to Albuquerque, NM to home. Towed 4400 lb (600 on hitch) travel trailer @ 55 mph (my choice -- was more comfortable driving 55 than faster -- I'm 67 yrs old!). Went over 3 passes (Raton: 7800 ft, La Veta: 9400 ft, & Wolf Creek, 10,868 ft) -- 12.5 mpg while towing. Up passes at 55 mph until speed dropped, then reset cruise @ 40 mph & stepped on throttle until transmission dropped into 2nd gear; walked the passes @ 3800rpm @ 40 mph in 2nd on cruise with no problems at all. Absolutely fantastic truck. Has done everything I've asked of it & more.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still getting to know my Honda Ridgeline

Cynthia Reyna, 12/20/2017
2009 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Check out the history online, an carfacts , even tho its a good vehicles you still might get the dealership to come down on price, if there's light cosmetic damage , I wish I had noticed the outside truck better, missed to many small details...

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4 out of 5 stars
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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
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Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

The car/truck

Scott Watson, 04/03/2009
2009 Honda Ridgeline RTS 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I would ignore the previous "hondahater" negative review; obviously he made a wrong decision to lease this vehicle. If this is the type of vehicle you are looking for (read; not huge trailer towing, 4x4ing,) then it is the right decision. I was looking at a Tacoma to replace my 15 year old Dakota, this Ridgeline is the ticket for me.

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5 out of 5 stars

You will be happy with this truck.

deadeye, 07/30/2016
updated 02/03/2020
2009 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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OK, so the knock on the Ridgeline is that it is not really a pickup. Well guess what. It is to me. It trucks, it carries, it hauls, it tows, it stores, well, for what I expected of this very smooth riding truck, it met all. The only reason I'm selling my 2009 Ridgeline is to purchase a 2017 Ridgeline. Yes I have been happy and very pleased with this vehicle. Update: 2/1/2018. Well I never did trade in on a 2017, I was hoping for a locking tailgate. I have an aftermarket bed cover and a tailgate lock on the 09 and really like both. Regularly haul a trailer and ATV effortlessly. Besides, my 2009 only has 35000 mileage. Have had airbags recall completed, maintenance had to replace brake master cylinder, the only time on any vehicle I've ever owned that this has happened, and at 33000 miles replaced the tires, not because they were worn but because they were old. All else has been great. Wish it had memory seats too. Update: 2/1/2020. Yep, finally traded it in, on a 2020 RTL-E, for all the updates the 2020's have. The 2009 I traded was everything I expected when I purchased it and was happy with it; only trading it for the technology updates and the locking tailgate and heated steering wheel (I live in the great cold NE). I do not regret owning my 2009 Ridgeline ever.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Know what you are buying...

Ramaframitz, 04/22/2009
2009 Honda Ridgeline RTS 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a great truck. Just be smart about what you are buying. I am really happy with my Ridge. I wanted a truck that was reliable, comfortable, and had longevity designed in - not planned obsolescence. It is not a big Ford or Chevy - it is a medium sized truck more suitable for a person who values convenience, storage, and intelligence over outright brawn. I couldn't be happier as this vehicle fulfills all my needs for a truck - adequate towing, people mover, great ride, good at the lumber yard/garden center - in a 4 wheel drive long lasting Honda package. For most of us that want a truck, don't tow more than 5000 lbs, and don't live on a farm, this truck was designed with us in mind.

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