See my quick Pros & Cons video of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qnV2xJR7hKSsqLA.html

My 2020 black edition with a leveling kit has been a blessing. Handsdown the best truck if you drive on any washboard to get to where your going. You'd have a hard time loosing control of these on dirt roads. Bonuses are it fits with room in your garage and a quad fits in the bed with the tailgate down. Traded in a Silverado for this and haven't regretted it.

The Honda Ridgeline is still a good choice tbh because of the platform. It’s basically a Pilot underneath which makes it super easy to live with and it doesn’t feel like a truck. That’s what I love about it. Plus who doesn’t love that 3.5L J35 VTEC V6?? That old Honda V6 is always a gem of an engine. It’s one of the last few Honda vehicles that still use this old V6, but it’s so good. You know it’ll last you years because Honda’s been building this for like over 30 years at this point. And I agree, that ZF 9-speed that was just horrendous when it came out, Honda really did tune the transmission really well so it is much more responsive. I think it’s the best iteration of it.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

For sure my friend solid vehicle and the Engine is certainly a gem

I’m considering this truck as my next because while my 2020 Frontier gets better hwy mpg at 28-32 it requires constant steering input that gets worse especially as the fuel load lightens. Going to wait to see what 2025 Ridgeline brings as far as changes.

Great informative review. Appreciate the facts you don’t hear anywhere else, like the info on the acoustic glass. You really do offer way more value than any other reviews I’ve seen on the Ridgeline. Thank you!

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

I’m glad this content is valuable my friend God is just using me to push this info to the people

The only thing keeps me from getting a Ridgeline is its low ground clearance and there is little aftermarket shock/struct-based solutions (vs lift plates) to address that.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

Yea an owner commented saying he bought a Ridgeline Trailsport and did a 1” lift on it he says he’s happy with the results

You're right about everything being a compromise, if I had this vehicle what I'd do if I knew I was going to be carring a load is put the spare and jack in the back, and that way like you said you have a very capable and comfortable vehicle that can get the job done for you.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

Putting the spare tire on the back of the tailgate would be a cool look! I forgot to mention this but another thing I like about this vehicle is the locking tailgate and the trunk which also looks when you press the button on the key fob

@Excalabur50

Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup LOL I actually meant in the backseat area, but if the reartailgate could support the weight of the tyre your idea is even better and yeah it would look pretty cool!

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

@@Excalabur50 Actually that also makes sense, the spare tire is pretty small on this so you could easily move it to under the rear seats

How do you play an acoustic windshield?

Need to have an option other than orange for the emblems. I know it's just me but I hate orange.

The info on the parking sensors is incorrect… Parking sensors are only included on the Trailsport and Black Edition

@MeynMotorGroup

3 күн бұрын

Nice catch my apologies my friend I misspoke, Trails Sport and Black Edition are the models that come with Parking Sensors, not the Base or RTL. Thank you for catching that fortunately I had the screenshot showing this as well.

To me it has a similar use case to a stock El Camino or Ranchero. If this vehicle works for you, then buy with confidence as this platform is proven and reliable. I also completely agree that a lot of people drive full size trucks that don’t “need” one. We see this every time there is a spike in gas prices when people come to trade in their city trucks. When you need to pull a 30’+ trailer regularly, you can’t downsize the truck lol.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

Exactly my friend if this works out for the individual it's a great purchase good real world fuel economy too

I own a 2019 ridgeline rt-l and the reception sucks. Satellite is not available. 50,000 miles and I smell ammonia when air comes on initially. This indicates evaporator and or both air conditioner has a problem. Very expensive repairs. Truck rides great, 24 mpg overall and very quick when you want to go. I will not buy another one. Love your channel.

@IndianMC-jf3cp

12 күн бұрын

I'm gonna ask the obvious. Have you replaced the cabin air filter?

@avocado9763

12 күн бұрын

Yes. Further investigation it appears evaporator issues. Thanks

Toyota in america is done using sedan engines made in mexico for trucks. The ridge isn't a body on frame it has the real reliable 3.5 NA V6

If they only had a hybrid version tuned for gas milage.

@Marbind

15 күн бұрын

In the most recent TFL Truck channel midsize pickup comparison. The Ridgeline won the best MPG category. 🤷‍♂

it should have the honda pilot interior

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

This is based on the previous gen Honda interiors

What sucks is the required $2000 timing belt every 80-100k miles.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

I personally don’t keep cars that long but for those that do, I’m sure every car has 2k plus in repairs and maintenance at that point just comes with the territory of high mileage cars.

@americandude3825

Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup I have a 5.7 sequoia that has 221575 miles. Built in 2008. It’s never needed anything except routine maintenance, ac blower motor that was $180, ac servo motor that was $200, and a few light bulbs. I keep them for 200,000 so I’d end up spending $6000-8000 in timing belts which is absolutely insane. The Ridgeline is awesome except the belt. I would own one.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

@@americandude3825 nice! I pray that you don’t have anything go wrong with your Sequoia. My father had a Tundra from that era wheel bearing went out was like over a grand to fix. That was at 40k-50k miles

@americandude3825

Ай бұрын

@@MeynMotorGroup dang! Mine is just a grocery getter so maybe that’s why haha. It has the tow package but I’ve only ever towed twice i think. Lol.

@Aniki1111

Ай бұрын

Probably $2000 if you take it to a Honda dealer. I'm sure many reputable shops can do it with a warranty around $1000 every 100k miles. It still kinda sucks, but for most people it's not that frequent. Honestly I have had friends and family with Hondas with timing belts and I think a lot of people go over 100k on the timing belts too.. I know it's a risk but I don't think most people care enough to replace it.

I'll trade the stereo for 2 more inches of ground clearance and the "safety" add ons for a timing chain and 50 more lb/ft of torque.

@MeynMotorGroup

5 күн бұрын

Just buy a full size truck

Well executed review. I especially enjoyed the fact you spoke and articulated your thoughts w/o using filler phases ; like, yeah/no, you know.... About the RidgeLine, Nice truck. Not a good time too spend or finance 50k, Biden has fucked this great country and made the world a very, very unsafe, volatile place too purchase a new vehicle. Keep up the great auto-review coverage you provide Sir. Best regards, Dano

@gonzalestraining

Ай бұрын

Biden? You have no idea what you are talking about.

@tomhockman6267

29 күн бұрын

Politics doesn't belong in a car review. With that said, your ignorance on the causes of economic hardships for some people is profound. Try different news sources. Fox is a propaganda network.

I'll wait until they get that horsepower up to par, sure it's nice but you could buy a nice condo in Thailand for that amount and still have money for taxes, food, phone, and wifi.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

You could say that about most new cars 😅😂

@6opekaso221

Ай бұрын

Apparently you haven't driven one yet.

@Marbind

15 күн бұрын

Car and driver clocked mid 14s to the quarter mile and 5.9s 0-60 in the latest trailsport. Honda improved the shifting because those numbers are faster than the previous 2021 they tested before. Some youtube channel did accelerations tests with a 5K trailer and the ridgeline was faster than the rest. It has more than enough power.

Ridgeline should be price way below what they are asking because is not a real truck. I was gonna get me the last remaining 2023 from the dealership and they still want msrp $40k where the 2023 tacoma trd sport same price so of course i went with tacoma but if the price was $10k below then i would have bought the ridgeline.

@MeynMotorGroup

Ай бұрын

Price is the price only thing we can do as consumers is to research ways to save