AGR Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) I am shocked. I don't understand why more people didn't want a minivan dressed up in hideous, faux pickup clothes, that gets only slightly better MPGs than a fullsize Ford or Chevy pickup, but with much lower towing and hauling capabilities... LINK Edited April 11, 2010 by AGR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 :rip: :rip: :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKNSLS Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 What a horrible idea this was. And the price was too high as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 What a horrible idea this was. And the price was too high as well. The price on Hondas in general is too high. Like toyota they have developed the "our shit don't stink" pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97svtgoin05gt Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Bye yuppie truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 The price on Hondas in general is too high. Like toyota they have developed the "our shit don't stink" pricing. their buyers and stockholders don't seem to mind the pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 their buyers and stockholders don't seem to mind the pricing. Do they really have that many buyers though? If I recall, their market share is still only around the size of Chrysler's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggs32 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 This comment says it all I think. "Why are they posting this on pickuptrucks.com? The Ridgeline isn't even a truck. Posted by: Tim | Apr 9, 2010 5:41:25 PM" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Do they really have that many buyers though? If I recall, their market share is still only around the size of Chrysler's. difference is, they make money. If they want to be as big as GM or Toyota, that means sacrificing quality, putting cash on the hood, etc Big Al would be happy to be small and profitable. Oh wait. He's already doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) This comment says it all I think. "Why are they posting this on pickuptrucks.com? The Ridgeline isn't even a truck. Posted by: Tim | Apr 9, 2010 5:41:25 PM" really? why not? what makes a truck? is it because inbred hicks don't drive it? is it because the Ridgeline drivers don't have a Peterbilt belt buckle and spit chaw on the sidewalk? Is it because you never see one with a Confederate flag in the back window? Seriously. Why is it not a truck? Edited April 12, 2010 by J-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 really? why not? what makes a truck? is it because inbred hicks don't drive it? is it because the Ridgeline drivers don't have a Peterbilt belt buckle and spit chaw on the sidewalk? Is it because you never see one with a Confederate flag in the back window? Seriously. Why is it not a truck? It's a truck. In the same vein as the Ranger and Tacoma. But it shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath as the F-series, Silverado, or Ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) It's a truck. In the same vein as the Ranger and Tacoma. But it shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath as the F-series, Silverado, or Ram. No one said it should. But it is still a truck and still a pickup. Contrary to what some rednecks like to think. I think the idea of the Ridgeline was a good one. It's just the execution that was uncompetitive. If they could have made it a little less costly and slight more fule efficient, it could have been a hit. Edited April 12, 2010 by J-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 We all knew this time was coming, just took longer than expected. It's a truck. In the same vein as the Ranger and Tacoma. But it shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath as the F-series, Silverado, or Ram. Well, I wouldn't compare it to the Ranger or Taco myself. Personally I'd compare it more to the Sport Trac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 But it is still a truck and still a pickup. Eh, I suppose. It's still a yuppiemobile though. Good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Eh, I suppose. It's still a yuppiemobile though. Good riddance. dont be surprized if ford doesnt adress this market...no BOF, slightly smaller than the ridgeline, better developed, BUT ( and this I beleive was Hondas GRAVE mistake ) RWD based and not solely avail in AWD.....dont poo poo unibody....one only has to look at the 40 mph 8 inch curbhopping Taurus PI....hmmm F100 anyone? small eco engine with moderate off road potential....6.5 ft bed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 dont be surprized if ford doesnt adress this market...no BOF, slightly smaller than the ridgeline, better developed, BUT ( and this I beleive was Hondas GRAVE mistake ) RWD based and not solely avail in AWD.....dont poo poo unibody....one only has to look at the 40 mph 8 inch curbhopping Taurus PI....hmmm F100 anyone? small eco engine with moderate off road potential....6.5 ft bed.... I really hope not. I was never a fan of Rancheros or El Caminos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I really hope not. I was never a fan of Rancheros or El Caminos. I was BIG time, but it wont be along those lines I wouldnt think, taller with 3 cab iterations...and lets face it, they NEED a Ranger replacement, more refined, better drivetrains, mileage and NVH...and perhaps a tad larger.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I was BIG time, but it wont be along those lines I wouldnt think, taller with 3 cab iterations...and lets face it, they NEED a Ranger replacement, more refined, better drivetrains, mileage and NVH...and perhaps a tad larger.... Yes. They need a Ranger replacement. Replace it with another Ranger, not some psuedo truck with awkward unit body style/functionality limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 really? why not? what makes a truck? is it because inbred hicks don't drive it? is it because the Ridgeline drivers don't have a Peterbilt belt buckle and spit chaw on the sidewalk? Is it because you never see one with a Confederate flag in the back window? Seriously. Why is it not a truck? Because it's not too far removed from being based on the Odyssey minivan and suffers in capability accordingly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Yes. They need a Ranger replacement. Replace it with another Ranger, not some psuedo truck with awkward unit body style/functionality limitations. please explain "awkward unit body style/ func. limitations".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron W. Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I was never a fan of Rancheros or El Caminos. I was I also liked the Ranchero / El Camino idea(s), obviously not going to match the payload or towing capacity of a full sized pickup but big enough box to carry quite a bit when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 please explain "awkward unit body style/ func. limitations".... Most notably, the awkward shaping that always afflicts the bedsides in such designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Most notably, the awkward shaping that always afflicts the bedsides in such designs. Nick...do you really think Ford would follow even the slightest inkling of hondas lead?....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I also liked the Ranchero / El Camino idea(s), obviously not going to match the payload or towing capacity of a full sized pickup but big enough box to carry quite a bit when needed. exactly...but if they did how hard would it be to trump the current Rangers 18mpg 4.0V6 5900lb MAX towing 207hp and 238ft lbs..with antiquated driving dynamics cramped interior and buckboard ride?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Nick...do you really think Ford would follow even the slightest inkling of hondas lead?....... Look at any other "pickup" with an integraded bed. It's not just honda. The Avalanche has those goofy support bars, as did the Subaru Baja. Though less noticable, both the Holden and Falcon Utes also have an awkwardly angled bedside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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