Pick up trucks

[Anonymous]

DH is looking at getting a pick up truck. Thinking of the Honda Ridgeline - does anybody have any insight into this truck? Pros? Cons?

[Anonymous]

It’s like a Honda Odyssey. But holds less.

[Anonymous]

Just get a Ford 150. You can't go wrong with the truck that has lasted and endured for decades

[Anonymous]

My dad loves his Ridgeline, and it’s the only pickup truck anyone in our family has ever owned. It’s for his bikes and kayaks and occasional landscaping stuff.

It’s not a traditional truck. It’s not body-on-frame. It’s unibody, like a car, so it drives like a crossover, like a Pilot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s like a Honda Odyssey. But holds less.

LOL, this is a perfect response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just get a Ford 150. You can't go wrong with the truck that has lasted and endured for decades

+1

[Anonymous]

Why do you need a pick up truck? Are you hauling loads of stuff every day? Why do you think it’s ok to drive around in a gas guzzling (or electricity guzzling, for that matter) vehicle that’s bigger than you need? Does that make you feel powerful? More adequate? Do you realize what the rest of us think when we see people like you in a big truck?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need a pick up truck? Are you hauling loads of stuff every day? Why do you think it’s ok to drive around in a gas guzzling (or electricity guzzling, for that matter) vehicle that’s bigger than you need? Does that make you feel powerful? More adequate? Do you realize what the rest of us think when we see people like you in a big truck?

DP. Speak for yourself. There are plenty of people who need a truck.

[Anonymous]

Ridgeline is a pickup truck for guys who aren't pickup truck guys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ridgeline is a pickup truck for guys who aren't pickup truck guys.

haha that pretty much sums up my husband. This is OP. He needs a larger car (currently drives a small BMW) because he can't fit all 3 kids in his car. Figured if he was going to get something bigger it would be nice to have a pick up truck back to throw flowers, mulch, bikes, sports equipment, etc when we need to. Already have a mini-van for longer road trips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need a pick up truck? Are you hauling loads of stuff every day? Why do you think it’s ok to drive around in a gas guzzling (or electricity guzzling, for that matter) vehicle that’s bigger than you need? Does that make you feel powerful? More adequate? Do you realize what the rest of us think when we see people like you in a big truck?

They're also making trucks with 4 cyls now. The Ford F150's are also made in 6cyls with a turbo for extra power. A big truck is not necessarily a gas guzzler these days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need a pick up truck? Are you hauling loads of stuff every day? Why do you think it’s ok to drive around in a gas guzzling (or electricity guzzling, for that matter) vehicle that’s bigger than you need? Does that make you feel powerful? More adequate? Do you realize what the rest of us think when we see people like you in a big truck?

What do I care what you think? I drive what I want to drive. You drive what you want to drive. I like the F150. It is very useful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ridgeline is a pickup truck for guys who aren't pickup truck guys.

haha that pretty much sums up my husband. This is OP. He needs a larger car (currently drives a small BMW) because he can't fit all 3 kids in his car. Figured if he was going to get something bigger it would be nice to have a pick up truck back to throw flowers, mulch, bikes, sports equipment, etc when we need to. Already have a mini-van for longer road trips.

Ridgeline are not kid haulers. Two adults in the from and three kids in the back would be tighter than a 3 row SUV. They're great for home depot and equipment, but not as good as an old minivan with the seats down

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ridgeline is a pickup truck for guys who aren't pickup truck guys.

haha that pretty much sums up my husband. This is OP. He needs a larger car (currently drives a small BMW) because he can't fit all 3 kids in his car. Figured if he was going to get something bigger it would be nice to have a pick up truck back to throw flowers, mulch, bikes, sports equipment, etc when we need to. Already have a mini-van for longer road trips.

Ridgeline are not kid haulers. Two adults in the from and three kids in the back would be tighter than a 3 row SUV. They're great for home depot and equipment, but not as good as an old minivan with the seats down

OP here - sorry to clarify DH would only be driving 3 kids on occasion and within 10 mile radius. So comfort isn't a HUGE issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need a pick up truck? Are you hauling loads of stuff every day? Why do you think it’s ok to drive around in a gas guzzling (or electricity guzzling, for that matter) vehicle that’s bigger than you need? Does that make you feel powerful? More adequate? Do you realize what the rest of us think when we see people like you in a big truck?

What do I care what you think? I drive what I want to drive. You drive what you want to drive. I like the F150. It is very useful.

Useful for what? What are you hauling around every day that demands a pick up truck?