First, I want to thank all of the members and Admins in this forum. While I didn't contribute near as much as I read, this site is a great resource.

I decided to move on from my truck. Lots of reasons. Some major, some minor. However with the water leak on my feet from the steering column during the 1st week of ownership, I don't think the truck had a fair chance. 3 attempts to fix the leak, only to realize the windshield wasn't installed correctly at the factory. Replacement back window due to rear defroster malfunction, plastic oil pan with leaking plastic oil drain plug (that was replaced with Ford plugs & aftermarket ones), etc... . It was my first pickup truck, but it was time to move on.

I traded it in, and included the bed extender, tonneau cover, wheel well liners, front floor mats, and other add-ons. I'm happy with the price I got, only $500 less than I went in wanting (which I knew was high).

Now I own a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. Some say it isn't a "real truck", or even a "truck". That's fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I didn't tow, and really never maxed out the truck bed. The F150 was my daily driver, not a work truck. Once you're a Honda person and get something else, you miss it.

I'll pop back here from time to time, but outside of this thread I probably will not have much to say. Feel free to ask questions if you're curious about anything.

 

Honda Ridgeline is a great pickup, post up some pictures. I know I'd appreciate seeing them even if not an F-150. I was looking at Ridgelines before I got my current truck. Feel that it would have done 99.5% of everything I needed and I probably could have compromised and been happy even if I couldnt do that .5.

 

You have to do what makes you happy, life is to short to hate the car or truck you are driving. Hope the new wheels treat you well.

 

I like the new body style on the ridge lines.

 

Enjoy your new truck OP. Post some pics of the new whip.

 

yes much better looking than the slant bed version

 

There's a lot to like about the Ridgeline if you don't need much towing or ground clearance and can get past its looks. I considered one but it was just too small for our family. I'd choose it over a Ranger or Tacoma for sure.

 

 

beautiful color

 

Nice! Very mature appearance. I feel like many of the press vehicles were bright colors with the HPD kit. Nothing wrong with that but sometimes they looked a bit cheesy with all that stuff.