Deciding between F150 2.7 XLT 4x4 and Ridgeline RTL
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Yes, the TSB says trucks built on or before August 15th, 2022.
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The RL payload is misleading, so are lots of family vans, suvs, payload = gvwr - curb weight. The only reason they have a “good” payload is because they have little curb weight. So not idea for towing anything heavy. Forget about max tow rating, I’d never max out the tow rating, not on a mid size, not full size.
its obvious the OP doesn’t really want a truck just a minivan with a bed. He’s also like small if he thinks the rear seat in a ridgeline is roomy. If it works for him, so be it. I teased my family about buying one and they called me a f@g. Lol
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Thanks guys I will stick to the RL or Midsizes like maybe a 2022 GMC Canyon Denali or something I will probably even wait and see what the new Ranger brings though im more in the year or 2 old price range than brand new. Thats why I didnt really look at the new Toyota or anything. Ranger probably same deal just too much initially..22 is normally a good point for me as is a super great deal on a 23 someone trying to move or something.
Appreciate all your help guys , thanks!
Appreciate all your help guys , thanks!
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I'm a huge Honda fan. Wouldn't trade my DCT Tour Goldwing for any other motorcycle on the planet.
I too was interested in the Ridgeline. Three things swayed me to the F150
1 - Driving aids too intrusive on the Honda. I had multiple false alarms during a 45 minute test drive.
2 - Ride quality was no better than the Ford. Highway wind noise much more noticeable in the Honda. My F150 is whisper quiet.
3 - Seat comfort. The F150 is just superior.
Now let's also figure in that I could fit the Ridgeline in my garage, whereas the F150 laughs at that little opening and so it resides outdoors. Lastly, the Ridgeline is sitting on an 8-year old platform that will be due for update withing the next year or two. Current F150's ride on an all-new 2021 platform that will probably be the standard for another 5-8 years.
Good luck with the purchase. I'm sure you'll be happy either way.
I too was interested in the Ridgeline. Three things swayed me to the F150
1 - Driving aids too intrusive on the Honda. I had multiple false alarms during a 45 minute test drive.
2 - Ride quality was no better than the Ford. Highway wind noise much more noticeable in the Honda. My F150 is whisper quiet.
3 - Seat comfort. The F150 is just superior.
Now let's also figure in that I could fit the Ridgeline in my garage, whereas the F150 laughs at that little opening and so it resides outdoors. Lastly, the Ridgeline is sitting on an 8-year old platform that will be due for update withing the next year or two. Current F150's ride on an all-new 2021 platform that will probably be the standard for another 5-8 years.
Good luck with the purchase. I'm sure you'll be happy either way.
