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    Quote Originally Posted by shirk View Post
    Silly things like the Ridgeline that are actually more capable than Tacoma's are to be dismissed as cars because no body on frame.
    OK we have the first contender for my choice is better than your choice game. Can you list the ways the Ridgeline is more capable so that I don’t have to guess?

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    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    OK we have the first contender for my choice is better than your choice game. Can you list the ways the Ridgeline is more capable so that I don’t have to guess?
    Well cooler carrying under a tonneau for starters. I'm sure there is something else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    OK we have the first contender for my choice is better than your choice game. Can you list the ways the Ridgeline is more capable so that I don’t have to guess?
    Ridgeline is more capable of higher MPG. More capable of on pavement road manners. More capable of having a car like feel. More capable of generating laughs by true truck enthusiasts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    OK we have the first contender for my choice is better than your choice game. Can you list the ways the Ridgeline is more capable so that I don’t have to guess?
    From memory towing, payload, bed size and fuel economy. Someone else can dig into the finer details, but I think with the Taco you have to pick towing between towing or payload to get similar numbers. Higher payload numbers are only for the 4 banger, and higher towing only the 6. The crew cab Tacoma bed is smaller than the Ridgeline bed (only made in a crew).

    I don't own one, last truck I owned from a little mid 90's Nissan King Cab 4x4.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toadman View Post
    Ridgeline is more capable of higher MPG. More capable of on pavement road manners. More capable of having a car like feel. More capable of generating laughs by true truck enthusiasts.
    https://youtu.be/CWYqEinNGUM?t=176

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CLr0dfbB-PP/

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    Quote Originally Posted by jackattack View Post
    I’ve been borrowing an F150 with the hybrid v6 engine for the past few days from a family friend while on vacation and I have to say I’m impressed. 25mpg mixed driving so far, smooth power delivery and very quick when you step on it from a stop with the torque from the electric motor. Only nit is that the transition from regenerative braking to the discs is rather abrupt. A little over 1500lb payload in the XLT CCSB. With the prices on trucks right now this has me considering listing my 17 tundra and camper in lieu of a hybrid with a wedge camper or similar. I need to look into the configuration options from Ford because I’d like to have a 6.5’ bed. I hope Toyota will offer a Tundra hybrid as well.

    eta. 700+ miles range with the standard 30.6 gal tank
    Quote Originally Posted by frorider View Post
    Tundra hybrid will be soonish, 2022 probably. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.car...rtrain-teased/
    This is what I have my eye on. Tundra is coming out in Hybrid for delivery early spring ‘22 according to insiders and a dealer contact. Just sold my ‘21 Tundra Limited with 3500 miles. Nice truck but turns out I’m allergic to appalling mpg. Plus bought it for 46,500 and cashed 58,000 - although spent 5-6k in upgrades on it. Timing was right so I jumped. Suspect we just saw the top of market and used car prices soften from here. Recently unloaded my trailer for more than paid as well. Feeling light

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    Off road capability, looks, resale value, and towing are where Tacoma excels over Ridgeline.
    Almost eveything else is similar between them.

    Oh, and I’m not sure if the Ridgeline comes in manual and it is basically worthless off road in stock form. Not much for aftermarket parts either which the Taco definitely has a shitload of.

    Just depends on what you are going to use it for. Definitely a nice ride for around the city and on the highway. Probably very reliable. But I think I’d rather buy a Sienna.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Name Redacted View Post
    Off road capability, looks, resale value, and towing are where Tacoma excels over Ridgeline.
    Almost eveything else is similar between them.

    Oh, and I’m not sure if the Ridgeline comes in manual and it is basically worthless off road in stock form. Not much for aftermarket parts either which the Taco definitely has a shitload of.

    Just depends on what you are going to use it for. Definitely a nice ride for around the city and on the highway. Probably very reliable. But I think I’d rather buy a Sienna.
    ^^^ Somebody owns a Tacoma...

    Ridgeline advantages over a Tacoma: ride, drive, handling, MPG, AWD system, interior space, fit and finish.
    Tacoma advantages over a Ridgeline: offroad, towing (depending on equipment), resale (Toyota tax).
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    Ride, handling are subjective. I'd much rather drive a taco than a sponge.
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    The ridgeline has good handling via torque vectoring. Name another truck that does...
    Ridgeline is a compelling offering if it meets your needs and your ego’s in check.

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    Honda AWD system isn’t great. Fit and finish is debatable. Agree with Rev on handling. I looked at and drove just about everything with a bed. No Ridgeline hate here, and certainly a lot of people would be better off with something like that, but they’re not really comparable, particularly if you’re not one of those people.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CascadeLuke View Post
    This is what I have my eye on. Tundra is coming out in Hybrid for delivery early spring ‘22 according to insiders and a dealer contact. Just sold my ‘21 Tundra Limited with 3500 miles. Nice truck but turns out I’m allergic to appalling mpg. Plus bought it for 46,500 and cashed 58,000 - although spent 5-6k in upgrades on it. Timing was right so I jumped. Suspect we just saw the top of market and used car prices soften from here. Recently unloaded my trailer for more than paid as well. Feeling light
    I'm tempted to do the same with mine as well... curious how the hybrid drives.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Artist Formerly Known as Leavenworth Skier View Post
    I'm tempted to do the same with mine as well... curious how the hybrid drives.
    I couldn’t say but big expectation is there. Toyota calling it a world beater. TRD Pro apparently only offered in hybrid. Hybrid to be optional on limited and above only. Price to jump..

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    Quote Originally Posted by bagtagley View Post
    Honda AWD system isn’t great. Fit and finish is debatable. Agree with Rev on handling. I looked at and drove just about everything with a bed. No Ridgeline hate here, and certainly a lot of people would be better off with something like that, but they’re not really comparable, particularly if you’re not one of those people.
    Honda SH-AWD torque vectoring AWD is phenomenal.
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    I guess. I got stuck on a snow covered hill into our neighborhood last winter in a new Pilot that my truck had no trouble climbing, with a new a Pilot in tow. I’ve pulled two other Pilots up that same hill (and some other stuff, but we’re talking about Honda). Maybe tires, but my Subarus with shitty all seasons never had any trouble.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bagtagley View Post
    Honda AWD system isn’t great. Fit and finish is debatable. Agree with Rev on handling. I looked at and drove just about everything with a bed. No Ridgeline hate here, and certainly a lot of people would be better off with something like that, but they’re not really comparable, particularly if you’re not one of those people.
    All the AWD systems are different you you can't lump them all into one bucket.

    The rear end on the Ridgeline as pointed out is a vectoring system, so it's two wet clutches on either wheel axle side of the ring and pinion. Their sand mode locks or nearly locks that up. I've not looked if guys have hacked it yet but these new systems can be hacked to lock up the center clutch pack to make them 50/50 front to rear then again fully lock up that rear end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles View Post
    Well cooler carrying under a tonneau for starters. I'm sure there is something else.
    lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by shirk View Post
    these new systems can be hacked to lock up the center clutch pack to make them 50/50 front to rear then again fully lock up that rear end.
    Cool! Just like a Tacoma!

    I stand corrected, and seriously though, they should put that shit on the Pilot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bagtagley View Post
    I stand corrected, and seriously though, they should put that shit on the Pilot.
    It’s called the Acura MDX and RDX. Had one. Buying another as a gap vehicle till new Tundra. Although will say I slipped once going up to LVS’s place but there was conditions and a pretty heavy slope (w/ no dedicated snow tires). Otherwise really enjoyed SH-AWD.

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    Tacoma vs Ridgeline contest huh? Battle of the should have gotten a F150 trucks

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    Quote Originally Posted by simple View Post
    Tacoma vs Ridgeline contest huh? Battle of the should have gotten a F150 trucks
    Had one (F150), engine blew up at 80k, traded it in on a Tacoma. But yeah, kinda wish I got a Tundra. Might sell the Taco and buy one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simple View Post
    Tacoma vs Ridgeline contest huh? Battle of the should have gotten a F150 trucks
    Classic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CascadeLuke View Post
    It’s called the Acura MDX and RDX. Had one. Buying another as a gap vehicle till new Tundra. Although will say I slipped once going up to LVS’s place but there was conditions and a pretty heavy slope (w/ no dedicated snow tires). Otherwise really enjoyed SH-AWD.
    It was sketchy with snow tires even, I'd blame the tires not the car. My neighbors had one with Nokians on it with no issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simple View Post
    Tacoma vs Ridgeline contest huh? Battle of the should have gotten a F150 trucks
    Ha! Maybe a little too true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CascadeLuke View Post
    It’s called the Acura MDX and RDX. Had one. Buying another as a gap vehicle till new Tundra. Although will say I slipped once going up to LVS’s place but there was conditions and a pretty heavy slope (w/ no dedicated snow tires). Otherwise really enjoyed SH-AWD.
    Honda marketing calls it i-VTM4 on the Pilot, Passport, and Ridgeline. It's basically the same as SH-AWD on the Acuras. They are all fantastic AWD systems. Computer takes input from everywhere (throttle position, steering angle, individual wheel speeds, etc) and routes powers to anywhere. Google if you want all the techy details.

    It is not the same as Honda "real time AWD" which is a much simpler system.
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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