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bossy22 · 02-02-2015, 10:34 AM

I had a 2007 honda ridgeline and loved it. It was between that and the Tacoma for me, and the family fit better in the Honda. With the trunk, it provided ample room for weekend trips to whitefish. It got about 20mpg, driving my usual 10km over the limit on the highway.

I used it to haul gravel, sand, and a pallette of rundlestone. The Lansdcape company was surprised. They said you can't fit a pallette in the back of a tacoma.

I did not like the maintenance costs. The timing belt cost $1200 to replace here in Calgary, but I used to take my truck to Eisinger in Kalispell for 1/3 the cost for maintenance.

When we bought a trailer I went with a 1/2 ton, and sold the ridgeline to my buddy. He loves it.

If I were to downsize and buy used, I'd buy another Ridgeline. However if I were to buy new, both the 2016 Tacoma and Ridgeline are getting a redesign, so I'd have to see. The new Tacoma is supposed to be more powerful and more fuel efficient. Not sure how it will stack up to the new Canyon, which looks pretty sweet as well.

02-02-2015, 10:34 AM	#3
bossy22 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2009 Exp:	I had a 2007 honda ridgeline and loved it. It was between that and the Tacoma for me, and the family fit better in the Honda. With the trunk, it provided ample room for weekend trips to whitefish. It got about 20mpg, driving my usual 10km over the limit on the highway. I used it to haul gravel, sand, and a pallette of rundlestone. The Lansdcape company was surprised. They said you can't fit a pallette in the back of a tacoma. I did not like the maintenance costs. The timing belt cost $1200 to replace here in Calgary, but I used to take my truck to Eisinger in Kalispell for 1/3 the cost for maintenance. When we bought a trailer I went with a 1/2 ton, and sold the ridgeline to my buddy. He loves it. If I were to downsize and buy used, I'd buy another Ridgeline. However if I were to buy new, both the 2016 Tacoma and Ridgeline are getting a redesign, so I'd have to see. The new Tacoma is supposed to be more powerful and more fuel efficient. Not sure how it will stack up to the new Canyon, which looks pretty sweet as well. Last edited by bossy22; 02-04-2015 at 01:15 PM. Reason: Just realized I said both pilot and ridgeline.