2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

[Clutch]

I haven't looked under the current gen Ridgeline, but the prior gen...it was like looking under my Subaru. Suspension components aren't too robust. Unibody issues aside, I think longevity would be a concern if I were taking it off road, or even as Clutch mentioned, backcountry roads. They seemed like they just wouldn't stand up to the abuse compared to these other mid-size trucks.

I think that's the main difference to me. Not that a Ridgeline is or isn't a truck or really good at what it does. But it's not an off highway vehicle. I'm not even sure it has a low range. Will it tolerate being abused for years? Call me skeptical.

Ideally it would be great if small pickups come out with solid axles on coil spring.

I feel Honda is a cool truck but I would take it to any long distance overland trip in remote areas. The truck does't even have two speed transfer case. No low gear as well.

While I do think it is a truck, payload is better than a Tacoma. Don't think it will handle years of wash board roads. No real mpg advantage I am seeing, which was the one of the reasons of going Unibody is to get better mpg. From the article D.I.D. linked, they had to make it heavy to handle the stress loads. They are priced similar to other midsizes.... not seeing any major improvements other it rides a little better and slightly more cargo/passenger room.

 

[upcruiser]

That stinks, hope it was a fluke deal. I have learned with owning a diesel its worth it to buy a cheap code reader. Heck I had to reset to codes that popped up on my truck last night. It seems some times it will set off a code but you can reset it and that code will never come back.

Yeah I actually have a code reader, it's sitting in our Suburban at the airport though. That said, onstar has the ability to relay the codes to you remotely. That's what she did the night it happened, she just can't remember exactly what they said specific to the brakes.

 

[p nut]

While I do think it is a truck, payload is better than a Tacoma. Don't think it will handle years of wash board roads. No real mpg advantage I am seeing, which was the one of the reasons of going Unibody is to get better mpg. From the article D.I.D. linked, they had to make it heavy to handle the stress loads. They are priced similar to other midsizes.... not seeing any major improvements other it rides a little better and slightly more cargo/passenger room.

Ride is definitely better. Quieter. But that also has to do with P-rated tires my friend had vs AT tires I had on my Tacoma at the time. They're not much different in drive feel than the Pilots, which do great on road. Just not a vehicle I'd trust off-road over long term.

Yeah I actually have a code reader, it's sitting in our Suburban at the airport though. That said, onstar has the ability to relay the codes to you remotely. That's what she did the night it happened, she just can't remember exactly what they said specific to the brakes.

I'd keep an eye on it, but not worry much. On my F150, I hit the parking brake button when I first got it. When I got back in to leave, I switched it off, and it gave me an error with "See dealer immediately" on the info screen. I was in the middle of nowhere in So Utah. Turned it off, hit the park brake button again, and all was good. It hasn't happened since.
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All vehicles have little quirks. Just part of the growing pains of a new truck.

 

[Clutch]

Ride is definitely better. Quieter. But that also has to do with P-rated tires my friend had vs AT tires I had on my Tacoma at the time. They're not much different in drive feel than the Pilots, which do great on road. Just not a vehicle I'd trust off-road over long term.

Haven't had a chance to drive one yet, doubt if I'll even make an effort since I am not too interested in it, even though I think it is kinda cool. Like that bed trunk thing, and IFS/IRS...and that is about it.

The Colorado does ride awfully nice, and can be had for cheaper.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Regards to unibody vs. body-on-frame. I think the reason it exists is it's cheaper to build and manufacture. It's also probably safer, rides on the road better, easier to integrate components (like McPherson struts), etc. Let's also not forget that the XJ Cherokee went from BOF to unibody not unlike the Ridgeline and was a fine OHV.

I think in this case the intention of the Pilot/Ridgeline isn't the same as the traditional 4WD pickup buyer like me. It's targeted towards folks who use their trucks as cars, e.g. the midsize 4 door market for 30-somethings who want to keep their dude cred while armpit deep in client meetings, soccer practices and diapers. If you're aware of SAS and have any intention of mods it's just not a vehicle that is intended to be on your radar.

I know GM/Ford/Toyota see them as competition, and to sales numbers they obviously are, but I just can't see them being in the same category. A manly Subaru Forester? Yup.

 

[p nut]

Haven't had a chance to drive one yet, doubt if I'll even make an effort since I am not too interested in it, even though I think it is kinda cool. Like that bed trunk thing, and IFS/IRS...and that is about it.

The Colorado does ride awfully nice, and can be had for cheaper.

Not even a contest for what you will use it for. So what you waiting for?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/s...0079&distance=100&zip=83725#listing=164618028

...I know GM/Ford/Toyota see them as competition, and to sales numbers they obviously are, but I just can't see them being in the same category. A manly Subaru Forester? Yup.

That's what I thought of as well. Better yet, lifted Baja. Cool cars for what they are.

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

So iread where the rear axel ratio is 3.42. So what does that equate to in terms of a fin crawl ratio and compared to a jeep rubicon with a 410 transfer case and a 410 diff

 

[DaveInDenver]

Baja? Here's your manly Subaru.

 

[DaveInDenver]

So iread where the rear axel ratio is 3.42. So what does that equate to in terms of a fin crawl ratio and compared to a jeep rubicon with a 410 transfer case and a 410 diff

The numbers I've seen indicate 1st in the transmission is 4.62:1, the low range on the transfer is probably 2.72:1 and the axles are 3.42:1. So 43:1 would be the crawl ratio. It's not Rubicon low with the 4:1 but it's also not necessarily a rock crawler, there's other aspects to off highway driving than crawling. The Rubicon is something like 73:1 crawl ratio.

 

[p nut]

Baja? Here's your manly Subaru.

A good friend of mine's mother had a late 80's hatchback. I think it even had low range. 5-speed (maybe it was 4, I don't know). 4WD. The thing was a beast.
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But glad my wife's Sub is nothing like that, though. Super comfy ride and gets us through snow storms like a champ.

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

The grill on the white Tacoma looks like a storm trooper face from starwars

 

[Clutch]

Not even a contest for what you will use it for. So what you waiting for?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/s...0079&distance=100&zip=83725#listing=164618028
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Good job! Right price, local to me dealer.

One more year, one more year...of course I have been saying that for yeeeeeears.

Want to wait and see what Ford does with the Ranger too.

 

[2025 deleted member]

Regards to unibody vs. body-on-frame. I think the reason it exists is it's cheaper to build and manufacture. It's also probably safer, rides on the road better, easier to integrate components (like McPherson struts), etc. Let's also not forget that the XJ Cherokee went from BOF to unibody not unlike the Ridgeline and was a fine OHV.

I think in this case the intention of the Pilot/Ridgeline isn't the same as the traditional 4WD pickup buyer like me. It's targeted towards folks who use their trucks as cars, e.g. the midsize 4 door market for 30-somethings who want to keep their dude cred while armpit deep in client meetings, soccer practices and diapers. If you're aware of SAS and have any intention of mods it's just not a vehicle that is intended to be on your radar.

I know GM/Ford/Toyota see them as competition, and to sales numbers they obviously are, but I just can't see them being in the same category. A manly Subaru Forester? Yup.

Man cred isn't what I think of when I see a Ridgeline. Then again I am leery of any man that chooses to drive a car instead of a truck anyways lol.

 

[Clutch]

Man cred isn't what I think of when I see a Ridgeline. Then again I am leery of any man that chooses to drive a car instead of a truck anyways lol.

I don't see it either, however I am perfectly fine with my masculinity, nothing to prove....I would drive it.

Honestly I like it, because it is so unassuming. Any time I see a big jacked up truck with a giant codpiece grill and stacks, feel bad for their girlfriends and wives...poor things. :sombrero:

 

[Buddha.]

On the subject of unibody trucks and thier strength lets remember the jeep comanche, when equiped with the right axle and springs had a payload of over 2,200 pounds.

On the subject of how manly your veichle is/ should be:
One of my favorite memories with my old 2wd s10 mini truck (least manly truck available) was arriving at the city landfill to drop off an old couch. I politely declined my wife's help and over head pressed it and threw it in the dumpster. Meanwhile the skinny bro in the lifted bro truck in front of who looked like he had been thier for some time had to have his girlfriend help him with.