1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Honda Passport or Ridgeline vs 4Runner

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by flyinhoot, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. Jul 20, 2020 at 2:12 PM
    #1
    flyinhoot

    #1
    flyinhoot [OP] When in doubt, Throttle out.

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2020
    Member:
    #13871
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Pro 4Runner "Trudy"
    Monochrome everything. LED reverse lights.
    Hahahaha! Just kidding folks. Happy monday!
     
    flyinhoot, Jul 20, 2020
    #1
    ShayBrah89, namrog456, 2A4R and 5 others like this.
  2. Jul 20, 2020 at 2:36 PM
    #2
    Dillusion

    #2
    Dillusion Resident A**h***

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2018
    Member:
    #7998
    Messages:
    3,156
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    Island in the Middle of the Ocean
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD OR
    Must be a slow day.
     
    Dillusion, Jul 20, 2020
    #2
  3. Jul 20, 2020 at 3:02 PM
    #3
    Toffees

    #3
    Toffees Stuff and things

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2019
    Member:
    #9616
    Messages:
    450
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Micah
    LA
    Vehicle:
    16 LE
    Ridgeline is actually a great truck for what it does.

    [​IMG]
     
    Toffees, Jul 20, 2020
    #3
    MeefZah, thrilla023 and Thatbassguy like this.
  4. Jul 20, 2020 at 3:32 PM
    #4
    flyinhoot

    #4
    flyinhoot [OP] When in doubt, Throttle out.

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2020
    Member:
    #13871
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Pro 4Runner "Trudy"
    Monochrome everything. LED reverse lights.
    you spelled car wrong
     
    flyinhoot, Jul 20, 2020
    #4
    canadian.bacon, Fourtoad, catus and 6 others like this.
  5. Jul 20, 2020 at 4:22 PM
    #5
    Thatbassguy

    #5
    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2019
    Member:
    #9314
    Messages:
    13,877
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    S/E Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRDORP, KDSS, MGM
    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    LMAO!
     
    Thatbassguy, Jul 20, 2020
    #5
    Ironguy, Fourtoad, Singleminded and 2 others like this.
  6. Jul 20, 2020 at 4:23 PM
    #6
    flyinhoot

    #6
    flyinhoot [OP] When in doubt, Throttle out.

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2020
    Member:
    #13871
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Pro 4Runner "Trudy"
    Monochrome everything. LED reverse lights.
    im cleaning my deep fryer so...yeah.
     
    flyinhoot, Jul 20, 2020
    #6
    Thatbassguy likes this.
  7. Jul 20, 2020 at 9:33 PM
    #7
    erfer1

    #7
    erfer1 New Member

    Joined:
    May 17, 2020
    Member:
    #14364
    Messages:
    218
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    SW NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 Limited
    I laughed out loud reading that.
     
    erfer1, Jul 20, 2020
    #7
  8. Jul 21, 2020 at 3:41 AM
    #8
    MI-FL off roader

    #8
    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2015
    Member:
    #878
    Messages:
    1,475
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Merritt Island, FL
    Vehicle:
    03' SR5 Sport - 12' Limited
    Too many mods and too much money
    That's a Great Idea! You could deep fry a lot of fish, shrimp, and hush puppies in the bed of a Ridgeline. Just don't put too much oil in it, the unibody might buckle and ruin your party.
     
    MI-FL off roader, Jul 21, 2020
    #8
  9. Jul 21, 2020 at 7:06 AM
    #9
    ForRun

    #9
    ForRun 4Runner

    Joined:
    May 25, 2019
    Member:
    #10019
    Messages:
    3,044
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 orp
    To compare snow driving I've owned many truck and SUVs, Toyota, Mercedes, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Jeep and an AWD Lexus.
    The 2 that are beyond awesome for handling in deep snow was the Ridgeline 06...not sure about new ones. Next was the Lexus only hindered by clearance but did not stop it.
    Any vehicle stops like crap depends on tire in snow and ice but far as taking off and handling. In a bad snow storm I would pick a Ridgeline to drive. That said they look like shit now and I'll never buy another.
     
    ForRun, Jul 21, 2020
    #9
    Toffees and Thatbassguy like this.
  10. Jul 21, 2020 at 7:47 AM
    #10
    Singleminded

    #10
    Singleminded New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2020
    Member:
    #15483
    Messages:
    1,723
    Vehicle:
    2020 4Runner Limited
    OEM LED foglights
    To be fair, the Ridgeline looks like a very good vehicle for its niche. And really maybe the only vehicle in that niche. If you want a pickup bed but don't need to haul or tow a lot, and you prefer something that drives more like a car than a truck (and gets car-like MPG) then it makes perfect sense. It's also been high on the list of cars likely to last over 200,000 miles. So a lot to like.

    https://www.iseecars.com/longest-lasting-cars-study
     
    Singleminded, Jul 21, 2020
    #10
    MeefZah, jester243 and Thatbassguy like this.
  11. Jul 21, 2020 at 9:56 AM
    #11
    flyinhoot

    #11
    flyinhoot [OP] When in doubt, Throttle out.

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2020
    Member:
    #13871
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Pro 4Runner "Trudy"
    Monochrome everything. LED reverse lights.
    great idea! Oh wait theres no where to plug it in. If only it was my 4runner.
     
    flyinhoot, Jul 21, 2020
    #11
    MI-FL off roader[QUOTED] and Thatbassguy like this.
  12. Jul 21, 2020 at 3:56 PM
    #12
    Toffees

    #12
    Toffees Stuff and things

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2019
    Member:
    #9616
    Messages:
    450
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Micah
    LA
    Vehicle:
    16 LE
    If maybe 50% of the 4R crowd are "Mall Crawlers" then I think probably 50% of Ram/F150/Silverado/Tundra owners would be better served in a Ridgeline type truck. It doesn't tow and doesn't wheel, but it does most things that most drivers need quite well. Its best comp may be a street-driven Taco.
     
    Toffees, Jul 21, 2020
    #12
    MeefZah, Thatbassguy and Singleminded[QUOTED] like this.
  13. Jul 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM
    #13
    MI-FL off roader

    #13
    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2015
    Member:
    #878
    Messages:
    1,475
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Merritt Island, FL
    Vehicle:
    03' SR5 Sport - 12' Limited
    Too many mods and too much money
    Now there ya go, a C squat Ridgeline. If your gonna go ugly, just go FUUUGGGLLLLYYY.
     
    MI-FL off roader, Jul 21, 2020
    #13
  14. Jul 21, 2020 at 5:31 PM
    #14
    Singleminded

    #14
    Singleminded New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2020
    Member:
    #15483
    Messages:
    1,723
    Vehicle:
    2020 4Runner Limited
    OEM LED foglights
    Good points. For what it's worth, I didn't get my 4R to go off roading. Even when I was considering a TRD Off Road Premium, before settling on the Limited, I didn't expect I'd spend much time off road. So I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority on this forum. I got it because there's nothing else out there that checks all of the following boxes:

    1. Carries a lot of cargo and or people (I got the third row) without being ginormous. I like the Sequoia as well as the Tahoe/Suburban, but they wouldn't fit in my garage or feel as manageable on the road given the congestion in my part of the country. I'm actually thinking of moving to a rural area, but I still don't see me needing the extra size or wanting to tool around a big thing on back country roads.

    2. Can do real towing if needed

    3. Has great ground clearance for snow etc.

    4. Can do real off road duty if needed (especially with relatively simple upgrades)

    5. Has BOF toughness (plus skid plates, to the extent they actually help?)

    6. Has legendary reliability and durability

    7. Doesn't cost a fortune

    I personally hate the mall :p But even for mall crawlers the 4R makes sense if the things above are priorities.
     
    Singleminded, Jul 21, 2020
    #14
    Thatbassguy likes this.
  15. Jul 21, 2020 at 7:28 PM
    #15
    flyinhoot

    #15
    flyinhoot [OP] When in doubt, Throttle out.

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2020
    Member:
    #13871
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Pro 4Runner "Trudy"
    Monochrome everything. LED reverse lights.
    ain’t nothing wrong with that!
     
    flyinhoot, Jul 21, 2020
    #15
    Thatbassguy and Singleminded[QUOTED] like this.
  16. Jul 21, 2020 at 8:25 PM
    #16
    glwood54

    #16
    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2019
    Member:
    #10964
    Messages:
    6,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 OR, KDSS, RSG sliders, Eibach shocks, 265/70 Falken Wildpeak AT4
    My boss went from a F-350 dually to a Ridgeline (older style), and he loves the change.
     
    glwood54, Jul 21, 2020
    #16
    Toffees and Thatbassguy like this.
  17. Jul 24, 2020 at 11:34 AM
    #17
    thrilla023

    #17
    thrilla023 New Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2020
    Member:
    #14428
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    '20 4R SR5P
    I owned a 2008 Ridgeline for about 10 years prior to owning my 5th Gen 4runner and I can't let anyone talk bad about that vehicle. It really was bulletproof with everything I used it for and it protected me and my family plenty of times while we had it. With that being said, I don't see myself buying another Ridgeline in the future is because I love my 4runner and I am not a fan of the new Ridgeline body style.
     
    thrilla023, Jul 24, 2020
    #17
    MeefZah and Toffees like this.
  18. Jul 27, 2020 at 6:55 AM
    #18
    canadian.bacon

    #18
    canadian.bacon H9 halogen is the best led bulb

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2020
    Member:
    #15450
    Messages:
    1,013
    Snowland
    Vehicle:
    ‘22 Tesla Model Y
    The Ridgeline tows enough for people to bring their families and camper for camping in the provincial parks. I am not talking about those behemoths with 3 bedrooms, 2 kitchen and pool on wheels, but regular seized campers seem to be doing just fine with a Ridgeline. I see a lot of them on the roads, I personally don't like the style and they are not exactly cheap here in Canada, but people seem to love them lately.
     
    canadian.bacon, Jul 27, 2020
    #18
  19. Jul 27, 2020 at 9:54 AM
    #19
    flyinhoot

    #19
    flyinhoot [OP] When in doubt, Throttle out.

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2020
    Member:
    #13871
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Pro 4Runner "Trudy"
    Monochrome everything. LED reverse lights.
    I mean, sure. But these answers are no fun and i wanna see some carnage! :devil:
     
    flyinhoot, Jul 27, 2020
    #19
    thrilla023[QUOTED] likes this.
  20. Jul 27, 2020 at 10:01 AM
    #20
    thrilla023

    #20
    thrilla023 New Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2020
    Member:
    #14428
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    '20 4R SR5P
    ha, ok well then...

    https://youtu.be/QSo0duY7-9s
     
    thrilla023, Jul 27, 2020
    #20
    flyinhoot[QUOTED][OP] and Toffees like this.
  21. Jul 27, 2020 at 10:11 AM
    #21
    MP21

    #21
    MP21 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2017
    Member:
    #3591
    Messages:
    47
    Gender:
    Male
    78660
    Vehicle:
    1998 T4R 4x4 V-6 & 2008 T4R 4x4 V-8 & 2004 T4R 4x4 V-8 & 11 Sequoia Platinum
    Every one in my signature are heavily modified and to much to list.
    Well i guess he like driving it and in not sitting at the shop so im assuming everyone would agree.
     
    MP21, Jul 27, 2020
    #21
    Toffees likes this.
  22. Jul 27, 2020 at 12:28 PM
    #22
    Toffees

    #22
    Toffees Stuff and things

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2019
    Member:
    #9616
    Messages:
    450
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Micah
    LA
    Vehicle:
    16 LE
    The 1g Ridgeline does require frequent differential fluid replacement, and that's annoying and probably $75 per visit, so there's a ding on it.
     
    Toffees, Jul 27, 2020
    #22
    flyinhoot[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top