Ridgeline now/Maverick later (maybe?)

[Bn1970]

I've had 5 ridgelines (I think, lol) nothing wrong with them, just a bit bigger/better than the maverick at everything.. I chose the xl ecoboost because it was 90% of what the ridgeline offered at almost 50% off the price. buying used, has other issues which you're obviously intelligent enough to think through for your own personal situation. good luck either way.

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[JBryant]

Great decision. We have one for our company that one of our managers drive and it is barely broken in - 391,000+ miles. All it does in keep on truckin. Other than normal maintenance, we only had to replace a couple of catalytic converters. Hopefully you will get your Maverick, but enjoy your RL until then.

 

[Gvmumbral]

sounds like a good plan, get that Ridgeline and then when you get your Mav get it as well and then sell one. Love both, but I have the Maverick Hybrid, I couldn't afford the Ridgeline.

 

[Mav2112]

I owned a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E (top trim) prior to buying my Maverick; a word of a caution- 2019 was the last year Honda used their in house built 6 speed transmission. It’s very well documented and there is even a tsb that the transmission fluid burns through quickly (I’m talking less than 10,000 miles) and you are left with a judder, shaking when accelerating up hill. I had to change my transmission fluid every other oil change to keep it from doing that.
After 2019 they switched over to a ZF built 9 speed that appears to be more robust and reliable. Also, Honda continues to have a major issue with Ridgelines leaking. Check under the carpet of the one you look at. The carpet has a rubber moisture barrier under it so the surface will feel dry. Underneath there will be water standing. Maybe the one you’re looking at is fine, and I hope it is but I wanted to share my personal experience.

 

[gte105u]

Strongly considered the Ridgeline. Was bigger than I wanted, and felt squishy. The ground clearance is super low. Plus I really don't like Honda's adaptive cruise control.

But for those times the family needs to fit in, Ridgeline would be much better. They are also bulletproof. And that trunk bed and ability to open the bed two ways is pretty awesome. I wouldn't blink doing what you are.

 

[holy triumvirate]

I owned a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E (top trim) prior to buying my Maverick; a word of a caution- 2019 was the last year Honda used their in house built 6 speed transmission. It’s very well documented and there is even a tsb that the transmission fluid burns through quickly (I’m talking less than 10,000 miles) and you are left with a judder, shaking when accelerating up hill. I had to change my transmission fluid every other oil change to keep it from doing that.
After 2019 they switched over to a ZF built 9 speed that appears to be more robust and reliable. Also, Honda continues to have a major issue with Ridgelines leaking. Check under the carpet of the one you look at. The carpet has a rubber moisture barrier under it so the surface will feel dry. Underneath there will be water standing. Maybe the one you’re looking at is fine, and I hope it is but I wanted to share my personal experience.

Wouldn't the transmission issue be covered under warranty? Any particular place I should look in the cab for the leak?

 

[Mav2112]

Wouldn't the transmission issue be covered under warranty? Any particular place I should look in the cab for the leak?

Totally would be covered by warranty and the certified warranty is a good one. It was just a source of unnecessary stress for me that i chose to avoid by selling haha.

I had water under the back carpet. The kicker plate near the door jam would pop off easy and I could see a stream of water underneath. My leak was from the rear roof and when raining i could see water coming down the inside of the rear window.

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