jasejase Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 A neighbor has a Ridgeline. I like it a lot. Unless you're towing, or actually hauling heavy shit (dirt, cinderblocks, bags of ready mix, etc.), it's probably all the truck you need. **** you and your neighbors ridgeline. When you buy a truck... I Mean, when you make the conscious decision that a truck is the direction you're going in... Buy the truck one up from what you need. I mean, you're already buying something that y9ou can talk yourself out of... home depot rentals, friends trucks, etc... If you're not ready, don't buy it. But when you are ready.... Do the right thing. I have a 2nd gen Ridgeline. I opted for it over the Colorado because I have a carseat for the munchkin. It's also comfortable, and handles well for a truck. The trunk in the back is massive and always useful. There's definitely a stigma around it where I live, but f*ck the haters. If you call the bed a 'trunk', you don't have a truck. Otherwise, i'll allow it, mostly because your not fulton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Definitely strongly leaning truck, midsize would probably be enough for my needs. Really digging the looks of the Colorado. Girlfriend has been balking at the idea of a truck but I think she'll come around. Her issue is mostly environmental. I don't need all the space for my job, which is the bulk of my driving, so it would be kind of a waste of fuel. We do eventually want a couple kayaks, and like you said with bikes on the roof, would be a pain loading yaks on a roof. And we'll be moving into a bigger house with a yard, so gardening/landscaping, other projects...so we'd get good use out of a truck. Guess if I want to go that route, I'll just have to get it before we get engaged/married so she doesn't have as much of a say lol The full size crew cab is the way to go if you have a kid. If not, the taco/Colorado platform is great. I would have gotten the full size bed with the crew cab if my garage could fit it.... But it couldn't. So the crew cab and the short bed is still the ultimate combo. Makes family vacations amazing. Road trips... Picking up materials, etc. It's an amazing resource. I love the audi, but the truck is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 If you call the bed a 'trunk', you don't have a truck. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Same old! Still have the BRZ, 60k miles on her now, but have been distracted lately by old 944's... fun cars to mess with. How goes it here? Usual suspects still hanging out? How's everyone been?? Fidel is back too, I see. Merry Christmas, LGT I see the car fetish is strong! Most of the (un)usuals are still here. Seems like years since you checked so I don't know if you heard we lost KRB almost 2 years now, I think. I have joined jj and TFH in the twin terb realm, as you can see to the left. 05 wagon is gone and spec b is the DD. Happy 2021! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 He doesn't see to the left if he has tapatalk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Ridgeline definitely seems like it would check my boxes as far as utility and such. Just looks lame, sorry dish lol The Ridgeline bed has a built-in trunk below the bedfloor - pic from Honda's website - nice looking feature: Edited December 30, 2020 by stm25rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Cable system at the main office where I have my new job is a CAT3 network... It was modern some 30 years ago... And the cables have started to get hardened insulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) ... like paying for a hooker then just talking to her. Hmmmm ... That's beyond the scope of my personal experience. I did once work for a guy who would occasionally rent a hotel room, hire a dozen or so hookers, and pay them to listen to him talk while he drank himself into oblivion. I never understood that, except the apparent loneliness and depression. Edited December 30, 2020 by ammcinnis "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I see the car fetish is strong! Most of the (un)usuals are still here. Seems like years since you checked so I don't know if you heard we lost KRB almost 2 years now, I think. I have joined jj and TFH in the twin terb realm, as you can see to the left. 05 wagon is gone and spec b is the DD. Happy 2021! I'm sorry to hear about KRB I haven't been on in about 3 years, as I was working long/odd hours, and not doing much with cars, having sold the spec B in '17. When I bought my BRZ I promised I'd keep it stock until off warranty (which is now up, hmm). The pandemic has ended my tennis coaching gig for the foreseeable future, so I've been getting back into cars to pass the time. It's been a nice distraction! LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 your cell the same? I may text you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted December 31, 2020 I Donated Share Posted December 31, 2020 **** you and your neighbors ridgeline. [emoji38] When you buy a truck... I Mean, when you make the conscious decision that a truck is the direction you're going in... Buy the truck one up from what you need. I mean, you're already buying something that y9ou can talk yourself out of... home depot rentals, friends trucks, etc... If you're not ready, don't buy it. But when you are ready.... Do the right thing. I'm still waiting for my father-in-law to get rid of his 2014 Silverado V6 WT RCSB so I can scoop it up for trade-in value. Last time I checked it was already below $7k. If you call the bed a 'trunk', you don't have a truck. [emoji38] Otherwise, i'll allow it, mostly because your not fulton! [emoji38] As stm posted, there is literally a trunk below the bed. Even has drain holes so you can fill it with ice and use it as a cooler, which I thought was pretty cool. Also, *you're Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I'm still waiting for my father-in-law to get rid of his 2014 Silverado V6 WT RCSB so I can scoop it up for trade-in value. Last time I checked it was already below $7k. As stm posted, there is literally a trunk below the bed. Even has drain holes so you can fill it with ice and use it as a cooler, which I thought was pretty cool. Also, *you're I hate you. Ridgeline is fine. As I've said before, short of being a contractor, owning a truck is kinda like owning a sportscar, you can definitely still get along just fine without one. But, if you're going to jump over that line and get a truck, get one that's a truck IMO. I quickly debated on the V6 over the 8. but why not get the 8. Perhaps if I drove a boat load of miles, but the 8 has a lot more towing and hauling capabilities. So I decided to go all in, and get a truck that would do most 'truck things.' I do wish the bed was the next size up, but oh well. Man, being a WT with a 6 cylinder must really murder the value. The dealer just offered me $33,500 for my 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 your cell the same? I may text you later. Make it a three way bro! --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 You'll definitely get a... Yo gurl you up, at midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 On my mind.... A potential Xbox Series X purchase (or PS5 /new PC etc) is completely justifiable as a 'mental health purchase' at this point because it's a safe way to have social interactions with friends and family. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Dude, you've been talking about this purchase for like 1.5 months now. WTF?! I check daily for ps5 stock. As soon as I can get one, I'll grab one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Dude, you've been talking about this purchase for like 1.5 months now. WTF?! I check daily for ps5 stock. As soon as I can get one, I'll grab one. Simmer down JJ, I had to get a new TV first and that was $$$ ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dishwasher Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 **** you and your neighbors ridgeline. When you buy a truck... I Mean, when you make the conscious decision that a truck is the direction you're going in... Buy the truck one up from what you need. I mean, you're already buying something that y9ou can talk yourself out of... home depot rentals, friends trucks, etc... If you're not ready, don't buy it. But when you are ready.... Do the right thing. If you call the bed a 'trunk', you don't have a truck. Otherwise, i'll allow it, mostly because your not fulton! The bed has a trunk in it. It locks and you can fit at least two bodies in it. That’s what I was referring to. Brought to you by Pfizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Simmer down JJ, I had to get a new TV first and that was $$$ suck it up buttercup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Happy new year everyone! It would be hard to top 2020 when it comes to how weird it can be. 2021 - hold my beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 It's going to be a snack night new years at my house. We're going to make a bunch of appetizers (spread out evenly throughout the afternoon and night). I'll have a few of those great IPAs too, perhaps the King Sue from Toppling Goliath or the Dr. Lupulin (triple) from Revision. Later I'll probably be on xbox with some friends. Nothing exciting but we'll still have fun, you know how it is. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted January 1, 2021 I Donated Share Posted January 1, 2021 I hate you. I quickly debated on the V6 over the 8. but why not get the 8. Perhaps if I drove a boat load of miles, but the 8 has a lot more towing and hauling capabilities. Yeah, my FIL is a commercial real estate appraiser and has to drive to properties all over upper New England (I believe he appraises in NH, VT, ME, and MA). So he got the V6 for fuel economy. He likes the ergonomics of the truck for the long drives, and the bed for taking shit to the dump, since they don't have trash/recycling pickup in Live-Free-Or-Die-Land. Man, being a WT with a 6 cylinder must really murder the value. The dealer just offered me $33,500 for my 16. Yeah, it's basically base-of-the-base. It's also RWD. Plus I think he's close to or over 100k by now. But, I just checked, and as with every other vehicle, COVID has seriously driven up the value. Looks like it might be back over $10k now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Whelp... There's one reason to hope the vaccine works, right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 For the first time in my life, I'm getting paid via tips only. At the end of the first night, I drove for 14 hours and got 30$. My gas expense is 33$. I sure hope it gets better. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 What are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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