General Unibody Hate?

[Dgc333]

I don't have anything against the current crop of compact pickups but I have a hard time considering them a truck since they are all based off a compact SUV with the back cut off to create a bed. Back in the day when El Caminos and Rancheros were the thing I didn't consider them a truck either and they had full frames.

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[SamIAm]

I was all for one until we had one come in our body shop for some small hit in the rear corner damage. It totaled so fast and I knew the guy waited almost a year for that truck just to lose it in less than 2 months. Made me rethink my Maverick order and change it to the Ranger!

 

[Tom_C]

I was all for one until we had one come in our body shop for some small hit in the rear corner damage. It totaled so fast and I knew the guy waited almost a year for that truck just to lose it in less than 2 months. Made me rethink my Maverick order and change it to the Ranger!

Haven't you seen some of the totaled Rangers posted on this forum?

ETA: But, I guess I'd rather it be totaled than repaired, but it would suck to happen after just 2 months. Insurance probably wouldn't cover the sale price either I bet.

 

[TJC]

Actually, If I had to replace my Ranger I think that I would seriously consider the Honda Ridgeline Sport model. I test drove one and it was well sorted out. I actually prefer a SCAB configuration, but I would certainly go that route over a Maverick or other unibody.

I want to qualify my statement further. The Ridgeline must be manufactured in Japan.

 

[Utope]

 

[NotBudule]

Most "real trucks" , imo, should be cab and frame and at minimum be able to have bed removed and replaced with utility /tool/or flat bed...

 

[Trustable]

For the people who are willing to seriously die on the hill of “it’s not a real truck like my single cab f350” It’s all just personal insecurity IMO.

 

[Trustable]

Actually, If I had to replace my Ranger I think that I would seriously consider the Honda Ridgeline Sport model. I test drove one and it was well sorted out. I actually prefer a SCAB configuration, but I would certainly go that route over a Maverick or other unibody.

I want to qualify my statement further. The Ridgeline must be manufactured in Japan.

Honestly the ridgeline seems like the perfect vehicle if you are a small family but don’t want to get a huge crew cab style truck that takes a mortgage to pay off, but still need a bed occasionally. I’ve driven one before and I was surprised for how comfortable it was.

 

[Fazzie01]

Honestly the ridgeline seems like the perfect vehicle if you are a small family but don’t want to get a huge crew cab style truck that takes a mortgage to pay off, but still need a bed occasionally. I’ve driven one before and I was surprised for how comfortable it was.

I was actually considering a ridgeline till I saw the price and it was about 10k more than the Rangers I was looking at. Roomy, very utilitarian, honda.

 

[VAMike]

The real downside for unibody is it doesn’t take much of an accident to get totaled.

that's true of basically anything these days

 

[Trustable]

I was actually considering a ridgeline till I saw the price and it was about 10k more than the Rangers I was looking at. Roomy, very utilitarian, honda.

Yeah, it is definitely pricey. I think it’s like the “Toyota tax” but for Honda. If it’s as quality as some of the other Hondas I’ve had experiences with I think it would be worth it if you can justify the cost.

 

[VAMike]

Yeah, it is definitely pricey. I think it’s like the “Toyota tax” but for Honda. If it’s as quality as some of the other Hondas I’ve had experiences with I think it would be worth it if you can justify the cost.

the only car this century I've had to retire because of mechanical issues was a honda ?‍

reputation is like what they say in commercials: "past performance is no guarantee of future results"

 

[got3fords]

 

[Trustable]

the only car this century I've had to retire because of mechanical issues was a honda ?‍

reputation is like what they say in commercials: "past performance is no guarantee of future results"

Yeah I agree with your point. It’s hard to have an objective view on a brand as everyone’s personal experience differs and as time progresses. It’s kinda like pizza. Everybody likes pizza, but some people like pineapple, some like pepperoni, some like mushrooms.

 

[db_tanker]

The latest gen Ridgeline was in my sights...until I verified that the 3.5 V6 still used a rubber band instead of a chain.

I just need something that can haul about 3k on a trailer or thereabouts. I saw Old Blue and fell in love with the color. Took her home.

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