Ridgeline or Tundra I'm probably going to buy this week, but like an idiot I am gravitating back and forth between two totally different vehicles. I keep my vehicles a very long time, so it's a huge decision. Since I am 67 years old, this will probably be my last tow vehicle. Priorities: reliability, comfort, towing ability. I'm towing a 3,000 lb. travel trailer, but could conceivably move up later.1. 2014 Ridgeline SE ($36k sales price) (5,000 lb. max. towing)2. 2014 Toyota Tundra Model 1794 ($43k sales price)(10,000 lb. max. towing)I am a hard-headed Honda and Toyota devotee, so other brands are out.Ridgeline:advantages: handling, maneuverability, ride, cost, fits my wife and my drivewaydisadvantages: old school, last year of production, manually adj. passenger seat, less roomy, limited towing abilityTundra:advantages: first year of restyle, full-size spareroomy, plush interior, power passenger seat, almost unlimited towing ability, RWDdisadvantages:cost, maneuverability, slightly less mpg., takes up a lot of space

You have all the pro's and con's worked out. If your just looking for opinions I would go with the Tundra if it were my money especially if your towing needs increase.Merry Christmas!!!

If your gonna up size the trailer you will need the tundra.

There is an adage that says you can never have too much truck, and as much as I love Honda's (we've got 4 of them), the Toyota is a better tow vehicle.That Ridgeline is basically on the Odyssey chassis (I believe?), since our Odyssey has the same towing capacity.I guess a lot depends on how much towing you plan to do. While both will handle your trailer, you would probably be shortening the life of the Honda (and you said you keep them a long time) because it's really not designed for the kind of work. Of course, if you only tow occasionally, it may work for you and the wife.I think I'd suggest looking at a "Certified" Toyota that is a year or two old, which would be in the price range, and since you're talking the previous "style", it's a proven system.Hopefully, 67 doesn't mean that you're limited to another 10-15 years on the road.I love Honda, but in this case, I gotta say the Tundra is better for towing.

Simple choice, in my mind. One is a truck, the other is a car, no other way to look at it. I buy trucks to tow with and the wife buys cars to run around in.Merry Christmas and enjoy your new TUNDRA.....

Last year my son (married, one baby and a Lab, they live off the grid in CA.) was looking to buy a Tacoma and I tried steering him towards a Tundra, but the tipping point for him was the gas savings. Now he wishes he'd got the Tundra for #1. the cargo capacity (size and weight both), #2. the interior room, #3. the towing capacity.Regarding fuel mileage, based on 15,000 miles per year and figures from fuelly.com, it'll cost you roughly $600-$800+ more for the Tundra 5.7L V8 vs the V6 Ridgeline. (about 15.5 vs 18 mpg).I'd go for the Tundra based on the points and concerns in YOUR post. Good luck and enjoy!

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The_Texan
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Dec 25, 2013
Simple choice, in my mind. One is a truck, the other is a car, no other way to look at it. I buy trucks to tow with and the wife buys cars to run around in.

Merry Christmas and enjoy your new TUNDRA.....
PapPappy
Explorer
Dec 25, 2013
There is an adage that says you can never have too much truck, and as much as I love Honda's (we've got 4 of them), the Toyota is a better tow vehicle.
That Ridgeline is basically on the Odyssey chassis (I believe?), since our Odyssey has the same towing capacity.

I guess a lot depends on how much towing you plan to do. While both will handle your trailer, you would probably be shortening the life of the Honda (and you said you keep them a long time) because it's really not designed for the kind of work. Of course, if you only tow occasionally, it may work for you and the wife.

I think I'd suggest looking at a "Certified" Toyota that is a year or two old, which would be in the price range, and since you're talking the previous "style", it's a proven system.

Hopefully, 67 doesn't mean that you're limited to another 10-15 years on the road.

I love Honda, but in this case, I gotta say the Tundra is better for towing.
Mvander
Explorer
Dec 25, 2013
If your gonna up size the trailer you will need the tundra.
Targa
Explorer
Dec 25, 2013
You have all the pro's and con's worked out. If your just looking for opinions I would go with the Tundra if it were my money especially if your towing needs increase.

Merry Christmas!!!

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