Ridgeline vs Tacoma

[JungleJim]

Another advantage of the RL...when it rains, you have your own wading pool on the floor! After that, it smells like a tropical rainforest inside...

I think that beats the Taco hands down.

[CNJ]

If you want a car/truck and need a trunk get the RL. Otherwise get the Tacoma. Their not even in the same class IMO. Real trucks are body on frame and if 4x4 have low range. We love our pilot, it's a sweet ride, but I love my Tacoma also. It's way tougher than a RL and will go places a RL could only dream of going. I prefer part time 4x4 systems, but with the pilot it's good in case my wife's driving in the snow, she and the kids will be safe. BTW a 4x4 Tacoma could go through much deeper snow than a RL mainly because of ground clearance. My 2c.

[tangotango99]

Originally posted by jonaz
The Tacoma comes with either a limited slip differential or a locker. With the Ridgeline, you need to stop, select neutral, then use the VTM lock.
The Tacoma will lock the rear wheels if it detects to much wheel spin.
Also, if you have ever been off road in deep sand, you will appreciate having 4 wheel low.

You only use the VTM when you get stuck.

[jonaz]

Has anyone ever been stuck in their Pilot? Ive been stuck in about 2' of snow. With my wife behind the wheel, and the VTM locked, the rear wheels seldom spin as if the rear differential is locked. Whatever the VTM lock feature does, it stil does the job, and I eventually can rock it out. I still would rather have a true locking differential, and not something I have to replace the fluid every 7500 miles (harsh conditions).

[rocky]

Originally posted by tangotango99
You only use the VTM when you get stuck.

In my off road experience, if you anticipate getting stuck, take the precaution of locking your diff or vtm in this instance before you get stuck and you might fine yourself better off.