No problem. I didn't realize the navigation was voice activated. I guess it didn't like my voice, I couldn't get that to work. When I test drove it I went without the sales guy and I guess he got into a little bit of trouble for letting me do that. And as far as the price being more than a Dodge, my feeling is you get what you pay for. That Honda will hold together a lot longer than the Dodge truck and will also hold its value. If you don't believe me about Honda's and their reliability and quality check Consumer Reports, edmunds, car & Driver etc. They will all mention the high quality and reliability. Here is a good hint to see how good a vehicle Make is. Drive around to the different dealerships, Ford,Chevy, Honda, Toyota etc. See how big their repair garage is and how many mechanics they have working. You should see a big difference between say Honda and Ford etc...
Consumer Reports description of Honda Ridgeline and Dodge Ram 1500
Honda Ridgeline:
The Ridgeline, Honda's first pickup truck, is a crew-cab based on the Honda Pilot. Unlike traditional pickups, the ride is supple and steady, and handling is quite agile. It includes a five-foot-long cargo bed that's made from a composite material and has no wheel arch intrusion. The cab is roomy and the rear seats flip up to create storage space. Below the cargo bed is an all-weather, lockable trunk. The tailgate can open two ways: down and sideways. Towing is rated at 5,000 pounds, and payload is a generous 1,500 pounds. The AWD system is permanent and lacks a low range. Stability control is standard.
Dodge Ram 1500
The overly hyped 5.7-liter Hemi V8 makes the Ram fairly quick but also very thirsty, averaging a paltry 11 mpg. The 4.7-liter V8 and automatic transmission make a reasonably smooth combination. The pronounced exhaust note sounds good to some. The Ram falls short of competing trucks, with a jittery ride, cumbersome handling, and a tight rear seat in the crew cab. Braking performance was only adequate, with long stops. The view over the towering hood impeded visibility for short drivers. The cargo bed in the crew-cab version is longer than competing models.
Consumer Reports description of Honda Ridgeline and Dodge Ram 1500
Honda Ridgeline:
The Ridgeline, Honda's first pickup truck, is a crew-cab based on the Honda Pilot. Unlike traditional pickups, the ride is supple and steady, and handling is quite agile. It includes a five-foot-long cargo bed that's made from a composite material and has no wheel arch intrusion. The cab is roomy and the rear seats flip up to create storage space. Below the cargo bed is an all-weather, lockable trunk. The tailgate can open two ways: down and sideways. Towing is rated at 5,000 pounds, and payload is a generous 1,500 pounds. The AWD system is permanent and lacks a low range. Stability control is standard.
Dodge Ram 1500
The overly hyped 5.7-liter Hemi V8 makes the Ram fairly quick but also very thirsty, averaging a paltry 11 mpg. The 4.7-liter V8 and automatic transmission make a reasonably smooth combination. The pronounced exhaust note sounds good to some. The Ram falls short of competing trucks, with a jittery ride, cumbersome handling, and a tight rear seat in the crew cab. Braking performance was only adequate, with long stops. The view over the towering hood impeded visibility for short drivers. The cargo bed in the crew-cab version is longer than competing models.
