I did not expect to buy this truck, I owned a nissan pick-up that was bullet proof and fully intended to buy another one. My mind was changed with one test drive, awesome ride, awesome handling, awesome looks,(I think anyway)very good gas mileage, and a killer trunk. If you have a need this truck can fulfill it, I've sampled some of its off road prowess and found it be just right for the type of playing I do. I do have a few niggles, the visors rattle some and the transmission downshift on slight uphill grades. I have 9800 miles on it now and still totally love it. If you are in the market for a new truck I encourage you to give the Ridgeline a look and take your wife, she will beg you to buy it.