Fake Truck Update: One week in.

"E92M3" (E46M3)
05/02/2019 at 19:14 • Filed to: None

I’m really starting to like this thing. It’s still on it’s first tank of gas, but managed to get it’s 1st mods (tinted front windows & all weather mats), and 1st load in this week. Only complaint so far is from my son, who thinks the rear seats are too firm.

DISCUSSION (21)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 20:28

When I complained that getting in the back of my dad’s Audi 4000 coupe was difficult my dad said, “Well I got it for me, not you.” I loved that car.

Ssfancyfresh > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 20:51

Looking forward to more ridge line updates

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 20:53

FYI, 3000lbs of concrete in back of one will make it cry as I found out last week. The transmission was screaming for dear life.

Under_Score > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 21:13

My RAV4 has a terrible backseat, so I hated it before I started driving it. Now that it has good driver-specific features and it’s reliable, I like it.

E92M3 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/02/2019 at 21:35

Did the front wheels come off the gro und? The max payload is 1500lbs. I accidentally put a pallet of sod in my 95 F150 once, and the rear bumper was almost to uching the ground. I didn’t rea lize it was 3500 lbd . Ended up having to unload half of it by hand and make 2 trips.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 21:39

No, but it could barely turn. The struts where bottomed out big time.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/02/2019 at 21:53

Yeah, doubling the limit of what could be back there will do that.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2019 at 22:00

It’s my job to load it up, not to recommend when to stop. I’m not liable if anything breaks as a result of me over loading it. It’s on a large sign before anything drives into the yard.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2019 at 22:03

That sounds like something I’d say to my kid.

These dang kids complain too much

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/02/2019 at 22:03

I can’t see that sign from my office tho

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2019 at 22:05

Squint harder you old man.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 22:41

Is it quiet inside on the highway? I have heard lots of vehicles have better windows and noise reduction but I have no idea. The one thing that bugs me about my CRV is it has a lot of road noise and when I have to drive to San Jose for shows it’s hard to hear the radio sometimes, not relaxing!

I read it has: optional laminated windshield helping to produce a lower decibel reading in the cabin

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 22:49

Oh I have a question, is the bed storage compartment good for wet stuff, it has a drain. You could put a bunch of wetsuit stuff in there and rinse it out later?

E92M3 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
05/02/2019 at 23:30

Yeah, s ome people use it as a cooler.

It’s also wat er tight with the lid close d, and drain in place. So you could leave electronics in there and drive in heavy rain without fear of them getting wet.

E92M3 > Under_Score
05/02/2019 at 23:42

Hopefully he gets used to it, because I'm planning on keeping it at least 10 years.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > E92M3
05/02/2019 at 23:49

Oh good, that sounds good. I really wish the rear window rolled down like the back of a 4Runner, but at some point I will look hard at one of these. Thanks.

JMKarstetter > E92M3
05/03/2019 at 03:18

I had a first gen, I loved that truck, shouldn’t have gotten rid of it. I have a Land Cruiser now, but I still wish I had the bed. Honestly I feel these things are really underrated and get a lot of hate they don’t deserve.

Sovande > E92M3
05/03/2019 at 07:33

I’m glad to hear you like it. I think these are great all purpose vehicles that really make sense versus the street legal monster trucks everyone else is churning out.

E92M3 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
05/03/2019 at 07:56

The Tundra rear window can g o down. I wish that would catch on with more trucks. I’ve n ever found t he little sliding window all that useful.

BIGBLOCK472 - wide and bizarre > E92M3
05/03/2019 at 13:27

Good on you. The Ridgeline is a great all purpose truck that does what 90% of people do with trucks. I would like one to replace my Camry when I move to Nashville for good and I am done with the road warrior lifestyle.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > E92M3
05/09/2019 at 13:47

Is this for work or for personal use? Or both?