Honda Passport at 75K miles (Honda Podcast w/ visual aids)

[@1MarkKeller]

I bought a 2019 EXL AWD Passport because of this channel! Honda should sell HPD versions of the Ridgeline, Passport and Pilot with everything you've done to your Passport.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

A refined version of a mid sized Honda with 12 inches of true measured ground clearance with 32 inch tires would be awesome!

[@bruceyyyyy]

"Car based backpacking" is probably the best way I've heard it described.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! I was quite nervous while doing the podcast. Those weren't the words I wanted to use, but it came out of my mouth, so I just went with it :P

[@mmiller1188]

75000 miles? Wow ! That came quick!

[@Ram14250]

Congrats Jon on hitting 75,000mile on the Passport. Loved the podcast! You have made Honda's sales better just by doing what you do, I'm sure! As I said before, you were partly the reason, and TFL, that very Gold Mine Hill test of the Pilot, for me making my Honda Passport purchase. It's awesome to hear other than maintenance of fluids and normal maintenance items as such, yours has been problem free. It's inspiring! Thank you! Keep on exploring and enjoying the outdoors...with your "Passport to adventure!"

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Ram! I give Honda so much respect for doing a podcast with me. They know I’m not a fanboy, after all, this is my FIRST Honda. If you listen to the full 30 minute podcast, a common theme in the episode is that the capability in these midsized Hondas and Acuras just surprise people. There’s only so much convincing you could do with words. Seeing is believing!!!

[@FullsendOffroad]

Honda should make EVERY Passport like JonDZ's.

[@Doncgriggs]

Great video and review. Made me more proud to be the owner of a 2020 Passport Touring!

[@SparkyL58]

Great episode, Jon! We just picked up our new 21 Passport the other day. Upgraded primarily to be able to tow our teardrop trailer without incident. We learned the hard way that our Forester XT did not like to tow at elevation in higher temps. Constantly monitoring the oil temps on the highway got real tiresome! Now looking forward to trouble free towing and soft-roading with the Passport. Your channel was real helpful in making our decision of a new vehicle much easier. Thanks!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Former 2015 Forester XT owner here. I know the issues all too well. Congratulations on the Passport!

[@TranslatedAssumption]

A lot of Subaru owners are coming to Honda now.

[@mr2gud2u]

I am absolutely not a Honda fan. I don't dislike them, I just don't find the brand as a whole interesting, except the Ridgeline. The amount of hate it gets in off-road groups is unexplainable. I'd love to see Honda really go all in and make a real off-road trim package. Better approach angle front bumper, a 1 inch lift and 31s.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

This is my first Honda, I get you, the only reason I purchased the Passport was because the Pilot/Ridgeline platform seemed to be on the more capable side for an AWD. They have a strong reputation as being overbuilt and reliable. There’s rumors of the “trail sport”.

[@softroadingthewest]

Jon, this was soooo good! The podcast was excellent, and greatly enhanced by the visuals. Really nice work.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Donald! I've been wanting to do this video for awhile now, I just didn't know if I was allowed to use Hondas audio. It was nice to get written permission :P

[@04JALD]

Your KZbin channel is on its way to be big Jon. Keep up the great work and soon I will be there. Be safe on the road to CO. and have major fun. Take care and thank u for all u do on here.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the kind and inspiring words DJ! I appreciate it!

[@xzinx]

i bought my 2020 ridgeline because of TFL and Johndz that gold mine hill sold me on ridgeline

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The Ridgeline that got up gold mine hill was only the Honda 6spd. Your 2020 has the ZF9, it would be even easier for yours 😃

[@mr_dances]

Same! I was comparing the 2021 Ridgeline to the Ranger and the former just made more sense.

[@TranslatedAssumption]

Good choice, the Ranger's 2.3L Ecoboost is very noisy and underpowered. I have a 2021 Passport and have total confidence in Honda's J35Y6 engine.

[@daem3n]

Hopefully Honda takes som of the lessons learned from your Passport and apply them to future Passport, Ridgeline and Pilot trim lines.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

9.5 inches stock and higher clearance bumpers would be awesome!

[@1MarkKeller]

The HPD trim level for the Ridgeline, Passport and Pilot should be everything listed in this video.

[@digitalmdrealmd9124]

I was inspired by your channel to purchase a 21 SE AWD Pilot. We needed the extra space that the pilot provides but was disappointed to lose ground clearance. Regardless, since they are built on the same platform I felt it would do whatever I needed it to do, plus I lifted it 2" to allow for bigger tires to gain some clearance. I have been very happy with the vehicle, the AWD is amazing; I almost prefer it to the beefed up LSD 4x4 system on my R50 Pathfinder. It's awesome that you got to 75K without any issues. I somehow managed to blow my left rear shock at less than 4k. I may have been too aggressive on some bigger bumps or driven too fast on some long and very rough washboard roads. I'm not sure what happened but it's shot as are my left front lower ball joint and tie rod bushing. Unfortunately Honda didn't warrant the repair due to the lift. So be it, however, it's disappointing that they didn't step up to the plate to fix my vehicle when they are clearly trying to promote the utility of these vehicles as indicated by them reaching out directly to you and their involvement in events like the Rebelle Rally. I will continue to use it, as you do with your Passport, to reach very out of the way places. It's just unfortunate that Honda doesn't seem to want to fully back their vehicles when they get used for what they are advertised as being capable of handling.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Interesting stuff! I offroad my Passport "as slow as possible, as fast as necessary", really good words to live by when a vehicle is geared well. I just completed Imogene pass on 7/8/2021 from the more technical side (Ouray, CO) and totally lived by those words. Our First gen Honda Pilots with the Honda 5 speed transmission had to use "momentum" on the rougher sections. My Passport and my friends 2021 Ridgeline just crawled it. this driving style will definitely prolong the life of your vehicle. Please check this out : instagram.com/p/CRJ1iEoAszp/? Now, I can't always drive slow. Going through wash board roads (Like you mentioned) will cause alot of abuse. I've driven down the death valleys racetrack playa at the 30K mile mark. It was a brutal 54 miles of unforgiving wash board roads. The youtube channel Edmunds did a video there. They took a Toyota Tacoma TRD offroad, Nissan Titan XD and a Honda Ridgeline out there. The struts in the Tacoma and Nissan blew all 4 shocks before finishing the trail, the Ridgeline still had all 4 intact. By the time the track was completed, the Ridgeline blew one strut. The Ridgeline is no where close to be advertised as an offroad vehicle like a Toyota Tacoma TRD offroad is. The thing is, all these vehicles will break when abused. The solutions for guys that don't want their Tacoma TRD offroads to blow shocks? They spend $55K to buy a Tacoma TRD Pro. Here's the edmunds episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYi8onifo7N6i68 I hope all this information helps. If the trail feels abusive, it is abusive. For washboards I use the "stay on top of them technique". I was driving through the racetrack playa at 40 MPH. Just be careful to not hit a deep rut while doing 40MPH. That happened to me and it caused my front passenger strut to seep. That happened at 45K, and at 78K it still hasn't been replaced. I can't tell that it's seeping, and I can't get it replaced because Honda has a part shortage due to Covid. I'm just waiting until things pick up again. But hey... I still did Imogene Pass 4 days ago :P, still can't tell that there's anything wrong with my ride. By the way, did your CV components fail? Was there clicking when turning?

[@digitalmdrealmd9124]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring No the CV is fine. I saw that edmunds video and was really shocked by the results. I'm fighting the same parts delay. Once its repaired I will just have to modify my driving a little. I know theres only a small market but I wish honda would have taken this vehicle a little more seriously and beefed it up so that it can fully keep up with where the AWD wants to take it.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@digitalmdrealmd9124 did you see that I just completed Imogene Pass 6 days ago 😃. You can’t ask too many AWD’s to complete that trail. Quite honestly, it only felt moderate in the Passport. We also got a 2021 Ridgeline up

[@johnnyphan872]

Don't take my word for it but I believe the Passport and the Ridgeline have beefier struts along with beefier suspension components compared to the Pilot. I believe on the forums someone did a part comparison and the part numbers were all different. I don't know of anyone who has attempted a parts swap on the Pilot.

[@KTMcaptain]

My wife drives a CX5 and I have a Gladiator Rubicon. Her car averages low 20 mpg and gets low 30s to high 20s on the freeway. My truck is getting 17mpg combined, sometimes a little higher per tank and sometimes a little lower, but gets about 20-22mpg on road trips that are all highway. Now her CX5 rides nicer, has better tech, and gets better fuel economy, but honestly the Jeep isn't that far off behind it and is just so capable for what we do. A ridgeline barely gets better fuel economy and I'm sure rides better than the JTR but worse than the CX5. I really wouldn't give up the extreme capability for $10 a week in gas or $100 per trip. With the tires aired down to 20psig and the sway bar unlocked off road it rides better than her cx5 with low profile tires and stiff suspension. But I think it's awesome that you are pushing the Honda platform so much further than anyone would reasonably expect it to go. These are fun trails that I would enjoy running.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the insight! If you watch my channel you’ll see that I regularly run with my friends at @borderline explorer. They have a Gladiator rubicon. You’re correct, the Jeeps (JL/JT) with the 3.6 Pentastar get very similar MPGs. What held me back when I made my purchase was I felt so “BURNED” by a vehicle that the internet said was “reliable”. I had a 2015 FXT and it was so problematic. I told myself that my NEXT vehicle would only be a Toyota or a Honda. I actually tried to but a Tacoma, but when I went to go sit in it… I didn’t fit 🤣. That seating position was absolutely terrible. What in the world was Toyota thinking? I just don’t see why they couldn’t make the cabin taller and give a “truck like” seating position. The Honda dealership was right next door, and since I already researched the vehicle and knew about its capabilities, I thought I’d go check it out. What really sold me was the test drive. I couldn’t believe how quick it was for its size. In retrospect, I’d definitely pick a Jeep JL or JT over a toyota, but the reason I hold onto the Passport (it’s almost paid off by the way, and I could always trade it in) is because it just fits my lifestyle the best. It‘s a very big vehicle inside. I sleep inside of it on ski trips. I’d love to have Jeep capability one day, but I also like my comfort. If they’d only make a wider version of the gladiator, I think I’d be sold. Wide body, 392 Jeep gladiator…. Thatd be the ticket!

[@KTMcaptain]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring yeah, the inside is quite narrow. That was a consideration for going JT over JL for me. It’s nice to do a beach or shooting trip with 4 adults while packing everything we need in the bed. I also use a bed tent, but don’t think that would be too great for ski trips due to the cold. I definitely considered the ridgeline. Actually one of your videos really pushed me toward the rubicon. When you almost rolled in Moab because the front end just lost grip I thought that was from dependence on traction control which requires loss of traction and momentum to work. With lockers you have to lose grip at all 4 wheels and is just safer for obstacles like that. But I don’t drive anywhere close to what you do. It took me 7 years to put 80k miles on my Subaru, so I have far different considerations. It’s all about understanding what you “need”, vs want, and finding the best solution to fill them. A lot of the Jeep is wants not needs, but definitely being over prepared is something I want.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@KTMcaptain Well said! I completed Imogene Pass in Colorado 4 days ago. The trail goes all the way up to 13.1K feet! Doing it in a Jeep would definitely be a big WANT, but the Passport and my friends 2021 Ridgeline, We're both lifted 3.5 inches and both have our rear sway bars disconnected (actually drives better overall, feels like it should, not a stiff heavy SUV) made it up with no assistance. Our 1st gen Pilots didn't fair as well, but we had Rubicon JL and JT to help tow them up. Check out my Instagram post: instagram.com/p/CRG10HIAb7L/? I can't wait to make the youtube videos for the 3 trails I did out in Colorado! My next video will be a quick overview of the trip, but I have lots of episodes to catch up on before I release my full Colorado adventure episodes.

[@filipinovegaslife70]

Awesome video Jondy! I'm a believer! Honda baby!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Leo!

[@blackie8083]

I'm thinking about getting a 2021 Honda Passport as my next car. Right now I have a 2007 Honda Element SC fwd, that has 370k miles on it, with just little maintenance done to it. It still drives like brand new, just oil changes and tire changes on it, nothing else!...I go light off-roading with no problems, lol. I like the passport!

[@mr2gud2u]

Love the TFL plug, it's one of the favorite channels.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I love TFL as well. They provide honest reviews.

[@mr2gud2u]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring As an ex Subaru owner. How do you feel about the way they review Subarus? I see a lot of very angry Subaru fans all over KZbin after every review they post. I have my know opinions, but I'd love to hear yours. Btw I love how honest you are about the AWD vs 4WD debate. You go out of you way to show your rig isn't the best in some situations. Keep up the great work.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

They HATE Subaru 🤣. That’s the only car brand that doesn’t give them vehicles to test and I feel they are on a smear campaign. The recent video of the crosstrek says it all. There are many truths about their tests on Subarus, but they throw too much negative opinion into them. On the same token, a KZbin channel like Driving sports TV is heavily subaru biased. In their recent video comparing the VW Atlas and Kia Sorento they referred to this vehicles as being much more onroad oriented and said the Outback Onxy XT was more offroad capable than the Atlas. On TFL, the Atlas conquered Gold mine hill. There’s no doubt in my mind that a V6 atlas with its 20:1 crawl ratio would absolutely destroy even the Outback wilderness.

[@no-lodesigns]

Putting in work!

[@rfunk727]

Another great episode, keep up the good work.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks 🙏 Spaceentity

[@georgekarpouzis6108]

Killing it John! Woo hoo

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks George!! 🙏

[@misterle7026]

Could you imagine what a Ridgeline EV can do as an overlander? Install a full bumper to bumper of solar panels.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I think Honda and GM are working on the next EV off-roader. I think the biggest issue is still range. Maybe they can make the entire thing out of solar panel material. I always had the dream of a sprinter van with a roof complete of solar panels. Imagine that! Sadly, at the very most you’ll get 1 to 2 KWh max from the solar panels. That will only provide a large vehicle about 1 mile per hour. How about a diesel plug-in hybrid? Sounds like it would make a lot of sense.

[@misterle7026]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring the reason why I would prefer EV over ICE because each wheel can have an independent motor. That will kill any locker technology. Once the battery technology gets cheaper, store more power, and charge quicker overlander maybe be invaded by EVs.

[@RobbieHerrera]

Celebrity Status! Nice Job! Honda should send you their next Passport/Ridgeline for development testing hehehe

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Ha! I have a long way to go! But thanks for swelling my ego 🤣. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment, I appreciate it Brother!

[@darnytoads]

It'd be cool if honda follows suburu and offers 9.5 clearance! I enjoy my 2019 passport.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I bet you a million bucks, more people would be happy if Subaru followed Honda and either put in the ZF9 or a 10 speed automatic transmission into their vehicles 😃. Ground clearance can easily be upgraded, my Passport has 12.5” of minimum and 16” of rocker clearance. An outback wilderness only has 11.5” of rocker clearance, despite having 9.5” of minimum.

[@vitaliykyslenko8371]

Good!

[@jppilotadventurez5251]

Man thanks for showing people what our pilot/passport/Ridgeline can ACTUALLY DO! I just wish Honda would take note! Give us something to 🤤 for…

[@jppilotadventurez5251]

The 2020 pilots come with a 20:1 crawl ratio with 6spd right ?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The 9 speed is 20:1, the 6 speed is 14:1

[@jppilotadventurez5251]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring that’s weak!!

[@TranslatedAssumption]

11:00 I appreciate how you described Sand mode and the gearing beforehand. I would like to request your take on Mud mode as well.

[@Thomas-fk6ep]

Legit podcast

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Thomas!

[@Zaid_o]

How did you shave down the corners for more clearance? I just bought a Honda Passport for the purpose of some light off roading. Really enjoying this channel.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks for the kind words Zaid. I have a youtube channel that hints where I shaved down the front wheel wells. Many people call this a "pinch weld cut" or in the Toyota Truck world a "body mount chop". kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWaalqSbYrtka8U

[@Zaid_o]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you!!!

[@jamesmeans6558]

Hi Jon. I didn't see this asked yet so here goes... Have you had ANY problems with your CV joints in your axles due to the more aggressive angle caused by the lift kits you've had? I was one of the first 2nd Gen Ridgeline owners to install the Traxda 2" lift and put 265/60/18 AT tires on. (Also one of Ian's first customers at NoLo btw). However, I only had that truck for 15K miles as I found at that time that I needed more towing capability. YOU, sir, have convinced me to buy a 2022 Passport and I want to lift again, but I will be keeping this one for a long time. So.. again, have you had any problems with your CV axles due to lifting? I will be installing the Traxda 2" again. Thank you for any help you can provide!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hi James! My Passport was 2 inches lifted at 8K miles, then 3.5 inch lifted at 51K. I'm on my original axles except for my front passenger because while the 3.5" lift was going in, the threads on the half shaft was damaged. My Passport has 88K miles on the odometer, but because I run 2.5" taller tires, it's really 95K of some rough miles. I also have about 450+ lbs of gear added. The only thing that has gone bad is the PTU (power transfer unit), also known as the transfer case. With the kind of driving I do, the 1/2 quart of fluid should be changed before the 30K mile interval. I plan to do a video where I show how to change the fluid, and how the fluid looks after 5K, 10K, and 15K miles. I don't think anyone that offroads their midsized honda should go beyond a 15K interval. Also, I highly recommend you go with the 3.5inch lift kit. It's actually easier on your axles because it has a 1 inch subframe drop. Dropping the drivetrain creates a less severe axle angle, and with the midsized hondas you get all the gains. You'll end up with 12" at the front skid plate and 16" at your rocker / pinch weld. It puts your midsized honda in a good place to tackle moderate 4WD trails (level 4), like Imogene Pass. I have a 20% discount code "JONDZ20".

[@jamesmeans6558]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you Jon! Those of us wanting to take our Passports a little further into the unknown appreciate your candor and knowledge. One last question about the 3.5 inch lift. Did dropping the subframe cause you any headaches with re-installing the skid plates (front, differential, etc.)? Obviously, you now have frame spacers added to the mix plus the thickness of the skid plates. Were longer bolts used? Thank you so much.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@jamesmeans6558 My front skid plate is attached via u bolts that go around the front cross member, so no problem there. My gas tank skid plate no longer fit, so I do not run with one. The nice thing is it sits up high anyways. The rear differential plate had no issues.

[@jamesmeans6558]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring Thank you so much Jon! This helps me with my decision making process greatly! I look forward to more content from you on your channel... keep up the great work. :)

[@pkaronis1]

Great Video's John! Do you use wheel spacers at all?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks Pkaronis! No, I’d never ever use wheel spacers 😃, they’re just another part that could fail. I use offset wheels, they pop my wheels out 1.77 inches.

[@tamake4492]

Woooo let's goooo!!!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@cmsjca]

Now if they could just fix the Honda Sense so that it worked as advertised. I hear it does for a few but myself and lots of others feel it is terrible at what it does - on road.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It can be calibrated, but just know that the system uses only 1 camera. Dual camera systems (like in the civic/accord) work better. I’m happy with Adaptive cruise control and smooth lane keep assist. I cracked my windshield and all it cost me was $300 because I didn’t need a $900 recalibration like you would need in a dual camera setup.

[@TranslatedAssumption]

Honda Sensing works fine on the Passport, the ACC and braking features simply are not as refined as Subaru's Eyesight system. I have a 2021 Passport and have had 2017, 2018, and 2021 Subaru Outbacks all with the Eyesight system.

[@cmsjca]

@@TranslatedAssumption not fine for all of us. Check around.

[@larrypeace2951]

I have been enjoying the content of your channel. I do have a question. Where would you install a fire extinguisher in a passport?

[@11superstar1997]

0:10 had me dying 😂 That there earned my thumbs up

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! Thanks 🙏 !!! That was 3 weeks into owning my Passport. I took it on a “difficult” 4WD trail. I banged up my mufflers, so I turned around and exited, the 8.1” of ground clearance wasn’t cutting it 🤣. True story

[@jasonsong86]

Kinda funny I just bought a Passport. I also used to own an FJ and WRX lol.

[@smirkyjon]

Great video and nice ride! How did you get that custom front emblem in place of the H mark? Does it affect Honda Sense at all?

[@LudwigDrummer0013]

'a very popular awd brand' 😂 Stoked to have the very specifc model of subaru that also conquered kramers arch haha 🦄

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

4th Gen Outback 3.6R with the 5EAT? 😃

[@LudwigDrummer0013]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring yes sir! You can see it on insta if you want @npappas0013 It's gonna be lifted on Flatout Suspension coilovers soon and I can't wait! 😁

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@LudwigDrummer0013 Awesome! following! My friend @raystafari is the guy that got through that arch in his 4th gen 3.6R

[@LudwigDrummer0013]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring yes! I follow him on Insta. Always tempting me with that bumper cut and tube bumper haha

[@alexgarcia3900]

Dude that thing is so sick 🔥📛👨‍🚒🚒🧯. How reliable has it been with all the torture you've put it through?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yes, there's been alot of torture. Surprisingly, nothing has needed to be replaced (well, except engine oil/filter). This is my first Honda and word on the street is that they are over built, with that said, I was bombing down a washboard road at 40 mph to stay on top of the corrugations. I ended up hitting a rutted patch and my front passenger CV joint took major abuse. After that trip I noticed the strut was seeping. That was at the 45K mile mark, and at 78K miles (I just got back from Colorado and conquered the 13.1K foot imogene pass, racked up even more miles) It still hasn't been changed. I actually wanted to replace this strut for this trip, but due to all the manufacturing shortages, I couldn't get a strut. Crazy that all these trips I continue to go on, I've been doing it with a seeping strut, and I can't tell that anything is wrong.

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring bro bad ass ride. You're making me want this over my tacoma. I'll probably sell one of them to get one. Definitely a better family car.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@alexgarcia3900 There's alot of vehicles coming out: Big Bronco, New Tundra, maybe a new 4runner! The new Bronco sounds badass! The reason I bought the Passport was because back in 2019 I didn't have many options. Now there's the Land Rover Defender, Ram TRX, All sorts of stuff! Alot of stuff on the Horizon too! I had no idea that this thing would be as reliable as it is. Glad it worked out for me.

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring I have 2 3rd gen tacomas. An extended cab 4x4 and a double cab 4x4. I also have a frontier with a long bed. I honestly don't need 2 pickups. I'd love to get a passport over anyway else. I honestly can't justify getting a raptor a trx or a bronco. By girlfriend really wants a bronco so we priced it out and it's like 60k. I personally don't buy anything that's not a pickup but I would consider the passport or a 4runner. Also as much as I love to 4wd I dont do it as much as I'd like to.

[@stevendphoto]

Damn, my Passport just turned 18,000....

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

You’re over 25% the way there!

[@daeyoung93]

Woah you're at 75k already?!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yep! I drive about 35K miles a year 😃

[@daeyoung93]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring that's crazy lol I've had my little ford fiesta for like 8 years, just hit 78k 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolasblanc816]

Any bets on what the next trendy activity will be called...

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

#poserlanding

[@pnw_element9822]

Haha yeah I get many looks when people see how my Honda Element does it I just like yeah baby it’s a Honda

[@myyoutubename152]

I owned an Element. The AWD system is objectively junk, it can't transfer more than 20% of the power to the rear and mine didn't have enough power to turn the tires in mud.

[@pnw_element9822]

@@myyoutubename152 I don’t take mines off roading like climbing rocks crawling or anything like that cuz I know damn well my element wont be able to do all that so just some decent trails not to crazy but she’s been good too me on snow roads trails muddy but not mud mud like crazy mud but she’s been good to me it’s built for camping

[@MidnightAspec]

Tried to approach Parriot Mesa outside of Moab in my 22 MDX; clearly it was no Honda Passport. #duh!

[@kennoland958]

How did you change the front Honda badge ?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

It’s a vinyl sticker that’s on top of vinyl wrap

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Jon. I’m in the market. How does this compare on and off road to a Cherokee trailhawk elite. I’m thinking of those with the turbo 4 would be very comparable powerwise but with true 4 low and rear locker. For 38-40k they have to be close price wise too. Any experience with those?? Thank you

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

They’re in a different size class. The KL Cherokee Trailhawks are the most capable AWD vehicles on the market. Crawl ratio: Cherokee Trailhawk: 56:1 Honda passport: 20:1 Rear differential: Cherokee Trailhawk: mechanical rear locker Passport: electronic mechanical limited slip differential. Size: Cherokee Trailhawk: compact Passport: midsized I personally didn’t consider the Cherokee because of the small size.

[@BorderlineExplorer]

It starts with S, ends with ubaru if anyone needs more hints. 😂 Can't wait to car-backpack again, JDZ!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

For legal purposes, during the podcast, they told me not to mention any brands. I was able to sneak in @traxdausa though. I didn’t mean to, but it came out and it stayed in the podcast 😇

[@thehoofersclub]

Are you running stock axels?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

OEM axles are always the best, for any make or model, so yes. I have 163k miles now and still on original rear axles. The fronts have been swapped because of ripped or leaky dust boots. Always go OEM. Aftermarket won’t have boots that can flex as good.

[@michine112]

fuel still close to 5 a gal...

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

it sucks! I'm glad to be a Costco Member. I fill up in the city of Cypress, CA for $3.77 (that was yesterday).

[@byronriser4080]

You should’ve kept your FJ

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I think it's worth more than gold right now. Yeah, from a financial standpoint, would be awesome to have it right now to sell for top dollar.

[@StephenGomez21]

Oy you had to plug tfl 🤮🤦

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! For me, seeing was believing 😃

[@HNA12615]

If they does not do the work you did to passport and ridgeline their sales will stay weak

[@nicolasblanc816]

Mitsubishi figured out how to make unibody suvs great off road back in the day....Honda is no way near. Too bad they stopped importing them into the US.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Mitsubishi did alot of things well. Take the Evolution 10 for example... it absolutely murdered a Subaru WRX STI, probably still would. But... they don't make them anymore. They have good trucks that they sell in other parts of the world, but they don't sell them here in the USA. The 3rd gen Montero is a decent vehicle. It's full independent suspension might be better than a Honda Passport, but still no where near a 4WD. Nissan also makes a decent independent suspension system in the Armada and the infiniti QX80. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 trailhawk has a front disconnecting sway bar. I'd think that these would be better systems than the 3rd gen Montero. Anyways, as said in my video, I wanted a vehicle that mixed things from the FJ Cruiser and the WRX.

[@b-lopez394]

And about 1000 miles walk for the spotter because the spotter had to walk every time there is an obstacle on the road which a regular off road vehicle just drive through.

[@georgekarpouzis6108]

and the point of your comment was?

[@b-lopez394]

@@georgekarpouzis6108 Don't bring a knife in a Gun Battle.

[@georgekarpouzis6108]

@@b-lopez394 this is a crossover channel there’s plenty heavy Offroad based channels like Litebrite

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@georgekarpouzis6108 did that make any sense to you? 🤣🤣🤣 I can’t decipher his comment. Quite honestly, he probably thinks “sending” vehicle through a rock garden is a good idea. Both you and me know that’s a stupid thing to do.

[@maxd8301]

That Capitan seat b.s. is such a pile of shit. As a pro driver comfort means a lot and that's a huge fail that keeps me away from getting a new Honda.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

What do you drive as a professional? Does it have comfortable seats? This is the most comfortable vehicle I’ve ever owned and I think many people agree.