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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2006, 10:00:10 am » |
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I still miss my 91 YJ Renegade.
*sniff*
Wasn't practical at all, guzzled gas at 14L/100km (back then gas was $0.40/L) and I spun it twice on the highway in situations where it never should have spun, but otherwise, it never let me down in six years, and there is something about a "real" Jeep. |
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2006, 10:21:24 am » |
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I have the pleasure of using my buds 2000TJ...............has been a blast..yes thirsty..but it's unique look,blend of go anywhere capability and convertability is great.............
I'M still twisting his arm to enter one of these Jeep Jamborees.....maybe when he buys it out soon after the lease is finished........NO problems with his and it's close to 100,000KLIKS |
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2006, 10:29:15 am » |
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Hi all
Another newbie here. I've joined on the recommendation of a friend on here. Looks like there are lots of interesting threads.
I love gardening and messing about with the camera so you should see me joining in with those for starters.
Peace out.
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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2006, 10:53:25 am » |
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If I were to ever own a Jeep, it would be that one. I've always liked it and would definately try to get into some serious off roading or jamborees if I had one. I hear they're easy to steal though  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2006, 01:03:48 pm » |
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Yep, spun it 180 on the onramp to the south 404 from Steeles, driving rather tamely in a light drizzle. Stayed in the onramp lane, at least. Got new tires the next week, thought the old were not "technically" done yet. Spun 360 in snowy conditions on Hwy 10, north of Shelburne when the vehicles in front of me braked. I braked rather conservatively, did a complete revolution, and still stopped in time to avoid the car in front. Would have looked cool from an extrenal view. Still pulled over for a minute to calm my nerves.
My favourite moment in the Renegade was driving down Dickenson raod towards McMaster one winter morning. Roads had patches of ice, so I was going slowly. So slowly, I decided 2WD was enough. Saw some black ice ahead and slowed further. A little gas and the tail broke free. I corrected, and the tail swung the other way. Back and forth went the ass end of the car, me correcting like mad, as I did my best slow-motion Swan Lake impression down a rural road while kids waiting for their school bus stared open-mouthed. I had no time to grab the 4WD lever. After 6 or more iterations. I coaxed it the the gravel shoulder where there was some grip, and brought the ballet to a halt. At that speed, it was more hilarious than scary, but the stupid kids could have gotten out of the way faster to make me feel better.
Oh, and the best part? Jeep drivers waive at each-other as they pass. Including the really cute blonde girls with Jeeps.
After I sold the Jeep, I drove my dad's old 89 Volvo 760 Turbo sedan for a while. I tried waving at fellow Volvo drivers. NOBODY waived back. I was not impressed. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2006, 01:47:10 pm » |
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As far as hardcore off-roaders go, nothing else beaten TJ/YJ. Simple mechanicals and ease of maintenance are also reasons why they held such good residual value.
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2006, 04:26:27 pm » |
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Oh, and the best part? Jeep drivers waive at each-other as they pass. Including the really cute blonde girls with Jeeps.
The black YJ in the parking spot next to mine at my apartment building is owned by a mad-hot blond gym bunny. Don't know if she waves to other Jeep drivers, but she seems friendly enough.  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2006, 04:53:06 pm » |
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2009, 08:47:22 pm » |
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Hey everyone - looking at a low km TJ Sport or Rubicon.....many seem to be coming off lease.
Anything I should be looking out for (other than obvious off-road abuse)? IE, servicing, etc.
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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2009, 04:12:39 pm » |
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I have the pleasure of using my buds 2000TJ...............has been a blast..yes thirsty..but it's unique look,blend of go anywhere capability and convertability is great.............
I'M still twisting his arm to enter one of these Jeep Jamborees.....maybe when he buys it out soon after the lease is finished........NO problems with his and it's close to 100,000KLIKS
Wow saf i understood everything in your post.  Are you okay? |
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