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« on: February 10, 2008, 08:12:35 pm » |
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Back in September of 2007 I reviewed my first Wrangler, the 2007 Sahara. It was the first time I had ever driven one, and looking back on the experience, I wasn't very fond of it. Fast-forward to February 2008 and I have been handed the keys to a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I realize that reviewing the Rubicon in suburbia was not going to cut it a second time around -- I needed a better plan. More ...
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2008, 02:04:58 am » |
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I like this little Jeep. I have always had a soft spot for these Jeeps. Its sort of modern and yet retains the old style look at the same time.  I really enjoy the Vid. That just looks like so much fun Wing. A great way to spend a winters day blatting about I bet. I wonder how many brave soles would do that with there brand spanking new Jeep.  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2008, 05:01:05 am » |
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I think the article raises a good point. It's important to read (and write) reviews in the proper context of what the vehicle is designed to do and it's target market. No point in reviewing a Wrangler and then say "I prefer the Acura MDX" |
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My first ever GM ownership experience can best be described as "Fool me once...."
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2008, 10:02:45 am » |
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Good to see you go it dirty this time. The Jeep is probably still the best option out there for off-roading, and with its relatively low entry price, one of the cheapest. I'd still have issues taking my brand new rig into the bush, though. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2008, 02:10:29 pm » |
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Last year I finally discovered the joys of an off-road vehicle, sadly the all-wheel drive broke this winter and the car has been sold. I don't know what I will do this winter, driving my everyday car just doesn't give me any sort of thrill. I felt like a kid in a candy store, I felt like a man on a mission, it doesn't take a genius to understand why Jeeps are popular, they make us feel free, powerful and in control of out environment. However, a brand new jeep just doesn't seem the same. Buying a new jeep is like buying a collecteable action figure when your 15 years old, you know its value, you know you want to use it but something inside you is just telling you to hold back. For now I just want to say, I'll see you in 10 years..
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2008, 02:12:25 pm » |
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These have to be one of the most commonly traded in late model vehicles. It seems people get tired of these things for everyday driving very quickly. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2008, 04:27:29 pm » |
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These have to be one of the most commonly traded in late model vehicles. It seems people get tired of these things for everyday driving very quickly.
That doesn't surprise me. I can see a vehicle of this type being fun for a while but I would think the novelty would wear off quite quickly if you used it as a daily driver. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2008, 05:06:45 pm » |
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 I know plenty of girls that think they're cute, but I doubt many of them could live with one as a daily driver. You'd have to be pretty enamored with the thing to drive it on a daily basis, especially if you're a commuter. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2008, 05:52:00 pm » |
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In response to demo X, you would be surprised how many girls love their YG/Wranglers.
I had a girlfriends whose father had a Jeep/Eagle dealership in the early 90's. She could select an Eagle Talon Turbo or a Dodge Sthealth if she wanted to, but nop! She would only show up in her V6 YG with manual transmission. And you are wrong, she wore a tight skirt and high heels very well too! Her girlfriends all wanted one too...
I must admit that my Jeep Liberty is as ruff as I will go however. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2008, 05:58:26 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2008, 06:28:01 pm » |
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« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2008, 06:33:52 pm » |
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« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2008, 06:53:14 pm » |
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In response to demo X, you would be surprised how many girls love their YG/Wranglers.
I had a girlfriends whose father had a Jeep/Eagle dealership in the early 90's. She could select an Eagle Talon Turbo or a Dodge Sthealth if she wanted to, but nop! She would only show up in her V6 YG with manual transmission. And you are wrong, she wore a tight skirt and high heels very well too! Her girlfriends all wanted one too...
I must admit that my Jeep Liberty is as ruff as I will go however.
Conveniently, I said I doubt most of them could live with a Jeep. Sure, some girls like Jeeps. And some like spooning with the naked dolphin form on the internet. Doesn't mean they all do. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2008, 06:56:29 pm » |
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In response to demo X, you would be surprised how many girls love their YG/Wranglers.
I had a girlfriends whose father had a Jeep/Eagle dealership in the early 90's. She could select an Eagle Talon Turbo or a Dodge Sthealth if she wanted to, but nop! She would only show up in her V6 YG with manual transmission. And you are wrong, she wore a tight skirt and high heels very well too! Her girlfriends all wanted one too...
I must admit that my Jeep Liberty is as ruff as I will go however.
Conveniently, I said I doubt most of them could live with a Jeep. Sure, some girls like Jeeps. And some like spooning with the naked dolphin form on the internet. Doesn't mean they all do. Do doiphins wear clothes   |
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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2008, 07:58:18 pm » |
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I've always kind of thought of these as "chick-cars". Didn't Mindy drive a CJ-5?
I remember spending some time in Phoenix in the early 90s, where it seemed that every other ASU coed drove around in a Jeep YJ.
Seemed to me that its popularity had nothing to do with off-roading, just that it was seen as a cheap, small, easy-to-park convertible. I'm sure that lots of folks in warmer climes buy these things for no other reason than the roof comes off. |
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« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2008, 08:04:51 pm » |
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Yup Chicks like Jeeps. So do gay men as well. Jeeps are a man puller.  |
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« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2008, 10:37:14 pm » |
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well I have to be honest, I am driving my third jeep tj since '99 and love my '05 rubicon. I haven't been as impressed with the new models as they seem to have taken all the old jeep out of them. plastic front end and all plastic fender flares.....and a v6? but the more I look at them the more I accept the change. they do seem bigger and some of the new options are desirable.....I have driven all of mine as daily drivers and have enjoyed it on both short and long adventures.....it rolls through snow and I have yet to be stuck......i'd consider buying an older one to have fun with .... or possibly buying a new one and continue the journey of jeep ownership. Jeep owners are unique......and to be honest I can't see not having one. buy a jeep you'll never regret the experience and the hold their value like no other vehicle I've known. Its a jeep thing you wouldn't understand.
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« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2008, 11:27:01 pm » |
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Jeeps seem to be popular urban machines from what I can see around here. Sit up high, maneuverable, convertible top, look like nothing else. Hard ride and poor mileage are not issues for short trips around town. And it's always there for 4WD fun on the weekends. Don't remember ever seeing one on a farm, have never driven one in my life. It does sound like the four door is much more practical all around. Maybe if Chrysler sells Jeep off to Mahindra the Indians will put a diesel into them: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/11/chrysler-supposedly-in-talks-with-mandm-about-jeep-brand/#comments |
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« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2008, 08:11:26 am » |
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I wonder if it has 5mph bumpers and kiddy seat fastening points.
Take that old design and replace the ancient gas engine with a small diesel and you have a winner for people with big gardens and long driveways. I'll have a bulldozer blade for snow clearing with mine and a small trailer to take stuff to the dump.
Equally good: add all the power take off points to a modern jeep. |
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