Looking for a new dd as the explorer is gettin kinda old and those things are inexpensive and look pretty cool. What you nigs think?

1/16/2008 3:08:18 PM

its an IFS front wheel drive "jeep"

no thanks.

1/16/2008 3:15:01 PM

I am mainly looking for an suv that gets good gas mileage so I dont really care about fwd.

1/16/2008 3:17:56 PM

new model highlander hybrid?

1/16/2008 3:20:23 PM

well this is a perfect car for you

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/thumbs/square/1046707_gpikm/IMG_2822.JPG

good gas mileage, trail rated, fwd.

lights and roof rack!



[Edited on January 16, 2008 at 3:22 PM. Reason : http://brentroad.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=510071]

1/16/2008 3:21:59 PM

I would love a Dodge Nitro or Escape but they cant be touched by the price of the patriot and the lifetime powertrain warranty ftw

1/16/2008 3:22:16 PM

Not a bad looking vehicle IMO, kind of like a Commander Jr. with round headlights. Looks aside, I don't suppose it's much different than most small SUV's, especially with the unlimited powertrain warranty. Shares a platform with the Mitsubishi Outlander and the smaller Jeep Compass, FYI.

I do have to ask though--why do you *need* an SUV, considering you listed gas mileage as a primary constraint and 4wd/awd as a non-issue?

[Edited on January 16, 2008 at 3:54 PM. Reason : s]

1/16/2008 3:53:08 PM

when they first released production photos, i thought it was cherokee II

but its so not...

1/16/2008 3:58:49 PM

^^Like to sit up high, love the cargo space and I work in a truck accessory store

1/16/2008 4:03:20 PM

Drove one last night and that tranny sucks. Will keep the explorer now or see if they will deal on a Colorado

1/17/2008 9:40:53 AM

the colorado

fug

1/17/2008 11:52:52 AM

you don't like the cvt?

1/18/2008 9:42:34 AM

No, it fucks with your mind. It just revs and stays there then on downshift it was weird.

1/18/2008 10:40:38 AM

Quote :

"suv that gets good gas mileage"

ehe...

unless you want less go than a insight a hybrid is your only really valid option...

1/18/2008 2:13:06 PM

Not true, my 4wd explorer gets about 17 in town, the smaller ones now get about 23 on upo

1/18/2008 2:21:04 PM

23 in town or highway? what do you consider 'in town'

1/18/2008 3:55:47 PM

i think the patriot is going to have a diesel next year. that'll be the best way to go if you're looking for decent mpg's.

1/19/2008 10:45:53 AM

just bought one for work... somthing small for me to drive when I don't need the hauler, I'll review for yall after a week or so. I'm not a fan of the cvt but I'll manage, price was right and fuel milage is good to.

1/22/2008 3:21:39 PM

Thats a pretty sweet deal, you can get a limited with tow package for like 22k.

If you drive a shit ton of miles a year that car would pay for itself pretty quick in not having to deal with repairs if you keep it forever, and good gas prices.

1/24/2008 3:00:25 PM

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/reviews/jeep-patriot/

1/24/2008 3:02:41 PM

I didnt really like them driving them and the jeep dealer doesnt want to deal. I think ima go Escape instead.

1/25/2008 11:37:56 AM

Escapes were horrible on reliability and recalls when they first came out. Better hope they have gotten better over the years.

And they are FWD iirc.

1/25/2008 12:01:10 PM

Switched over to civic accord now, cant see paying that much for something that gets shitty gas mileage.

1/28/2008 4:27:35 PM

well after a week now I must say I'm very happy w/ the jeep. i got mine stripped w/ cvt and 4x4 for around 18.5K and even after reading that article I must say its real nice, VERY comfortable, and I think it drives real well. not springy like my ford sport trac. the tranny is different, but you quickly learn how to drive it. all and all I think its a great deal, and I personally would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a suv

1/28/2008 7:52:52 PM

there is absolutely no point whatsover in something like a Patriot

if you are going to use it as a car, get a fucking car. it will--and i know this is going to blow some of your minds--do a better job of being a car than any truck or faux-truck ever will.

1/29/2008 2:44:13 AM

^^^what the hell is a civic accord?

Quote :

"the smaller ones now get about 23 on upo"

Yeah good luck finding an SUV that gets 23 around town.

1/29/2008 1:09:31 PM