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ImportConvert 12-18-2013 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2615512)
I like the FJC, but it's nearly impossible to see out of. It's all blind spot.
I've heard that, and that it's on-road manners suck. That is part of why I like the GJC idea so much. 360hp nearly, 19mpg, NAV, leather, blah blah blah for $20K in a 2009 Overland or Limited, and the 5.7L Hemi is a good motor and the transmission is a Mercedes product. Have not heard anything bad about it.

onzedge 12-18-2013 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2615281)
Well, I finally bought 35 acres in NorthWest Arkansas. Beautiful place on the top of a mountain. Only problem is, it snows there. I also am planning to do a lot of camping/hiking/etc. and need the extra space in a vehicle to do that.

What kind of SUV should I trade my 370Z for?

Right now, I am looking at a 2009/2010 Grand Jeep Cherokee Overland/Limited V8, 4WD.

I want to spend around $20K, give/take a few.

Suggestions?
1972 Ford Bronco. :tup:

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 01:04 PM
You'll get the most vehicle for the money with a used full size American truck. The way they depreciate, $20k is plenty for a well-optioned one.

ImportConvert 12-18-2013 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2615510)
bought 35 acres of land and cant even pay for a used car? wtf?
Why bother when I can use the money for downpayment on a house and I get a great interest rate on a vehicle? Besides, you're just butthurt because you're stick in this dump ;)

ImportConvert 12-18-2013 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2615520)
You'll get the most vehicle for the money with a used full size American truck. The way they depreciate, $20k is plenty for a well-optioned one.
This is part of why the Chrysler appealed. Great reviews on every 3rd party site (Edmunds, etc.) and they drop like a rock in value for the first 2-3 years and then level off.

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2615526)
This is part of why the Chrysler appealed. Great reviews on every 3rd party site (Edmunds, etc.) and they drop like a rock in value for the first 2-3 years and then level off.
I'm on board with every part of that but the Chrysler part. :rofl2:

If I were buying something like what you described, I'd pick up the lowest mile F150 4x4 I could find and run it into the ground.

Red__Zed 12-18-2013 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2615528)
I'm on board with every part of that but the Chrysler part. :rofl2:

If I were buying something like what you described, I'd pick up the lowest mile F150 4x4 I could find and run it into the ground.
Chrysler does a good job with the Jeeps in my experience.

I think I'm on like Jeep #5, taken all but the 2 most recent well past 300K. The new ones are still to be tested but all seems well so far.

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 01:12 PM
The Cherokees I've seen last forever, the Grand Cherokees not so much. You couldn't kill that 4.0.

alcheng 12-18-2013 01:13 PM
OP, so you think Chevrolet/domestic is more reliable than Japanese brand...?? :wtf2:

LunaZ 12-18-2013 01:14 PM
Jeeps are Chrysler products and that's enough for me to steer clear of them.
Unless you like replacing transmissions.

Red__Zed 12-18-2013 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2615542)
The Cherokees I've seen last forever, the Grand Cherokees not so much. You couldn't kill that 4.0.
I had a poop-green GC that the new owner still has, 4xxK last I heard.

kenchan 12-18-2013 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2615521)
Why bother when I can use the money for downpayment on a house and I get a great interest rate on a vehicle? Besides, you're just butthurt because you're stick in this dump ;)
i guess your whole life is about renting, huh?

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2615556)
I had a poop-green GC that the new owner still has, 4xxK last I heard.
Original powertrain? Wow.

ImportConvert 12-18-2013 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2615547)
OP, so you think Chevrolet/domestic is more reliable than Japanese brand...?? :wtf2:
In my experience, definitely. The buttons and switches on the interior may not be the best, but the brakes, transmission, and engine (the expensive **** that really matters) are far superior in my domestics vs. my Nissan or Infiniti products.

ImportConvert 12-18-2013 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2615559)
i guess your whole life is about renting, huh?
Whether renting or buying, I won't be doing it in LA forever, and I think that's the point. :tiphat:


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