Looking for an SUV

kenchan · 12-18-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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.

says the guy that rented a Z01. oh wait, you bought it but the bank owned it.

im just kidding. GL with wat you do.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Jeeps are Chrysler products and that's enough for me to steer clear of them.
Unless you like replacing transmissions.

They are cheaper than Nissan transmissions probably. Good enough for me.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

says the guy that rented a Z01. oh wait, you bought it but the bank owned it.

im just kidding. GL with wat you do.

Try not to be so bitter. You'll get out one day.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 02:19 PM

What about something cheap for on-road use and a RZR or ATV for the offroad stuff? Why does it have to be the same vehicle?

Isamu · 12-18-2013, 02:21 PM

OR you could just buy an old beater truck like an s-10 blazer for less than 1000 bucks.. or just drive into the bayou and let the gators do there job

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 02:21 PM

A $2500 mid-90s Suburban would be fine to just park on your property and use for outdoors stuff, and you could buy whatever daily driver works for you.

LunaZ · 12-18-2013, 02:21 PM

It smells like troll in here.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

OR you could just buy an old beater truck like an s-10 blazer for less than 1000 bucks.. or just drive into the bayou and let the gators do there job

This is partially an excuse to dump my 370Z as soon as trade value = equity. I hate this car. I wish I could drive IT into the bayou.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

It smells like troll in here.

Glad you love yours.

Now, back to the SUV...

Seems like those who know the product support the Grand Jeep Cherokee plan. I admit I am kindof set on it, but wondered if they had any issues that anyone knew of first hand. I know the older one's certainly did, but the last 2 iterations I thought were pretty solid.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

A $2500 mid-90s Suburban would be fine to just park on your property and use for outdoors stuff, and you could buy whatever daily driver works for you.

I'm not interested on driving on the property, more in driving through snow, across mud and creeks, etc. on camping and hiking trips.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 02:26 PM

Is there a dealer close to your property? Depending on how far out in the sticks you are, you might want to base your decision partially on whether you can get it serviced locally.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Is there a dealer close to your property? Depending on how far out in the sticks you are, you might want to base your decision partially on whether you can get it serviced locally.

Yes, I think there is everything but Aston/Ferrari and the like, and there might be a Porsche. It's one of the richest concentrations of multimillionaires in the US because of the headquarters for Wal-Mart, JB Hunt, and Tyson.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I'm not interested on driving on the property, more in driving through snow, across mud and creeks, etc. on camping and hiking trips.

I just meant you could park it when you weren't doing outdoors stuff. And an old vehicle would be perfect for that, and you wouldn't have to worry about getting it dinged up and dirty. Trade the Z in on something that works better for a DD.

LunaZ · 12-18-2013, 02:27 PM

I can't speak for current or the newest, ugliest Grand Cherokee but I can tell you my last Chrysler/Jeep product was garbage and others who had similar models and years concurred.

Make sure you're in your Z when you drive it off the cliff

onzedge · 12-18-2013, 02:29 PM

I have rented plenty of Jeeps this past year and I am not overwhelmed by their performance or handling.

12-18-2013, 02:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	What about something cheap for on-road use and a RZR or ATV for the offroad stuff? Why does it have to be the same vehicle? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	A $2500 mid-90s Suburban would be fine to just park on your property and use for outdoors stuff, and you could buy whatever daily driver works for you. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	It smells like troll in here. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

12-18-2013, 02:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Is there a dealer close to your property? Depending on how far out in the sticks you are, you might want to base your decision partially on whether you can get it serviced locally. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-18-2013, 02:27 PM	#44 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I can't speak for current or the newest, ugliest Grand Cherokee but I can tell you my last Chrysler/Jeep product was garbage and others who had similar models and years concurred. Make sure you're in your Z when you drive it off the cliff kenchan likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

12-18-2013, 02:29 PM	#45 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I have rented plenty of Jeeps this past year and I am not overwhelmed by their performance or handling. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R