Looking for an SUV

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

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

Look, not everyone likes shitty little cars that break when you look at them funny, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

Now, what kind of Jeep/Chrysler did you have, exactly?

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

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

I was pretty impressed with the one I played with on the freeway. Obviously my 370 was faster and handled better, but I could tell the thing was far from boring, even on pavement.

What jeeps have you driven? I have yet to drive one, but 0-60 in under 7 seconds is pretty good for an SUV type I think, and it was pretty flat looking in a decent sweeper.

XiP · 12-18-2013, 02:31 PM

4runner or land cruiser!

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

4runner or land cruiser!

4-runner is definitely a consideration.

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

4-runner is definitely a consideration.

Make sure you get the V8. The 6 is underwhelming. Other than that, great vehicle.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Make sure you get the V8. The 6 is underwhelming. Other than that, great vehicle.

They only came in V6 after 2008, didn't they?

XiP · 12-18-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

They only came in V6 after 2008, didn't they?

yeah if you want a newer year you'd have to go with a lexus since those have v8 but the price tag jumps up quite a bit

onzedge · 12-18-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I was pretty impressed with the one I played with on the freeway. Obviously my 370 was faster and handled better, but I could tell the thing was far from boring, even on pavement.

What jeeps have you driven? I have yet to drive one, but 0-60 in under 7 seconds is pretty good for an SUV type I think, and it was pretty flat looking in a decent sweeper.

I have driven:

Compass
Patriot
Cherokee

All rentals and all 2013 models.

ImportConvert · 12-18-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have driven:

Compass
Patriot
Cherokee

All rentals and all 2013 models.

I would imagine they were probably the base powertrain/suspension models with the V6's?

I really need to drive one, as all I have are "paper numbers".

XiP · 12-18-2013, 02:51 PM

nobody has mentioned jeep wrangler, are those not very popular for some reason?

onzedge · 12-18-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I would imagine they were probably the base powertrain/suspension models with the V6's?

I really need to drive one, as all I have are "paper numbers".

Good point.

H2O_Doc · 12-18-2013, 03:10 PM

I had an Xterra and LOVED it. Wrangler is more fun, but a horrifically overpriced and poorly built turd on wheels; if you rock crawl it is near unbeatable. I'd take an Xterra over a Jeep GC. Get an off road model and you get a rear locker and kick *** stereo.

This is my current SUV choice:

XiP · 12-18-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc

I had an Xterra and LOVED it. Wrangler is more fun, but a horrifically overpriced and poorly built turd on wheels; if you rock crawl it is near unbeatable. I'd take an Xterra over a Jeep GC. Get an off road model and you get a rear locker and kick *** stereo.

This is my current SUV choice:

4runner trail editions FTMFW!

LunaZ · 12-18-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Look, not everyone likes shitty little cars that break when you look at them funny, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.

Now, what kind of Jeep/Chrysler did you have, exactly?

I'm not hurt at all.
My shitty little car has yet to break down.

I'm of no help to you. I just smelled trollage and thought I'd play along.
You already know what you want, what you like and what you don't like. Why are you asking us?

Isamu · 12-18-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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.

I love my 92 blazer... It starts in -40° weather... heats up nice.. and drives well..

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XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	4runner or land cruiser! __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

12-18-2013, 02:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	nobody has mentioned jeep wrangler, are those not very popular for some reason? __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

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H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	I had an Xterra and LOVED it. Wrangler is more fun, but a horrifically overpriced and poorly built turd on wheels; if you rock crawl it is near unbeatable. I'd take an Xterra over a Jeep GC. Get an off road model and you get a rear locker and kick *** stereo. This is my current SUV choice: XiP likes this.