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#13976 of 23393 Re: proc2000 [mtngal] by koolbreeze2

Aug 28, 2004 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: mtngal (Jul 12, 2004 7:49 pm)
Hello. I read your response on July 12, 2004. I bought a Sebring convertabl(I can hear the laughter from here) because I wanted drop top. Owned a very early Jeep 20 yrs. ago Thinking of going back. Looking at a 2002 Silver Wrangler on Monday. 15000 miles. What don't you like about your Jeep? Anyone? Just curious. It easier than asking what you do like and might give me some ideas of what to look for when kicking tires. 59 now and retiring in one week. Looking for fun and somewhat practical. Well, maybe not practical. Sebring fun but dull!!!

#13977 of 23393 koolbreeze2 by tsjay

Aug 28, 2004 (4:01 pm)

The one thing I don't like about my Jeep is that it was my first one, and I didn't get it until age 51. I can't believe I missed out on all those years of fun I could have been having!
 
It's hard for me to understand how you could have had a Jeep and then done without one so long. Wasn't it the most fun thing you ever had????
 
I guess the modern Jeeps are a lot easier to keep and to use every day than those old CJs were, though.
 
I know that I love my Jeep! She's a 2001 Sport.
 
If you are interested, here's a link to my website, which is mostly about my Jeep and about off roading my Jeep.
 
http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/
 
I can't think of anything that I don't like about my Jeep, except things that I knew going in that I would have to "live with." Things like, no room, poor gas mileage, noise, etc.
 
Those things are a small price to pay for the PURE FUN of owning and driving a Jeep!
 
Yeeeeeeeeeeehawwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#13978 of 23393 Thanks by koolbreeze2

Aug 28, 2004 (4:37 pm)

I appreciate the good words. I will take a bite trading in(if I do it?????) the Sebring because I just got it in April.BUT ITS DULL> Sharp looking Silver but dull. My last Jeep was either late 50's or early 60's. Can't remember. No top, would not go over 50 with a strong tailwind. I would wear an old Army parka and surplus tankers glasses in the rain. It was a happy daily driver. I think I had it in 1975. Hippy days. I did look at the Unlimited but a lot of $ and no top alternatives. How is overall safty and reliability of Wrangler? Room in back seems to be ample without rear seat. I am guessing they come out. Anyhow, off to the dealers on Mon. Condo now so no garage. Would be looking at soft and hard top. What does the hardtop weigh? Can I take it off by myself? I'm 6'2"-is leg room OK in drivers seat. Sorry for all the questions but trying to talk myself into it. Always loved Jeeps. Go Easy-any info helpful. K

#13979 of 23393 tsjay by koolbreeze2

Aug 28, 2004 (4:44 pm)

Great site but I cannot email you through the site. Computer issues. I used to live in West Virginia. Great part of the country-I miss it. Enjoy the road-on and off. K

#13980 of 23393 Re: Thanks [koolbreeze2] by tsjay

Aug 28, 2004 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: koolbreeze2 (Aug 28, 2004 4:37 pm)
Kool:
 
The hard tops for the regular wheelbase Wranglers (not the Unlimiteds) weigh 140 lbs. I have heard of people taking them off and putting them on by themselves, but they are better men than I! They are not only heavy, but very awkward to handle. It's not easy, even with two people.
 
Reliability is at least as good as any domestic vehicle. I have over 48K miles on Thelma Jane, and I have had only a couple issues that were corrected under warranty. Not a thing has gone wrong since the warranty expired at 36K. The only things under warranty were a water leak, a bad turn signal stalk, and a paint blister on the hard top. Each of these items was taken care of efficiently under warranty with no hassle.
 
You are probably hearing from the world's number one fan of the Jeep Wrangler, so you may want to take that into consideration as you evaluate my opinions. Even so, I would tell you any negatives, if I could think of any.
 
I have never, ever in my whole life owned a vehicle that I have loved so much as I love my Jeep! Even before ever taking Thelma Jane off road for the first time, I was telling people that she was my most fun vehicle EVER. And, she was!
 
I find the Wrangler to have plenty of leg room, and I am only a couple inches shorter than you are.
 
Keep us posted on how your Jeep shopping is going.
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#13981 of 23393 Koolbreeze by tsjay

Aug 28, 2004 (4:57 pm)

You can get my email from my profile here in Edmunds, if you want to send me an email.
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#13982 of 23393 Kool by tsjay

Aug 28, 2004 (5:06 pm)

You might want to think "brand new." With the current rebate, the 7 year/70,000 warranty, and the high resale value of Wranglers, you might decide that the extra cost of going brand new would be worth it.
 
Tom
 
Have you hugged your Jeep today?

#13983 of 23393 Re: proc2000 [koolbreeze2] by gman1259

Aug 28, 2004 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: koolbreeze2 (Aug 28, 2004 3:28 pm)
I have had my 2004 Sport for around 8 months now. The only off roading I have had a chance to do is on some dirt roads round where I live. The only complaints I have are the storage space and towing capabilities (same as most everyone else).
 
The towing limitation is a minor thing to me and I really don’t worry about it. To fix my problem of limited storage I am looking at a cargo rack for the receiver and/or a small (4X8) trailer on E-Bay that I can fold up to store. I am leaning more towards the trailer for its ability to haul lumber, plywood, as well as camping supplies.
 
Good luck

#13984 of 23393 Re: Thanks [tsjay] by gman1259

Aug 28, 2004 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: tsjay (Aug 28, 2004 4:54 pm)
The only way I can get my hard top off is with hoist I have rigged up in my garage. I bought a hand hoist on line then bought a 2000# ratchet winch from e-bay, then rigged up a beam and a post for the winch. It works great! Can’t be any easier. I installed four 150# hooks and use two ratchet tie-down straps (in addition to the hoist) to secure the top to the ceiling in my garage.

#13985 of 23393 thanks by koolbreeze2

Aug 28, 2004 (7:30 pm)

Thanks for info. Will check out new if price is OK for pocketbook. Its revisiting something I miss. On and of the road, easy off road. Getting older but still need a little dirt under the fingernails. Thanks again. I continue to be open to suggestions. This type of forum does not exist for everything. Especially with as much passion as you folks have. Go Easy

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