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#17840 of 23220 What to Do????? by jeepem Jun 04, 2005 (4:37 pm)
I put an order for a 05 Unlimited in early May. It was too late, they stopped taking orders. My sales guy found another one, but I just found out yesterday that it was classified as "Z status", which he states is b/c either it fell off the truck or something is REALLY wrong with it (or it was sold by mistake....) Anyway, now I am SOL right now. I have the chance to get a Chrysler employee discount on one, so I really wanted it.   There are no more Unlimiteds with the options I want (manual, both tops, ....). So I told him i'll pick up my deposit on monday. I got to thinking about other models, but I don't want to get something that I'll regret later. I never drove the Sport or X, only the unlimited, and the price b/w a sport and unlimited is ~$500.   What would everyone recommend? I "could" wait until next year and get a 2006, but it may never happen then b/c of the discount. Is the Sport a pretty good model or will I regret getting it and not waiting for the unlimited?   I miss my Jeep...... Replies to this message: mtngal (Jun 04, 2005 6:54 pm) tsjay (Jun 04, 2005 6:56 pm) jeff62301 (Jun 05, 2005 5:32 am)
#17841 of 23220 name for jeep by blue_jepp_wra Jun 04, 2005 (4:39 pm)
catch-22 or origonal sin Replies to this message: blue_jepp_wra (Jun 04, 2005 4:49 pm)
#17842 of 23220 Right on, Mac by tsjay Jun 04, 2005 (4:41 pm)
Yeah, like the Macster said, Laura, be careful about water holes, creek crossings, and mud holes. If you suck water into your engine, that could be the end of that engine.   Wonder how the dude came out that posted a while back that his engine had ingested some water? He never did post and let us know, did he?   Also, Laura, even though Jeeps are tough, too much playing in water and mud can mean some parts will have a shorter life than normal.   Tomster   Have you hugged your Jeep today?
#17843 of 23220 price help by mhowie Jun 04, 2005 (4:44 pm)
hello...if anyone can advise i'd appreciate it...i live in nc and am looking for my first jeep...ind. had one advertised on internet for 15500...2001 wrangler sport...both tops...big wheel package...v6/5 speed...ac...new tires...offered me a no haggle price of 14500...am i in the ball park of a fair price? thanks for any advice...also 49500 miles tks, mark Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 04, 2005 5:30 pm) tsjay (Jun 05, 2005 3:48 am) mhowie (Jun 05, 2005 5:42 am)
#17844 of 23220 Re: name for jeep [blue_jepp_wra] by blue_jepp_wra Jun 04, 2005 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: blue_jepp_wra (Jun 04, 2005 4:39 pm) or maybe grappa
#17845 of 23220 Re: How bout... "X-Lax"?? [tsjay] by randyace Jun 04, 2005 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: tsjay (Jun 04, 2005 3:23 pm) Oh, Tomster, you're really rolling today!! Now that's one I hadn't thought of. Don't know why....at my age, it seems appropriate...ahem.....   I've been to Kentucky several times; alas, just passing through. Beautiful, beautiful state. Nothing more I'd love than to have a caravan of Wranglers to pay you a visit. Been there, done that when I was immortal and rode a motorcycle. When I was in the Air Force at my last station (Air Force Academy), a friend and I drove our Goldwings to Austin, Texas...1002 miles driveway to driveway...nonstop. That's another story, but I truly came to understand what truckers mean by white line fever....half the trip I don't even remember due to "zoning out".   (By the way...my ID, randyace, is originally from a forum for Honda Shadow ACE 750. Thus, "ace"!)   It's nearly 8:00 central time here, and I think I'm going to experience some star-lit driving in a few minutes....I've only been out in the garage to ogle at the X oh, several dozen times in the past 3 hours.....   Randy
#17846 of 23220 Re: price help [mhowie] by steve_ HOST Jun 04, 2005 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: mhowie (Jun 04, 2005 4:44 pm) Do an appraisal to get a baseline price. Everyone else can chip in about their local prices and the value of the mods (although mods usually don't add much value to a used car, but then again, a Jeep isn't a car).   Check out Jeep Wrangler: Prices Paid & Buying Experience too.   Steve, Host
#17847 of 23220 Re: Took her Wheelin' [mac24] by letdolphin Jun 04, 2005 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: mac24 (Jun 04, 2005 4:26 pm) Mac   Yeah it was the one I went thru slowly before ... I am too much of a wimp to go through them too much ... and they were small puddles, the biggest was probably the length of my tire.   I do however appreciate the advise as I am new to all of this, next weekend is Camp Jeep on the Road so hopefully I will learn some more.   Laura
#17848 of 23220 Re: What to Do????? [jeepem] by mtngal Jun 04, 2005 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: jeepem (Jun 04, 2005 4:37 pm) The Unlimited and the Sport are different animals. The Sport is more fun (IMHO) but has its quirks. I much prefer the Unlimited for our long distance daily commute and longer trips, like to Vegas etc. but the Sport can get the job done (we once chose to drive the Sport from Los Angeles to northern B.C. rather than the more economical, but more uncomfortable, Tacoma). Best thing to do is to test drive a Sport or X and see what you think - it really is personal preference.   Laura - have a great time at Camp Jeep and be sure to tell us all about this Camp Jeep on the Road. I'd be interested to hear how it compares to the Camp Jeep I went to last summer in California.   Amanda - have fun driving across the country - I've done it a number of times (the first time driving I was behind the wheel of a '69 Opel Kadet that could only do 45 mph down hill because of the roof carrier on it). There's just nothing like having the freedom to stop when you want to, poke around in out-of-the-way places and so on. Is your Sahara an auto? They would be an advantage if you are planning on driving the streets of San Francisco.
#17849 of 23220 Re: What to Do????? [jeepem] by tsjay Jun 04, 2005 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: jeepem (Jun 04, 2005 4:37 pm) Man, I'm sorry about the way things are going in your quest for a Jeep.   All I can say is test drive a Sport, and see how you like it. The ONLY thing different is the shorter wheel base and less cargo room. The Sport will be just as much fun to drive. You just gotta decide how important the room factor is.   Your are right to be careful not to get something that you will not be happy with. Only you can decide what works and what doesn't.   Good luck! I hope whichever way you go turns out to be just right for you. Things happen for a reason, so maybe this is all going to turn out for the best for you.   Tomster   Have you hugged your Jeep today?

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