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Replying to: mac24 (Jun 04, 2005 4:26 pm) 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 |
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Replying to: jeepem (Jun 04, 2005 4:37 pm) 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. |
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Replying to: jeepem (Jun 04, 2005 4:37 pm) 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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I'm looking at getting an IMC hardtop hoist w/winch, and have a few questions for those familiar with this product: 1) Would you recommend it? 2) I'm getting an Unlimited, should I feel comfortable that this hoist can really handle storing this hardtop for an extended period of time (i.e. 6 months)? 3) I've read on the website that it mentions "install close to a wall if you want this to be a 1 person job". Not sure what this means. Can one person easily take off the top with a hoist? 4) I've got a tall ceiling in my garage (12 ft)... Will that be a problem? Will I be able to store it close to the ceiling so I can easily get it out of the way? Thanks, just test drove an Unlimited w/ dual tops yesterday, and REALLY liked the hardtop option, but my only concern is getting it off by myself, which will be the case most of the time. Thanks for any advice! Scott |
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Scott: I think they want you to mount the hoist close to a wall so that you can use one hand on the winch control and one hand to guide the top as it goes up or down. The winch mounts to the wall, so if the wall is too far from the pulleys that are directly above the hard top, you can't reach the hard top to guide it as you work the winch controls. I don't have an Unlimited, but I have a new hoist system and used it by myself to remove the hard top from Thelma Jane last time. Have not yet put the top back on using the new hoist. I just leave my top hanging in the hoist for storage. Tomster Have you hugged your Jeep today? |
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Replying to: mhowie (Jun 04, 2005 4:44 pm) Hey, welcome to the board. Glad you have posted. It is really hard to evaluate a deal on a used vehicle without seeing the vehicle. If the guy is advertising it as a V-6, I would have to wonder if he even knows anything about the Jeep. It would be an I-6, not a V-6. At face value, the deal seems to be good. The mileage is fine for an 01. If the Jeep is in good condition, and with those miles, I would say that the $14,500 is a pretty good price. I think maybe by "big wheel package" he means the 30" tire package. Wish we could help ya more, but SO much of the price of a used vehicle depends on the appearance of the vehicle. If that Jeep looks to be in really good condition, I think you would be getting a good deal. Buying a used vehicle always involves some risk. Try to find out as much as you can about that Jeep. Ask if it has ever been wrecked. Ask about its mechanical history. Ask about its maintenance history. Good luck. Hope you end up with a super nice Jeep at a super good price. Tomster Have you hugged your Jeep today?
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Replying to: jeepem (Jun 04, 2005 4:37 pm) get it with either top, then buy the other later, it will cost a bit more that way,, but you will have what you want and still get the rebates etc now. jeff |
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Replying to: tsjay (Jun 05, 2005 3:48 am) |
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I believe it was Terry who made the recommendation, and we've decided to name our new addition "eXcalibur"! Yea...I mentioned that to my wife, and she said, "that's it"! Went out for a ride last night in some back road, rural areas. Now, I suspect alot of us are obsessive-compulsive, and I have a bunch of quirks. One of 'em is getting a million bugs on the windshield and grille area of a brand new vehicle....and expecially eXcalibur. Arghhhhhh..... After only 10 minutes of watching those bastards deliberately target my headlights and kamakaze into the windshield, the ride became less enjoyable. Did I mention all those things were bastards???? Which brought up a thought/question...when you got your new Wrangler, was it difficult for you to take it off-road through the mud, etc. for the first time? I know that's what they're built for, but it had to be hard to see something once so pristine to come back looking like, well....muddy and filthy. I think that's going to kill me. I'm obsessive about clean vehicles (barely got in the driveway last night and had the windex and bug scraper in hand working to clean the windshield)....my wife said I was "sick". Probably so. Someone just please say it sucked getting it dirty for the first time...even if it's not true, I'll feel better! Randy (and eXcalibur) |
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Replying to: randyace (Jun 05, 2005 7:00 am) Glad X has a name now - good choice! Yeah, it sucks getting your new Jeep dirty the first time(s). Fortunately, the flat windshield makes it easier to scrape off bug guts! I don't know how many of the really early "Tomster" posts you've read - say 4 years ago or so. But many of us here will recognize the really close kinship you must have with Tom, based on your dirt and bug comments! Others will elaborate more, I'm sure! We still razz him from time to time; especially after seeing his posts of Thelma Jane wedged into Buttpucker Gulch! He'll give you sage advice on keeping your Jeep in pristine condition! (I think it was a year or so before he ever got Thelma Jane off of pavement.....) You guys have to be related somehow, trust me! Enjoy eXcalibur! Gary |
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