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#41 of 188 Production Compass is AWFUL! by ttbuyer Nov 11, 2005 (7:11 am)
OK, when I saw the very cool Compass concept I thought that Jeep had a good idea for expanding their brand into other, legitimate areas the involving "off pavement" market.   However, the production Compass is HORRIBLE and should NOT be sold as a Jeep. For pity's sake, the thing is a subcompact wagon more similar to the old AMC Gremlin (as someone noted above) than the WRX/Evo. A huge misstep that will devalue the Jeep name instead of expanding the Jeep market.   Jeep was always "the genuine article" as far as off road brands were concerned, now I think Jeep may lose that valuable perception to the Hummer brand (with this rickety jalopy in their line-up).   Hey, Dieter! Pull the plug on the Compass ASAP! Replies to this message: twain (Jan 27, 2006 10:57 am)
#42 of 188 Something...... by navigator89 Jan 09, 2006 (11:07 pm)
to revive this dead forum.   Jeep Compass at Detroit.   I like it! It's been modified from the concepts that we've seen, but still looks handsome and rugged. Replies to this message: tsandoval (Jan 10, 2006 8:10 am) navigator89 (Jan 10, 2006 9:09 am) kirstie_h (Jan 10, 2006 12:45 pm)
#43 of 188 Re: Something......Dead by tsandoval Jan 10, 2006 (8:10 am)
Replying to: navigator89 (Jan 09, 2006 11:07 pm) If you look at the original concept and the final product surprise, surprise, surprise.   Thanks for reviving this thread. Dead, being the operative word here, is what I would call the final product. I don't think Jeep can revive this DOA product.   Now lets see if Detroit can ruin the Buick Enclave Concept. The Ford Edge seems to have changed, but not for the worse. Replies to this message: navigator89 (Jan 10, 2006 9:09 am)
#44 of 188 Re: Something......Dead [tsandoval] by navigator89 Jan 10, 2006 (9:09 am)
Replying to: tsandoval (Jan 10, 2006 8:10 am) I sure hope to God that Buick doesn't screw up the Enclave. The interior is fabulous, it puts even Lexus to shame. This is the best product to ever wear the Buick badge, (after the Regal GNX, one my favorite cars )   The Compass looks pretty nice, much better than the similarily sized Liberty. I hope they make an SRT version, that'd be pretty neat.   Remember the Rescue concept? That's one Jeep concept that I really want to see in production. I'd choose it over an H2 anyday.
#45 of 188 Re: Something...... [navigator89] by kirstie_h HOST Jan 10, 2006 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: navigator89 (Jan 09, 2006 11:07 pm) Also check out the Compass blog and add your comments! http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8e5bf
#47 of 188 Re: Production Compass is AWFUL! [ttbuyer] by twain Jan 27, 2006 (10:57 am)
Replying to: ttbuyer (Nov 11, 2005 7:11 am) OK, when I saw the very cool Compass concept I thought that Jeep had a good idea for expanding their brand into other, legitimate areas the involving "off pavement" market.    However, the production Compass is HORRIBLE and should NOT be sold as a Jeep. -------------------------------   The two door concept Compass was SHARP! But the production model...not so much. Jeep should have stuck with the rallye car theme, maybe offered the 2.4 with 170hp and FWD but also a turbo AWD with 250-300hp. That would give the WRX and the Evo something to think about.
#48 of 188 The Compass makes me want to... by shado4 Feb 04, 2006 (1:40 pm)
...throw up!   Lord have mercy, how much uglier can this thing get? The face on this monstrosity looks like a squirrel with cheeks full of food. I really dig the AMC Gremlin inspired side profile...NOT! What's with the "hidden" rear door handles...is this a Jeep or a Nissan?   The Compass should be shelved. The new Jeep Patriot is a MUCH better interpretation of Jeep heritage and classic styling. At least the Patriot looks like a Jeep. The Compass is a poor amalgamation of styling miscues that only results in a watered down, pathetic attempt to crack into the crossover segment.   Ugh. Replies to this message: twain (Feb 06, 2006 10:41 am)
#49 of 188 Re: The Compass makes me want to... [shado4] by twain Feb 06, 2006 (10:41 am)
Replying to: shado4 (Feb 04, 2006 1:40 pm) The Compass should be shelved. The new Jeep Patriot is a MUCH better interpretation of Jeep heritage and classic styling. ----------------------------------   I'm really interested in the Patriot. The Compass was sharp when it was a 2 door rallye car but Jeep sort of messed up the production model.   If the Patriot is kept simple and comes in under 18k, I think it will be a huge success.
#50 of 188 A FWD Jeep?!?!?! What is the world coming to? by swalker03 Mar 06, 2006 (10:36 am)
I would have to agree with most of what I read here. It seems like US car makers are forgetting what Trucks and SUV's are. IRS on the Explorer and Expedition make me want to puke. FWD small SUV's like the Equinox/Torrent and the Escape leave me feeling confused. But a FWD Jeep is down right wrong. Willy and AMC Jeep's are rolling over in junk yard graves all over the world. They rode like trucks because that's what they were! SUV's just had a few more body panels.   I mean, the world used to have constants. The USSR hated the US and capitalism. The Red Sox hated the Yankees and would rather retire than play for Steinbrenner. Archie Bunker would say something non-PC and we would all laugh. And Jeep were either RWD or 4x4 with a solid rear axle, usually a Dana!   Don't get me wrong, I'm not a foreign car hater, far from it. I've owned Honda and would again. But making a FWD based Jeep goes against everything they were built for. To be honest, I think Jeep should be building the Gladiator. I see that being more in the Jeep spirit than the Compass. That's my 2 cents...   Replies to this message: twain (Mar 14, 2006 10:52 am)

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