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SUVs Jeep Compass Article Comments - First Drive 2007 Jeep Compass
13 messages, Last post on Oct 07, 2007 at 8:51 PM
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Article Discussion: First Drive: 2007 Jeep Compass
| Looks like there's a Jeep in every shape and size these days. Read the First Drive. | |
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Good ride, good handling - the reviewers didn't like much else about it though.... Full Test: 2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4 |
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| I drove the Compass today. I was excited because I liked everything that I had seen and read about it. But the Edmunds review is right on. I got in and I thought the seat was way too close... Unfortunately, the seat could not go back any farther! I am 6'2" with long legs and I did not fit well. Headroom is great but VISIBILITY IS TERRIBLE! I had to almost stoop to see out the windshield. I felt as if I were closed in a tight spot and I am claustrophobic to begin with. It was comfortable and the ride and handling were fine. But there is too much plastic. I was totally underwhelemed. I guess I will wait for the Patriot of look at a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.. | |
| I just bought a Compass today. I like the high seating position and 4WD. I actually like the interior, I think the materials are good, and the layout is pretty good too. I prefer the looks of the Patriot, but this is for the wife, and she loves the look of the Compass. | |
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Hi, How much Drag coeff. and Frontal Area of Compass? I would appreciate if someone post it. |
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Hi All: I test drove the Jeep Compass yesterday. I had difficulty seeing over the hood. I'm 5'11" and jacked up the seat to max height and was still not satisfied with the forward visibility. There was no way I could see the right front corner of the vehicle. If there was a small child in front of the vehicle, I could not see him/her. And, that terrible cupholder location for the back passengers. I asked the saleslady where is the middle back passenger supposed to put their feet? She said they are to put one leg on each side of the cup holders. I drove the Compass on the Freeway at 65mph. It definitely needs a higher final gear in its automatic transmission. I liked the looks of this vehicle and wanted one, but now after the test drive, I will be looking elsewhere.
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Replying to: lostwrench (Nov 04, 2006 12:48 pm) |
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DCX is buying back our Liberty Sport diesel, and we have selected the Jeep Compass. We are sure surprised at the room in the back seat comfort. The room inside is slightly less but not in ways that interfere like the hump in the drivers floor in the Liberty. This Compass sure is a lot better than I had given it credit for. I think these reviews we read are sure messed up. Farout |
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| I just bought my Jeep Compass and its great. At 6'4 264 lbs, I have no problem with the room. And I live on a dirt road, so no, I do not go rock crawling with it, but I am more then confident enough to take it through the mud. And even better, I'll get great gas mileage doing it. | |
| Still loving the Jeep. Got me through the Noreaster in spades. I wont rehash what I already posted in another area in this forum, but to make a long story short, Im thinking of getting this Jeep a lift kit and really enhancing what seems to be a really good off road SUV. | |
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