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#4 of 13 I bought a Compass today by swanny Aug 18, 2006 (7:51 pm)
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.
#5 of 13 How much Drag Coeff., Frontal Area for Compass ? by likecvt Oct 26, 2006 (11:49 am)
Hi,   How much Drag coeff. and Frontal Area of Compass?   I would appreciate if someone post it.
#6 of 13 Test drive report by lostwrench Nov 04, 2006 (12:48 pm)
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. Replies to this message: neely2005 (Mar 22, 2007 9:11 am)
#7 of 13 To Lostwrench: by neely2005 Mar 22, 2007 (9:11 am)
Replying to: lostwrench (Nov 04, 2006 12:48 pm) The Jeep Compass doesn't have an automatic transmission. It has a CVT Transmission. It can't have a higher final gear as CVT Transmissions don't have gears...
#8 of 13 I am going to eat my words. by farout Mar 25, 2007 (9:43 am)
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
#9 of 13 Love my Jeep Compass by hortag Apr 02, 2007 (7:15 am)
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.
#10 of 13 After A Couple Of Weeks and One Noreaster... by hortag Apr 20, 2007 (8:10 pm)
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.
#11 of 13 Don't waste your money by sunbee2002 Sep 13, 2007 (10:11 pm)
I bought a Compass last August and traded it in this June. I was originally looking at a Liberty but went with the Compass because it got better gas mileage and was more in my price range. Also, I liked the design and it had lots of interior room for my long legs. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I had nothing but problems with it. I had to take it in for repairs several times. My heater went out within a couple of months and the brakes squealed horribly. I learned my lesson--it was cheap, and I got what I paid for. If you're going to get one I'd wait awhile so they can work out the kinks. We got a 2008 Dodge Avenger instead and love it.
#12 of 13 MPG's by jl49 Sep 24, 2007 (10:39 am)
I bought a Compass a month ago and I like it, but my only complaint is the gas mileage. I'm getting around 14 to 15 mpg's which is not the 23 to 26 mpg's advertised on the window sticker. Anyone have any suggestions?
#13 of 13 Re:MPG's by sunbee2002 Oct 07, 2007 (8:51 pm)
Do you have the 4 wheel drive turned on? That would definitely lower your gas mileage. Also, doing a lot of stop-and-go driving versus highway driving hurts too. If it's a brand-new vehicle, I wouldn't expect to get the sticker's advertised gas mileage until the engine gets broken in after a few thousand miles. Keeping your tires properly inflated and performing regular maintenance helps with gas mileage too. You might also try using your air conditioner less often. Hope this helps answer your question.

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