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#9 of 24 Re: Patriot Availability [chas0215] by grutza Jan 06, 2007 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: chas0215 (Jan 06, 2007 9:21 am) The press event is scheduled for mid-January. Most dealers are expected to get inventory shortly after.
#11 of 24 Patriot by farout Jan 28, 2007 (12:39 pm)
Called the Jeep information line on 01/16.07 and a few dealers are getting the Patriot now. If they drive anything like the Caliber or Compass then this could be a huge mistake by DCX. One main issue is the CVT transmission. I drove the Caliber and that CVT acts like it's not sure what to do when you floor it and hit 60 mph. The blind spots were too many to count. This si not a very good replacement for the Neon, as I see it. We have had 3 Neons and they had more get up and go and they were more aerodynamic. We have a 1996 Neon with 193,000 and it still gets 29 to 32 mpg. I doubt any of these similar vehicles will do that.   Farout
#12 of 24 No Lease Deals by chas0215 Feb 04, 2007 (3:49 am)
Getting very high lease quotes for Patriot in 21000-24000 range, depending on options, for 36mo. lease. Looks like mid-to upper $400s/mo for sign and drive (no money down, not even taxes). Not acceptable. Apparently there will be no lease incentives from Jeep for awhile. Will have to look at other compact SUVs like CRV. Like the traditional Jeep styling of the Patriot but not the quoted lease prices. Not happy. Replies to this message: edge7 (Mar 14, 2007 7:04 pm)
#13 of 24 Edmunds Patriot First Drive by grutza Feb 04, 2007 (7:17 am)
Edmunds First Drive
#14 of 24 Patroit by farout Feb 23, 2007 (10:46 am)
You can buy then now, selection is somewhat limited as of now.   Farout
#15 of 24 Re: No Lease Deals [chas0215] by edge7 Mar 14, 2007 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: chas0215 (Feb 04, 2007 3:49 am) What are the residuals for the Patriot? They have residuals of 66% for the 4 Dr. Wrangler on a 39 month lease.
#16 of 24 Best Values in SUV Segment by steve_ HOST Jul 24, 2008 (11:09 am)
Jeep Patriot is Least Expensive Sport Utility Vehicle to Own
#17 of 24 Driving impressions by jefty_jeff Jul 24, 2008 (12:39 pm)
I recently test drove a Patriot North 4x4 and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. When I first saw Patriot's interior a few months ago I was initially disappointed by its cheap look and feel. But maybe that was due to its beige color and the flimsy air vents. Now that I saw it in black, paired with a very nice leather-wrapped steering wheel, it didn't seem quite as bad anymore.   The ceiling and pillar materials as well as YES cloth seats were actually top notch. The seats are also very comfortable.   I also had a chance to inspect Ford Escape's interior for comparison, and it was downright horrid. Not only was it cheap, but it was also thin and flimsy and all panels from doors to dashboard could be moved easily with finger pressure. And what is with that weird crap Ford uses for their 'leather' steering wheels? What exactly is that made of?   At least with the Patriot the interior feels absolutely solid and secure. In fact the whole truck has a solid feel to it. BTW, why are those roof pillars so thick? They are about 8 times bigger than those in my Subaru. Are they actually designed to support the truck's weight if it flips over, or are they just hollow inside?   I liked the handling and the sitting position, although rear visibility was limited compared to my Legacy wagon. The CVT transmission does not only feel strange but also is completely non-responsive. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get used to that. Good luck trying to pass someone when you have passengers or gear in the trunk!   It's a shame that the off-road package comes only with that CVT slushbox.   Is it really that hard for car makers to make a 6-speed manual gearbox with one extra-low gear? That one option would have made Patriot significantly more popular, and would have been cheaper, lighter and more reliable than the CVT in the long run.   I also think that a truly functional interior must definitely have bottle/cup holder in front doors, like those in the 2007 Forester for example. I found those very useful. And the rear cup holders should be foldable, in case someone needs to sit in the middle. These things aren't hard to make, but would mean a lot.   Otherwise Patriot is a strong candidate for me and offers great value. I'm a Subaru fan, but the new Forester costs significantly more than what I'm prepared to spend.
#18 of 24 No tow hooks in std. package by jefty_jeff Jul 27, 2008 (6:22 am)
How come there aren't any tow hooks on the regular Patriot? I've crawled around it and couldn't see any type of attachment points anywhere.   To me part of the fun of owning a 4wd vehicle is being able to help others at the roadside: pull other cars out of snowbanks and ditches etc. I do it all the time in my Subaru. Are people who own Patriots with Freedom Drive I or the 5-speed manual never supposed to go off-road at all? Because if they do, sooner or later they will need to get some help, and without any tow hooks at all it will be very difficult to get help, even if they go wheeling with a buddy.   I find this very disappointing. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

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