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Re: What to purchase now? [stu9]
by greengirl4j
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Jun 03, 2008 (12:54 am)
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Replying to: stu9 (May 31, 2008 8:59 pm)
Stu9- Thanks for the feedback and tip! What do you think of the VW Tiguan? I test drove it last weekend. I liked it but heard Track and Field off road edition is only available in Europe. The "4wheels in motion" available here is a pseudo-AWD...great for rocky roads and has 18 inch steep angle approach but a very far cry from Jeep anything! 
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Re: What to purchase now? [greengirl4j]
by bookitty
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Jun 03, 2008 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: greengirl4j (Jun 03, 2008 12:45 am)
I bought an inventory unit even though I didn't want the tow package. I would have preferred the 3:21 axle(s) ratio but had no choice. The tow receiver replaces the rear tow hook and is a simple four bolt installation. The lighting package is a plug in at the left taillight and is also uncomplicated to install. The price for both items is around $100.00 purchased aftermarket. We have just shipped our Jeep unlimited via car carrier from Florida to New Jersey and it is sitting in our driveway awaiting our arrival on June 5th. I am thinking about ordering a BestTop end of trail cover so that I can leave the top down and not worry about rain, etc. There is an experimental automobile being built in India that runs on compressed air. That would mean that it is an "owner renewable" fuel source (if it ever comes to market and the inventor is not assassinated by "Big Oil").
Bookitty
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Re: What to purchase now? [bookitty]
by greengirl4j
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Jun 07, 2008 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: bookitty (Jun 03, 2008 5:10 am)
We need Hybrid Jeeps! LOL Have you towed anything with your Wrangler yet?
GreenGirl4J 
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Re: What to purchase now? [greengirl4j]
by bookitty
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Jun 07, 2008 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: greengirl4j (Jun 07, 2008 4:51 am)
Greengirl, no I have not. I do use the receiver to mount my home manufactured bicycle rack and for a winch mount. With a 3.8 liter engine, I wouldn't expect much towing performance except for a very small trailer load. I am certain that one or more of the membership has tried towing and could answer your question more intelligently.
Bookitty
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Re: What to purchase now? [greengirl4j]
by stu9
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Jun 14, 2008 (9:48 pm)
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Replying to: greengirl4j (Jun 03, 2008 12:54 am)
Greengirl4j-We don't have the VW Tiguan in Australia yet, although apparently it's on the way according to the car guide in the local paper. So I'm sorry to say I can't make an opinion as yet, although its review read well.
In Aussie our main overseas 4wd's are from the Asian market, with the biggest seller being Toyota, although European cars are making more of an inroad.
stu9
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rain leaks?
by moisha3
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Jun 18, 2008 (7:46 pm)
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hey everyone! new here and had to join in...most interesting..noticed all the comments about leaks, but it seems that all the leak problems are in the hard top..I just purchased a new 08 wrangler X back in May 08..got the base model with auto, a/c, and regular fold down top..hasn't really rained a whole lot here in Georgia but did get caught in a couple of downpours. The only thing I have noticed is when ya'll open the door ya get a little run off. Other than that no leaks to speak of. Is the leak problem subject to hard top and sundowner tops exclusively? I have had no similar problems as of yet! Am I lucky or is my time yet to come!!! Other than that everything else is doin just fine..Whoa-did have one problem...it didn't have a lighter and bought an after market...blew three fuses before I finally brought it back..they had it for ten minutes, gave me a mopar lighter and never blew another fuse..Ride safe , have fun..later ya'll...
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Re: What to purchase now? [stu9]
by greengirl4j
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Jun 20, 2008 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: stu9 (Jun 14, 2008 9:48 pm)
 Stu9 Thanks for the update....Australia....beautiful!!!!!
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moisha 3
by greengirl4j
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Jun 20, 2008 (5:57 pm)
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How's your gas mileage been? 
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Re: moisha 3 [greengirl4j]
by moisha3
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Jun 21, 2008 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: greengirl4j (Jun 20, 2008 5:57 pm)
greengirl4---19 mpg around town ( small town ), and 22 hwy...without a/c...17 with a/c in town and 20 hwy with a/c...but just cracked the 1000 barrier on speedo...expect it will go up some..also not heavy footed..all speed limit and no racin off the light...
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Water leaks?
by moisha3
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Jun 21, 2008 (6:04 am)
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anyone havin any problems with standard fold down top?
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