Husband wants to trade in his SUV for a new 2-door Jeep Wrangler. Is this odd?

[Anonymous]

It was always fun riding in my AP’s Jeep wrangler

[Anonymous]

There is NOTHING weird or odd about this. Get over the beltway gossip/bs imagery that seems to perpetuate this site.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They are uncomfortable, more prone to tip over than average, drafty, noisy, and everything else you’d expect from a vehicle that was designed more or less overnight to get troops around on a battlefield in WWII.

BUT, they have probably the best four wheel drive system out there, and the ground clearance to make it useful.

AND, they hold value like nobody’s business.

They are plenty comfortable and no longer prone to tipping. I'm on my third over the last 25+ years and have loved every one of them.

IIHS disagrees about the rollover problem getting solved

The safety ratings were based off the lowest model without all the add on safety features. It isn't accurate. They have multiple safety features and you can get steel bumpers.

Your just jealous you can't drive a fun car. Enjoy your minivan.

Larger wheels don’t help you stay upright. The only solution is welding weight to the frame or lowering the suspension and Jeep isn’t doing either. Swamp eaters and 5 inch lifts look cool but handle like crap. At least you’ll be prepared to conquer mall parking lots.

A sport is the same height as a regular suv. Same with upper models and bigger suvs.

the problem is that the wheel base isn't the same as a regular SUV

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is NOTHING weird or odd about this. Get over the beltway gossip/bs imagery that seems to perpetuate this site.

My imagery comes from a rural area far from DC.

It’s for chicks or poseurs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They are uncomfortable, more prone to tip over than average, drafty, noisy, and everything else you’d expect from a vehicle that was designed more or less overnight to get troops around on a battlefield in WWII.

BUT, they have probably the best four wheel drive system out there, and the ground clearance to make it useful.

AND, they hold value like nobody’s business.

They are plenty comfortable and no longer prone to tipping. I'm on my third over the last 25+ years and have loved every one of them.

IIHS disagrees about the rollover problem getting solved

If you roll a new Jeep on road, it is because you are an idiot trying to drive a truck like it’s a sports car. If you roll it off-road, it’s because you don’t understand geometry.

So they ARE rollover prone!

[Anonymous]

Maybe he’s always wanted one but it was impractical with the kids. I’d keep my mouth shut.

[Anonymous]

Sad and pathetic.

[Anonymous]

Tell him he can't recreate the 1990s. He can't go back in time and be a high school kid with a new Jeep. It's over. Move on.

[Anonymous]

This seems very harmless.

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Anonymous wrote:They are uncomfortable, more prone to tip over than average, drafty, noisy, and everything else you’d expect from a vehicle that was designed more or less overnight to get troops around on a battlefield in WWII.

BUT, they have probably the best four wheel drive system out there, and the ground clearance to make it useful.

AND, they hold value like nobody’s business.

They are plenty comfortable and no longer prone to tipping. I'm on my third over the last 25+ years and have loved every one of them.

IIHS disagrees about the rollover problem getting solved

If you roll a new Jeep on road, it is because you are an idiot trying to drive a truck like it’s a sports car. If you roll it off-road, it’s because you don’t understand geometry.

So they ARE rollover prone!

Any car can roll over.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They are uncomfortable, more prone to tip over than average, drafty, noisy, and everything else you’d expect from a vehicle that was designed more or less overnight to get troops around on a battlefield in WWII.

BUT, they have probably the best four wheel drive system out there, and the ground clearance to make it useful.

AND, they hold value like nobody’s business.

They are plenty comfortable and no longer prone to tipping. I'm on my third over the last 25+ years and have loved every one of them.

IIHS disagrees about the rollover problem getting solved

The safety ratings were based off the lowest model without all the add on safety features. It isn't accurate. They have multiple safety features and you can get steel bumpers.

Your just jealous you can't drive a fun car. Enjoy your minivan.

Larger wheels don’t help you stay upright. The only solution is welding weight to the frame or lowering the suspension and Jeep isn’t doing either. Swamp eaters and 5 inch lifts look cool but handle like crap. At least you’ll be prepared to conquer mall parking lots.

A sport is the same height as a regular suv. Same with upper models and bigger suvs.

the problem is that the wheel base isn't the same as a regular SUV

+1

It also has a solid axle which affects handling too

[Anonymous]

Midlife crisis? Thinks they’re cool? Most uncomfortable vehicle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe he’s always wanted one but it was impractical with the kids. I’d keep my mouth shut.

I would say something. Why be silent. He needs a reality check.

[Anonymous]

Maybe it is a mid-life crisis, like when women die their hair to look younger.

[Anonymous]

The car market is so overheated right now but the prices that Wranglers are commanding now is insane.