Love your Jeep?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm ONLY interested in the Wrangler lineup. We're only looking at convertible, stick shifts. I'm not sure why everyone is arguing about other SUVs. None of the others offer what we're looking for. Barely any SUVs even have a manual/stick shift.

Yeah, it’s pretty much the only game in town for what you’re looking for. There literally is nothing else in it's class.

Do yourself a favor as a Wrangler owner. Go on a Jeep Jamboree trailride weekend. They have a dozen or so within 4-5 hours of DC every summer. Or join up with a local off-road club, and go off-roading. You’ll really get an appreciation for what the vehicle is capable of. Because if you own a Wrangler and never take it off-road, you really ARE missing the very best part of the vehicle. It’s like owning a Ferrari and never driving it spiritedly. You just miss out on what it was designed to do.

I’ve been on trails in my Jeep that were so difficult that other vehicles like Range Rovers couldn’t have even made it up the access road to get to the start of the trail. It will really astonish you the first time you see what it’s capable of.


Have fun.

Any suggestion of local groups?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm ONLY interested in the Wrangler lineup. We're only looking at convertible, stick shifts. I'm not sure why everyone is arguing about other SUVs. None of the others offer what we're looking for. Barely any SUVs even have a manual/stick shift.

Yeah, it’s pretty much the only game in town for what you’re looking for. There literally is nothing else in it's class.

Do yourself a favor as a Wrangler owner. Go on a Jeep Jamboree trailride weekend. They have a dozen or so within 4-5 hours of DC every summer. Or join up with a local off-road club, and go off-roading. You’ll really get an appreciation for what the vehicle is capable of. Because if you own a Wrangler and never take it off-road, you really ARE missing the very best part of the vehicle. It’s like owning a Ferrari and never driving it spiritedly. You just miss out on what it was designed to do.

I’ve been on trails in my Jeep that were so difficult that other vehicles like Range Rovers couldn’t have even made it up the access road to get to the start of the trail. It will really astonish you the first time you see what it’s capable of.


Have fun.

Any suggestion of local groups?

There are lots of local clubs in MD and NoVA. I used to run with a club in MD about 15 years ago. A web search will turn up several. The two I know of are Maryland Jeep Club and NoVA Jeepers. There are others, of course. We got really busy once we had kids, and that lifestyle change brought an end to our Jeeping for the time being. Tends to be a younger crowd with no kids and lots of disposable income, but there were several empty nesters in our club who were enjoying their new freedom as well.

Jeep Jamboree offers several trail rides in PA, WV, NC and other locations within a days drive of DC. These are guided trips where you use your own vehicle as part of a trail ride group with other people in their own vehicles, under the direction of a trail guide. The degree of difficulty is user-selectable from mild-to-wild, depending on what trail you pick. Some trails are very tame and suitable for people who are doing their first trip, and others are bordering on impossible to run, and are for hardcore enthusiasts who don’t mind getting stuck and possibly some vehicle damage. And everything in between those two extremes.

If you’ve never driven off road before, you’re best bet is to go on a club trip or a Jamboree. You’ll learn plenty that first time out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The gas tanks explode and they pay off the people injured or killed instead of recalls. I will never buy a Jeep.

Wow, NO car company has EVER done THAT before!!!!

/s

So because other companies do it, it's ok? I know someone who was horrifically injured in what should have been a minor car accident. Why? Bc her Jeep's gas tank exploded and engulfed her car in flames. So yeah, I'm fine never buying a Jeep because of that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dh and I really want a fun 4 door (we have 2 in car seats) stick shift and we’ve been thinking about a Jeep rubicon Or Sahara. We want something fun to drive as our second car and we also do a lot of hauling/ off roading. Our #1 is getting a fun manual car. These are really popular in the DC area. Anyone love or hate theirs?

A woman at our tennis club got one as an "ohhh, look, a shiny thing... please iignore my mistress" gift from her husband.

She seems to think it has transformed her late 50's body into a 20 something body and arrives at the club in tennis skirts (she does NOT play tennis) and low cut tops that she seems to think distract men from seeing her bat wing arms.

Not a good look.

Please don't buy into the whole "my vehicle changes me" thing.

Humm... ok, what does this have to do with anything?

OP here. Is this one person commenting weird things on this thread? I'm not looking for a vehicle to change me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dh and I really want a fun 4 door (we have 2 in car seats) stick shift and we’ve been thinking about a Jeep rubicon Or Sahara. We want something fun to drive as our second car and we also do a lot of hauling/ off roading. Our #1 is getting a fun manual car. These are really popular in the DC area. Anyone love or hate theirs?

A woman at our tennis club got one as an "ohhh, look, a shiny thing... please iignore my mistress" gift from her husband.

She seems to think it has transformed her late 50's body into a 20 something body and arrives at the club in tennis skirts (she does NOT play tennis) and low cut tops that she seems to think distract men from seeing her bat wing arms.

Not a good look.

Please don't buy into the whole "my vehicle changes me" thing.

Humm... ok, what does this have to do with anything?

OP here. Is this one person commenting weird things on this thread? I'm not looking for a vehicle to change me.

I think the PP was talking about things like a red corvette being thought of as a mid-life crisis car for a male. Just ignore those comments and move on. This forum is a great source of info but you need to just scroll past the side comments.... and there are always side comments.

[Anonymous]

We have had five wranglers now. Love them. They last for way more miles than they should. They hold their value forever. There is always one thing wrong with every production line. Always. It’s just a Jeep thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dh and I really want a fun 4 door (we have 2 in car seats) stick shift and we’ve been thinking about a Jeep rubicon Or Sahara. We want something fun to drive as our second car and we also do a lot of hauling/ off roading. Our #1 is getting a fun manual car. These are really popular in the DC area. Anyone love or hate theirs?

We bought our son a Wrangler (I know it's not the model you're considering) and he LOVES it! Prior to purchasing the jeep we consulted a good friend who is a mechanic and he gave it the thumbs up. Whatever model you get I would suggest that you make yourself familiar with all of the features and use them--take those doors off and enjoy the open air. Jeeps are fun, fun, fun! I admit that on the rare occasion my son needs to trade vehicles with me I'm a happy camper since I get to drive his jeep.

[Anonymous]

Nope. I sort of hate our GC. Love my G Wagon, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm ONLY interested in the Wrangler lineup. We're only looking at convertible, stick shifts. I'm not sure why everyone is arguing about other SUVs. None of the others offer what we're looking for. Barely any SUVs even have a manual/stick shift.

Yeah, it’s pretty much the only game in town for what you’re looking for. There literally is nothing else in it's class.

Do yourself a favor as a Wrangler owner. Go on a Jeep Jamboree trailride weekend. They have a dozen or so within 4-5 hours of DC every summer. Or join up with a local off-road club, and go off-roading. You’ll really get an appreciation for what the vehicle is capable of. Because if you own a Wrangler and never take it off-road, you really ARE missing the very best part of the vehicle. It’s like owning a Ferrari and never driving it spiritedly. You just miss out on what it was designed to do.

I’ve been on trails in my Jeep that were so difficult that other vehicles like Range Rovers couldn’t have even made it up the access road to get to the start of the trail. It will really astonish you the first time you see what it’s capable of.


Have fun.

Any suggestion of local groups?

There are lots of local clubs in MD and NoVA. I used to run with a club in MD about 15 years ago. A web search will turn up several. The two I know of are Maryland Jeep Club and NoVA Jeepers. There are others, of course. We got really busy once we had kids, and that lifestyle change brought an end to our Jeeping for the time being. Tends to be a younger crowd with no kids and lots of disposable income, but there were several empty nesters in our club who were enjoying their new freedom as well.

Jeep Jamboree offers several trail rides in PA, WV, NC and other locations within a days drive of DC. These are guided trips where you use your own vehicle as part of a trail ride group with other people in their own vehicles, under the direction of a trail guide. The degree of difficulty is user-selectable from mild-to-wild, depending on what trail you pick. Some trails are very tame and suitable for people who are doing their first trip, and others are bordering on impossible to run, and are for hardcore enthusiasts who don’t mind getting stuck and possibly some vehicle damage. And everything in between those two extremes.

If you’ve never driven off road before, you’re best bet is to go on a club trip or a Jamboree. You’ll learn plenty that first time out.

Thanks. I was looking at the Jamboree but it was pricy. Are they good for kids too?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope. I sort of hate our GC. Love my G Wagon, though.

What is your point?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dh and I really want a fun 4 door (we have 2 in car seats) stick shift and we’ve been thinking about a Jeep rubicon Or Sahara. We want something fun to drive as our second car and we also do a lot of hauling/ off roading. Our #1 is getting a fun manual car. These are really popular in the DC area. Anyone love or hate theirs?

We bought our son a Wrangler (I know it's not the model you're considering) and he LOVES it! Prior to purchasing the jeep we consulted a good friend who is a mechanic and he gave it the thumbs up. Whatever model you get I would suggest that you make yourself familiar with all of the features and use them--take those doors off and enjoy the open air. Jeeps are fun, fun, fun! I admit that on the rare occasion my son needs to trade vehicles with me I'm a happy camper since I get to drive his jeep.

The models greatly vary. Getting a sport, in less you are going to modify it, makes no sense as it doesn't do much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm ONLY interested in the Wrangler lineup. We're only looking at convertible, stick shifts. I'm not sure why everyone is arguing about other SUVs. None of the others offer what we're looking for. Barely any SUVs even have a manual/stick shift.

Yeah, it’s pretty much the only game in town for what you’re looking for. There literally is nothing else in it's class.

Do yourself a favor as a Wrangler owner. Go on a Jeep Jamboree trailride weekend. They have a dozen or so within 4-5 hours of DC every summer. Or join up with a local off-road club, and go off-roading. You’ll really get an appreciation for what the vehicle is capable of. Because if you own a Wrangler and never take it off-road, you really ARE missing the very best part of the vehicle. It’s like owning a Ferrari and never driving it spiritedly. You just miss out on what it was designed to do.

I’ve been on trails in my Jeep that were so difficult that other vehicles like Range Rovers couldn’t have even made it up the access road to get to the start of the trail. It will really astonish you the first time you see what it’s capable of.


Have fun.

Any suggestion of local groups?

There are lots of local clubs in MD and NoVA. I used to run with a club in MD about 15 years ago. A web search will turn up several. The two I know of are Maryland Jeep Club and NoVA Jeepers. There are others, of course. We got really busy once we had kids, and that lifestyle change brought an end to our Jeeping for the time being. Tends to be a younger crowd with no kids and lots of disposable income, but there were several empty nesters in our club who were enjoying their new freedom as well.

Jeep Jamboree offers several trail rides in PA, WV, NC and other locations within a days drive of DC. These are guided trips where you use your own vehicle as part of a trail ride group with other people in their own vehicles, under the direction of a trail guide. The degree of difficulty is user-selectable from mild-to-wild, depending on what trail you pick. Some trails are very tame and suitable for people who are doing their first trip, and others are bordering on impossible to run, and are for hardcore enthusiasts who don’t mind getting stuck and possibly some vehicle damage. And everything in between those two extremes.

If you’ve never driven off road before, you’re best bet is to go on a club trip or a Jamboree. You’ll learn plenty that first time out.

Thanks. I was looking at the Jamboree but it was pricy. Are they good for kids too?

Depends on the kid.

If they’re younger, I’d say no. If they’re older and are more into video games or texting with their friends instead of doing stuff outdoors for the weekend, then definitely no.

But if they’re into it, they’ll have a blast. I’ve done maybe two dozen Jamborees, but mostly solo. It can get expensive buying seats for four. Hence the part about trail rides with local clubs. After you learn what you’re doing, you’ll want to just go on your own anyway.

Look into Rausch Creek Off-road Park in PA, Big Dogs in Gore, VA, and the GWNF in VA once you’re comfortable driving off road.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm ONLY interested in the Wrangler lineup. We're only looking at convertible, stick shifts. I'm not sure why everyone is arguing about other SUVs. None of the others offer what we're looking for. Barely any SUVs even have a manual/stick shift.

Yeah, it’s pretty much the only game in town for what you’re looking for. There literally is nothing else in it's class.

Do yourself a favor as a Wrangler owner. Go on a Jeep Jamboree trailride weekend. They have a dozen or so within 4-5 hours of DC every summer. Or join up with a local off-road club, and go off-roading. You’ll really get an appreciation for what the vehicle is capable of. Because if you own a Wrangler and never take it off-road, you really ARE missing the very best part of the vehicle. It’s like owning a Ferrari and never driving it spiritedly. You just miss out on what it was designed to do.

I’ve been on trails in my Jeep that were so difficult that other vehicles like Range Rovers couldn’t have even made it up the access road to get to the start of the trail. It will really astonish you the first time you see what it’s capable of.


Have fun.

Any suggestion of local groups?

There are lots of local clubs in MD and NoVA. I used to run with a club in MD about 15 years ago. A web search will turn up several. The two I know of are Maryland Jeep Club and NoVA Jeepers. There are others, of course. We got really busy once we had kids, and that lifestyle change brought an end to our Jeeping for the time being. Tends to be a younger crowd with no kids and lots of disposable income, but there were several empty nesters in our club who were enjoying their new freedom as well.

Jeep Jamboree offers several trail rides in PA, WV, NC and other locations within a days drive of DC. These are guided trips where you use your own vehicle as part of a trail ride group with other people in their own vehicles, under the direction of a trail guide. The degree of difficulty is user-selectable from mild-to-wild, depending on what trail you pick. Some trails are very tame and suitable for people who are doing their first trip, and others are bordering on impossible to run, and are for hardcore enthusiasts who don’t mind getting stuck and possibly some vehicle damage. And everything in between those two extremes.

If you’ve never driven off road before, you’re best bet is to go on a club trip or a Jamboree. You’ll learn plenty that first time out.

Thanks. I was looking at the Jamboree but it was pricy. Are they good for kids too?

Depends on the kid.

If they’re younger, I’d say no. If they’re older and are more into video games or texting with their friends instead of doing stuff outdoors for the weekend, then definitely no.

But if they’re into it, they’ll have a blast. I’ve done maybe two dozen Jamborees, but mostly solo. It can get expensive buying seats for four. Hence the part about trail rides with local clubs. After you learn what you’re doing, you’ll want to just go on your own anyway.

Look into Rausch Creek Off-road Park in PA, Big Dogs in Gore, VA, and the GWNF in VA once you’re comfortable driving off road.

Driving your car off road is not really doing outdoorsy stuff no matter what the car commercials tell you. And it is actually quite bad for the outdoors to tear it up and fill it with noise and pollution and the actual outdoorsy types hate the fossil fuel addicts who think there is something tough about pushing on the gas.

If you want to do actual outdoorsy stuff park your SUV at a trail head and go and do actual outdoors stuff like hiking and backpacking, neither of which in any way require an SUV.

It is also quite easy to park and walk to the beach and the beaches that aren't littered with SUV's and their overweight and often drunk owners are much more pleasant beaches to visit.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the kid.

If they’re younger, I’d say no. If they’re older and are more into video games or texting with their friends instead of doing stuff outdoors for the weekend, then definitely no.

But if they’re into it, they’ll have a blast. I’ve done maybe two dozen Jamborees, but mostly solo. It can get expensive buying seats for four. Hence the part about trail rides with local clubs. After you learn what you’re doing, you’ll want to just go on your own anyway.

Look into Rausch Creek Off-road Park in PA, Big Dogs in Gore, VA, and the GWNF in VA once you’re comfortable driving off road.

Thanks, I think mine will enjoy it. They'd never let us leave them home. Appreciate the suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm ONLY interested in the Wrangler lineup. We're only looking at convertible, stick shifts. I'm not sure why everyone is arguing about other SUVs. None of the others offer what we're looking for. Barely any SUVs even have a manual/stick shift.

Yeah, it’s pretty much the only game in town for what you’re looking for. There literally is nothing else in it's class.

Do yourself a favor as a Wrangler owner. Go on a Jeep Jamboree trailride weekend. They have a dozen or so within 4-5 hours of DC every summer. Or join up with a local off-road club, and go off-roading. You’ll really get an appreciation for what the vehicle is capable of. Because if you own a Wrangler and never take it off-road, you really ARE missing the very best part of the vehicle. It’s like owning a Ferrari and never driving it spiritedly. You just miss out on what it was designed to do.

I’ve been on trails in my Jeep that were so difficult that other vehicles like Range Rovers couldn’t have even made it up the access road to get to the start of the trail. It will really astonish you the first time you see what it’s capable of.


Have fun.

Any suggestion of local groups?

There are lots of local clubs in MD and NoVA. I used to run with a club in MD about 15 years ago. A web search will turn up several. The two I know of are Maryland Jeep Club and NoVA Jeepers. There are others, of course. We got really busy once we had kids, and that lifestyle change brought an end to our Jeeping for the time being. Tends to be a younger crowd with no kids and lots of disposable income, but there were several empty nesters in our club who were enjoying their new freedom as well.

Jeep Jamboree offers several trail rides in PA, WV, NC and other locations within a days drive of DC. These are guided trips where you use your own vehicle as part of a trail ride group with other people in their own vehicles, under the direction of a trail guide. The degree of difficulty is user-selectable from mild-to-wild, depending on what trail you pick. Some trails are very tame and suitable for people who are doing their first trip, and others are bordering on impossible to run, and are for hardcore enthusiasts who don’t mind getting stuck and possibly some vehicle damage. And everything in between those two extremes.

If you’ve never driven off road before, you’re best bet is to go on a club trip or a Jamboree. You’ll learn plenty that first time out.

Thanks. I was looking at the Jamboree but it was pricy. Are they good for kids too?

Depends on the kid.

If they’re younger, I’d say no. If they’re older and are more into video games or texting with their friends instead of doing stuff outdoors for the weekend, then definitely no.

But if they’re into it, they’ll have a blast. I’ve done maybe two dozen Jamborees, but mostly solo. It can get expensive buying seats for four. Hence the part about trail rides with local clubs. After you learn what you’re doing, you’ll want to just go on your own anyway.

Look into Rausch Creek Off-road Park in PA, Big Dogs in Gore, VA, and the GWNF in VA once you’re comfortable driving off road.

Driving your car off road is not really doing outdoorsy stuff no matter what the car commercials tell you. And it is actually quite bad for the outdoors to tear it up and fill it with noise and pollution and the actual outdoorsy types hate the fossil fuel addicts who think there is something tough about pushing on the gas.

If you want to do actual outdoorsy stuff park your SUV at a trail head and go and do actual outdoors stuff like hiking and backpacking, neither of which in any way require an SUV.

It is also quite easy to park and walk to the beach and the beaches that aren't littered with SUV's and their overweight and often drunk owners are much more pleasant beaches to visit.

You really have no clue. Your car is probably more of a gas guzzler and all that driving to the beach isn't good for the environment either? We'd have an SUV anyway. And, its not really an SUV.