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Not to criticize, but why would you order the Canyon Tire group and then go to the 4x4 shop and upgrade the tires (as opposed to saving $800 and getting the stock tires and upgrading)? And for that matter, why would you get deep-tint windows and then tint them again? (as opposed to tinting them once really dark)? anyway, congrats on the Jeep. I hope I get mine as quickly as you got yours....
Does anyone know if there is some type of nerf bar/rock rail combo available somewhere? I like the increased protection from the rock rails, but I also like the looks and assistance for the vertically challenged (my wife) that the nerfs provide. Suggestions?....
http://jeepsunlimited.com/ubb/Forum20/HTML/000876.html
Well, sunday i finally got the legs for the rack on. I lost daylight and couldn't finish everything, so last night i finally put the basket on. The fit is really good and it is very sturdy. I noticed a bit more wind resistence this morning coming to work, but nothing major. even the noise level isn't that bad. I'm sure it will be worse on a windy day...oh well, it is definately worth it. I have already had a few comments on it. Now I just need to buy some lights for it. i think i will just get some KC Daylighters (2 for the front) and try to find a decent flood light for the rear.
How is yours holding up with the snow and salt?? Some of the bolts already have rust on them where the paint was scratched off from wrenching on them. I bought two stainless wingnuts for the front bolts to try to make it easier to undo quickly. Still need a pliers to tighten them up good.
Well, thanks again for all the help...I will probably wait till closer to spring before I start wiring lights up. Gotta save up some $$$ too. My wife gets concerned when i start spending sprees.
Later on...
-pizzadude
If you "lost daylight" two days ago, how could you find it last night?
P.S. ;-)
People, there's a buncha wiseguys out there! ;-)
-pizzadude
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Every once in a while (once or twice a week) while i am driving, the tachymeter and speedometer go dead and AIRBAG sign is illuminated.
No other gauge goes dead. All including fuel, oil pressure, battery voltage and temperature remain fine and operable. It is only tachymtere and speedometer that just stop working.
Any suggestions?
Thanx
x9
Thanks for the help....
doesn't the airbag light come on when you first start the car?
Below 45 it's not really noticeable, and only gets remotely close to bad over 60. Because I do so much highway driving, I'm wondering if somebody makes an anti-sway bar or something I could put on to tighten 'er up a bit. I know most people are going the other direction, but hey, I gotta be me.
Thx. in advance,
-cwk.
Hey, you could post your goodies again. It won't bore anyone. I had to go all the way back to your other post to refresh my memory, and that wasn't easy- it was further back than I thought, so for the benefit of others, feel free to tell us what you are getting again.
I am so happy for you, Dude! I know how much you wanted a Wrangler.
Hope you survive the waiting. It ain't easy.
But, take advantage of the time, and come up with a good name for that guy/gal. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A NAME! How's that poor little Jeep gonna feel without a name?
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Hey, I don't know what you were expecting, but to buy at invoice is a GREAT deal if you ask me!
Congratulations, my friend.
tsjay
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Last week I asked that my buddies here keep me in their thoughts and prayers as I traveled, and I had a safe trip.
Now I ask the same favor as I have some medical tests run. I have had terrible lower abdominal pains since Sunday, and I went to the doctor today. My white blood cell count was 13,000, and that indicates infection. They are doing a CAT scan tomorrow, and as soon as possible I will have the scope up the you-know-what and down the throat.
You guys are so nice in here that I had better make this request: please don't flood the group with well-wishes. We need to keep this wonderful group on-topic. If you want to send me a greeting, please use my email- it's in my profile, or chat with me on IM (I am tjoh298765 on IM)
Thanks
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
You got your Roofrack on and I just put my new brushguard on... It looks awesome!!! I'll post some pics soon. Every have any more questions dude, just let me know.
tsjay
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I'm afraid I decided that a Wrangler was not the right vehicle to be my primary transportation right now. Too long a commute, too much gas, etc.. And the local Jeep dealers would give me nothing for my Audi.
So today I got a great deal on a 2001 VW Jetta 1.8l turbo Wolfsburg Edition. I am still going to keep my eye out for a used 97 Wrangler and if I find a good deal I will grab it as a weekend car I guess.
Mark
so no more free automatic tranny but $500 rebate, right??? if my dealer already gave me a free auto tranny (b/c half of their '01 inventory w/auto have it and half don't, then there's no additional rebate, right?
thanks for the help!!!
Thanks for your concern about my health.
Be sure and vist us on a regular basis and feel free to post. Once you come here, you are no longer a stranger. That's what I like about this group- everyone is welcomed with open arms. (These people even put up with my incessant posting!)
Take care, mellis
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jetta today?
When I ordered my Jeep I ordered the Canyons because I had planned on keeping them. Afterwards I started taking note of how great some local Jeeps looked with the larger tires. Well, I couldn't change my order without screwing things up, so I started checking to see what the going price was on selling the Canyons. It appears I will be able to recoup most of that $870.00. I know I'll lose a little bit, but it won't hurt too much I hope.
As for the windows tinting, I actually tinted out the windows on the doors to match the deep tint in the rear. I did want to order without any tint and then have it done, but was told the only way I could get the soft top with tinted windows was to order both the same. I didn't find anybody local that wanted to mess with tinting the soft top windows.
Got the tires and wheels on today. They look GREAT! Getting lots of comments on her with her new look. I did notice today that I've got a "sway" in the rear when I hit a bump or sometimes just make a turn. I'm going to run her back up to the 4x4 center & let them check the suspension. Is this something maybe normal with the lift? I'm working on those pictures. If it doesn't rain tomorrow I'll get them taken so I can get 'em sent off.
TSJAY: You better take care of yourself. Let us know how things turn out. Will be thinking about you.
...all said and done, it had everything I wanted on it, and it was cheaper than the loaded Sport from an across town dealer.
I-I-I-I-I L-I-I-K-K-E I-T!!!!!
btw, thanks for the aftermarket sites, too.
... MeoWooF
lol.
P.S.- Sorry to hear you're not feeling well tsjay...we're all pulling for ya!
bad paint
steering "looseness"
electrical problems
gas cap problem
water leaking
more bad paint
poor gas mileage (sort of)
people paying invoice cost!
plus, the whole naming thing ... ;-)
Anyhow, these seem like a lot of problems for relative new vehicle owners. I had my Civic for years and years before needing a thing, and the first was brakes (60,000? ... I can't remember that far back).
I am asking myself if it is worth it. Still looking at Ford Ranger King Cab 4X4.
Sasquatch- remember the lemon principle when judging cars by boards like this. The average person, if he buys a new car and is happy with it, will not come here for the fun of it. He will come here only when he has a problem. Statisticians call this adverse selection, and it means that posters here are not representative of the general case.
Tonka- I have the auto, and don't regret it because I do at least 50% city/bad traffic driving. But because it is only a 3-speed, it gets a worse highway fuel efficiency penalty because its 3rd gear only equals the 5-speed's 4th. This results in higher revs (2500-3000 at 55-65) which costs you in noise, vibration, and gas (and the Jeep comes with a lot of all these to begin with). I did not seriously consider the 5-speed because of my environment, but if you don't deal with a lot of stop-and-go traffic, I'd lean towards the stick because I think it fits this car better.
Again, that being said, I am very happy with my Jeep and its automatic transmision.
-cwk.
Old Sasquatch knows there ain't nothin' like a Jeep, don't you, Sasquatch? So when are you going to get one?
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
You know, like the Miata is to the MG?
Like the S2000 is to the Miata?
Maybe a Honda sport ute like Jeep/Defender.
Ooooh, I could only dream.
My ideal?
Jeep Wrangle current look/styling
fix body panel quality problems
fix paint problems
put in an OD auto (I'd still opt for 5 speed)
put on TALL tires (like original Willys) and let us add our own big aftermarket tires
make a front and rear bench seat
make interior so you can clean it out with a garden hose and then compressed air
keep 4 liter motor...hey it is PERFECT for this application
fix all the problems, blueprint and bulletproof everything, then give it a decent warranty.
Your concerns about Jeeps are not without merit. My wife and I both have a Wrangler, a 99 SE and 2000 Sport. They both have had problems. The main problem I see with Jeeps now is that they are building them with low quality control and poor customer service. I think that if you are really interested in Jeeps, make sure that your Jeep dealership offers a loaner car, because you will likely need one in the future. I have had to have electrical work done, new radiator, paint work, new power steering lines and my transmission is still acting up. Jeeps are not for everyone and it is good that you have been doing research on Jeeps. There is nothing worse than buying a vehicle and not being happy with it. I like my Jeeps, but their reliability has not made me happy. I wish you the best of luck on your search for a vehicle. Don't worry about names, I have had Jeeps for many years and never named one, I have called them a few names, but never named one. Good Luck
I see that you are not feeling well, I hope this passes soon for you. I recently had trouble with my stomach, had to have the old Colonoscopy. Everything was fine, just had to change the old diet. Well, again, get feeling better.
Only, maybe the reason your Jeeps have been acting up is because they resent not having names?
Well, keep Jeepin'
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
- 5 speed
- 25D package
- 30" Canyon group w/ HD shocks, D44 axle
- Trak-loc diff
- A/C
- CD radio (no one will want to steal a factory radio!)
- 5 speaker option
- Tow Hooks/Fog lamps
priced at invoice, $500 rebate comes off the bottom.
dealer is calling in the order tomorrow AM, said it can officially take 4-12 weeks, but the last 30 he has ordered have all arrived in less than 28 days. Whoo Hoo!
anyone get the front mats and are they worth the $26 or should I just buy a "real" set of gunk catcher style?
Just need to move the MGB to make room in the garage for it!
-twylie
I should be ready to order soon as well. I do know that as soon as i order they will come out in 2002 with a nice economical v-6 and a 4 speed auto trans. Then I can shoot myself and quit worrying about it. lol
tonka-
I misstated the other day about the ad fees. They were buried in my early quotes and came to something like $320 in the ATL market. I think I could have reduced or avoided them by buying from another state, but the dealer has been good in working with me so far, so I quit haggling and ordered tonight.
only...-
My B is a '73 and I found out the hard way that you don't want to run a small British car through a stream (even if it is on about 4" deep). 10 miles of running on less than 4 cyl before the distributor dried out. I'm looking forward to taking it easy on the water crossings from now on
sasquatch -
I'm with you on most of your assesment, but after spending last weekend test driving, we decided we are willing to put up with the quirks and QC issues because it's FUN! We won't be commuting in the TJ, so it will truly be a fair weather, really bad weather, and camping, and beaching, and trail riding... vehicle for us.
The first thing my wife asked me to look up after I hung up with the dealer was "places to drive on the beach". I'm aware of outer banks of NC; any other suggestions in the SouthEast? Anywhere near Charlston, SC?
Thanks again to the group for all the encouragement.
-twylie
Now the waiting period begins. It is tough, believe me. Hopefully it will not be a long wait for you.
You have done a good job in selecting your options. Your Jeep should have everything that you really need as far as factory stuff. That subwoofer really, really helps the sound of that radio. And, the tracloc is sure someting that I wish I had included for Thelma. I just didn't know what a good option it was when I ordered Thelma Jane.
That was a great deal you got too.
Welcome to the club!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
But I gotta say, I'm not with you on the front bench seat. What is the advantage? I like the seating layout in the Jeep just as it is.
I wouldn't mind the old-style dash with analog gauges, for all the reasons you give. But I do prefer the more modern suspension.
As for my choice (2 weeks w/ 2001 Wrangler Sahara) I decided to balnce the virtues of reliability against the virtue of fun. My partial solution was to buy a nice set of sockets and a factory manual. Hopefully that will help with some of the little stuff, and as for the bigger stuff, that's what I bought a 5/75 warranty for.
-cwk.
I guess I'll just have to hug the brochure for the next month!
As far as the options, I reconsidered on the Trak-Loc and figured the last thing I wanted to have happen was to be on a trail, lift a rear wheel a bit and get no love from the back axle. I could just hear my wife saying "why are we not moving?" and have to explain that I saved us $250 for this "feature". I agree that the sub makes a pretty significant difference. I went back to the dealer and drove a soft top sport with the sub. After having an MTX stealth sub in my Explorer, I looked into aftermarket subs for the TJ, but couldn't find anything that wasn't mad-expensive or really obtrusive. With the soft top, I was just looking to "fill-in" the sound a bit and the factory sub fills that bill while keeping the limited cargo space.
Hope everything checks out OK with your health.
-twylie
Jeeps do have their problems and if you want a problem free car I would go with a civic or something.
I don't think steering "looseness" is a common problem. The electrical problem is only on 97 and 98' I think(not every year). It is also a easy fix and can be done by the dealer. Still a hassle though.
My YJ never leaked until I replaced the windshield and my 00" hasn't leaked yet. There definitely is leak problem with certain Jeeps. There can be a problem with paint but should be fixed under warranty. It would be another hassle to deal with though. Gas mileage does suck. Nothing wrong with people paying invoice. That is invoice and not sticker.
I would love for my Jeep to give me as many problems as my nissan truck has. I clean my Jeep out with a hose. Just not the dash board and seats(cloth). I cleaned my dash board and seats in my 93 YJ with a hose.
prozac_kid
What is that cost compared to invoice? How much under or over?
tonkadave auto vs. manual
What kind of off-roading due plan on? Do you do a lot of highway driving?
tsjay
Hope you feel better and everything turns out good. Take a ride in your Jeep, it always makes me feel better.
twylie
Husky liners are great. Or you can rip the carpet out and herculine the entire tub. I got the mats with the Sahara. I don't use them. They are nice but probably not worth $26
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