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Long-Term Test: 2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4
Gee, the last time I saw a Compass, it said "Jeep" on it. The window price sticker said, "Jeep Compass"
fzr1000, do you know something we don't?
It may not the the Jeep you want but if the DC corp. say's it's a Jeep, I bet all the courts in the land would side with DC Corp. rather than you.
I understand you don't like the JEEP Compass, but like it or not, it is a JEEP.
If you can get Jeep to design and make a Jeep just for YOU, your a better man than me.
CK
I bet most people buying a Jeep Compass do so for the city crossover usage rather than the rugged off road usage.
As the poster just above you stated, Jeep did come out with a rugged off road vehicle. It's the new Wrangler.
So if you don't think the Compass is a real Jeep, then go buy a wrangler. They now make vehicles with the Jeep brand, that will (Hopefully) fit into all the nitches of american auto usage.
If Jeep only made the rugged off road Wrangler, they wouldn't stay in business very long.
CK
The "different strokes for different folks" course. . .
If someone doesn't dig the Compass then just ignore it and go with what you like in the Jeep line. . .
Move on, fzr1000. . .No offense-
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Has anyone read any vehicle magizine that has a real good review of either the Compass or the Caliber? These two vehicles have been slamed so bad, the reviews on the YOUGO were kinder. Both of these vehicle smack with the words OVERPRICED all over them. The known fact is that these vehicles are brought out at first with NO DISCOUNT! Why? Because DCX needs a higher mark up in the first year, then the big rebates come in to play. That so when someone who is so up side down in the old flibber they can trade it in and think they got such a good deal. Remember the PT Cruser when it first came out? People paid extra just to be one of the firts owners. Now look at how much you can get off a new PT.
Jeep needs a cheap vehicle to pull Jeep wantabes in. The Patriot should be a higher quality, look more like a real Jeep, Jeeep. Look for it to be TRAIL RATED. Perhaps the water depth of this trail rated vehicle will be only 10", but none the less it is more Jeep than the Compass.
Now here is a real no brainer...You can get a Jeep Liberty 4X4 cheaper than you can a Compass AWD. AWD is not the same as 4X4 don't let anyone kid ya AWD is far less than a real 4X4. Why would anyone want a COMPASS when a LIBERTY 4X4 can be had for $2,000 to $3,000 less?
The true price of a vehicle is not in the sticker price. The value is what the second owner will pay for it after you trade it in. Look for at least a 50% depreciation the first year for the Compass and closer to 60% for the Caliber after one year.
The very sad truth is DCX is not putting the same value into their vehicles as compared to 4 tyears ago. Look at other smallcars like the Versa, Fit and you will see as I have DCX needs some real quality added or they well may be bought out by a Korean Company.
Farout
I don't give any credibility to people who ding these cars because they are "not jeeps". I don't care. I'm just looking for a new car that's roomy, comfortable and utilitarian. My other options are the other small cross over wagons like the escape. Jeep already makes plenty of rugged trucks. Now they are expanding to get new customers like me!
tidester, host
"First there was the Dodge Caliber — the odd-looking hunchback hatchback with a cheap interior and lackluster performance. Then there was the Jeep Compass — a vehicle so utterly wrong-headed that, in the future, a Ph.D. candidate in marketing will write a thesis about it."
"Jeep says that the Patriot is the small crossover for men and the Compass is the one for the ladies."
First Drive: 2007 Jeep Patriot (Inside Line)
I'm beginning to worry about this car. The internet is pretty dead on the subject. Maybe everyone is so busy driving they don't have time to post about it! We'll have to see if the Patriot gets more attention. I bet it will even though its really the same car.
Anybody out there want to comment on the CVT?
On the Patriot board I posted a link to another discussion on the patriot that is getting a lot of traffic if you're interested.
A couple months back I test drove a Caliber and a Compass with cvt. It was only around the dealership and the cvts were seamless and worked fine at city pace. But when I tried to accelerate aggressively (in the 2.0L Caliber) nothing really happened so I'm a little worried that it will feel really sluggish when you need to get going. I used to have a tdi diesel Golf and it got really annoying in the city because while it was fine when cruising it was always a slug at the traffic light.
Thanks.
I don't know how accurate the figures are but they look promising.
Farout
Farout
farout
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
We'll have to consider setting up a special topic for that one!
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
Living in home off a dirt road, where a trip to the grocery store requires mud chains, I have to say that the Jeep Compass is the perfect blend of off road worthiness and gas saving commuter. I'd say the only problem I really have so far, is with the blind spots.
Anyone else have an idea what they are selling for now?
farout
farout
We got 23.4 mpg and the first jaunt, which I feel was real good for a new engine. Hope this helps.
farout
What kind of mpg are you getting? Had any problems yet?
farout
I would agree that if the road conditions improve so will your mpg.
farout