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Wow that is a good deal. I have about 12,500 miles and I'm perfectly happy with my factory tires, but...If I could get a deal like that I think I'd take it!!! Maybe I'll drive over to Just Tires or Sears and ask them about it...just for the yuks, as my thesis advisor used to say. Did you have to get new rims too, or just the tires?
yellowman
p.s. - Went to the auto show today and the VERY FIRST exhibit in the main hall was Jeep! It was neat to see the Liberties and Grand
Cherokees among the Wranglers, and they had the Rubicon model on display too - everything looked pretty good! The reps didn't have any price info on the Rubicon, though, for all you offroaders... :-) Oh yeah and they had a vintage World War II Willys Jeep on display, it was cool to see that as well. No free stuff other than brochures though! After seeing allllll those vehicles today it made me happy to know that I still haven't had even one second of regret about getting the Jeep!! It's still as fun to drive as the day I got it.
I would lay odds that even if I went back to that dealer with the same set of circumstances, I would not get that deal again. I have to believe that a mistake was made!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I feel the same way about Thelma, by the way. NO REGRETS! I am satisfied with a vehicle that I have owned for more than a year! For me, that is amazing. I have always been "dying to trade" by this time with my previous vehicles.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Last August I bought a nicely equipped 2001 Sport 5 speed(don't know how to drive an automatic). I found one that was red, 5spd, dual tops, canyon wheel group with dana 44, cd etc and got a good deal. The only thing it did not have that I wanted was the locker. I have had zero regrets since my purchase(Occasionally wish I got a different color but then I would have wished I got red). Anyway about 18 months ago I started to set my sights on a Jeep because I wanted a car that has style, is convertible, fun to drive and enjoyable to pamper.
Before the Jeep I had an Altima :^(
Glad you have broken the ice and posted. Hope you will post often.
How 'bout some pics of that Jeep? Can you post some in the members photo gallery?
Let us hear from you often in here, and let me invite you to another place that's fun to hang out in. Try old Gill's site sometime. A lot of us from here in edmunds also go to gill's.
You can find it at http://itsajeep.org
It is a totally noncommercial site with no ads or anything and no fees. Gill is just a guy who loves Jeeps and provides the goodies at no charge.
Once again, glad you have joined us.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Your post was 10 minutes ahead of my post to cptsteam, so I'll bet I was typing that message when yours came through.
Anyway, hope you DO get your Wrangler! That would be a good move. You've owned them before, so you KNOW how much fun they are.
I sure love my little Thelma Jane! I have not one regret about getting a Wrangler, unless it would be that I hadn't done it years sooner.
Please post often. The more the merrier. It gets way too quiet in here sometimes.
Once again, sorry I missed your post.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Welcome.
T.
Also looked at the other new SUVs. There are now all kinds of choices!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
WOW!! the family is growing..
The new rubicon looks great...comes with a great $$ too..Hey..if you can get it GO FOR IT
Well got my new Puter today..Sony VAIO..love it..
Maybe now I will be back more...
Take care Jeepers!!
BamaTazz
The steering wheel lock-bar seems a good move to prevent theft of the vehicle. I have no experience with either alarms or ignition shut-offs. Any advice?
Thanks.
Keep the factory stereo in place and leave the glove box and console lids open. Never leave loose change or CD's inside.
Sad isn't it?
Now you have no excuse, so get back here with us and in gill's also.
c ya
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
http://www.wlfa.org/interactive/features/Read.cfm?
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(need to fix the wrap, eliminating the return)
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=85143
They have alienated a large part of their buyers with this biggie! Let the letter writing begin!
Due to water restrictions, our town does not allow hand washing of cars.
I fit 6 1/2 in Alpine speakers in my stock sound bar.
I had an attempted theft of my Jeep (and I have a hard top!) recently, and all I can say is make SURE you get the Sentry Key theft deterrant system. I wasn't sure how much good it would do when I ordered it as an option, but I'm convinced it saved my Jeep. When I found it, the plastic ignition sheath had been ripped off and the ignition was 1/2 way between off and on, with the chime going. Even with the correct key, I couldn't start it at that point - well I could, but then the sentry key system would kick in after 2 seconds and kill the engine. I definitely recommend keeping things unlocked and not keeping anything of value in the Jeep. It is sad, but...Such is life these days...
yellowman
p.s. - I'm still planning on getting a "Club" and having a friend install a red LED light so it looks like I have an alarm on the thing.
Had my Jeep washed this afternoon (looking GREAT!) and I noticed the car wash guy had some type of solution that cleaned the raised white letters on the tires that spell "Goodyear Wrangler GSA". They were really dirty and having them become white all of a sudden really made the tires look nice. Anyone know what over-the-counter product might do this? Or is there a household solution I can use? I would have asked the car wash guy but I don't think he spoke English :-D I'd love to use something in tandem with Armor All to keep those tires looking great. tsjay, you're the expert on car care - any ideas? :-)
yellowman
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
On another note, do any of you with the 5 speeds feel like your clutch is way too easy to push in? Back when I test drove the wrangler I nearly put my foot through the floor every time I pushed it in. It operated fine, but it was just much lighter than I was used too? I didn't like it at all, and that did have a bearing on skipping the wrangler at that time. Is this common, and has anyone put in an aftermarket clutch to increase the weight of the pedal? I looked at the clutch master cylinder on the one I drove, and it was full, and as I said, it operated fine, so I don't think there was anything wrong with it, it was just to light an effort for my tastes?
Thanks, and have fun in those jeeps, I know they are some of the most fun to drive vehicles made, for under $40K.
> description strikes me to be just what
> Chrysler said: a tongue in cheek skit. I
> would further suspect that the writer of
> the ad was not anti-hunting but, rather,
> ignorant of the sport.
I saw it, and although I didn't quite pay attention, it definately had a PETA feel to it. My first thought was, "Oh great, they're saving the deer. Now the deer can live another day to crash into that shiny new Jeep." I thought it was funny but not in the way Jeep thought it would.
It was a blatant attempt to portray the deer savers as the good guys and the hunters as evil. Jeep screwed up in that there are only a few thousand hard core PETA wackos vs. many millions of hunters.
Alternatively, you could buy one with a transmission that doesn't require the use of your left foot :-)
He has his own web page, if you're interested.
http://www.members.aol.com/tjoh298765/raj.html
Now for something on topic: the clutch comments. I am very happy with the pressure required to work the clutch. I'm glad it doesn't take a lot of effort. I think it would just be a matter of your getting used to it, Roger350. I'll bet you would eventually come to like it.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
You could go with the automatic, but an idle foot is the devil's workshop. :-)
What I did want to add is some comments regarding the soft top in the winter. When I ordered my Jeep, I was worried that the soft top would not be warm enough. I almost ordered a hard top. Now, I'm glad I did not. It has gotten fairly cold here in Colorado Springs. It seems the average temps during my drive to work in the mornings have been less than 20 degrees. The heater works great, and warms me up in just a few minutes. The new soft tops are not only quieter, but keep the interior warmer too.
And the best part...
On those winter days when the temps actually rise, I can put the top down and enjoy the Colorado sun. And when it gets cold, I can put it back up.
Madman
updated web page: http://madman390.tripod.com/cgi-bin/home.html
Sounds like you are still enjoying that Jeep. That's great. It's all you expected and MORE, ain't it?
I checked out your web page, and I once again compliment you on it. Nice job!
Post more often!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I'll just wait until the initial rush on Rubicons wear off, and go test drive one then I guess, probably this time next year? Perhaps after being stuck with an auto for a couple years, I'll be less picky about how light the clutch feels. And I certainly won't be used to my old heavy truck clutch anymore. Like someone said, it is probably something I'd just have to get used to. Thanks again.
When: Saturday Jan 19
Where: Pine Barrens (Lebanon State Forest, NJ)
Meet: Intersection of Rte 70 and 72 near Whiting, NJ
Time: 10:45-11am
Who: AWD/4wd Vehicles (no 2wd please)
What: Off-road Trail Ride through the barrens, will be fun for all, we encourage Subarus, Rav4s, CRVs, Isuzus, Highlanders, 4-runners, Santa Fe, Explorers, etc.
****Details****
From my understanding the engineers at Chrysler understand this as well which is why they are going to continue to use the inline 6 in the Rubicon only from 2003 on. This may be something to consider when looking at the Rubicon. Be sure to give yourself enough time to buy a 2002 Wrangler if the Rubicon is too expensive so that you can get the inline 6 if it matters to you.
Please keep in mind that I could be wrong about them still using the inline 6 in the Rubicon, it is just something I read somewhere.
Please keep in mind that my soft top may not be so loud because I have the full doors since they are necessary for the hard top.
First, to be able to have and drive a jeep...and second, to be driving it in Colorado
As I've told my fellow jeepsters at Gill's chat room....all of the money I've had to spend on repairs of my Firebird I wish I had my Jeep already.
Sorry I missed the chat here tonight...I keep forgetting about it....got alot on my mind
I dunno if I will change my mind about going auto over manual but I've got plenty of time to decide.
I haven't driven a stick since I snuk out my brother's 68 Camaro
Well, can't stay gotta get up early for work tomorrow.
Hug Your Jeeps For Me ;-)
dwrangler
Jeeperman
A question I have is about towing with a Wrangler. Has any one towed a trailer close to the 2000 pound limit? If so, how did things handle?
Another question is does any one out there get in to moderate off road driving? I used to really push the CJ, but those days are over. I still am toying with the idea of a slight build up on the vehicle.
Anyway, hello to all.
Have you test driven a TJ? They behave themselves much nicer on the highway than your old CJ, I would imagine. (No basis for comparison in my case.)
I think the TJ makes a fine daily driver. I have a work truck now, but that was just bought to keep from putting so many miles on my Jeep. I drove my Jeep as my only vechicle for several months, and I had no complaints at all. I have a drive of 27 miles each way to work, and I enjoyed driving that Jeep every day.
I have also taken business trips of up to 300 miles in the Jeep, and, once again, no problem.
I don't offroad, or at least I haven't gotten into it yet, but I still enjoy the heck out of that Jeep.
Go for it, toad!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I bought my CJ in Wilmington, NC and when I left NC I drove straight through to Florence,KY. Several years later I left KY and drove straight through to Ardmore, Oklahoma. A few months later I left OK and drove straight through to FT. Huachuca, AZ. When I left AZ I drove to Monterey, CA, but I don't remember if I stopped. I traded the CJ while I was in Monterey.
Talk about long not so comfortable trips. At least I had an AM radio, but it was not even a push button model.
I was a lot younger in those days so I am really looking forward to a Wrangler that has 26 years worth of improvements. It has to ride better.
My cousin has a YJ, and the difference in the ride between his Jeep and mine is very noticeable to say the least.
I don't think you have to worry about the TJ's being too "sissified." They are still Jeeps by all accounts that I have read. I can't compare, since I never owned an older Jeep, but I don't ever see any posts where people who are serious, long time Jeepers complain that the TJ is any less rugged or less capable offroad than the older Jeeps. So far, apparently, DC has not messed up a good thing.
I wish I had gotten into Jeeps long ago. I have traded cars way too often in the past, and now that I have my Thelma Jane, that stuff is over with! I have owned her for about 13 months now, and I would already be dying to trade for something else according to my past history. Not this time! I am still thrilled with my Jeep and have no desire to trade for anything else.
If you would like to chat with some Jeep owners, then you can come to the Thursday night chats here in Edmunds, and you can come to the nightly chats at www.itsajeep.org .
c ya
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I know the Video tells you not to do it...
But..I would rather play burned cd's rather than the original...That way IF anyone does break in..They will steal the copies instead of the original..
Keep Jeepin
BamaTazz
Laura
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First, there has been discussion of a "clicking" sound that relates to a faulty weld on the exhaust manifold. I can't tell if I do, or do not, have a clicking sound. Is there a Jeep service bulletin on this problem? Also, with the vehicle on a lift, can the faulty weld be easily identified or is some disassembly required to uncover the defect?
Second, ever since I first took delivery of the Sport, it has been difficult to refuel. The dealer found a Jeep technical service bulletin on this problem; then he replaced the servicing port, the servicing hose, and the fuel tank. The problem is still there. I have to insert the fuel nozzle only partially in the receptacle and gently feather the operating lever, or it will shut off. Occasionally, I get gas splash back. The dealer is puzzled as my Wrangler is the only one with this problem reported. Last week the dealer inspected the fuel system again and could find no hose crimped or pinched. I have talked with a couple of other '99 Wrangler owners, who report no refueling problem. Does anyone have ideas as to what is causing this refueling difficulty?
Thank you,
J. Thurlow
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I'm not very tall (5' and a bit) and I love driving the Wrangler. I admit that it takes some work getting into it with a short, tight skirt, but since I don't wear dresses or skirts much, it doesn't bother me much at all. I have the running boards that came on it, along with the 30" wheels, so it is higher than some, but not lifted.
I only do easy to moderate off-roading and haven't found anything it won't do so far. I don't really rock-crawl, so I haven't felt the need for a lift or lockers, but might if I had them. My Wrangler is certainly better than the old Army Jeeps, and yes, I was in long enough ago so that I drove them!
Grab your roomie and go look at them! By the way, I remember the heat at Ft. Hood (I used to live in Copperas Cove) so you might not want to get a black one, and consider a hard top or dual tops if you have a garage. I love the looks of my black Wrangler, but it can get really hot in the summer, and while the air conditioning works well, I can really wilt quickly in the humid hot weather there (I wilt when I drive through Baker, California in the summer).