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Bob
-mike
It has a 210 HP 3.7 OHC V6, essentially the new 4.7 V8 with two cylinders lopped off. The base engine I believe(?) will be the OHC 2.4. It can be had with Command-Trac (part-time 4WD) or Select-Trac (full-time 4WD). It also has a rear door, with the spare tire mounted on it. The wheelbase is around 104." It's wider and taller than the current Cherokee. I'm not sure about the overall length.
This vehicle has the hard-core Jeepers in a real hissy-fit, with the IFS!
Bob
-mike
Bob: it's wider than the current Cherokee? Wow, because that is a wide vehicle. Not very long or high (inside), but plenty wide.
Mike: the rear mounted spare is credited by the repair shop (or insurance adjuster, can't remember which) in Kate5000's accident for saving the vehicle from more serious damage. Maybe the 5mph tests are more expensive but anything faster is less?
Rgds,
-wdb
Kates tire is not a rear mounted tire on the door, it is mounted in a well under the floor of her car IIRC.
The Trooper got a very poor repair rating on the 5mph backup into a pole test because of the rear mounted spare tire (of course if you back into a pole, the tire on the rear door will push it in, and push it into the roof) Of course, most accidents where you get rear ended especially in an SUV the dive of the car behind you will put it into your bumper, not the spare tire.
-mike
Early reports say it is the best on-road Jeep ever. Off-road, that may be a different matter. Early comments from one DC/Jeep board I visit, indicate a very positive reaction to the new Liberty; but, as I've said, many hard-core Jeepers don't like the IFS.
This a vehicle Jeep had to produce. If it didn't, eventually all the new sport-cutes would eat the old Cherokee alive on the showroom floor.
Bob
It's most direct competitor, in terms of competence, is the Xterra. If Jeep (and this is a HUGE "if") can screw this thing together properly, it should blow the Xterra away, IMO.
Bob
-mike
Bob
Stephen
I hope all the items you mentioned will be offered. I also hope for Class II towing (3500#) capability. It may get the H-6 engine instead of the supercharged 2.5. That's the only rumor I've heard, besides the fact that it may not get the switchback mid gate that the concept model featured.
Bob
-mike
On another hot topic ;-)
I've just used the "Message Center" button and I have to say that it is pretty cool. It shows me the first new message on each board I'm subscribed to. The Subject is a link that takes me to the board, where I see all the posts since I last visited. Then I click "Message Center" again and I'm back to the list of new messages. Not bad, not bad at all.
Cheers,
-wdb
-Colin
wdb, I'm glad you like the message centre and subscription feature. Poor Bob is not having much luck with them. As host, I find it useful as I am able to subscribe to the entire Vans and A&A conference and have the new messages listed simply by hitting the "check messages" button till it says that I have no more new messages. FYI, CNN also uses Web Crossing in their forums.
Those of you living in Canada, do not miss this week's episode of Motoring 2001 on TSN, this Thursday at 9:30pm Pacific. The all-new Subaru Impreza + rally!! I'll see if I can post a teaser clip later on.
Drew
Edmunds.com Townhall co-host
Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories conferences
Bob
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_html_ie.html
I am really starting to like the WRX wagon in that blue. That's it, I'm going to have to sell my Outback...
-Colin
1. Loose the Gold Wheels. They look ridiculous. (this applies across the board not just the WRX)
2. The spoiler doesn't look like it belongs on the car. It looks more like a baseball cap brim. (maybe it's the photo angle ?)
- hutch
Bob
-mike
ps, I like gold wheels on the right color of car. those aren't too bad. And again, I like those fenders SOOOOOO much better than the obnoxious WRX sedan fenders.
-Colin
:-)
Ross
Most likely, the spoiler can be removed. Sure looks that way in the photo. So maybe it's an option? Other than those 2 issues .. that's a great looking vehicle. 99 Forester S 4 sale !!!!!!
- hutch
-mike
Right here. Although, it appears as though my sweetie really and truly does want my GT, so I may soon be sporting a WRX...
Debating sedans v. wagons,
-wdb
I do not like the look, you see
I do not want them on my car
I do not like them, Sam I are
Not on my car, Not where I can see
Put them on an MGB
Or on a Caddie, Lincoln too
Just not on a Subaru
Gold they say is made for Kings
But I tell you man .. don't like them things
I do not want them on my car
I do not like them, Sam I are
Not on my car, Not where I can see
Put them on an MGB
Or on a Caddie, Lincoln too
Just not on a Subaru
Gold wheels look bad just sitting still
Even worse going up a hill
I do not like those things I say
S.O.A. take them away
Not on my car, Not where I can see
Put them on an MGB
Or on a Caddie, Lincoln too
Just not on a Subaru
I hope this rhyme has made you think
F.W.I.W. I think they stink!
If a WRX is my next ride
You'll have to set those wheels aside
Not on my car, Not where I can see
Put them on an MGB
Or on a Caddie, Lincoln too
Just not on a Subaru
Ok .. I have way too much time on my hands. Merry Christmas Everybody.
- hutch
I was wondering if you would all mind helping me out a bit? We are working on developing the WAX micro site. Can you give us some suggestions of things you think would be good to add to our FAD section? Since it's not launched yet, we don't know what will be asked frequently, so I'm turning to you knowledgeable folks for some suggestions.
Thanks and best wishes. I'll be checking in over the holidays!
>- hutch
My thought when I read #389, but I loved it . Thanks.
Patti - I hope the SOA is not planning to replace the H4 with a flat fish (turbot is a fish & a bit of a Canadian joke). Thanks for your unintentional Christmas present of laughter. Happy holidays to all. Have a safe and joyous time.
Happy Holidays,
-wdb
I have family from Newfoundland and I recognized "Turbot"!
Glad you could smile!
Enjoy the holiday with friends and family responsibly, please DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.
Greg Edwards
Subaru Canada
-mike
-mike
Thanks!
bit
Mike@bitman.com
Ross