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leopardprey · 28 July 2007, 10:22 PM

Anyone here own a Jeep? Thinking of buying a new 2 door Rubicon. Can get a pretty good deal and no hassle buying here at Bagram AB through AAFES (the PX). Always wanted one. Now hard part is deciding which color: Black, Forest Green, White, Grey Pearlcoat, or Silver.

dubyatf · 28 July 2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Anyone here own a Jeep? Thinking of buying a new 2 door Rubicon. Can get a pretty good deal and no hassle buying here at Bagram AB through AAFES (the PX). Always wanted one. Now hard part is deciding which color: Black, Forest Green, White, Grey Pearlcoat, or Silver.

A family member had a white Rubicon. Pretty darn nice. A moderate amount of road noise but overall the ride has been refined over the years compared to a '77 CJ7 I used to drive. I definitely liked the hard-top/hard doors on the Rubicon - kept the wind-noise to a minimum.

Good luck!

leopardprey · 28 July 2007, 11:00 PM

Yeah, test drove a new 2007 back in February. The newer design is supose cut down road noice 50% and adn the new soft top is much quiter as well. I like the newer versions as they are several inches wider and longer, so a little more shoulder room. Suppose to be a bit more stronger in the frame as well. Will see how the new V-6 engine is. Would really like to see a V-8 in them!!!

I am thinking of getting the Soft Top but with the full size doors.

dubyatf · 28 July 2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Yeah, test drove a new 2007 back in February. The newer design is supose cut down road noice 50% and adn the new soft top is much quiter as well. I like the newer versions as they are several inches wider and longer, so a little more shoulder room. Suppose to be a bit more stronger in the frame as well. Will see how the new V-6 engine is. Would really like to see a V-8 in them!!!

I am thinking of getting the Soft Top but with the full size doors.

This '05 had both hard top and soft - though I only got to drive it with the hardtop on.

A V8 might be a nice option but the 6 seemed to have plenty of torque. The '77 I had sported a 304 AMC engine - that thing was a beast. Since Chrysler owns Jeep it's a wonder they aren't offering an V8 (the company that brought us the Hemi Dart in the 60's)!

I will say that the wider/longer stance definitely improved the ride and handling over earlier models.

Jeff · 29 July 2007, 12:48 AM

I do own a jeep but it doesn't really count at least for what your looking for. No experience with the Wranglers. I have had no issues and the Jeep dealer is a relative pleasant experience. The 6.1 HEMI pulls like a freight train.

Julian,Sea Dweller · 30 July 2007, 06:18 AM

Hey you know it stands for

JUST
EVERY
EXPENSIVE
PART

Rubenonfire · 30 July 2007, 06:23 AM

Go with the gray, Chad!

charles · 31 July 2007, 03:07 AM

I've had a few, currently on a Grand...definitely silver...here's mine:

charles · 31 July 2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff

I do own a jeep but it doesn't really count at least for what your looking for. No experience with the Wranglers. I have had no issues and the Jeep dealer is a relative pleasant experience. The 6.1 HEMI pulls like a freight train.

That the SRT?

Jeff · 31 July 2007, 03:09 AM

^^ sure is. had it for a little over a year now. Great fun.
my favorite view..

Doug Rochon · 7 August 2007, 11:28 PM

Yes I own a Jeep .It is a 2005 Jeep unlimited. It is my second Jeep 1st one was a 1990 and ran it for over 200000. miles few minor problems. I would rather have a Intl Harv Scout II but they dont make them anymore . I chose Jeep because I can get parts ANYWHERE unlike a Scout where you had to kinda create your own.
I like the Jeep and the unlimited has a real smooth ride compared to the short wheelbase. But now at my age I kinda wisg the roof was easier to get down.
Good luck , I wont get another until they put a Hemi in it!
Overall I am happy with the servive and mileage 14 to 19mpg. It and the previous have been dependable and the style is timeless.You cant go wrong.

miner · 7 August 2007, 11:55 PM

Had this one for a couple of years..

Great "Dad's Car", goes anywhere, real fun in Summer with the roof off, but it ain't quiet!

C.J. · 8 August 2007, 03:48 AM

I've owned several wrangler Sports with the in-line 6 in both auto and stick and one Sahara. I just can't think of one bad thing to say about them

A black Rubicon would look very cool, especially after you pick-up some aftermarket pieces from a place like quadratec

http://www.quadratec.com/

RogerF · 8 August 2007, 01:00 PM

anyone have a Partriot? I know its nothing special, but for my needs I am really interested in getting one. The price is right, available AWD and a lot more space than my 996.

Any thoughts?

gaopa · 13 August 2007, 12:04 PM

I don't own a Jeep, but this one is sitting in my garage beside a Range Rover Sport. Cheers, Bill P.

Fitchy · 13 August 2007, 07:22 PM

Here's my JEEP, named after Popeyes dog.

RCecil · 13 August 2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitchy

Here's my JEEP, named after Popeyes dog.

She looks nice. Is she a huntin' dawg?

Fitchy · 14 August 2007, 02:48 AM

She's an English Bull terrier, bred for bull baiting in the Victorian era, she stands 18inch at the shoulder and her weight is around 70lbs, pure house dog and as soppy as a sack.

28 July 2007, 10:22 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Anyone here own a Jeep? Anyone here own a Jeep? Thinking of buying a new 2 door Rubicon. Can get a pretty good deal and no hassle buying here at Bagram AB through AAFES (the PX). Always wanted one. Now hard part is deciding which color: Black, Forest Green, White, Grey Pearlcoat, or Silver.

30 July 2007, 06:18 AM	#6
Julian,Sea Dweller Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Julian Location: London, England Watch: TOG/SD/SUB/LANGE 1 Posts: 180	Jeep Hey you know it stands for JUST EVERY EXPENSIVE PART

30 July 2007, 06:23 AM	#7
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Go with the gray, Chad! __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

8 August 2007, 03:48 AM	#13
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I've owned several wrangler Sports with the in-line 6 in both auto and stick and one Sahara. I just can't think of one bad thing to say about them A black Rubicon would look very cool, especially after you pick-up some aftermarket pieces from a place like quadratec http://www.quadratec.com/ __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	anyone have a Partriot? I know its nothing special, but for my needs I am really interested in getting one. The price is right, available AWD and a lot more space than my 996. Any thoughts? __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

28 July 2007, 11:00 PM	#3
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, test drove a new 2007 back in February. The newer design is supose cut down road noice 50% and adn the new soft top is much quiter as well. I like the newer versions as they are several inches wider and longer, so a little more shoulder room. Suppose to be a bit more stronger in the frame as well. Will see how the new V-6 engine is. Would really like to see a V-8 in them!!! I am thinking of getting the Soft Top but with the full size doors.

29 July 2007, 12:48 AM	#5
Jeff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 124	I do own a jeep but it doesn't really count at least for what your looking for. No experience with the Wranglers. I have had no issues and the Jeep dealer is a relative pleasant experience. The 6.1 HEMI pulls like a freight train.

31 July 2007, 03:07 AM	#8
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	I've had a few, currently on a Grand...definitely silver...here's mine:

31 July 2007, 03:09 AM	#10
Jeff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 124	^^ sure is. had it for a little over a year now. Great fun. my favorite view..

7 August 2007, 11:28 PM	#11
Doug Rochon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	Yes I own a Jeep .It is a 2005 Jeep unlimited. It is my second Jeep 1st one was a 1990 and ran it for over 200000. miles few minor problems. I would rather have a Intl Harv Scout II but they dont make them anymore . I chose Jeep because I can get parts ANYWHERE unlike a Scout where you had to kinda create your own. I like the Jeep and the unlimited has a real smooth ride compared to the short wheelbase. But now at my age I kinda wisg the roof was easier to get down. Good luck , I wont get another until they put a Hemi in it! Overall I am happy with the servive and mileage 14 to 19mpg. It and the previous have been dependable and the style is timeless.You cant go wrong.

7 August 2007, 11:55 PM	#12
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Had this one for a couple of years.. Great "Dad's Car", goes anywhere, real fun in Summer with the roof off, but it ain't quiet!

14 August 2007, 02:48 AM	#18
Fitchy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Royston Location: Essex, England Watch: it! Posts: 145	She's an English Bull terrier, bred for bull baiting in the Victorian era, she stands 18inch at the shoulder and her weight is around 70lbs, pure house dog and as soppy as a sack.

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