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Originally Posted by Sliver
My wife, kids and I were all kind of checking out Jeeps this summer. They do look like a lot of fun, so we bought this 2010 Jeep Wrangler Islander:
I had it for a couple of days before I traded it back to the dealership because I hated it more than any vehicle I have ever owned. What you may not notice (or may choose to ignore) on a test drive is how gutless and uncomfortable they are. It's honestly embarrassing trying to merge one of these things because they're so slow.
Inside is also really busy with tassels, buckles, grips, padding, speakers and other miscellaneous do-dads hanging around everywhere you look. The tops are way too annoying to take on and off, too.
I think there are way better vehicles for the money out there. So glad I got rid of mine. Sooooooo glaaaaaaad. |
Well, for starts, a 4 door model isn't really a "Jeep". Sure it looks like one - but take that thing off road, and you're going to get stuck.
I agree, the vehicle isn't for everyone. I've had two of them. They are a fun vehicle for around town or off road. I got rid of my 2007 Wrangler (2 door), because it's not a great highway vehicle. I now have a Toyota Rav4 with a V6 - it is wayyyyy more powerful and wayyyyy better for long road trips. Having said that, I am buy back my old 2000 Jeep TJ from my son (who has taken pretty good care of it). I'm going to use it strictly for around town and off road. I'll still have the Toyota for every day use and for the long road trips. And of course, the 350Z for those "Sunday drives"
