Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

And I saw one on Friday. All black. Looked too long, almost comical to
my eyes. Just another standard lame mall crawler SUV...

Outatime wrote:
> This afternoon I finally spotted one in motion, 'metallic-pea-green' and
> everything. Yes, the infamous '07 Unlimited is apparantly on the road
> already. And I will not sleep well tonight.
>
> It is even more hideous than the photos. Sadly, it doesn't look
> anything like a classic Jeep Wrangler. I'm afraid that a wonderful era
> in history has passed before my very eyes.
>
> I pulled up at a stoplight on my way from work and this THING pulled up
> next to me. At first, I thought it was a fugly H3 or something, but to
> my surprise, it was an '07 Unlimited. The windows were down and the
> salesman was chatting away with the mark, and I couldn't resist a barb
> or two.
>
> I said HI to the salesdroid, then asked him, "Honestly, wouldn't you
> sleep better knowing you sold that gentleman a nice '05 or '06 Unlimited
> like this one, instead of that monstrosity?" He laughed it off and
> waved, as expected.
>
> I then noticed that the customer was a mean-faced, middle-aged woman
> with big hair and an attitude.
>
> God help us all.

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

And I saw one on Friday. All black. Looked too long, almost comical to
my eyes. Just another standard lame mall crawler SUV...

Outatime wrote:
> This afternoon I finally spotted one in motion, 'metallic-pea-green' and
> everything. Yes, the infamous '07 Unlimited is apparantly on the road
> already. And I will not sleep well tonight.
>
> It is even more hideous than the photos. Sadly, it doesn't look
> anything like a classic Jeep Wrangler. I'm afraid that a wonderful era
> in history has passed before my very eyes.
>
> I pulled up at a stoplight on my way from work and this THING pulled up
> next to me. At first, I thought it was a fugly H3 or something, but to
> my surprise, it was an '07 Unlimited. The windows were down and the
> salesman was chatting away with the mark, and I couldn't resist a barb
> or two.
>
> I said HI to the salesdroid, then asked him, "Honestly, wouldn't you
> sleep better knowing you sold that gentleman a nice '05 or '06 Unlimited
> like this one, instead of that monstrosity?" He laughed it off and
> waved, as expected.
>
> I then noticed that the customer was a mean-faced, middle-aged woman
> with big hair and an attitude.
>
> God help us all.

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Well I have to admit I'm looking at the '07 right now, with reservations
though.

My wife has informed me that the '94 YJ is not appropriate for driving the
kids to school and back. We trade off taking the kids to school. She doesn't
like to drive it, it is 4cyl manual everything, Steering included. She has
a '99 GC with all the options+.

I thought about getting an early 90's Cherokee. But I don't want to pay
insurance on three vehicles and hate to give up the open air of the YJ. My
wife is "ok" with driving a wrangler as long as it is automatic. If I'm
going to replace the YJ, then I think I'll go to the Rubicon because of the
44's and electronic locking diffs.

So I went to the lot to look at some Rubicons and came face to face with a
JK, thought it was a H3, after all it was dark. After looking at some pre
'07s, I peeked at the JK and picked up a sales brochure. Went home and
started reading about the JK, it warrants a second look. Picked up the
JPMagazine and read the article problem solved
http://www.jpmagazine.com/roadtests/...pros_and_cons/

I am questioning the ability to put a winch on the front given the
"energy-absorbing front rail extensions. I guess if the tow hooks are real
then the a mounted winch shouldn't be a problem. It has an optional half
door, wish it came with the old handle. Wonder how long the electronically
activated sway bar disconnect will work. They actually included some
lockable storage. Now if my wife could wait a year for the bugs to be worked
out.

I know, some will say trade in the wife.

mjo

p.s. the spell checker suggests replacing JK with JOKE, no kidding!

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Well I have to admit I'm looking at the '07 right now, with reservations
though.

My wife has informed me that the '94 YJ is not appropriate for driving the
kids to school and back. We trade off taking the kids to school. She doesn't
like to drive it, it is 4cyl manual everything, Steering included. She has
a '99 GC with all the options+.

I thought about getting an early 90's Cherokee. But I don't want to pay
insurance on three vehicles and hate to give up the open air of the YJ. My
wife is "ok" with driving a wrangler as long as it is automatic. If I'm
going to replace the YJ, then I think I'll go to the Rubicon because of the
44's and electronic locking diffs.

So I went to the lot to look at some Rubicons and came face to face with a
JK, thought it was a H3, after all it was dark. After looking at some pre
'07s, I peeked at the JK and picked up a sales brochure. Went home and
started reading about the JK, it warrants a second look. Picked up the
JPMagazine and read the article problem solved
http://www.jpmagazine.com/roadtests/...pros_and_cons/

I am questioning the ability to put a winch on the front given the
"energy-absorbing front rail extensions. I guess if the tow hooks are real
then the a mounted winch shouldn't be a problem. It has an optional half
door, wish it came with the old handle. Wonder how long the electronically
activated sway bar disconnect will work. They actually included some
lockable storage. Now if my wife could wait a year for the bugs to be worked
out.

I know, some will say trade in the wife.

mjo

p.s. the spell checker suggests replacing JK with JOKE, no kidding!

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Well I have to admit I'm looking at the '07 right now, with reservations
though.

My wife has informed me that the '94 YJ is not appropriate for driving the
kids to school and back. We trade off taking the kids to school. She doesn't
like to drive it, it is 4cyl manual everything, Steering included. She has
a '99 GC with all the options+.

I thought about getting an early 90's Cherokee. But I don't want to pay
insurance on three vehicles and hate to give up the open air of the YJ. My
wife is "ok" with driving a wrangler as long as it is automatic. If I'm
going to replace the YJ, then I think I'll go to the Rubicon because of the
44's and electronic locking diffs.

So I went to the lot to look at some Rubicons and came face to face with a
JK, thought it was a H3, after all it was dark. After looking at some pre
'07s, I peeked at the JK and picked up a sales brochure. Went home and
started reading about the JK, it warrants a second look. Picked up the
JPMagazine and read the article problem solved
http://www.jpmagazine.com/roadtests/...pros_and_cons/

I am questioning the ability to put a winch on the front given the
"energy-absorbing front rail extensions. I guess if the tow hooks are real
then the a mounted winch shouldn't be a problem. It has an optional half
door, wish it came with the old handle. Wonder how long the electronically
activated sway bar disconnect will work. They actually included some
lockable storage. Now if my wife could wait a year for the bugs to be worked
out.

I know, some will say trade in the wife.

mjo

p.s. the spell checker suggests replacing JK with JOKE, no kidding!

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I know, some will say trade in the wife.

A wise man once said that the most expensive hobby is collecting ex-wives...

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I know, some will say trade in the wife.

A wise man once said that the most expensive hobby is collecting ex-wives...

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

"Marvin Oliver" <m3599137@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I know, some will say trade in the wife.

A wise man once said that the most expensive hobby is collecting ex-wives...

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Marvin Oliver wrote:

> I know, some will say trade in the wife.

Either way, you're going to be out some really BIG bucks.

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Marvin Oliver wrote:

> I know, some will say trade in the wife.

Either way, you're going to be out some really BIG bucks.