Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

"Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
news:KPWdnXlih8vApqHYnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..

> Change is good when it replaces something worse. There isn't anything
> wrong with the TJ model.

It's 10 years old, pretty much the useful lifespan of any modern automotive
product. And remember what was said in the past:

1987: "There isn't anything wrong with the CJ! Damn corporate captains of
industry, always changing things that don't need changing!"
1997: "There isn't anything wrong with the YJ! Damn corporate captains of
industry, always changing things that don't need changing!"


The bugs are finally worked out, they're
> attractive and ultra-durable, and even have a comfortable ride. But, as
> sure as something is perfected and works perfectly, captains of industry
> figure it's time to scrap it for the sake of continued profitibility.
> That's fine for businesses, but the consumer winds up short.
>
> American business models seem to revolve around short product lifespans
> these days, in order to keep sharholders happy.

I would agree too many companies don't have an adequate long-term strategy.
But first and foremost, a manufacturer exists to make money, not a product.
If you can't compete, you don't make money. If you don't make money, you
can't make anything.

Consumers like me are
> tired of having to replace every damn thing we own every 5 years

Lots of consumers like having the latest and most up-to-date model of
everything.
>

> Bleh. I'll take stagnation anyday. Products get sidelined purely for the
> sake of profits, not for the sake of introducing better products.


> How sad that such a wonderful product has been kicked to the curb to keep
> sales up.
>
Like I said, If a product maker can't compete, they won't be making
products. You've never run your own business, I gather.

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

"Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
news:KPWdnXlih8vApqHYnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..

> Change is good when it replaces something worse. There isn't anything
> wrong with the TJ model.

It's 10 years old, pretty much the useful lifespan of any modern automotive
product. And remember what was said in the past:

1987: "There isn't anything wrong with the CJ! Damn corporate captains of
industry, always changing things that don't need changing!"
1997: "There isn't anything wrong with the YJ! Damn corporate captains of
industry, always changing things that don't need changing!"


The bugs are finally worked out, they're
> attractive and ultra-durable, and even have a comfortable ride. But, as
> sure as something is perfected and works perfectly, captains of industry
> figure it's time to scrap it for the sake of continued profitibility.
> That's fine for businesses, but the consumer winds up short.
>
> American business models seem to revolve around short product lifespans
> these days, in order to keep sharholders happy.

I would agree too many companies don't have an adequate long-term strategy.
But first and foremost, a manufacturer exists to make money, not a product.
If you can't compete, you don't make money. If you don't make money, you
can't make anything.

Consumers like me are
> tired of having to replace every damn thing we own every 5 years

Lots of consumers like having the latest and most up-to-date model of
everything.
>

> Bleh. I'll take stagnation anyday. Products get sidelined purely for the
> sake of profits, not for the sake of introducing better products.


> How sad that such a wonderful product has been kicked to the curb to keep
> sales up.
>
Like I said, If a product maker can't compete, they won't be making
products. You've never run your own business, I gather.

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Its a JK not a tk

--

"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote in message
news:xYK_g.3687$ya1.3039@news02.roc.ny...
> That stands for "T"an"K". Sorry, couldn't resist :-)
> Dave Milne wrote:
>> It's a TK I think.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>> "Tom Greening" <tgreening@yomama.com> wrote in message
>> news:453b69ed$0$6930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> Outatime wrote:
>>>> I then noticed that the customer was a mean-faced, middle-aged woman
>>>> with big hair and an attitude.
>>>>
>>>> God help us all.
>>>
>>> Quite possibly the mean face and attitude was caused by an unsolicited
>>> rude comment about a vehicle she was interested in purchasing to please
>>> her, and not you.
>>>
>>> YJ, TJ, and now whatever J this model is ...
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> FRH

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Its a JK not a tk

--

"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote in message
news:xYK_g.3687$ya1.3039@news02.roc.ny...
> That stands for "T"an"K". Sorry, couldn't resist :-)
> Dave Milne wrote:
>> It's a TK I think.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>> "Tom Greening" <tgreening@yomama.com> wrote in message
>> news:453b69ed$0$6930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> Outatime wrote:
>>>> I then noticed that the customer was a mean-faced, middle-aged woman
>>>> with big hair and an attitude.
>>>>
>>>> God help us all.
>>>
>>> Quite possibly the mean face and attitude was caused by an unsolicited
>>> rude comment about a vehicle she was interested in purchasing to please
>>> her, and not you.
>>>
>>> YJ, TJ, and now whatever J this model is ...
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> FRH

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Its a JK not a tk

--

"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote in message
news:xYK_g.3687$ya1.3039@news02.roc.ny...
> That stands for "T"an"K". Sorry, couldn't resist :-)
> Dave Milne wrote:
>> It's a TK I think.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>>
>> "Tom Greening" <tgreening@yomama.com> wrote in message
>> news:453b69ed$0$6930$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> Outatime wrote:
>>>> I then noticed that the customer was a mean-faced, middle-aged woman
>>>> with big hair and an attitude.
>>>>
>>>> God help us all.
>>>
>>> Quite possibly the mean face and attitude was caused by an unsolicited
>>> rude comment about a vehicle she was interested in purchasing to please
>>> her, and not you.
>>>
>>> YJ, TJ, and now whatever J this model is ...
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> FRH

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Jeeper wrote:
> Its a JK not a tk
>

You sure it's not a J/K? ;)

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Jeeper wrote:
> Its a JK not a tk
>

You sure it's not a J/K? ;)

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Jeeper wrote:
> Its a JK not a tk
>

You sure it's not a J/K? ;)

tw

--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Thomas Waldron wrote:
> Jeeper wrote:
>> Its a JK not a tk
>>
>
> You sure it's not a J/K? ;)
>
> tw
>
This is too easy. JK = JoKe :-)

--
FRH

Re: 2007 Unlimited Spotted
 

Thomas Waldron wrote:
> Jeeper wrote:
>> Its a JK not a tk
>>
>
> You sure it's not a J/K? ;)
>
> tw
>
This is too easy. JK = JoKe :-)

--
FRH