twaldron

ibuildthings wrote:
> The jeep is definately more fun to drive. That would cinch the deal for me,
> unless the board collectively told me to go to auto mechanics' school before
> buying a Jeep.


Nope, no reason to do that. Although it's always better to know as much
as you can about your vehicle, no matter what it is. If you end up
modding your Jeep, you will learn TONS. This place is a great resource.


> I bought a VW New Beetle for my wife several years ago, because it was much
> more fun to drive than the Camry we were looking at. The VW has had more
> mechanical troubles than Camry's do, although I would still make the same
> decision. It really is a lot of fun.
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:8NOdnWJPcslEDGbenZ2dnUVZ_s2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Talk about apples and oranges. Since you are asking this question, I
>>recommend you buy the Honda. You buy a Jeep because you want a Jeep.


__________________________________________________ ___________________
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.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

twaldron

ibuildthings wrote:
> The jeep is definately more fun to drive. That would cinch the deal for me,
> unless the board collectively told me to go to auto mechanics' school before
> buying a Jeep.


Nope, no reason to do that. Although it's always better to know as much
as you can about your vehicle, no matter what it is. If you end up
modding your Jeep, you will learn TONS. This place is a great resource.


> I bought a VW New Beetle for my wife several years ago, because it was much
> more fun to drive than the Camry we were looking at. The VW has had more
> mechanical troubles than Camry's do, although I would still make the same
> decision. It really is a lot of fun.
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:8NOdnWJPcslEDGbenZ2dnUVZ_s2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Talk about apples and oranges. Since you are asking this question, I
>>recommend you buy the Honda. You buy a Jeep because you want a Jeep.


__________________________________________________ ___________________
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.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

twaldron

ibuildthings wrote:
> The jeep is definately more fun to drive. That would cinch the deal for me,
> unless the board collectively told me to go to auto mechanics' school before
> buying a Jeep.


Nope, no reason to do that. Although it's always better to know as much
as you can about your vehicle, no matter what it is. If you end up
modding your Jeep, you will learn TONS. This place is a great resource.


> I bought a VW New Beetle for my wife several years ago, because it was much
> more fun to drive than the Camry we were looking at. The VW has had more
> mechanical troubles than Camry's do, although I would still make the same
> decision. It really is a lot of fun.
>
> "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:8NOdnWJPcslEDGbenZ2dnUVZ_s2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Talk about apples and oranges. Since you are asking this question, I
>>recommend you buy the Honda. You buy a Jeep because you want a Jeep.


__________________________________________________ ___________________
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.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

mark

I have an 05 Rubi Unlimited. I'd advise that you go to the dealer and sit in
one and close the door. My biggest complaint is the shoulder width. I have
to lean to the middle to clear my shoulders on the roll bar. Still, I
wouldn't trade it for the world. It's the best car/truck I've ever bought.
Simple/Bulletproof/Reliable/Moddable to the end of time.

If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.
--
mark
www.hydrotoys.com


"ibuildthings" <hopespa-m_me-not888@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9_-dnXZPiOJ_H2feRVn-rg@comcast.com...
> Am looking for new vehicle. Am very tall. Wranglers have the headroom
> and the Unlimited has enough legroom (yes, that extra inch does matter).
> I don't go off road all that often, but I like to be in good hands when I
> do. And the wranger seems to be a lot of fun. The Honda Pilot would be my
> other choice.
>
> Is the new Wrangler Unlimited a good choice? Are they reasonably
> reliable, or do the wranglers still have a lot of problems? Are the '07
> models going to be that much better?
>
> I notice that the 06 warranty is only 3yr/36000mi, where the 05 was 7
> years. Is there a message in that?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

mark

I have an 05 Rubi Unlimited. I'd advise that you go to the dealer and sit in
one and close the door. My biggest complaint is the shoulder width. I have
to lean to the middle to clear my shoulders on the roll bar. Still, I
wouldn't trade it for the world. It's the best car/truck I've ever bought.
Simple/Bulletproof/Reliable/Moddable to the end of time.

If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.
--
mark
www.hydrotoys.com


"ibuildthings" <hopespa-m_me-not888@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9_-dnXZPiOJ_H2feRVn-rg@comcast.com...
> Am looking for new vehicle. Am very tall. Wranglers have the headroom
> and the Unlimited has enough legroom (yes, that extra inch does matter).
> I don't go off road all that often, but I like to be in good hands when I
> do. And the wranger seems to be a lot of fun. The Honda Pilot would be my
> other choice.
>
> Is the new Wrangler Unlimited a good choice? Are they reasonably
> reliable, or do the wranglers still have a lot of problems? Are the '07
> models going to be that much better?
>
> I notice that the 06 warranty is only 3yr/36000mi, where the 05 was 7
> years. Is there a message in that?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

mark

I have an 05 Rubi Unlimited. I'd advise that you go to the dealer and sit in
one and close the door. My biggest complaint is the shoulder width. I have
to lean to the middle to clear my shoulders on the roll bar. Still, I
wouldn't trade it for the world. It's the best car/truck I've ever bought.
Simple/Bulletproof/Reliable/Moddable to the end of time.

If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.
--
mark
www.hydrotoys.com


"ibuildthings" <hopespa-m_me-not888@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9_-dnXZPiOJ_H2feRVn-rg@comcast.com...
> Am looking for new vehicle. Am very tall. Wranglers have the headroom
> and the Unlimited has enough legroom (yes, that extra inch does matter).
> I don't go off road all that often, but I like to be in good hands when I
> do. And the wranger seems to be a lot of fun. The Honda Pilot would be my
> other choice.
>
> Is the new Wrangler Unlimited a good choice? Are they reasonably
> reliable, or do the wranglers still have a lot of problems? Are the '07
> models going to be that much better?
>
> I notice that the 06 warranty is only 3yr/36000mi, where the 05 was 7
> years. Is there a message in that?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

mark

I have an 05 Rubi Unlimited. I'd advise that you go to the dealer and sit in
one and close the door. My biggest complaint is the shoulder width. I have
to lean to the middle to clear my shoulders on the roll bar. Still, I
wouldn't trade it for the world. It's the best car/truck I've ever bought.
Simple/Bulletproof/Reliable/Moddable to the end of time.

If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.
--
mark
www.hydrotoys.com


"ibuildthings" <hopespa-m_me-not888@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9_-dnXZPiOJ_H2feRVn-rg@comcast.com...
> Am looking for new vehicle. Am very tall. Wranglers have the headroom
> and the Unlimited has enough legroom (yes, that extra inch does matter).
> I don't go off road all that often, but I like to be in good hands when I
> do. And the wranger seems to be a lot of fun. The Honda Pilot would be my
> other choice.
>
> Is the new Wrangler Unlimited a good choice? Are they reasonably
> reliable, or do the wranglers still have a lot of problems? Are the '07
> models going to be that much better?
>
> I notice that the 06 warranty is only 3yr/36000mi, where the 05 was 7
> years. Is there a message in that?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

XpressMale

>
> If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
> 20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.

20mph? I'm sure they can go faster'n that! :)

( lurker out of hiding for a moment-lol )
R.

XpressMale

>
> If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
> 20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.

20mph? I'm sure they can go faster'n that! :)

( lurker out of hiding for a moment-lol )
R.

XpressMale

>
> If you like to work on things, than the Wrangler is for you. If you want
> 20mph and a trouble free ride, go get the honda.

20mph? I'm sure they can go faster'n that! :)

( lurker out of hiding for a moment-lol )
R.