Advice on Possible First Jeep
#21
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
I think your girlfriend would rather 6 than the puny 4.
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Steve wrote:
>
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
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Steve wrote:
>
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
#22
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
I think your girlfriend would rather 6 than the puny 4.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Steve wrote:
>
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
#23
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Drive it around - see if you like it. You can't go wrong either way.
I'm in Houston and one thing i notice is that they dont' have hard tops on
the lot normally - i had to order one with both tops today.
"Steve" <scorenfl@disinclude.indiana.edu> wrote in message
news:bqtpa3$3u4$1@hood.uits.indiana.edu...
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
>
I'm in Houston and one thing i notice is that they dont' have hard tops on
the lot normally - i had to order one with both tops today.
"Steve" <scorenfl@disinclude.indiana.edu> wrote in message
news:bqtpa3$3u4$1@hood.uits.indiana.edu...
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
>
#24
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Drive it around - see if you like it. You can't go wrong either way.
I'm in Houston and one thing i notice is that they dont' have hard tops on
the lot normally - i had to order one with both tops today.
"Steve" <scorenfl@disinclude.indiana.edu> wrote in message
news:bqtpa3$3u4$1@hood.uits.indiana.edu...
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
>
I'm in Houston and one thing i notice is that they dont' have hard tops on
the lot normally - i had to order one with both tops today.
"Steve" <scorenfl@disinclude.indiana.edu> wrote in message
news:bqtpa3$3u4$1@hood.uits.indiana.edu...
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
>
#25
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Drive it around - see if you like it. You can't go wrong either way.
I'm in Houston and one thing i notice is that they dont' have hard tops on
the lot normally - i had to order one with both tops today.
"Steve" <scorenfl@disinclude.indiana.edu> wrote in message
news:bqtpa3$3u4$1@hood.uits.indiana.edu...
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
>
I'm in Houston and one thing i notice is that they dont' have hard tops on
the lot normally - i had to order one with both tops today.
"Steve" <scorenfl@disinclude.indiana.edu> wrote in message
news:bqtpa3$3u4$1@hood.uits.indiana.edu...
> Hi. I'm a college student in Indiana. I've been driving a little '95
> Nissan Pickup for the last six years. After being told by my girlfriend
> that trucks "weren't sexy" I thought about looking around at new cars (ok,
> that and the fact I've kinda done the truck in).
> I've found a 1999 Jeep Wrangler (TJ, I believe?) SE. It's the SE, so
> it's got the small 4-cylinder engine, soft top, no air--pretty much your
> typical bare-bones Jeep. Oh, it has real roll-up windows as opposed to the
> clear plastic ones too, if that's not a given. It's had chrome covers
> added to the lights and custom wheels put on it as the only modifications.
> It has 32,000 miles, which is lower than the 65,000 miles Kelly Blue Book
> says a '99 should have. He's trying to sell it to me for $9,850. It's in
> excellent condition.
> This would obviously be my first Jeep, and I'm curious whether or not
> you guys can help me make a decision on whether or not I should buy it.
> I'm a bit worried about potential roll-over and how much I'm going to have
> to slow down on curves, how cold it might get in the winter with a soft
> top, and other quirks of having a Jeep I'd want to know about before I
> commit. I've also been told by one person that a 4 cylinder isn't going to
> have enough power.
> I'm not into off-roading at the moment and I'm not sure if I actually
> would be. However, I do want something 4wd, and I do several things (rock
> climbing, caving, etc) where the Jeepness of it might be useful.
> That's as much details as I can think of. If you have any other
> questions let me know. I'm just looking for feedback on whether it's a
> good price and whether or not I might be getting in over my head owning a
> Jeep. I have one very, very Jeep-enthusiastic friend who thinks it would
> be heresy for me to own a Jeep without plans to take it offroading, so I
> apologize for that.
>
> --
> Steve
>
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> That sounds like a reasonable price.
> The 4 banger is totally competent off road and in the city. It is no
> speed demon on the highway, but I have gone in convoy on trips and the 4
> banger guys can keep the speed limit easy.
How fast do you think I can comfortably go on the highway? I tend
average at least 80 on highways and interstates.
--
Steve
> That sounds like a reasonable price.
> The 4 banger is totally competent off road and in the city. It is no
> speed demon on the highway, but I have gone in convoy on trips and the 4
> banger guys can keep the speed limit easy.
How fast do you think I can comfortably go on the highway? I tend
average at least 80 on highways and interstates.
--
Steve
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> That sounds like a reasonable price.
> The 4 banger is totally competent off road and in the city. It is no
> speed demon on the highway, but I have gone in convoy on trips and the 4
> banger guys can keep the speed limit easy.
How fast do you think I can comfortably go on the highway? I tend
average at least 80 on highways and interstates.
--
Steve
> That sounds like a reasonable price.
> The 4 banger is totally competent off road and in the city. It is no
> speed demon on the highway, but I have gone in convoy on trips and the 4
> banger guys can keep the speed limit easy.
How fast do you think I can comfortably go on the highway? I tend
average at least 80 on highways and interstates.
--
Steve
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> That sounds like a reasonable price.
> The 4 banger is totally competent off road and in the city. It is no
> speed demon on the highway, but I have gone in convoy on trips and the 4
> banger guys can keep the speed limit easy.
How fast do you think I can comfortably go on the highway? I tend
average at least 80 on highways and interstates.
--
Steve
> That sounds like a reasonable price.
> The 4 banger is totally competent off road and in the city. It is no
> speed demon on the highway, but I have gone in convoy on trips and the 4
> banger guys can keep the speed limit easy.
How fast do you think I can comfortably go on the highway? I tend
average at least 80 on highways and interstates.
--
Steve
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Dump the chick, or buy a speedo and dance for her. If you don't plan on
Jeeping, keep the truck or buy a car. Sooner or later another girl will come
along who likes you more than what you drive.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
Jeeping, keep the truck or buy a car. Sooner or later another girl will come
along who likes you more than what you drive.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
#30
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Re: Advice on Possible First Jeep
Dump the chick, or buy a speedo and dance for her. If you don't plan on
Jeeping, keep the truck or buy a car. Sooner or later another girl will come
along who likes you more than what you drive.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
Jeeping, keep the truck or buy a car. Sooner or later another girl will come
along who likes you more than what you drive.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California