On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 13:12:40 GMT, Bonehenge
<Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote:

>On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:18:04 -0800, Matt Mead
><mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> wrote:
>
>>How about the Jeep Liberty with the new diesel engine option?
>
>The Liberty has independent front suspension, and is not intended for
>actual off-roading beyond dirt roads. It is, however, quite popular
>with the soccer mom who is too politically correct for a Suburban, in
>my area.


Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.

Matt
99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

 

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 13:12:40 GMT, Bonehenge
<Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote:

>On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:18:04 -0800, Matt Mead
><mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> wrote:
>
>>How about the Jeep Liberty with the new diesel engine option?
>
>The Liberty has independent front suspension, and is not intended for
>actual off-roading beyond dirt roads. It is, however, quite popular
>with the soccer mom who is too politically correct for a Suburban, in
>my area.


Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.

Matt
99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

 

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 13:12:40 GMT, Bonehenge
<Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote:

>On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:18:04 -0800, Matt Mead
><mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> wrote:
>
>>How about the Jeep Liberty with the new diesel engine option?
>
>The Liberty has independent front suspension, and is not intended for
>actual off-roading beyond dirt roads. It is, however, quite popular
>with the soccer mom who is too politically correct for a Suburban, in
>my area.


Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.

Matt
99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

 

"Matt Mead" <mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> wrote in message
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> Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
>

That's probably true. At least off the lot, anyway. There are/were a lot
of aftermarket parts and accessories designed to increase the off-road
capabilities of the Brat, which were pretty good for a tiny truck that was
actually a car anyway. And do not forget that the Brat had jumpseats. <g>

-Matt

 

"Matt Mead" <mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> wrote in message
news:8li111thm610ohtb6t2tkteg3po6i7b6uq@4ax.com...

> Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
>

That's probably true. At least off the lot, anyway. There are/were a lot
of aftermarket parts and accessories designed to increase the off-road
capabilities of the Brat, which were pretty good for a tiny truck that was
actually a car anyway. And do not forget that the Brat had jumpseats. <g>

-Matt

 

"Matt Mead" <mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> wrote in message
news:8li111thm610ohtb6t2tkteg3po6i7b6uq@4ax.com...

> Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
>

That's probably true. At least off the lot, anyway. There are/were a lot
of aftermarket parts and accessories designed to increase the off-road
capabilities of the Brat, which were pretty good for a tiny truck that was
actually a car anyway. And do not forget that the Brat had jumpseats. <g>

-Matt

 

My sediments exactly, the Libby is like the Japanese Brat.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Mead wrote:
>
> Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
>
> Matt
> 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

 

My sediments exactly, the Libby is like the Japanese Brat.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Mead wrote:
>
> Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
>
> Matt
> 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

 

My sediments exactly, the Libby is like the Japanese Brat.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Mead wrote:
>
> Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
>
> Matt
> 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

 

This weekend I got 20.6 US mpg ( 24.5 UK mpg) over 620 miles @ 70-75mph.
Pretty good for a Wrangler I thought.

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> My sediments exactly, the Libby is like the Japanese Brat.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Mead wrote:
> >
> > Uh, yeah, but since the the discussion was started about looking for
> > something comparable to a Subie Brat (good fuel economy but with a
> > 2-spd case), I'd say the diesel Liberty fits the bill nicely. I'd say
> > the Liberty has more off-road credentials then the Brat ever did.
> >
> > Matt
> > 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4