Re: consensus on new commander?
 

griffin wrote:
>> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
>> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
>> governor to feel like I fit in it.
>
> *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*

It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)

--
DougW

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

griffin wrote:
>> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
>> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
>> governor to feel like I fit in it.
>
> *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*

It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)

--
DougW

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

griffin wrote:
>> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
>> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
>> governor to feel like I fit in it.
>
> *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*

It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)

--
DougW

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

Heh ya, exactly. My neighbour just bought one - too much truck for me. For
anyone who doesn't watch Simpson's or doesn't remember the Canyonero
episodes (there's two now!), here's the lyrics:

http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/thesi.../canyonero.htm

And for maximum effect, download the wav. Great tune :)
http://www.clayloomis.com/Sounds/sim.../simsg297m.wav

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:OqZRg.7655$iA5.7648@dukeread11...
> griffin wrote:
> >> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
> >> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
> >> governor to feel like I fit in it.
> >
> > *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*
>
> It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

Heh ya, exactly. My neighbour just bought one - too much truck for me. For
anyone who doesn't watch Simpson's or doesn't remember the Canyonero
episodes (there's two now!), here's the lyrics:

http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/thesi.../canyonero.htm

And for maximum effect, download the wav. Great tune :)
http://www.clayloomis.com/Sounds/sim.../simsg297m.wav

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:OqZRg.7655$iA5.7648@dukeread11...
> griffin wrote:
> >> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
> >> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
> >> governor to feel like I fit in it.
> >
> > *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*
>
> It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

Heh ya, exactly. My neighbour just bought one - too much truck for me. For
anyone who doesn't watch Simpson's or doesn't remember the Canyonero
episodes (there's two now!), here's the lyrics:

http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/thesi.../canyonero.htm

And for maximum effect, download the wav. Great tune :)
http://www.clayloomis.com/Sounds/sim.../simsg297m.wav

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:OqZRg.7655$iA5.7648@dukeread11...
> griffin wrote:
> >> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
> >> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
> >> governor to feel like I fit in it.
> >
> > *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*
>
> It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:oZOdnUX6KvBop4XYnZ2dnUVZ_t2dnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> So what's the consensus on how the commander stacks up? I'm in need of
> replacing my ancient Cherokee and the 0% deals on the commander make it
> worth considering.
>
> Anyone here actually have one?

My step dad just bought one with the Hemi option. It's loaded.
I had the opportunity to drive it to the beach for the weekend. Round trip
about 450 miles.
I'm 6'2 and 325lbs, it seems roomy enough at first, but down the road a
ways, the door handle was digging into my left knee, the emergency brake
handle was digging into my right thigh, and the armrest has an unnatural
shape to it that makes my forearm hurt when using it on a long trip.
Rear room was adequate, but my wifes Explorer is better. The windshield
seemed short in height, but I got used to that.

My 8 year old loved the DVD player and the wireless head set, but the screen
wouldn't turn to face her, just faced straight back.

Engine power is phenomenal. All you need and more, but, you are so detached
from your surroundings from the extreme quiet, you don't get a feel for the
road or the engine, and it's very easy to speed if you don't pay attention.
First tankful mileage was 13-1/2 highway. Second tank got up to around 17.
Remember, it's a brand new vehicle not yet broken in.

The ride is a little bit on the soft side.

Just my opinions

I guess I like it overall, but not anymore for long trips.

Spdloader

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:oZOdnUX6KvBop4XYnZ2dnUVZ_t2dnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> So what's the consensus on how the commander stacks up? I'm in need of
> replacing my ancient Cherokee and the 0% deals on the commander make it
> worth considering.
>
> Anyone here actually have one?

My step dad just bought one with the Hemi option. It's loaded.
I had the opportunity to drive it to the beach for the weekend. Round trip
about 450 miles.
I'm 6'2 and 325lbs, it seems roomy enough at first, but down the road a
ways, the door handle was digging into my left knee, the emergency brake
handle was digging into my right thigh, and the armrest has an unnatural
shape to it that makes my forearm hurt when using it on a long trip.
Rear room was adequate, but my wifes Explorer is better. The windshield
seemed short in height, but I got used to that.

My 8 year old loved the DVD player and the wireless head set, but the screen
wouldn't turn to face her, just faced straight back.

Engine power is phenomenal. All you need and more, but, you are so detached
from your surroundings from the extreme quiet, you don't get a feel for the
road or the engine, and it's very easy to speed if you don't pay attention.
First tankful mileage was 13-1/2 highway. Second tank got up to around 17.
Remember, it's a brand new vehicle not yet broken in.

The ride is a little bit on the soft side.

Just my opinions

I guess I like it overall, but not anymore for long trips.

Spdloader

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:oZOdnUX6KvBop4XYnZ2dnUVZ_t2dnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> So what's the consensus on how the commander stacks up? I'm in need of
> replacing my ancient Cherokee and the 0% deals on the commander make it
> worth considering.
>
> Anyone here actually have one?

My step dad just bought one with the Hemi option. It's loaded.
I had the opportunity to drive it to the beach for the weekend. Round trip
about 450 miles.
I'm 6'2 and 325lbs, it seems roomy enough at first, but down the road a
ways, the door handle was digging into my left knee, the emergency brake
handle was digging into my right thigh, and the armrest has an unnatural
shape to it that makes my forearm hurt when using it on a long trip.
Rear room was adequate, but my wifes Explorer is better. The windshield
seemed short in height, but I got used to that.

My 8 year old loved the DVD player and the wireless head set, but the screen
wouldn't turn to face her, just faced straight back.

Engine power is phenomenal. All you need and more, but, you are so detached
from your surroundings from the extreme quiet, you don't get a feel for the
road or the engine, and it's very easy to speed if you don't pay attention.
First tankful mileage was 13-1/2 highway. Second tank got up to around 17.
Remember, it's a brand new vehicle not yet broken in.

The ride is a little bit on the soft side.

Just my opinions

I guess I like it overall, but not anymore for long trips.

Spdloader

Re: consensus on new commander?
 

The link takes a password, can you e-mail it?


"griffin" <gryffy@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:di_Rg.35550$1T2.2341@pd7urf2no...
> Heh ya, exactly. My neighbour just bought one - too much truck for me. For
> anyone who doesn't watch Simpson's or doesn't remember the Canyonero
> episodes (there's two now!), here's the lyrics:
>
> http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/thesi.../canyonero.htm
>
> And for maximum effect, download the wav. Great tune :)
> http://www.clayloomis.com/Sounds/sim.../simsg297m.wav
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:OqZRg.7655$iA5.7648@dukeread11...
>> griffin wrote:
>> >> As for how it drives, dunno. But it left me with the impression I
>> >> needed to be about 7' tall, 300lb, cigar smoking, steroid driven
>> >> governor to feel like I fit in it.
>> >
>> > *plays the Simpson's "Canyonero!" theme song*
>>
>> It felt more like "Mr. Plow", but that's a good choice. :)
>>
>> --
>> DougW
>>
>>
>>
>
>