Re: Farewell All
 

I've been tempted to turn to the Dark Side here lately myself. I've
looked at F-150's, Tacoma's, Durango's, Silverados, --name it, I've
test-driven it.

They're all comfortable, ride smoother than a lady's bottom, get OK
mileage, have more power and a LOT more towing capacity than my lowly TJL.

And still, I commute and wheel in my beloved Jeep. I can't explain the
connection, yet it exists. It is as though it was built specifically
for me, and no one else, and that like a comfortable marriage, we both
seem to fit each other perfectly.

It still bounces the crap out of me when I hit a 1" pothole, hums
curiously when I hit the throttle, and sometimes grinds a bit when I
grab 2nd. Yeah, there's just SOMETHING about a Jeep, ya know?

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy, and think fondly of your old Jeep.

You'll be back. Eventually.

Re: Farewell All
 

I've been tempted to turn to the Dark Side here lately myself. I've
looked at F-150's, Tacoma's, Durango's, Silverados, --name it, I've
test-driven it.

They're all comfortable, ride smoother than a lady's bottom, get OK
mileage, have more power and a LOT more towing capacity than my lowly TJL.

And still, I commute and wheel in my beloved Jeep. I can't explain the
connection, yet it exists. It is as though it was built specifically
for me, and no one else, and that like a comfortable marriage, we both
seem to fit each other perfectly.

It still bounces the crap out of me when I hit a 1" pothole, hums
curiously when I hit the throttle, and sometimes grinds a bit when I
grab 2nd. Yeah, there's just SOMETHING about a Jeep, ya know?

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy, and think fondly of your old Jeep.

You'll be back. Eventually.

Re: Farewell All
 

Thanks all, and you're all right -- there's nothing quite like a Jeep or the
lifestyle that goes with it. I will be back some day, but next time it will
be my 2nd vehicle -- not my primary!

- Eric
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:cKLch.18356$Gk5.17528@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all
> know what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed.
> I drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm
> not done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig
> that doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> - Eric
>

Re: Farewell All
 

Thanks all, and you're all right -- there's nothing quite like a Jeep or the
lifestyle that goes with it. I will be back some day, but next time it will
be my 2nd vehicle -- not my primary!

- Eric
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:cKLch.18356$Gk5.17528@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all
> know what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed.
> I drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm
> not done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig
> that doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> - Eric
>

Re: Farewell All
 

Thanks all, and you're all right -- there's nothing quite like a Jeep or the
lifestyle that goes with it. I will be back some day, but next time it will
be my 2nd vehicle -- not my primary!

- Eric
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:cKLch.18356$Gk5.17528@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all
> know what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed.
> I drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm
> not done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig
> that doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> - Eric
>