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.

 

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.

 

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
>

 

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
>

 

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
>