generic questions about jeeps
 

I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at college
so she will have something that goes in the snow.

Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the different
models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.

I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6 cylinder
and hardtop.

Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
from?

Thanks,
Rut

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

<flame proof underwear on>
If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the best
choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty
quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on the
fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
driveway in Vermont.)

--
jeff



rutledj@rjrt.com wrote:

> I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at college
> so she will have something that goes in the snow.
>
> Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the different
> models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.
>
> I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6 cylinder
> and hardtop.
>
> Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
> from?
>
> Thanks,
> Rut
>

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

<flame proof underwear on>
If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the best
choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty
quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on the
fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
driveway in Vermont.)

--
jeff



rutledj@rjrt.com wrote:

> I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at college
> so she will have something that goes in the snow.
>
> Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the different
> models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.
>
> I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6 cylinder
> and hardtop.
>
> Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
> from?
>
> Thanks,
> Rut
>

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

<flame proof underwear on>
If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the best
choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty
quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on the
fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
driveway in Vermont.)

--
jeff



rutledj@rjrt.com wrote:

> I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at college
> so she will have something that goes in the snow.
>
> Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the different
> models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.
>
> I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6 cylinder
> and hardtop.
>
> Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
> from?
>
> Thanks,
> Rut
>

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

What Jeff said. Wranglers are fun, Cherokee is a better vehicle for the
college kid.

Jeff Lowe wrote:
> <flame proof underwear on>
> If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the best
> choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty
> quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
> Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on the
> fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
> driveway in Vermont.)
>

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

What Jeff said. Wranglers are fun, Cherokee is a better vehicle for the
college kid.

Jeff Lowe wrote:
> <flame proof underwear on>
> If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the best
> choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty
> quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
> Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on the
> fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
> driveway in Vermont.)
>

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

What Jeff said. Wranglers are fun, Cherokee is a better vehicle for the
college kid.

Jeff Lowe wrote:
> <flame proof underwear on>
> If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the best
> choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty
> quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
> Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on the
> fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
> driveway in Vermont.)
>

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

Gotta agree with Jeff (X2) Longer wheelbase would be better for a young
driver in winter climate. Now... about the room in the back....
<Couldn't resist>

Jeff, where are you in VT? I grew up in Shelburne/Charlotte area.

John


Jeff Lowe wrote:
> <flame proof underwear on>
> If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the
best
> choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty

> quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
> Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on
the
> fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
> driveway in Vermont.)
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> rutledj@rjrt.com wrote:
>
> > I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at
college
> > so she will have something that goes in the snow.
> >
> > Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the
different
> > models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.
> >
> > I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6
cylinder
> > and hardtop.
> >
> > Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
> > from?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rut
> >

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

Gotta agree with Jeff (X2) Longer wheelbase would be better for a young
driver in winter climate. Now... about the room in the back....
<Couldn't resist>

Jeff, where are you in VT? I grew up in Shelburne/Charlotte area.

John


Jeff Lowe wrote:
> <flame proof underwear on>
> If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the
best
> choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty

> quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
> Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on
the
> fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
> driveway in Vermont.)
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> rutledj@rjrt.com wrote:
>
> > I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at
college
> > so she will have something that goes in the snow.
> >
> > Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the
different
> > models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.
> >
> > I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6
cylinder
> > and hardtop.
> >
> > Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
> > from?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rut
> >

Re: generic questions about jeeps
 

Gotta agree with Jeff (X2) Longer wheelbase would be better for a young
driver in winter climate. Now... about the room in the back....
<Couldn't resist>

Jeff, where are you in VT? I grew up in Shelburne/Charlotte area.

John


Jeff Lowe wrote:
> <flame proof underwear on>
> If your concern is safe travel in snow, a Wrangler might not be the
best
> choice. The short wheel base and high CG can get away from you pretty

> quickly, especially with an inexperianced driver. I tend to drive my
> Cherokee more than my Wrangler in the winter. (This opinion based on
the
> fact that I live up four miles of dirt road, and a quarter mile of
> driveway in Vermont.)
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> rutledj@rjrt.com wrote:
>
> > I'm considering buying my daughter a jeep (Wrangler) to use at
college
> > so she will have something that goes in the snow.
> >
> > Unfortunately, I have no experience or knowledge about the
different
> > models, engine sizes, what to look out for, etc.
> >
> > I'm thinking of something in the 01,02 year range. I want a 6
cylinder
> > and hardtop.
> >
> > Could some of you fill me in on what to look for, what to stay away
> > from?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rut
> >