Jeep 4WD options
 

Hi,

What is everyones opinion of the various 4WD systems Jeep offers? I'm
going to be upgrading from my 96 Laredo 2WD to a Laredo 4WD but I'm
trying to decide which 4WD option to get: Select Trac, Quadra-Trac I
or Quadra-Trac II. Right now I'm leaning toward the Quadra-Trac II. Is
anyone better than the other.

I don't plan on doing any off roading, but since I live in Fairbanks,
Alaska 4WD is almost a must, though I've gotten by with my 2WD and
snow tires for 2 years without problems so far.

Thanks,

Mike


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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

I don't know about any one else's opinion, but I think that it would be
cheaper, easier, and quicker to sell your 2wd Laredo and buy a 4wd version.
JMHO.

"Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> What is everyones opinion of the various 4WD systems Jeep offers? I'm
> going to be upgrading from my 96 Laredo 2WD to a Laredo 4WD but I'm
> trying to decide which 4WD option to get: Select Trac, Quadra-Trac I
> or Quadra-Trac II. Right now I'm leaning toward the Quadra-Trac II. Is
> anyone better than the other.
>
> I don't plan on doing any off roading, but since I live in Fairbanks,
> Alaska 4WD is almost a must, though I've gotten by with my 2WD and
> snow tires for 2 years without problems so far.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
> ICQ 160154674
> AOL AIM: Jon Ne Reb
> United States Navy 1979-1982
> Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class
> VT-23, HS-1, USS Carl Vinson CVN70 (Plank Owner)
>
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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

That's what he's doing.

TJim wrote:
> I don't know about any one else's opinion, but I think that it would be
> cheaper, easier, and quicker to sell your 2wd Laredo and buy a 4wd version.
> JMHO.
>
> "Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
> news:pl4civofk4hfns88i44g8ur4mk7pajiede@4ax.com...
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>What is everyones opinion of the various 4WD systems Jeep offers? I'm
>>going to be upgrading from my 96 Laredo 2WD to a Laredo 4WD but I'm
>>trying to decide which 4WD option to get: Select Trac, Quadra-Trac I
>>or Quadra-Trac II. Right now I'm leaning toward the Quadra-Trac II. Is
>>anyone better than the other.
>>
>>I don't plan on doing any off roading, but since I live in Fairbanks,
>>Alaska 4WD is almost a must, though I've gotten by with my 2WD and
>>snow tires for 2 years without problems so far.



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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

I would look at a small v8 engine (4.7 l) mated with five speed automatic
(quad II) for the best fuel economy without sacrificing performance. From
my experience that combination gets better mileage than the 6 cylinder.

Other than that, I guess it comes down personal preferences.

Larry

"Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> What is everyones opinion of the various 4WD systems Jeep offers? I'm
> going to be upgrading from my 96 Laredo 2WD to a Laredo 4WD but I'm
> trying to decide which 4WD option to get: Select Trac, Quadra-Trac I
> or Quadra-Trac II. Right now I'm leaning toward the Quadra-Trac II. Is
> anyone better than the other.
>
> I don't plan on doing any off roading, but since I live in Fairbanks,
> Alaska 4WD is almost a must, though I've gotten by with my 2WD and
> snow tires for 2 years without problems so far.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
> ICQ 160154674
> AOL AIM: Jon Ne Reb
> United States Navy 1979-1982
> Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class
> VT-23, HS-1, USS Carl Vinson CVN70 (Plank Owner)
>
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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

Oh, sorry. I read the OP as wanting to upgrade the vehicle from 2wd to 4wd.
I guess I have to read more carefully! :)

"Thomas W." <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
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> That's what he's doing.
>
> TJim wrote:
> > I don't know about any one else's opinion, but I think that it would be
> > cheaper, easier, and quicker to sell your 2wd Laredo and buy a 4wd
version.
> > JMHO.
> >
> > "Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
> > news:pl4civofk4hfns88i44g8ur4mk7pajiede@4ax.com...
> >
> >>Hi,
> >>
> >>What is everyones opinion of the various 4WD systems Jeep offers? I'm
> >>going to be upgrading from my 96 Laredo 2WD to a Laredo 4WD but I'm
> >>trying to decide which 4WD option to get: Select Trac, Quadra-Trac I
> >>or Quadra-Trac II. Right now I'm leaning toward the Quadra-Trac II. Is
> >>anyone better than the other.
> >>
> >>I don't plan on doing any off roading, but since I live in Fairbanks,
> >>Alaska 4WD is almost a must, though I've gotten by with my 2WD and
> >>snow tires for 2 years without problems so far.
>
>
>
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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

If you have gotten by with 2wd and snow tires for 2 years, then you already
know how to handle yourself in snow and slippery road conditions. In my
opinion all you really need is the Selec Trac system then. For bad snow,
put it into part time four wheel drive mode. For slippery roads, full time
mode. For a nice summer's day, save wear and tear on the transfer box by
using two wheel drive mode. Quadra-Trac II is probably "better," but it is
more complicated, prone to failure, and needs more maintenance. Selec Trac,
on the other hand, is a purely mechanical system with no friction clutches
and practically bullet proof in comparison. "Simpler is better" is what I
say.

Earle

"Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> What is everyones opinion of the various 4WD systems Jeep offers? I'm
> going to be upgrading from my 96 Laredo 2WD to a Laredo 4WD but I'm
> trying to decide which 4WD option to get: Select Trac, Quadra-Trac I
> or Quadra-Trac II. Right now I'm leaning toward the Quadra-Trac II. Is
> anyone better than the other.
>
> I don't plan on doing any off roading, but since I live in Fairbanks,
> Alaska 4WD is almost a must, though I've gotten by with my 2WD and
> snow tires for 2 years without problems so far.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
> ICQ 160154674
> AOL AIM: Jon Ne Reb
> United States Navy 1979-1982
> Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class
> VT-23, HS-1, USS Carl Vinson CVN70 (Plank Owner)
>
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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

Now.. that is what I call 'turnover'. How did you sell it so quick?
Paper? autotrader?

Billy


"Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
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> TJim wrote:
> > I don't know about any one else's opinion, but I think that it would be
> > cheaper, easier, and quicker to sell your 2wd Laredo and buy a 4wd
version.
> > JMHO.
>
>
> I agree and that's what I did. I sold the 2WD today and will order the
> 4WD tomorrow.
>
> I'm just trying to decide which 4WD option I should get.
>
> Mike
>
> --
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> AOL AIM: Jon Ne Reb
> United States Navy 1979-1982
> Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class
> VT-23, HS-1, USS Carl Vinson CVN70 (Plank Owner)
>
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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

Billy Tolcher wrote:
> Now.. that is what I call 'turnover'. How did you sell it so quick?
> Paper? autotrader?
>
> Billy
>

Paper. It was in for about 3 weeks. Had lots of calls and a couple of
folks said they would come out and look at it, but wasted my time by not
showing up. Several out of state calls.

The guy who bought came out the day he called and then made me an offer
which I took. He picked it up today. Sure wish he had been the first to
call. :)

Mike
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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

Larry Greenwood wrote:

> I would look at a small v8 engine (4.7 l) mated with five speed automatic
> (quad II) for the best fuel economy without sacrificing performance. From
> my experience that combination gets better mileage than the 6 cylinder.
>
> Other than that, I guess it comes down personal preferences.
>
> Larry

That's the plan I had. 2003 Laredo 4WD Garnet Red (for the wife) with
4.7L V8. The only problem is the dealer in the lower 48 that I'm buying
from, no longer has any 2003's that I like. And most dealers have very
few 2003's. I've searched other inventories, no luck. So I'm going to
have to go 2004, but the basic Laredo's no longer are offered in the
color (garnet red) and the V8 as an option.

I don't like the bumper and side molding to be the body color, I like
the dark gray, I think it looks better, and the only 2004 model that has
Gray molding and my alternate color choice (Midnight Blue) is the
FREEDOM EDITION.

So I'm looking at the FREEDOM EDITION. It has most of the options I
like/want. The thing is, other than the 4.0 I-6, Jeep only offers the
4.7L HO V8 as a engine option. Only the 2004 SPECIAL EDITION and the
LIMITED offer the 4.7L V8 as an option. I was disappointed in this but I
don't like the exterior one color look of the SE/L editions.

My wife and I both would like a V8 so I guess with that much power, I'll
be able to pull others out of the snow as a sideline. :)


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Re: Jeep 4WD options
 

"Mike" <get@bent.com> wrote in message
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> Billy Tolcher wrote:
> > Now.. that is what I call 'turnover'. How did you sell it so quick?
> > Paper? autotrader?
> >
> > Billy
> >
>
> Paper. It was in for about 3 weeks. Had lots of calls and a couple of
> folks said they would come out and look at it, but wasted my time by not
> showing up.

Man, that really frosts my gourd when people do that! >:( It's so
incredibly rude and inconsiderate! Don't they realize they made you sit
around waiting for them?


>Several out of state calls.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you live in Alaska? 8^) Out-of-staters
tend to be pretty far away, don't they?

>
> The guy who bought came out the day he called and then made me an offer
> which I took. He picked it up today. Sure wish he had been the first to
> call. :)
>
> Mike
> --
> ICQ 160154674
> AOL AIM: Jon Ne Reb
> United States Navy 1979-1982
> Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class
> VT-23, HS-1, USS Carl Vinson CVN70 (Plank Owner)
>