i agree totally. not enough power with the 4 cyl.
john

"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:ow7zc.6108$c81.4585@newssvr22.news.prodigy.co m...
> Do not consider an automatic with a 4 cyl. I'd highly recommend getting
> a 6cyl/auto combo. I've had a 4cyl and five 6cyls (4 of those...guess
> which I like better?
>
> DAVID DRUM wrote:
> > Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> > speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
wrangler....
> > dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the
6
> > cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do
on
> > my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
> >
> > Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> > rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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>
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> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
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Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.

david

"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
wrangler....
> dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
>
> Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
>
> thanks
>
> David
>
>
>
>

 

Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.

david

"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
wrangler....
> dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
>
> Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
>
> thanks
>
> David
>
>
>
>

 

Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.

david

"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
wrangler....
> dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
>
> Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
>
> thanks
>
> David
>
>
>
>

 

Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.

david

"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
wrangler....
> dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
>
> Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
>
> thanks
>
> David
>
>
>
>

 

heard the recommendations. Is the mileage REALLY similar? any 4 cyl
owners to attest to this?
and what if i've driven a 4 cyl piece of garbage all along. u think it
will really bother me?
Gene---another soon to be wrangler owner



"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<a6Kzc.265$bs4.243@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net>...
> Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
> Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.
>
> david
>
> "DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> > Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> > speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
> wrangler....
> > dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> > cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> > my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
> >
> > Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> > rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> >

 

heard the recommendations. Is the mileage REALLY similar? any 4 cyl
owners to attest to this?
and what if i've driven a 4 cyl piece of garbage all along. u think it
will really bother me?
Gene---another soon to be wrangler owner



"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<a6Kzc.265$bs4.243@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net>...
> Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
> Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.
>
> david
>
> "DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> > Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> > speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
> wrangler....
> > dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> > cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> > my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
> >
> > Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> > rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> >

 

heard the recommendations. Is the mileage REALLY similar? any 4 cyl
owners to attest to this?
and what if i've driven a 4 cyl piece of garbage all along. u think it
will really bother me?
Gene---another soon to be wrangler owner



"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<a6Kzc.265$bs4.243@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net>...
> Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
> Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.
>
> david
>
> "DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> > Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> > speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
> wrangler....
> > dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> > cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> > my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
> >
> > Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> > rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> >

 

heard the recommendations. Is the mileage REALLY similar? any 4 cyl
owners to attest to this?
and what if i've driven a 4 cyl piece of garbage all along. u think it
will really bother me?
Gene---another soon to be wrangler owner



"DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<a6Kzc.265$bs4.243@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net>...
> Thanks for all who responded. I am trying to get a 2004 with the Columbia
> Edition package, 6 with ac and auto if he comes through.
>
> david
>
> "DAVID DRUM" <drumsd@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:R5tyc.6283$Y3.733@newsread2.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> > Started looking for my next jeep tonight. Will trade in my 91yj 4cyl, 5
> > speed, soft top. Thinking of an automatic, with a/c soft top,
> wrangler....
> > dare i say the word..... How does the 4 cyl preform or should I get the 6
> > cyl? And can you take the top completely off the new models like I do on
> > my 91? How do the new 4 wheel drives work?
> >
> > Any suggestions to help me be a happy jeeper???????? And what is the
> > rubicon???? is it worth the extra money?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> >