Unlimited with Automatic Only???
#31
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
"cactuscowboy" <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote in message news:<O6Lcc.86971$JO3.44993@attbi_s04>...
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic. I sold a new Mustang
> GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who insist on manual
> transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
>
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 ****** Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 ****** Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> O|||||||O
Either that, or they don't like letting clutches out while stalled at
big uphill angles. And buying clutches. What a pain in the ***. I've
had both too, and I'm sticking with the 4-speed in the TJ. Standard's
fine in a sports car.
Matt
> >
> >
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic. I sold a new Mustang
> GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who insist on manual
> transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
>
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 ****** Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 ****** Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> O|||||||O
Either that, or they don't like letting clutches out while stalled at
big uphill angles. And buying clutches. What a pain in the ***. I've
had both too, and I'm sticking with the 4-speed in the TJ. Standard's
fine in a sports car.
Matt
> >
> >
#32
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
"cactuscowboy" <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote in message news:<O6Lcc.86971$JO3.44993@attbi_s04>...
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic. I sold a new Mustang
> GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who insist on manual
> transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
>
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 ****** Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 ****** Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> O|||||||O
Either that, or they don't like letting clutches out while stalled at
big uphill angles. And buying clutches. What a pain in the ***. I've
had both too, and I'm sticking with the 4-speed in the TJ. Standard's
fine in a sports car.
Matt
> >
> >
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic. I sold a new Mustang
> GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who insist on manual
> transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
>
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 ****** Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 ****** Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> O|||||||O
Either that, or they don't like letting clutches out while stalled at
big uphill angles. And buying clutches. What a pain in the ***. I've
had both too, and I'm sticking with the 4-speed in the TJ. Standard's
fine in a sports car.
Matt
> >
> >
#33
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
"cactuscowboy" <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote in message news:<O6Lcc.86971$JO3.44993@attbi_s04>...
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic. I sold a new Mustang
> GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who insist on manual
> transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
>
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 ****** Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 ****** Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> O|||||||O
Either that, or they don't like letting clutches out while stalled at
big uphill angles. And buying clutches. What a pain in the ***. I've
had both too, and I'm sticking with the 4-speed in the TJ. Standard's
fine in a sports car.
Matt
> >
> >
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic. I sold a new Mustang
> GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who insist on manual
> transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
>
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 ****** Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 ****** Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> O|||||||O
Either that, or they don't like letting clutches out while stalled at
big uphill angles. And buying clutches. What a pain in the ***. I've
had both too, and I'm sticking with the 4-speed in the TJ. Standard's
fine in a sports car.
Matt
> >
> >
#34
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
cactuscowboy wrote:
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
#35
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
cactuscowboy wrote:
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#36
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
cactuscowboy wrote:
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
cactuscowboy wrote:
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
> Right, auto only in the Unlimited. I sell Ford/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and I'm
> totally disgusted with the poor or nonexistant availability of manual
> transmissions in general, e.g. can't get a MT in the new '04 F150 or Grand
> Cherokee. I wouldn't own a vehicle with an automatic.
I've owned two CJ7s with manuals and three Wranglers with autos, in
addition to two auto XJs. I MUCH prefer the auto, especially offroad. I
have a car with a standard trans. and three motorcycles if I get the
urge to shift. It's a subjective thing.
> I sold a new Mustang GT coupe (5 speed) yesterday. Thank God for customers who
> insist on manual transmissions. Maybe if enough customers demanded
it, DC will build an
> Unlimited Rubicon with manual transmission as standard equipment.
I'm sure it is a production cost decision and will be introduced if the
demand is there. Since you are a career tin pusher, you already know
that, quite often, newer lines are introduced with limited options
during the first runs.
> The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
> minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
> insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
> shifted out of 2WD High.
You know what makes me tired, is people who think they are omnipotent
and can decide for other people what is best for them. You must be a
very high powered and respected car salesman to justify making judgement
calls on what people should buy, and what they shouldn't, and how people
should spend their hard earned cash. It must be frustrating to believe
to have all that power and no way to execute it. I can see why you need
to vent.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a Jeep or truck without 4WD, even if I never
intended to offroad it. One necessary use of the 4WD justifies the
purchase of it for the life of the vehicle, in my opinion. Apart from
that, resale is better.
It's all about impressing the neighbors.... "Look
> at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
Since we're making such judgement calls, maybe it's time for a career
change. Sounds like job burnout to me. :)
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Function: noun
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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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
"cactuscowboy" <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote in message
:
: The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
: minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
: insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
: shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors....
"Look
: at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
:
That has to be the dumbest statement I've heard in a long time. The next
time a perspective customer comes in looking at a GC because they go camping
twice a year and they want a towing package because they want to take stuff
to the dump from time to time - tell them they would be better off with a
used Windstar and see how long they stick around. For that matter, see how
long you stick around.
May I remind you that if Jeep only sold to people that promised to utilize
the vehicle to its utmost potential, the brand would cease to exist. To
avoid any further sleepless nights be sure to screen Viper owners that won't
commit to 4.5 second 0-60 launches, 3/4 ton Ram buyers hauling yard waste
well under 500 lbs, mini-van buyers with only one child and the worst
offenders of all - people ordering two-tone paint when one colour would
suffice...lunatics!
Let us know when you have returned all your commissions back to your
employer from sales to poseurs.
-Brian
:
: The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
: minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
: insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
: shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors....
"Look
: at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
:
That has to be the dumbest statement I've heard in a long time. The next
time a perspective customer comes in looking at a GC because they go camping
twice a year and they want a towing package because they want to take stuff
to the dump from time to time - tell them they would be better off with a
used Windstar and see how long they stick around. For that matter, see how
long you stick around.
May I remind you that if Jeep only sold to people that promised to utilize
the vehicle to its utmost potential, the brand would cease to exist. To
avoid any further sleepless nights be sure to screen Viper owners that won't
commit to 4.5 second 0-60 launches, 3/4 ton Ram buyers hauling yard waste
well under 500 lbs, mini-van buyers with only one child and the worst
offenders of all - people ordering two-tone paint when one colour would
suffice...lunatics!
Let us know when you have returned all your commissions back to your
employer from sales to poseurs.
-Brian
#39
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Posts: n/a
Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
"cactuscowboy" <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote in message
:
: The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
: minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
: insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
: shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors....
"Look
: at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
:
That has to be the dumbest statement I've heard in a long time. The next
time a perspective customer comes in looking at a GC because they go camping
twice a year and they want a towing package because they want to take stuff
to the dump from time to time - tell them they would be better off with a
used Windstar and see how long they stick around. For that matter, see how
long you stick around.
May I remind you that if Jeep only sold to people that promised to utilize
the vehicle to its utmost potential, the brand would cease to exist. To
avoid any further sleepless nights be sure to screen Viper owners that won't
commit to 4.5 second 0-60 launches, 3/4 ton Ram buyers hauling yard waste
well under 500 lbs, mini-van buyers with only one child and the worst
offenders of all - people ordering two-tone paint when one colour would
suffice...lunatics!
Let us know when you have returned all your commissions back to your
employer from sales to poseurs.
-Brian
:
: The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
: minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
: insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
: shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors....
"Look
: at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
:
That has to be the dumbest statement I've heard in a long time. The next
time a perspective customer comes in looking at a GC because they go camping
twice a year and they want a towing package because they want to take stuff
to the dump from time to time - tell them they would be better off with a
used Windstar and see how long they stick around. For that matter, see how
long you stick around.
May I remind you that if Jeep only sold to people that promised to utilize
the vehicle to its utmost potential, the brand would cease to exist. To
avoid any further sleepless nights be sure to screen Viper owners that won't
commit to 4.5 second 0-60 launches, 3/4 ton Ram buyers hauling yard waste
well under 500 lbs, mini-van buyers with only one child and the worst
offenders of all - people ordering two-tone paint when one colour would
suffice...lunatics!
Let us know when you have returned all your commissions back to your
employer from sales to poseurs.
-Brian
#40
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Re: Unlimited with Automatic Only???
"cactuscowboy" <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote in message
:
: The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
: minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
: insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
: shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors....
"Look
: at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
:
That has to be the dumbest statement I've heard in a long time. The next
time a perspective customer comes in looking at a GC because they go camping
twice a year and they want a towing package because they want to take stuff
to the dump from time to time - tell them they would be better off with a
used Windstar and see how long they stick around. For that matter, see how
long you stick around.
May I remind you that if Jeep only sold to people that promised to utilize
the vehicle to its utmost potential, the brand would cease to exist. To
avoid any further sleepless nights be sure to screen Viper owners that won't
commit to 4.5 second 0-60 launches, 3/4 ton Ram buyers hauling yard waste
well under 500 lbs, mini-van buyers with only one child and the worst
offenders of all - people ordering two-tone paint when one colour would
suffice...lunatics!
Let us know when you have returned all your commissions back to your
employer from sales to poseurs.
-Brian
:
: The majority of people who buy Jeeps would be far better served with a
: minivan. I can't tell you how tiring it is to sell SUV's to poseurs who
: insist on wasting money on a 4WD vehicle that will rarely if ever get
: shifted out of 2WD High. It's all about impressing the neighbors....
"Look
: at me, I'm a badass in a tough SUV".
:
That has to be the dumbest statement I've heard in a long time. The next
time a perspective customer comes in looking at a GC because they go camping
twice a year and they want a towing package because they want to take stuff
to the dump from time to time - tell them they would be better off with a
used Windstar and see how long they stick around. For that matter, see how
long you stick around.
May I remind you that if Jeep only sold to people that promised to utilize
the vehicle to its utmost potential, the brand would cease to exist. To
avoid any further sleepless nights be sure to screen Viper owners that won't
commit to 4.5 second 0-60 launches, 3/4 ton Ram buyers hauling yard waste
well under 500 lbs, mini-van buyers with only one child and the worst
offenders of all - people ordering two-tone paint when one colour would
suffice...lunatics!
Let us know when you have returned all your commissions back to your
employer from sales to poseurs.
-Brian