New Jeep has arrived

Stepside Z · September 7, 2004

My new jeep is finally here and I am going to pick it up tomorrow. The big surprise is it has come in with the new premium package. The upside is that the wheel flares are painted. The thing I am not sure about is the crome front. What are your thoughts?

ToeJam · September 7, 2004

I like it, especially since the front bumper is a flat black.

Wingnut · September 7, 2004

Very nice man!

That window sticker doesn't say "34 mpg" City does it

R Dogg 56 · September 7, 2004

Powertrain

4.0L 6-Cylinder Power Tech Engine

4-Speed Automatic Transmission

GVWR, Towing, Suspension

Heavy Duty Dana 44/226mm Rear Axle

Dana 30/186mm Front Axle

4,550-Pound GVWR

Command-Trac® 4WD Transfer Case

3.73 Axle Ratio

Capacities/Weights

Weight Distribution - Automatic Transmission - % Rear=51.0

Payload Capacity - Standard [lb]=750

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Standard [lb]=4600

Fuel Tank Capacity [gal]=19.0

Payload Capacity - Maximum [lb]=750

Towing Capacity - Maximum (Properly Equipped) [lb]=3500

Weight Distribution - Automatic Transmission - % Front=49.0

Base Curb Weight - with Automatic Transmission [lb]=3445

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Maximum [lb]=4600

I'd say it's more like 14mpg, what with all of that weight on the vehicle.

Wingnut · September 7, 2004

Yeah, I know (I've had a Jeep)....It just looks kinda like a 3.

Truckman031 · September 9, 2004

Nice Jeep. I don't know if I like the premium package.

Stepside Z · September 10, 2004

No 34 MPG. I am still on the fence about the front grill. I can take it off if I desire. Driving the thing is like driving a go cart, but it does tow the jet ski ( 1100lbs with trailer and gas) like it is nothing, not sure if I should be towing with 110 miles on it. I am very happy with it so far, it seems to dao all that I want it to.

SnakeEyeSS · September 12, 2004

I'm courious, why this model particularly?

I mean, you coulda got a nice used Silverado again for the same price.....if you want gas, coulda gotten a 4.3 with 3.43's......

so why a jeep?

lrymal · September 12, 2004

so why a jeep?

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We bought one last year, but in our case, needed a roustabout rig that not only had quality 4X4 abilities and strength, but had a small body for fence line maintenance in which the access is through a lot of ravines and limited width trails. Currently use a 4-wheeler for a lot of that, but needed something more substantial.

My Silverado is just too big in our case. The jeep is perfect for that.

Stepside Z · September 14, 2004

I'm courious, why this model particularly?

I mean, you coulda got a nice used Silverado again for the same price.....if you want gas, coulda gotten a 4.3 with 3.43's......

so why a jeep?

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I have always liked Jeeps but could never live with the room of the standard Wrangler. The Unlimited provides that needed room.

Why not another Silverado? I really have no need for a truck but an SUV type was required. What really sells on the Jeep is 8 bolts, 2 clamps and the top is off. A very nice feature for the VA beach summers.

HillHound · September 15, 2004

I like the looks of it John!

All of this talk of mileage? I don't get it. You could tow the Jeep and the Jetski on a 3000lb trailer with your PSD Superduty and get better mileage doing it than the Jeep or many 4x4 V8 Silverados do unloaded!

Why not just drive the diesel if mileage is a concern. What are you getting unloaded with the Superduty, John? I'll bet at least 17 to 19 mpg.

My V10 Superduty gets a little over 12 average and 14 to 15 highway and it was starting to hurt so we just bought a little base model Pontiac Vibe as an errand runner/work car...my last fillup was 33.7mpg!

Good luck with the Jeep! Looks like a fun vehicle!

Stepside Z · September 16, 2004

Hill,

Milage is not really an issue with me. The Jeep and Superduty average out about the same. The real issue boils down to a couple factors: 1 I am buying a house after the first of the year. Owning the Jeep opposed to the truck frees up a bunch of money each month. Jeep and ski together cost me less a month then the truck. 2 is security, I have 3 more years left on sea duty. I wanted something that would fit in a garage while I was gone.

John

Stepside Z · September 16, 2004

Hill,

Milage is not really an issue with me. The Jeep and Superduty average out about the same. The real issue boils down to a couple factors: 1 I am buying a house after the first of the year. Owning the Jeep opposed to the truck frees up a bunch of money each month. Jeep and ski together cost me less a month then the truck. 2 is security, I have 3 more years left on sea duty. I wanted something that would fit in a garage while I was gone.

John