My new Mopar
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My new Mopar
After 12 years of faithful service, my old 4 litre XJ Cherokee failed its MOT last year with a crusty bottom, so I sold it to an off-roading buddy.
It's taken me a while, but I finally found a black JK Wrangler Unlimited that matched my spec, and I'm tickled to bits with it. It has the 2.8 CRD with 6 speed box. 339 lb ft of torque, and 35 mpg on a run.
I've only had it 2 weeks, but I've already fitted Rubicon wheels with 33" tyres, Sahara side steps and a Kenwood SatNav/Media/Phone unit. Got it just in time too.
The spooky thing is that it was only after I'd bought it that I realised it's the same Jeep that I test drove, and almost bought, in May 2009, when it was new. Damn thing found me!
Apologies to those who've already seen this pic on Arsebook.
It's taken me a while, but I finally found a black JK Wrangler Unlimited that matched my spec, and I'm tickled to bits with it. It has the 2.8 CRD with 6 speed box. 339 lb ft of torque, and 35 mpg on a run.
I've only had it 2 weeks, but I've already fitted Rubicon wheels with 33" tyres, Sahara side steps and a Kenwood SatNav/Media/Phone unit. Got it just in time too.
The spooky thing is that it was only after I'd bought it that I realised it's the same Jeep that I test drove, and almost bought, in May 2009, when it was new. Damn thing found me!
Apologies to those who've already seen this pic on Arsebook.
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Thanks chaps
Yes, the pic shows the Rubicon wheels and tyres, an ebay bargain. It came with 16" alloys and 30" tyres, but they looked lost in those arches. Only problem was that the taller tyres made it harder to get in for a shortarse like me, so I had to fit the side steps. Or, as I prefer to call them, "rock rails"
Yes, the pic shows the Rubicon wheels and tyres, an ebay bargain. It came with 16" alloys and 30" tyres, but they looked lost in those arches. Only problem was that the taller tyres made it harder to get in for a shortarse like me, so I had to fit the side steps. Or, as I prefer to call them, "rock rails"
Great looking Jeep Adam.
What is the interior like on the later Wranglers? Got any pics?
What is the interior like on the later Wranglers? Got any pics?
Dave Tildesley.....MMA-081
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
Thanks chaps.
Dave81: Carolyn describes the interior as "like driving in a toolbox". The later (2011 on) models are much plusher, heated leather seats etc., but that's not what it's about, in my opinion. I want to be able to remove the drain plugs and hose out the interior. I'll take a pic.
The 2011-on models are aimed at a different market. They have softer suspension, and taller gearing, to get under the top tax bracket. Again, Carolyn's descriptive powers were spot on "like driving a space hopper". The pre-2010 manual models have steeper (3.73:1) gearing (useful when you put bigger tyres on), and the Sport models have stiffer suspension. This one rides like a buckboard, just like all Jeeps should.
Dave999: Worry not, the Cornet is still in the garage
Dave81: Carolyn describes the interior as "like driving in a toolbox". The later (2011 on) models are much plusher, heated leather seats etc., but that's not what it's about, in my opinion. I want to be able to remove the drain plugs and hose out the interior. I'll take a pic.
The 2011-on models are aimed at a different market. They have softer suspension, and taller gearing, to get under the top tax bracket. Again, Carolyn's descriptive powers were spot on "like driving a space hopper". The pre-2010 manual models have steeper (3.73:1) gearing (useful when you put bigger tyres on), and the Sport models have stiffer suspension. This one rides like a buckboard, just like all Jeeps should.
Dave999: Worry not, the Cornet is still in the garage
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