Bought a Patriot

moboden · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:51 pm

I paid 16,399 for my Patriot and I thought that was a bargain. The front wheel drive should get me through the light snow, if not I don't need to be driving in it anyway. Plus I will also save on insurance.

jerbacher · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:55 pm

moboden wrote:

I paid 16,399 for my Patriot and I thought that was a bargain. The front wheel drive should get me through the light snow, if not I don't need to be driving in it anyway. Plus I will also save on insurance.

that is a bargain! im gonna have to replace my fiance's old ford escort eventually. ive been looking at civics, jettas, and sentras, but man 16,400 is cheaper then any of those.

Pote · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:06 pm

just saw a brand new one in the paper at a dealership here in Ohio for 16,500. that IS cheap!! Might be perfect for the wifes next ride.

hallb4 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:00 pm

Funny this topic came up. We were going to replace my wife's car with a patriot too. I was looking for one with the manual tranny but the dealership up here hasnt had one in a while. Anyone test drive one with it?

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:45 pm

Yes and it's not a bad little ride.

stick · **Posted:** Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:38 pm

I like the Patriot, but not a fan of the Compass. I think the Patriot would make a nice little daily driver. Still able to go on some light trails or forest roads or something if you want.

TheJawsOfDeath · **Joined:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:56 am **Posts:** 305

moboden wrote:

I paid 16,399 for my Patriot and I thought that was a bargain. The front wheel drive should get me through the light snow, if not I don't need to be driving in it anyway. Plus I will also save on insurance.

Post some pics already!

That is a good deal, but I got my 06 KJ sport 4x4 for less than that with only delivery miles on it.

Did you get the manual or auto trans?

wendell · **Posted:** Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:50 pm

I think the patroit would make a great second car even if it was only 2wd. There isn't many small station wagons being produced today. Ford eeeeven droped the focus wagon for 08. So the patroit could be as handy as a button on an outhouse door.

hooperswish · **Posted:** Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:54 am

Keep in mind that the '07 libertys can be had for a song right now....in the 17 range for a sport manual. You definitely do not get the mileage, but obviously, you get a true 4by. But on the other hand, the patriots do look pretty cool. JP mag liked them as well- surprise, surprise??

wendell · **Posted:** Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:57 am

The 07 kj's can be had for a song because the 08 kk's are setting right next to them. The 07 is a carry over from 06 knowing they were going to release the kk a little early in 07. The patroit should be able to stand on it's own merits for what it is and is not. Some people may say if you want a true wheeler you need to get a wrangler cause the liberty is IFS. peoples deffenetion of a true wheeler will vary, if it takes them off/road to where they want to go, to them, it's a true wheeler. Some may even concider the compass a true wheeler as it takes them through the snow like a good jeep should. Others are into boulder bashing and need the strength of the sfa of a wrangler. Those who want alot of off/road ability and comfort in a small package opt for the liberty. A true off/road vehicle is in the eye's of the preciever.

Albert · **Posted:** Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:46 pm

jerbacher wrote:

moboden wrote:

I paid 16,399 for my Patriot and I thought that was a bargain. The front wheel drive should get me through the light snow, if not I don't need to be driving in it anyway. Plus I will also save on insurance.

that is a bargain! im gonna have to replace my fiance's old ford escort eventually. ive been looking at civics, jettas, and sentras, but man 16,400 is cheaper then any of those.

Yes, For a daily driver I would get a Patriot before a civic, jetta, or sentra any day. But I would get the 4wd version even though it cost more. That's just me. But my KJ is a keeper. The Patriot should make a good second vehicle.

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