looking for purchasing advice

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:49 am

Don't buy any vehicle thinking you will turn a profit ,

well,unless your neighbor has a 67 Vette with low miles, 427 4 speed and wants it out of the garage today for 500 bucks! :wink:

Then call me and I will double your money! :lol:

Jeepman56 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:02 pm

Sounds like you may be looking for something more like a Honda Pilot or Ford Escape. Both re rated highly, get better gas mileage and will get you to the ski hill but won't be as much fun off road. My opinion would be that you should get the vehicle YOU want, it isn't always practical but if you care about what you drive then it is a priority. As for the deal, I just bought out my lease at 18,000 miles for 13,400 after Tax Title and License. Hope this helps.

tomsjeep · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:33 pm

Since you don't like it, I don't see the point in trying to keep it.
A jeep unloved is not going to make you happy, and is going to be a thorn in your side every time something goes wrong (there's always something that goes wrong, it depends on how you view it is all).
For me and mine, something breaks, and I'm thinking 'oh boy, now I can upgrade!' but if I saw it as a necessary evil, it would just be chapping my hide.
There are lots of tow vehicles out there. Sounds like you don't have the one you want. Go find it.

7002ADKNY · **Joined:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:02 pm **Posts:** 10

well I decided to buy it, as much as I do not like it I think it will be a good purchase for right now with winter approaching and my seasons pass for snowboarding. I also think that I can drive it for about a year or so and still just about break even on the buy out price. I might just fall for it eventually as it will be useful for outdoor activities so sorry if i came off as a negative nancy but im officially part of the club now.

Albert · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:25 am

7002ADKNY wrote:

well I decided to buy it, as much as I do not like it I think it will be a good purchase for right now with winter approaching and my seasons pass for snowboarding. I also think that I can drive it for about a year or so and still just about break even on the buy out price. I might just fall for it eventually as it will be useful for outdoor activities so sorry if i came off as a negative nancy but im officially part of the club now.

Your decision surprises me.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:00 am

Albert wrote:

7002ADKNY wrote:

well I decided to buy it, as much as I do not like it I think it will be a good purchase for right now with winter approaching and my seasons pass for snowboarding. I also think that I can drive it for about a year or so and still just about break even on the buy out price. I might just fall for it eventually as it will be useful for outdoor activities so sorry if i came off as a negative nancy but im officially part of the club now.

Your decision surprises me.

X2! No offense but a few things you said make me believe that want you really want is some fancy SUV to play around in. But, the decision is made. Good luck and I think you will be happy about it sometime.

Terry

7002ADKNY · **Joined:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:02 pm **Posts:** 10

I think it will grow on me, its never been a dream car but overtime its usefulness will be appreciated in the family.

ShadowedXistence · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:56 pm

let me tell you what... when I first saw the liberty, it reminded me of the ford escape and I loved the appearance... when I took it for a test drive the first time... I hated the way it felt... I kept looking around at other options test drove some other SUVs... Decided to drive the liberty again, and it was already growing on my... when I found my renegade, I knew I wanted it... it had everything I wanted; sporty looks, 4x4, kind of compact which was nice since I am a pretty small guy... it just fit, and now I LOVE driving it...

I have an 04 renegade, bought it 2yrs ago for 12000 with 62000 miles...

This truely is one vehicle that has so much potential... It's actually fairly easy to work with... and I'm just proud to know that I have a JEEP... my first jeep and I think I'm pretty stuck on it...

the price you paid is pretty darn good... It is only a sport, and a stick... I honestly doubt you'll break even when you go to sell it in a year... just doesn't work that way... when you realize what you can really do with it, I'm pretty sure you'll be keeping it, even if you do still buy that sports car or whatever you want...

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:01 pm

7002ADKNY wrote:

I think it will grow on me, its never been a dream car but overtime its usefulness will be appreciated in the family.

i didnt really like mine that much when i bought it... and in fact it's still not what i WANT to be driving but it's so darn practical and good in every situation i put it in or use it for i can't bring myself to get rid of it. Like you i really want a fast/fun car instead of a SUV (jeep liberty)... but right now i'm in college and live in the snow belt so a rear wheel drive fast car isnt practical. I'll keep my jeep till it rots into the ground.. and when i can afford it i'll buy a fast/fun car and keep my jeep as a beater/winter ride. been considering selling my jeep for the last year or so... i just have to wait till winter to do donuts

i think you'll be happy with your decision... plus the 3.7 6 speed has some pep to it so it's not THAT boring to drive. i used to smoke v6 mustangs

7002ADKNY · **Joined:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:02 pm **Posts:** 10

i know i prob will not break completely even, but instead of leasing another car or buying a >$2000 beater, i think its a good investment as far as cars are concerned. i just need to buy some new tires and crossbars for the roof and i can get my winter started. For my 1 noob question is there away to turn the traction control completely off with a chip or computer adjustment, that crap really hinders snow fun.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:38 pm

7002ADKNY wrote:

i know i prob will not break completely even, but instead of leasing another car or buying a >$2000 beater, i think its a good investment as far as cars are concerned. i just need to buy some new tires and crossbars for the roof and i can get my winter started. For my 1 noob question is there away to turn the traction control completely off with a chip or computer adjustment, that crap really hinders snow fun.

pull the ABS fuse and it will turn the traction control completely off since it uses the ABS system to "control" your traction... this also means you'll lose your ABS brakes. it will also light up some lights on your dashboard.. i havnt tried it yet so i dont know how it will act when you put the fuse back in (if you'll have to get the codes cleared by a dealer or if they will go off by their self like the tire pressure sensor does).

7002ADKNY · **Joined:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:02 pm **Posts:** 10

i guess its time to grow up, donuts arent worth the hassle of going to the dealer

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:51 pm

7002ADKNY wrote:

i guess its time to grow up, donuts arent worth the hassle of going to the dealer

just turn the traction control off on the steering column and put it in 4hi and you can do crazy good and controlled donuts/drifting.. 2wd ones aren't so good with a open diff . i put a locker in the back of mine and now 2wd donuts are great but i cant do them in 4wd any more because the backend just pushes the front. dont worry you'll be happy when it comes snow time!

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:56 pm

7002ADKNY wrote:

i guess its time to grow up, donuts arent worth the hassle of going to the dealer

Time to grow up???????????????????????????? :shock:

I'm 55 and still not ready for that! :lol:

Still doing burnouts and donuts when I can, of course I don't have that EVIL ABS/ Traction Control either Thank goodness!

jhblackwell · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:55 pm

tommudd wrote:

7002ADKNY wrote:

i guess its time to grow up, donuts arent worth the hassle of going to the dealer

Time to grow up???????????????????????????? :shock:

I'm 55 and still not ready for that! :lol:

X2! I'm 63 and still being admonished for my "ethnic slurs" (actually, 'good ol' boy' redneck terms of endearment - oops :shock:

, can I use the term 'redneck'? :oops:

). Remember, you may have to grow old, but you don't have to grow up.

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:21 pm

jhblackwell wrote:

X2! I'm 63 and still being admonished for my "ethnic slurs" (actually, 'good ol' boy' redneck terms of endearment - oops :shock:

, can I use the term 'redneck'? :oops:

). Remember, you may have to grow old, but you don't have to grow up.

You can take the good ol' boy out of the woods,but you can't take the woods out of the good ol' boy.

Hey Blackwell,hows about you take Junior down to Fla. next weekend and pass a good time at Eglin..........

jhblackwell · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:51 am

KJ 119 wrote:

Hey Blackwell,hows about you take Junior down to Fla. next weekend and pass a good time at Eglin..........

I'd love to...If I knew what was happening...please explain.

Junior is totally consumed with school and work and won't be free until the first of the year...but I have plenty of leave and can make it. Are you going?

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:57 pm

Blackwell,check the Southern section and get in on the ride!

Sorry 7002ADKNY didn't mean to threadjack.

jhblackwell · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:02 pm

KJ 119 wrote:

Blackwell,check the Southern section and get in on the ride!

Thanks, Bub. Checked it out and must admit that even tho' I'm a southern boy I'm really not into mud and until I get some sho' 'nuf mud tires I must decline :cry:

KJ 119 wrote:

Sorry 7002ADKNY didn't mean to threadjack.

WHAT? I'm confused

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:12 pm

jhblackwell wrote:

KJ 119 wrote:

Sorry 7002ADKNY didn't mean to threadjack.

WHAT? I'm confused

You are a Southrin boy aintcha. :lol:

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