Have you been in my position?

[6872xtc]

I'm 42 and have never owned anything but GM vehicles. All trucks except for one '79 Monza with a 350, so all V-8's. I was trying to find something easier on gas than my 462BB and ended up buying a J**P!!! I felt sort of sick for several days even though it took a week to get the price down. Now I don't know squat about a '97 wrangler except around here I know I can always sell it. I'm trying to not let it distract me too much from my trucks, but I have a hard time with a J**P, let alone a stock one!! At least it rides better than my K30.

 

[colbystephens]

Never been in your position, 'cuz I never bend over.

If you were looking for fuel economy but kept your chevy trucks, why did you get a jeep?

 

[6872xtc]

The jeep is stock 4cyl, 5spd. Of the trucks I would sell nothing is ready to sell. I didn't think the guy would take almost half of book value with only 86K on the odometer. Can I blame it on peer pressure? I figured I'll drive it for part of the summer while I get rid of the '99 3500WT, the '99 2500 suburban, and get the '87 K10 in shape. My buddies that aready had Jeeps think it's hilarious.

I guess you are right, that's what I get for not covering my backside!

 

[dirtygoat]

I've been thinking about picking up a Geo Tracker lately...

Even bought a J**P a month or so ago... It's for my daughter... But, it's a cool fullsize Cherokee...

But yeah, I have a hard time buying anything but GM... Usually I'll sell it off pretty quick if it's not GM... I don't get attached to other rigs like I do with the GMs...

 

[DizturbedOne]

besides GM vehicles I've had a Ford T-Bird and a Nissan Maxima... Both of which I beat the crap out of them like a redheaded stepchild until they broke and gave them away.

All other vehicles have been GM. Buick Regal, Chevy Nova, Chevy Camaro, GMC Jimmy... All of which I took TLC, lol.

I've had the Camaro about 7 or 8 years now, will probably have it forever (I've been thinking of moving out of state to motor-swap it... lol). My Jimmy is on it's 2nd year in my possession and I will have it for the foreseeable future.

If I ever bought a new car, it would have to be a Camaro SS or a Silverado 3500 Quad Cab... Those are my only options, so I won't be getting a new car anytime soon, lol.

 

[DizturbedOne]

BTW, both the T-Bird AND the Maxima were given to me (well, the Maxima was bought for 25 dollars, same thing)... And I bought every one of my GM's with cash money baby, LOL

 

[gotblazers]

I dont see the problem . You wanted a more fuel efficient DD and you got one at a great price that still has moderate off road capabilitys if you need em. I got a dodge ram 50 for the exact same reason and its worked out great. I dont know jack shet about my dodge ram 50 although its simple enough with a 5 speed manual and a 2.0 liter carbed 4cyl. Drive it,maintain it and enjoy the luxurys of passing the gas stations and fitting in compact parking spots .

 

[thatsmrpyro2u]

im got a 96 blazer that i bought to run in winter and around town cause the truck is a bit to "fun" on the roads...and 8 miles to the gallon sucks

i beat the hell out of the blazer, trans slips, fan only works on high, 2 of the 4 windows dont work, and ohh yea its got a 4.3 so it has the power of a 6 and the fuel efficency of an 8.

also have an acura integra but thats the other toy its nice to see 32 mpg while breaking the speed limit

 

[COCHEV]

I've been thinking about picking up a Geo Tracker lately...

Even bought a J**P a month or so ago... It's for my daughter... But, it's a cool fullsize Cherokee...

But yeah, I have a hard time buying anything but GM... Usually I'll sell it off pretty quick if it's not GM... I don't get attached to other rigs like I do with the GMs...

FS jeeps are bad a$$. the old ones have Buick engines so they can kinda be GMish...Only jeep i've had was a 66 cj with a buick v6.

As for a DD, can't blame anyone for getting anything that gets better mileage these days...

 

[6872xtc]

It's really cool that you guys understand! I know it may not be the best on gas, but like gotblazers pointed out, it can do more than just haul me to work. I couldn't find anything that would haul the family across town once in a while, be fun to have around, decent MPG, not cost to much to buy,,,, all that. Besides, living so close to the San Juan mtns and Moab, I can wheel it too!

 

[magik235]

Jeeps are decent. Here is a picture of part of my fleet.