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Whats so great about Jeeps?
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Look at you coming in here trying to pick a fight.
I will say, given the choice, I’d take an 80 series LC over anything. (Preferably triple locked, but that’s a unicorn nowadays.)
This doesn’t reference Jeeps, but I heard something that cracked me up. They said, “If you want to get deep into the bush, take a Land Rover. If you want to get out, take a Land Cruiser.”
It's really great to have in a truck. I use it in heavy rain or when roads are mix snow/rain/dry.
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For one, writing valuations on them sure is fun when they have lift kits, gearing, and all manner of exterior accoutrement.
The owners are also typically particular about their vehicles.
The duck thing on the dashboard is kinda weird.
The owners are also typically particular about their vehicles.
The duck thing on the dashboard is kinda weird.
I would like an 80 series, but in comparison new they were double the price of a Rubicon. The LC legend was made driving across Africa in the diesel version which was never available here I don't think. Better at carrying gear, not as nimble in the tight stuff as a Jeep.Look at you coming in here trying to pick a fight.
I will say, given the choice, I’d take an 80 series LC over anything. (Preferably triple locked, but that’s a unicorn nowadays.)
This doesn’t reference Jeeps, but I heard something that cracked me up. They said, “If you want to get deep into the bush, take a Land Rover. If you want to get out, take a Land Cruiser.”
Of course the original Land Cruiser drivetrain was more or less a copy of the original Willy's Jeep. Of course so was the Land Rover. So I guess thats just another thing thats great about Jeep's - often imitated but never duplicated.
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Or interested …
No, we never had the option of a diesel, I wish we did. I’d still take our versions of the 80 series in a heartbeat.
When it comes to Jeeps, my dream Jeep is a 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief. I love those full size Jeeps, and for some reason, I like the square headlights. While I like the Wranglers (YJ, TJ, JK, etc.) and the CJ’s,…I just love the full sized, boxy body on those old Cherokee’s and Wagoneer’s.
Unfortunately, those are getting harder to find in decent shape. If you do find one, they want a ton of money for it. Apparently, the tree growing through the engine compartment makes it more valuable.
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BiL had a WWW - white woody wagoneer !!!No, we never had the option of a diesel, I wish we did. I’d still take our versions of the 80 series in a heartbeat.
When it comes to Jeeps, my dream Jeep is a 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief. I love those full size Jeeps, and for some reason, I like the square headlights. While I like the Wranglers (YJ, TJ, JK, etc.) and the CJ’s,…I just love the full sized, boxy body on those old Cherokee’s and Wagoneer’s.
Unfortunately, those are getting harder to find in decent shape. If you do find one, they want a ton of money for it. Apparently, the tree growing through the engine compartment makes it more valuable.
We’d put chains on the tires to keep up with my PowerWagon on Super Swampers - back in our duck dynasty days
BiL had a WWW - white woody wagoneer !!!
We’d put chains on the tires to keep up with my PowerWagon on Super Swampers - back in our duck dynasty days
Good old PowerWagon’s!
Back in the mid 90s, a friend of mine sold an old trailer to some guy and he showed up in a new Z71 to haul it off. The trailer was down in a valley on his property and it was a bit messy down there. Gene didn’t get down there to pull it up to the house before the guy showed up. He apologized and said that he would go grab it. The guy said that he wasn’t worried, he’ll get it, no big deal.
Well, he hooked up, got about 1/4 of the way back up and got stuck. Gene used his 1978 PowerWagon to pull the new truck, with the trailer attached to it, to the top of the hill. It was quite messy, but the old Dodge made short work of it.
The guy with his new Z71 was impressed with the old Dodge. (Gene had some old Buckshot Mudder’s on his, if I remember correctly.)
So if a guy started driving a Wrangler, are you obligated to do the silly little finger wave? And can you forgo all the ducks?
That must be a regional thing. Here in the West, I've always heard it pronounced Wilees. At least in the circles I frequent.
My Wranglers have always been -and will always be- duck-free zones. If I do wave, it will only be at Wranglers with no ducks on the dash and no “angry Jeep” aftermarket grille.
edyvw
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I "hung out" with a 70 series a lot, 4.2 diesel, no turbo, 1HZ.
It was a remarkable off-roader. I know they are still selling it in some countries.
But, I would take Puch G over that any time.
G Wagon here is defeatured then reloaded with bling. You will only find them in front of Valet at some fancy restaurant - not on the trail.
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I have been driving the same sand peninsula for decades - have never seen one. Rovers, LC, etc, - yes …G Wagon here is defeatured then reloaded with bling. You will only find them in front of Valet at some fancy restaurant - not on the trail.
The majority I have seen were at
️ ️ ️ ️ ️ hotels
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Get a primary & backup of something else for the same cost
I still have mine, gradually restoring it now. Fixed all the power window and door lock issues, all the issues I had with the ZJ were electrical/electronic, not mechanical. 4.0 six has only 185,000 miles on it, also all the ujoints, driveshafts, differential gears and bearings are original, as is the transfer case. If I can find one I'd get another non-rusty one in a minute. Parts are mostly available and cheap. Simple basic design except for the Chrysler CCD Bus network, although my Autel scanner can work with that system. Owned since new.
The comment about WKs being unreliable really applies only to the first 2 years of that series (built from 2005-2010) I have an 07 I bought used in 09 and it has had less trouble than my ZJ did at the same year age and mileage, the Hemi pulls like a freight train, and the QD II 4x4 package with the 2 speed transfer case and electronic locking diffs is superior to anything Jeep has made before or since. If I found the right one I'd still buy another used!
This boat isn't that big but it weighs 5050 lbs on the trailer, the WK-Hemi pulls it like it's not there. Repairs:
besides normal maintenance:
cat converter (warrantee)
front diff mounts & starter @ 90,000 miles
TIPM @ 100,000 miles
front drive shaft CV joints, radiator, and AC evap @ 125,000 miles
valve cover gaskets and rear main seal @ 135,000 miles
that's it.
edyvw
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Ah, I am not talking that. Though it is still a very capable off-roader, as long as it does not come with 79 inch wheels.G Wagon here is defeatured then reloaded with bling. You will only find them in front of Valet at some fancy restaurant - not on the trail.
