Jeep Politics (Not Political) :-)

[AlgUSF]

So, I wanted to start a non-political thread on Jeep politics. Topics where there are limited to no middle ground where both sides are firmly encamped. I'll start. I think it goes without saying "no politician politics", please.

Angry vs Happy Jeep

I'm totally in the camp of "Happy Jeep", I don't know how someone could take an iconic look like the JL Wrangler and stick angry bird eyebrows over it. I don't wave at Angry Jeeps, I teach my kids that the only Jeeps are happy Jeeps. If I ducked, I would refuse to duck an Angry Jeep no matter how awesome it was just because it is an Angry Jeep.

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[Buster1]

Waving Jeeps or non-waving Jeeps.

 

[AlgUSF]

Waving Jeeps or non-waving Jeeps.

So are you a waver or non-waver and why?

I generally wave to HAPPY JEEPS, but I probably miss 20-25pct of Happy Jeeps because I'm doing things like driving my vehicle. My wife is always reminding me of the Jeeps that wave at us and I inadvertently missed it. I'm a waver because it is one of the things that makes the Jeep community unique, we as a community are as unique as the vehicles we drive. In my mind, if you don't wave you might as well be driving a Hyundai Santa Fe or similar.

 

[aldo98229]

I don’t wave at angry Jeeps either.

I have to use that hand to cover my mouth...

 

[2nd 392]

A neighbor has a nicely modded always spotless (as opposed to mine) 2 dr. ruined by a hideous angry grill (IMO), but but-beauty is in the eye- he’s the one climbing into it- his money- etc. Still wave back

 

[AlgUSF]

I can think of another:

3.6L vs. 2.0T

I'm a registered independent when it comes to this great debate among Jeepers. Since I have the 3.6 I can make the argument.

The 2.0T is too new and Jeep hasn't worked the bugs out of it like the "tried and true" Pentastar. The cam follower problems were fixed almost a decade ago and any camshaft issues are VERY few and far between. Lee Iaccoca himself posthumously came and blessed the Pentastar. Then the Coloradans explain the differences between the two engines at altitude. If you think the 3.6L sounds weak the 2.0L sounds like a Honda Civic. The Pentastar Upgrade (PUG) made an already amazing and reliable engine even better! If you get a 2.0T, hope you enjoy your Fiat.

 

[Billkowski]

I can think of another:

3.6L vs. 2.0T

I'm a registered independent when it comes to this great debate among Jeepers. Since I have the 3.6 I can make the argument.

The 2.0T is too new and Jeep hasn't worked the bugs out of it like the "tried and true" Pentastar. The cam follower problems were fixed almost a decade ago and any camshaft issues are VERY few and far between. Lee Iaccoca himself posthumously came and blessed the Pentastar. Then the Coloradans explain the differences between the two engines at altitude. If you think the 3.6L sounds weak the 2.0L sounds like a Honda Civic. The Pentastar Upgrade (PUG) made an already amazing and reliable engine even better! If you get a 2.0T, hope you enjoy your Fiat.

Bold move, might be some fireworks on this comment. BTW I'm with you on this one.

 

[GrayWolf.Overland]

I am sorry upfront .. but angry face jeeps make me cringe :| .. sorry again

 

[Wbino]

I like a little engine noise on takeoff but am completely confused for the need for Jeeps or large pickups sounding like Mustangs or any other true muscle car.
My neighbor has a white toyota that I can hear start up and drone down the street...he's in his sixties.

 

[AcesandEights]

Jeep Wranglers have two-doors. Ford Explorers have four.

 

[AlgUSF]

Bold move, might be some fireworks on this comment. BTW I'm with you on this one.

LOL! Everything posted here is hopefully meant to be a bit lighthearted. After reading a lot of posts on this forum, I bet a bunch of members run out to their garages and fire up their Pentastars with a mechanics stethoscope wondering if their engine is going to grenade on them. "Uh-oh, that sounds like the sound in the video made from a cell phone with a bird chirping in the background".

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

If you believe its all Putin's fault, then just ignore me now. Argh. What kind of thread is this? My bet, deleted in 3 pages. LOL

 

[nyvisual]

I just can’t wave to an angry Jeep, they make me cringe. Coming from the Dodge world, many owners would put these ugly rims / tires on which make me fe the same way.
You do you, but I don’t participate in that madness

 

[NMPirate]

Mall Crawler or Trail Jeep? Trail all the way for me!

 

[BDinTX]

There’s a mullet Jeep in the area that has one of those grumper grills along with a bunch of other similar themed add-ons.

It’s… interesting…. Big lift, tires and wheels, plus other stuff that fits the look. They’ve obviously invested a lot of money into it and they probably love it.

I’ve seen it twice now and both times I found myself staring at it because from a distance it’s hard to figure out what it is.

When they get closer I feel obligated to wave because they can tell I am looking at them but I am crying inside for what they did to it. This isn’t it, but like it only in black.

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