What is an unpopular opinion you have in the Jeep community?

[Traveller128]

Oh this still pisses me off to this day. And no where was it more prevalent that at good ol Fort Hood.

I was 9 years in when we got there. I went through that week of reception and then came the last day, and all these groups come in. Military Onesource, EFMP, USAA, etc. Which was all fine. All good resources. Then suddenly was a fucking car dealership... I was with several other NCOs and we all looked at each other and went, wtf is this shit?

As soon as the brief was "over", another NCO in the briefing stood up and asked to address the room, was allowed to, and this SSG/E6 came up and told everyone, but "especially if this is your first duty station" to not do that shit. To wait at least a month. Rely on your leadership and those feet to get you where you need to go. She explained how they screw soldiers over.

I had the honor of being sponsor to several new soldiers coming to 3 BEB and as SOON as I could I would tell them the same. I'd get them where they needed to go. It was my job. Don't cave.

But as we'd be waiting outside, we'd all be giving each other shit for:

"Oh man, look at this. Camero with the dealer plate! Who's troop is this?"

Oh man, been there done that at Ft. Hood. SERIOUS predator companies down there. The worst were the payday loan places and the rent to own racket. I avoided them but several guys I was stationed with didn't. And they paid for that, but they eventually learned.

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[Overwatch]

That the 392 is not too expensive! When I told my wife I paid $45,000 she thought it was perfectly fine.

 

[Traveller128]

x2, in fact that's really the one thing I hate about Jeeps since they started naming them Wrangler, that phukin' stupid name "Wrangler", that should be tacked on a King Ranch truck or something for steer haulin', not a trail running 4x4. I've never said or will I ever say I own a wrangler, I'll say JL or 2dr Jeep, but damn sure won't call it Wrangler!!!
/rant

My wife calls it "the Jeep" or "my awesome Jeep" or "the Willys".

There was a very brief moment when she wanted to get new hood stickers that said "Robicon" (I'm Rob, and I did all the mods) but I nixed it.

 

[Jtclayton612]

I love the folding windshield for photography. My wife is also happy as I am less of a target for wild animals. Glass glare is terrible.

I had never thought of this as a use for it, that’s actually pretty slick, moose are terrifying.

 

[S2k Chris]

My wife calls it "the Jeep" or "my awesome Jeep" or "the Willys".

There was a very brief moment when she wanted to get new hood stickers that said "Robicon" (I'm Rob, and I did all the mods) but I nixed it.

Yeah, my young daughters call my Jeep “Rubi” (of course) and that’s fine, but getting stickers and such with a custom name is a little too cutesy for me.

Also, I’ve never been ducked, never ducked anyone, and I don’t feel like my life is in any way lacking as a result.

 

[Traveller128]

Yeah, my young daughters call my Jeep “Rubi” (of course) and that’s fine, but getting stickers and such with a custom name is a little too cutesy for me.

Also, I’ve never been ducked, never ducked anyone, and I don’t feel like my life is in any way lacking as a result.

Ducks are a thing that I truly don't understand.

 

[Cowboy from hell]

I love a nice clean and shiny jeep more than one covered in mud and dirt!.....Im weird!

 

[TheBirdie72]

x2, in fact that's really the one thing I hate about Jeeps since they started naming them Wrangler, that phukin' stupid name "Wrangler", that should be tacked on a King Ranch truck or something for steer haulin', not a trail running 4x4. I've never said or will I ever say I own a wrangler, I'll say JL or 2dr Jeep, but damn sure won't call it Wrangler!!!
/rant

I like to wear wrangler jeans while driving my wrangler. ?

 

[AZ Hella]

The 6 speed manual is the only way to go.

 

[Matanzas]

Just name it Crawfish.

It’s pronounced “crayfish”

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Rubicon is the only option.

 

[Matanzas]

The more mods you have the more likely you will get highpointed, stuck in the mud, turtled, or otherwise in over your head.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

It’s pronounced “crayfish”

Crawdad around here

 

[MattT69]

4 door Wranglers are SUVs...
4 door Wranglers are not "Unlimited", They are too long and low if not lifted.
Rear seats should be an option for the 2 doors Wranglers... (most come out day one)
Lifted Wranglers look better even if you dont wheel them hard.
Wranglers should come with 35s minimum.

 

[mushroomax]

Broncos are better

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