I couldn't agree more! 320,000mi and counting!
I work at a dealer, and my Jeep was in the shop a few years ago when an Amazon Prime truck tried to occupy the same space as me (ouch!). Drove Grand Cherokees, Cherokees, Compasses and Rams for a few weeks. All nice in their own respect, but...
As someone who works at a dealer, believe me, you DO NOT want to work directly with the manufacturer. It is a nightmare! Find a reasonable dealer, tell them no badges or branding, find a good salesperson who understands customer service AND the product (there are a lot of us out here), and...
82 years ago today this prototype vehicle was delivered to Camp Holabird, MA– September 23, 1940 – the undisputed 1st jeep!
They DROVE(!) it from the American Bantam factory in Butler, PA leaving about 8am. They arrived at Camp Holabird at just after 4:30pm. No problem, 25 minutes to spare...
Just strolling through some old posts this morning. That last picture is awesome! Out in nature by yourself, just you and your Jeep. Very cool!
I had a chance to buy one just like that in 1990 for $3000. Kid on the way and not enough money - the one (of many) that got away!
Been in over my head many times . . . that's where the good stories are:)
On my way to Sunday dinner with my parents my son and I decided to take a very short little detour. 3 hours and a backhoe later . . .
Dinner was great BTW. Mom and Dad enjoyed the story.
I hydro-locked my Wrangler (4.0l) with about 240,000 miles on it. I pulled all the plugs, hand turned the engine, sprayed WD-40 in the cylinders, replaced the spark plugs, and started it the next day. I blew a couple of gallons of muddy water out of my exhaust system, but it started! It took a...