Becoming too much of a Jeep guy, too quick.

[Wbino]

I don't even have mine yet....and I am already a total convert from my Cherokee.

I've been a sports car guy. I barely have any interest in my Shelby anymore lol. Gonna get a classic 911 when the markets calm down and then call it a day. Modern Wrangler + Classic Porsche. Done.

Ive had my SLK 230 convertible for 20 years. Jeeps weren’t on my radar till my wife needed a car,
so I got myself a Wrangler as my everyday retired vehicle and my 230 as my Sunday drive...

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[melendez69]

...or am I condemned to drive Jeeps for the rest of my life...?

condemned
/kənˈdemd/

adjective

sentenced to a particular punishment, especially death.

Easy there, tiger... using the C-word like that again will get you bounced outta this forum.

 

[DavidArmen]

Same thing happened to me last August LOL
My uncle is a Jeep guy with a severely upgraded JKUR and I enjoyed off-roading with him but I never felt that obsession. But then six months ago, out of the blue, I randomly got obsessed with everything Jeep wrangler. All day of watching YouTube videos and reading about jeep. About five weeks later I drove off the lot in a 2021 firecracker JLUR and I can’t even think of owning another type of vehicle anymore.

 

[EugeneTheJeep]

So my question to you: am I normal if, all of a sudden, only Jeeps are interesting to me?

No, your not. Who wants to be normal? No more boring cars, ok?

 

[1941]

I’m not going to say anything that others haven’t already said, but: I use to never get the appeal of bigger vehicles, I only liked sports cars (from hot-hatches to muscle cars). Randomly looked at Wrangler videos on YouTube one night about 6 weeks ago and fell into an obsession hole that led me to buying my first Wrangler two weeks ago, in my mid-30s.

Now I’m not sure I care about any other vehicle.

 

[Gee-pah]

am I normal if, all of a sudden, only Jeeps are interesting to me?

Bonjour Jérôme

Better question, who cares in this particular case if you're normal or not, and by the way I think you are.

To ask the question in generic terms, is it normal for some things in life to hit you and you are immediately hooked? Of course. We've all tried foods for the first time and became fans instantly rather than it being an acquired taste--not that there's anything wrong with taking time to like something, particular something complex like a person or large entity with lots of moving parts.

But suppose it wasn't normal. Normal is overrated. Normal is what, statically a large range of the population would do or be measured at. If your pulseox isn't normal, that's a problem. If you hoard things abnormally to the point of your dwelling being a fire hazard, that's a problem. But when you exercise interests, even unique ones that most others don't share (and by the way, loving Wranglers would no way be an example) that don't cause you harm or interfere with the quality of your life, whether you're so called normal or not: who cares. These are the situations where, as long as your actions hurt no other (say you love to watch airplanes land) don't live for public opinion, live for you.

 

[LarryB]

I had wanted a Wrangler for at least 10 years, but always considered them to be impractical, bad handling and unless you wanted to spend all kinds of time off roading, there was not much point. I also read Consumer Reports and other magazines talking about how uncivilized they were.

So, I test drove a few other cars that I had also admired, such as the Golf GTI and the Supra. However, I was somewhat resistant to even test driving the Wrangler, not sure why.

One day, drove by the dealership and saw my Jeep (In the picture). I just knew it was mine. Sure, there are trade-offs ... handling, fuel economy, bumpy ride. But, I have not had this much pleasure driving since my first car.

Owning a Wrangler is not all great ... they can be temperamental. But, the good definitely outweighs the bad. Just don’t expect your non-Wrangler friends to understand. I run ultramarathons, so no one understands that either, I am used to it.

Buy your rig and show it off to us!

 

[Rubi II]

I was addicted back in Sep. 2020 with the arrival of my JLUR...Now I smile every time I drive it! Welcome to the addiction!! Enjoy!

 

[blnewt]

I love threads like this, Jeeps rock, you either get it or you don't. OP, glad you got it!

 

[mgarciaknight]

Its been nothing but Jeep for me since 1995, with that beautiful Moss Green Cherokee. First Wrangler was a 2011 JK, then 2016 JKU Sahara, and now 2021 JKU80.

 

[Petey]

I mean... the CR-V is a fantastic vehicle - recently drove one over 5,000 miles across the US. Incredible gas mileage, comfortable and had near perfect centering of the steering wheel the entire time.. We chose not to drive the WRX because it would've been a total nightmare over that distance.

Now that we have the Jeep, the CR-V definitely seems outdated (mind you, there's a 5 year difference). However, there's a reason Honda has such loyalty.

If the CRV is outdated then think what a solid axle vehicle is .. the point Im trying to make is that its hard to compare things like these vehicles ...U're always going to have to give up something form one to another .. Do what make u happy

 

[LarryB]

I mean... the CR-V is a fantastic vehicle - recently drove one over 5,000 miles across the US. Incredible gas mileage, comfortable and had near perfect centering of the steering wheel the entire time.. We chose not to drive the WRX because it would've been a total nightmare over that distance.

Now that we have the Jeep, the CR-V definitely seems outdated (mind you, there's a 5 year difference). However, there's a reason Honda has such loyalty.

i always look at a CR-V as a “hard to find a fault with” car ... this holds true for pretty much all Honda, Toyota, Mazda and other brands. However, they don’t tend to create excitement, unless you opt for their thrill car (Supra, Civic SI or Miata). Everyone see them as practical, sensible ways to get around.

I can see why people look at Wrangler owners as crazy. It does require a certain level of commitment to overlook its issues and to pay dearly for the privilege of doing so. It is especially true for a 2 door ... cramped, extra bumpy, blows around like a kite in the wind. But, I can’t wait to drive it whenever possible!

 

[mgarciaknight]

Modern Wrangler and classic American muscle for me....

I agree about the “classic American muscle”, but mine comes in the form of a 2003 100year Anniversary H-D.
Also have a toy ride, 1978 classic Mini Cooper RHD.

 

[mgarciaknight]

Its been nothing but Jeep for me since 1995, with that beautiful Moss Green Cherokee. First Wrangler was a 2011 JK, then 2016 JKU Sahara, and now 2021 JKU80.

Blasphemy, I called it a JKU80! Dont hate me guys, typing too fast. You know I meant JLU80, lol

 

[FrostySerb]

There is no going back / I’ve loved wranglers since I was a kid and bought one when I was 22 ... I’ve owned 4 since then

Decided to buy a pickup and love it but ... couldn’t stay away from the wrangler

driving it just feels right

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