Bittersweet Day: Traded in my JLU for a Ford..

[JeepfromBMW]

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[JustDave]

I forgot to mention… I do have a Porsche Cayman on order… which will become my weekend fun car, just for me! 6spd and all. The JLU was an auto which was my initial compromise with my wife in getting it.

If you have money for 2 vehicles, why didn't you just keep the Jeep & go buy the Ford? Sounds like it wasn't so much about the Jeep as much as you want a Porsche.

 

[wchevron]

Enjoy the explorer. I've had 5 of them. Roomy for 4 and you can haul a bunch of kid junk in the back. 3rd row is perfect for extra kids.

 

[kiddy2fan]

Nothing wrong with a Ford Explorer we have 2017 that we use for long trips or when we have extra folks with us.

 

[Hearhear]

Poor wife, ha ha, driving around in a bland mom wagon while you get a sporty Porsche and she can’t drive stick? That said, from my experience, three row SUV’s are a must for a young family. You’ll be driving kids to extracurricular activities, they’ll want you to drive them places with friends as they get older, etc… Our three row Honda Pilot got a lot of use over the past several years. Now we’re almost empty nesters, last one going off to college soon, and we don’t need all those rows anymore. It’s sad in a way….this page in life is turning… but…..I’m trading in the old trusty Pilot for a 392 Wrangler!! White 392 XR, one of only about 136 built. And it should be arriving soon! I’ll race ya!!

 

[Jjirish]

I debated that, but I would like a manual transmission if just a weekend fun car for me to take out when I want to clear my head. The Jeep was an auto (so my wife could drive it as well). I can definitely see myself picking up another at some point just before a Jeep in 6spd goes extinct!

Now you have redeemed yourself! Porsche away for now... looking forward to bringing you back home to jeep land!

 

[JeepfromBMW]

Poor wife, ha ha, driving around in a bland mom wagon while you get a sporty Porsche and she can’t drive stick? That said, from my experience, three row SUV’s are a must for a young family. You’ll be driving kids to extracurricular activities, they’ll want you to drive them places with friends as they get older, etc… Our three row Honda Pilot got a lot of use over the past several years. Now we’re almost empty nesters, last one going off to college soon, and we don’t need all those rows anymore. It’s sad in a way….this page in life is turning… but…..I’m trading in the old trusty Pilot for a 392 Wrangler!! White 392 XR, one of only about 136 built. And it should be arriving soon! I’ll race ya!!

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[west tex]

Thanks! Lots of flat pavement here in Ohio. The Timberline edition Explorer does look pretty decent for off-roading.

My nephew's Explorer is kinda fancy, but it's not a Timberline edition. He's owned Jeeps and a Nissan Pathfinder and says the Explorer is a soft roader more than an off roader. To me it looks like it has very limited ground clearance.

 

[Twojayhawks]

I've been a Ford devotee for the last 40 years. The JL is my first non Ford and I really like it. But I will also say you made a wise move.

 

[reallynervous]

Ha if I tried to sell my wife's Jeep or even tried to cancel the order for my incoming 392 she'd play this song right before sending to me straight to HELL...She's more excited for the Wrangler than I am and I'm barely controllable.

Seriously, congrats on all the new and wonderful changes in your life right now. I had to give up Jeep for bit when we had young ones and responsibilities to answer for. Now I'm retired from the military, my kids are adults, and my wife and I can act as stupid as we want to. Come join us again when the time is right...

 

[superdude]

Where did the "sweet" part of bittersweet come in to play here?

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Ha if I tried to sell my wife's Jeep or even tried to cancel the order for my incoming 392 she'd play this song right before sending to me straight to HELL...She's more excited for the Wrangler than I am and I'm barely controllable.

Seriously, congrats on all the new and wonderful changes in your life right now. I had to give up Jeep for bit when we had young ones and responsibilities to answer for. Now I'm retired from the military, my kids are adults, and my wife and I can act as stupid as we want to. Come join us again when the time is right...

It will start with:
"Honey I am going to take your jeep you are parked behind me!"
and
"Honey, I want to take your jeep and stop off by so-and-so to show it to her"

Then before you know it you are no longer driving the 392

 

[JeepfromBMW]

Where did the "sweet" part of bittersweet come in to play here?

Family growing, new vehicle needs, and new car purchase day..

 

[vegasblue]

Be sure to take the roof rails off your Explorer. That way those in the know will hestitate to speed or pass you. I'd throw a bull bar on the front too, that way people will get out of your way when they see you coming. Both power moves.

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