How is it possible....for a Forum Member be able to comment, post...

[Guy N Cognito]

When I was heavily involved with the MINI community(yes, my passion is equally split between Wranglers and MINIs - owned 5 of each over the years!), you could only comment/post on the forum if you were an actual Owner.....I see so many posts and comments on this Forum made by folks that do not even own a JL! (or at least in they do not show JL model in their Bio/garage)......just wondering....

With all due respect...I have belonged to a number of car forums, and never once have I had to prove ownership.

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[Torero]

Although I really do not get why people belong solely to say they don't like/want a JL. There is a giant list of vehicles I dislike and have opted not to own in my life, but I have never joined a forum to repeatedly announce it.

:cwl: I keep thinking about this.
Should I join the Prius forum or the Pontiac Aztec? Man I could really create some havoc

 

[hutchman]

:cwl: I keep thinking about this.
Should I join the Prius forum or the Pontiac Aztec? Man I could really create some havoc

You do know the Pontiac Vibe was the larval stage of tha Aztec don't you?

Now, back to the regularly scheduled BS.

 

[IronScott]

Just keeping certain non-JL members from boldly trolling would be a good thing.

 

[imthatguy]

I have a JLU and my wife has a 2009 Mini cooper S too!! Its funny i went some where recently and was talking to a couple and was walking to our vehicles. Wife got into a mini,husband a Wrangler, and we did the same.

Same! 2016 Cooper S and a 2018 JLUR!

 

[Tacoman03]

Ha Ha, Owning a Wrangler and a Mini must be a thing. Who would of thought? Here's my 2016 S.

Uncanny coincidence; I have a Sting Grey Rubi and had a 2016 Cooper(Melting Silver w/black top)…….

 

[MALL R8D]

:cwl: I keep thinking about this.
Should I join the Prius forum or the Pontiac Aztec? Man I could really create some havoc

I swear I almost used the Aztec as my example! :cwl:

 

[TXRubicon]

I've been on here for quite a while and didn't have a JL, but the information I've gathered over the last year plus was invaluable in knowing what to look for when purchasing a JL. That's what car forums are for...sharing information with owners, potential owners, and lessons learned from previous owners. Why anyone would want to lock down a forum to only owners defeats the entire purpose of a forum in the first place.

BTW, became an owner this weekend. Knew exactly what to check for, inspect, and ask about at delivery thanks for all the reading and posting I did before I was a member and thanks to the others who shared their experiences for the benefit of others.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

With all due respect...I have belonged to a number of car forums, and never once have I had to prove ownership.

Exactly this. I’ve been a member of probably 15 or 20. A moderator and/or administrator of 3. Never have I heard of this. Nor would I entertain such a poorly thought out idea. Not only is it completely impossible to do, it’s a bad idea. Even our car club’s forum was open to other people outside our team.

 

[Sean K.]

To the OP....the real question is: Why do you care and why does it matter?

 

[spurly]

I don't own a JL. I'm only here because my dog got tired of me talking to him all the time.

 

[Zazoh]

Ha Ha, Owning a Wrangler and a Mini must be a thing. Who would of thought? Here's my 2016 S.

I’ve had two mini’s and 4 jeeps. I think because they both do the wave ... kidding. It’s the iconic design and fun to drive.

 

[Mjmi69]

I own a 2018 JK, The garage only allows you to show 2 cars, I have learned more about Jeep Wranglers on this forum than all the dealership I have visited and that’s a lot of Dealers. This morning I read in the national news about a recall that has been on this site for months and the forum was credited with this. I will post it below. Thank you to all of the knowledgeable people on here and NEVER make it for JEEP owners only that would be a very bad idea.

Here is the News alert just put out this morning 10/11/18

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 18,000 of its 2018 and 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL vehicles because a part could detach from the car’s frame because of a faulty weld and make it difficult to steer.

An FCA spokesman says notices will go out to owners imminently. Dealers will look over recalled vehicles and fix them if necessary, he said, but repairs should be required for only about 700 of the affected Wranglers.

The automaker is also currently notifying dealers about how to repair the problem. Owners can check with their dealer, and if they still have questions, they can call FCA at 800-853-1403.

If the part, a track bar bracket at the front of the vehicle, were to detach, “there would be a noticeable loss of steering response,” says John Ibbotson, chief mechanic for Consumer Reports.

FCA says it is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to this problem. The Wranglers involved were built from late May through early August 2018, the spokesman said.

There has been no official recall announced yet by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the FCA spokesman says, but the recall process is underway. The issue gained steam online when a user on a Wrangler forum posted a notification allegedly sent to Jeep dealers warning them about the problem.

CR will update when the official recall is announced.

I bet you will see it on this forum long before you will see it anywhere else.

 

[old8tora]

I don't own a Jeep but I do build them, hope that makes me qualified to be on these forums..

Exactly !

 

[old8tora]

Exactly this. I’ve been a member of probably 15 or 20. A moderator and/or administrator of 3. Never have I heard of this. Nor would I entertain such a poorly thought out idea. Not only is it completely impossible to do, it’s a bad idea. Even our car club’s forum was open to other people outside our team.

Exactly !

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