Things you have learned the Hard way about owning a Jeep.

[PA-Punkn]

I've learned that more time spent on this forum and watching Jeep YouTube programs leads to large mod-peppered credit card bills

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[_olllllllo_]

I’ve learned that my general impression of Jeep owners as a group of hardy, rugged, manly men (not you ladies) before I owned a Jeep was all wrong, and that we are as a group much more sensitive to criticisms or perceived slights about our beloved Jeeps than most communities that love a particular vehicle. Jeep owners feelings get bruised like a grape if you point out any legitimate flaws of the Wrangler. I’m not affected by it (yet) and am learning to take it in stride.

Also that “topless season” does not apply to the part of Texas where I live unless you’re cool with arriving everywhere smelly, and drenched head to toe in sweat.

I have noticed that some people can be sensitive, but also don't handle sarcasm well either. The primary issue is that people have strong opinions and are will to share them, which is good. As an example, when people put on an angry grill and ask for opinions and then get upset when some people (informal poll shows 86.7%) don't like them.

Go on a Facebook group and watch the complete meltdowns over this exact issue. It devolves into almost a Neanderthal level of intelligence and reasoning, but I can't stop reading. I mean look at the images of this Gladiator is selling after determining they weren't a Jeep person. It is a train wreck beyond any known proportion and I can't help but wonder what the hell was going on in this persons head!!

 

[nostatic]

Go on a Facebook group...

That is error #1.

Error #2 is reading youtube comments.

Errors #3 through 78 was the Gladiator you posted though as they say, "there's a butt for every seat."

 

[Jeep4Win]

I have noticed that some people can be sensitive, but also don't handle sarcasm well either. The primary issue is that people have strong opinions and are will to share them, which is good. As an example, when people put on an angry grill and ask for opinions and then get upset when some people (informal poll shows 86.7%) don't like them.

Go on a Facebook group and watch the complete meltdowns over this exact issue. It devolves into almost a Neanderthal level of intelligence and reasoning, but I can't stop reading. I mean look at the images of this Gladiator is selling after determining they weren't a Jeep person. It is a train wreck beyond any known proportion and I can't help but wonder what the hell was going on in this persons head!!

Wowza! They must be an intense fan of Death Race....

 

[Fsttanks]

There are many things to learn about owning a Jeep that you will never learn while owning a different vehicle. Share your experience here.

So, I learned something new yesterday. If you have the top off, the doors off and fold down your windshield and then try and drink hot coffee out of an open cup... In my case a Styrofoam cup, the hot coffee will blow all over your face, sunglasses and into your hair (if you have hair) while driving. Thank God, I had sunglasses on or I would have had hot coffee scalding my eye balls.

Lesson learned.........

I learned the hard way years ago what JEEP really stands for and it hold true to this day....Just Empty Ever Pocket

 

[Punk'n Willy]

I have noticed that some people can be sensitive, but also don't handle sarcasm well either. The primary issue is that people have strong opinions and are will to share them, which is good. As an example, when people put on an angry grill and ask for opinions and then get upset when some people (informal poll shows 86.7%) don't like them.

Go on a Facebook group and watch the complete meltdowns over this exact issue. It devolves into almost a Neanderthal level of intelligence and reasoning, but I can't stop reading. I mean look at the images of this Gladiator is selling after determining they weren't a Jeep person. It is a train wreck beyond any known proportion and I can't help but wonder what the hell was going on in this persons head!!

WTF did he do to that thing!!!! This dude put a f'in antenna mount on the driver side FOR LOOKS!?!?!?!?! Might as well drive it to the salvage yard and just put it out of its misery.

 

[_olllllllo_]

That is error #1.

Error #2 is reading youtube comments.

Errors #3 through 78 was the Gladiator you posted though as they say, "there's a butt for every seat."

I go on to help newbies to Jeeps. I also almost always provide a link to this forum so they can get a higher quality of assistance and knowledge.

Regarding Facebook posts about "what do you think of this add-on", I read for pure entertainment.

 

[S2k Chris]

I go on to help newbies to Jeeps. I also almost always provide a link to this forum so they can get a higher quality of assistance and knowledge.

Regarding Facebook posts about "what do you think of this add-on", I read for pure entertainment.

Honestly, Jeep people are fairly tame in my opinion with the add on stuff. My other car is a Honda S2000, you can't believe the ricey shit people post up wanting to add to their cars. Jeepers are a model of tasteful restraint by comparison.

 

[wibornz]

I've learned that more time spent on this forum and watching Jeep YouTube programs leads to large mod-peppered credit card bills

Boy if that ain't the truth. I think I have spent thousands on stuff that until I watched Youtube and was on this forum, I never knew I needed.

Fridge slide and rear interior cargo basket in route......Just over $500. Yea I need that. NEED it.

 

[Will_Jeep]

It is a train wreck beyond any known proportion and I can't help but wonder what the hell was going on in this persons head!!

Mad Max?

 

[Maverick909]

i have learned that when i feel like i want something for my Jeep I let my Girl drive it and wait tell she complains about that problem and then i get her with the.... well you said i couldn't do any more mods or upgrades....and then Bam 100% permission granted.. hahah starting to work her on some rubi take off axles. 4.10 gears and lockers here we come! well maybe for Christmas from Santa

 

[aldo98229]

Let’s see...

1. I learned to never drive my lifted Jeep into a parking garage with the CB antenna on
2. One or two guys in the entire group have your best interest at heart when they stand in front to spot you. About 1/2 of the guys have no clue how to spot and are more concerned about running out of beer; the rest just want to see some carnage. I learned it’s important to spot the good “spotters” in the group early on in the weekend and ignore the rest.
3. I learned that every Jeep owner that claims his lifted rig with huge tires “rides and drives better than stock” is full of shit.

 

[InsulinMan]

I have noticed that some people can be sensitive, but also don't handle sarcasm well either. The primary issue is that people have strong opinions and are will to share them, which is good. As an example, when people put on an angry grill and ask for opinions and then get upset when some people (informal poll shows 86.7%) don't like them.

Go on a Facebook group and watch the complete meltdowns over this exact issue. It devolves into almost a Neanderthal level of intelligence and reasoning, but I can't stop reading. I mean look at the images of this Gladiator is selling after determining they weren't a Jeep person. It is a train wreck beyond any known proportion and I can't help but wonder what the hell was going on in this persons head!!

This is someone playing GTA V who has unlimited money and buys every possible add-on without reason. My goodness.

 

[JimLee]

Mad Max?

Or narco assault vehicle.

 

[Kyanche]

I’ve learned that my general impression of Jeep owners as a group of hardy, rugged, manly men (not you ladies) before I owned a Jeep was all wrong, and that we are as a group much more sensitive to criticisms or perceived slights about our beloved Jeeps than most communities that love a particular vehicle.

Ya know what really bugs me? One of those "drove into a crowd of protesters" pictures was a really nice bikini wrangler. Worse. I think that happened twice!

I hope they don't get a reputation for being the kinda vehicle that those kinda people drive. X_X It's funny because my other favorite car has a reputation of being a "drug dealer car" and it never really bothered me.

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