Why did you buy a Jeep?

[jefflilj]

I love convertibles, open air, the more open the better. I had a few convertible cars when younger, Mustang was my favorite. A friend had a Jeep and getting it naked, well, that’s the most open air feeling you can get. Fell in love with that. Plus being able to do other things like trail riding some tough trails in its stock form.

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[offset_98]

I felt like it. Tried buying one a couple other times over the course of my driving years. Got tired of asking for help when I got my (truck-based) Explorer stuck hubs deep several times. The time was right so I pulled the trigger.

 

[HealthRebel]

I had a rubicon about 7 years ago and did quite a bit of offroading with it. after I got rid of it I went to BMW's. a few months ago as my lease was ending I started looking at other cars. I was going to get a new mini cooper. probably the most fun car I ever drove, then I decided to see what jeep has done in 7 years and it was a lot. Enough to sway me back. Even if I dont do any off roading again with it, I love this car. this 2.0 turbo has almost as much oomph as my bmw did. I dont miss bmw at all. As a matter of fact, at my dealership I saw several so called luxury cars that were being traded in for jeeps. They really have come a long way

Interesting reading your post. You sound like me!

I just turned my 2016 Mini Cooper S back in after a 3 year lease (funnest vehicle out of the 35 I have owned... besides my JLRU!). Before that, 2013 BMW 328. Before that, a 2 dr. 2012 Rubicon.
Now I have my 2020 JLRU that I ordered.

Interesting how those that are attracted to quality and performance are also attracted to the Wrangler.

 

[GreyFox]

Because I can

 

[00Sebby]

I go back to when I was in high school and doing the muscle car thing, but one friend had a Golden Eagle CJ-7. We had a blast riding around in that thing. Later, I bought an 89 XJ, then later still a 97 TJ, then my wife got a 99 XJ Classic, then I found this sweet 91 Grand Wagoneer that I wish I still had, but continuing on, we added a 00 XJ Sport, then I bought my sisters 98 TJ, and then a new at the time 12 JKUR. As you can see, that left me with only 7 Jeeps. I had to get the 8th one to make it an even number. I do the same with beer.

 

[DesertRat]

Because my Viper sucks off-road. Can't even do a speed bump. BTW it's for sale.

 

[L8Knight]

Midlife crisis! I'm in Canada so it seemed more practical than a Corvette

 

[Jennalee]

I think it’s a fantasy car for a lot of people, a car most people like but isn’t practical. I’ve had so many people tell me how they love Jeeps and they’re jealous and how fun they are but these people would never buy one. There isn’t another car like it. It’s a big commitment and a big step to purchase one, it’s a completely different machine.

Also, it’s a fun car that stands out so maybe the more conservative personalities stay away from them unless they need one for work or something. I feel like people with bolder personalities would be more likely to buy them, especially the 2 door. I only say that because it seems like the 4 door has been accepted as more of an SUV, around here anyway. You see someone driving around doors and top off and you know they’re having fun!

 

[Deleted member 35398]

For me, just a very versatile vehicle.
convertible when I want it, off road capability, perfect for hauling my German Shepherd dog, fun to drive, cheap to maintain, lots of upgrades out there, can park it easily in the city.

Makes the perfect 2nd vehicle.

That must be one hairy Jeep.

 

[Chipe]

Always wanted one, now I have one.

 

[jeepingib]

[Enters a dimly lit office with a middle aged man with beard. Lays down on couch.] "I'd guess it all started with the TV shows in the 80's of my childhood. There were Jeeps in all of the shows then. Daisy Duke had her Golden Eagle CJ, and MacGyver had his YJ. There were always some Army Jeeps on A-team or MASH too......."

 

[AlanD]

Well the pavement runs out a mile and a half from new house. Pretty drive but can get really muddy when it rains. My 2016 Camaro convertible wasn't going to cut it...

 

[rogisilva]

Couldn't afford a mini van......

 

[Shooting or Jeeping]

It gets you sex.

 

[Rploaded]

I enjoy it and use it as intended.

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