I had an epiphany today about my SE, and SE's in general.
I've never heard a Rubicon or Sport driver say "I wish I'd bought an SE!". The reverse is true.
Sometimes I get frustrated, especially after looking at all the cool builds here, knowing that to do the same thing to my SE would just kill it. Bragging rights and SE's don't go together well. I get frustrated sometimes when I go to shop for specialty parts, like tummy tucks. "...except for the 2.5 Engine". Orphaned at 19.
Then I think about all the places we've been together. Being small, light and nimble makes a huge difference. We've never been seriously stuck. I've done an oil change (four quarts and a filter) with change out of the change jar, and recycled in a gallon milk jug. Done a tune-up for not much more, including plug wires. The difference between 31" tires and 33" tires lets me buy with cash. It also greatly simplifies suspension design.
We go as fast on the freeway as we want, even up hills. We do just fine around town. Gears would be nice, but it's totally livable for the time being. She'll never need a Dana 44, the 35 and alloy axle shafts borders on over kill. The brakes work great and last a long, long time.
The SE is so simple, with no options, that nothing ever seems to break. Get in, twist the key, and away we go. As reliable as the day is long.
Still, no one ever hears "I wish I'd bought an SE!". Hmmm.
I've never heard a Rubicon or Sport driver say "I wish I'd bought an SE!". The reverse is true.
Sometimes I get frustrated, especially after looking at all the cool builds here, knowing that to do the same thing to my SE would just kill it. Bragging rights and SE's don't go together well. I get frustrated sometimes when I go to shop for specialty parts, like tummy tucks. "...except for the 2.5 Engine". Orphaned at 19.
Then I think about all the places we've been together. Being small, light and nimble makes a huge difference. We've never been seriously stuck. I've done an oil change (four quarts and a filter) with change out of the change jar, and recycled in a gallon milk jug. Done a tune-up for not much more, including plug wires. The difference between 31" tires and 33" tires lets me buy with cash. It also greatly simplifies suspension design.
We go as fast on the freeway as we want, even up hills. We do just fine around town. Gears would be nice, but it's totally livable for the time being. She'll never need a Dana 44, the 35 and alloy axle shafts borders on over kill. The brakes work great and last a long, long time.
The SE is so simple, with no options, that nothing ever seems to break. Get in, twist the key, and away we go. As reliable as the day is long.
Still, no one ever hears "I wish I'd bought an SE!". Hmmm.