Perhaps the OP didn't find the right forum to post in?
They're pretty nice, my nephew has one. He's all about the jeep life, which is cool. No sense in me stepping on his pride of ownership because its not a TJ. That seems dumb to me. I'm also not going to let him follow me into any trails lol
At least he didn't get one of those H3 tiny hummers.
They're pretty nice, my nephew has one. He's all about the jeep life, which is cool. No sense in me stepping on his pride of ownership because its not a TJ. That seems dumb to me. I'm also not going to let him follow me into any trails lol
At least he didn't get one of those H3 tiny hummers.
I rented one and drove it 1500mi to Florida and back. The 9sp transmission drove me nuts constantly shifting at 65-70mph. This one was 2wd, but I can't imagine the 4wd being much better. Not super fuel economy either, the computer said 21mpg average , I reset it and managed to squeeze 32 out of it on the way back manually shifting it and keeping it under 70mph. It's a Fiat for sure. No way it will hold up on a trail.
JWjeepSask
TJ Enthusiast
I see how it is, guess everybody is gonna just roast the millennials again. Lol
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TJ2
TJ Expert
Yeah, it's FIAT alright
I bought one (stick shift) for my teenage son due to "infotainment" (I thought good for kids) and he chose to get my TJ Sport.
I end up leaving it in the driveway for my wife if she chooses, but she likes our other TJ more.
..................guess who end up using it the most?
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Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
As far as current jeeps go, the renegade still looks way more like a jeep to me then the cherokees. Those look nothing like a jeep to me. Just wish they were made in the US.Yeah, it's FIAT alright
I bought one (stick shift) for my teenage son due to "infotainment" (I thought good for kids) and he chose to get my TJ Sport.
I end up leaving it in the driveway for my wife if she chooses, but she likes our other TJ more.
..................guess who end up using it the most?
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Also, the renegade forums are hilarious when people ask why wrangler owners don't like their renegade "but my renegade is as real jeep as it gets!" Lol.
Happy Joe
Member
...Am I the only one that noticed the similarity in grilles between this and an IH Scout?
(second pic from scoutparts.com)
Perhaps; a jeep PRODUCT imitating an imitation of a Jeep???
Enjoy!
(second pic from scoutparts.com)
Perhaps; a jeep PRODUCT imitating an imitation of a Jeep???
Enjoy!
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TJ2
TJ Expert
They really hated me on that forum for I tell them the way I see it.
Yeah we both have the BU (I have the stick shift) but I don't agree with your "real jeep" statement. It is made by Abarth FIAT, that is why I thought it is not a real jeep.
IMO Chrysler and Dodge engines better fits the jeep category. Not the Abarth.... what jeep did the Abarth built in their resume? I think that argument is where I am coming from. No experience in the jeep world whatsoever. That is why the hand brake is a "push-button".
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Tj04
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TJ2
TJ Expert
Tj04
TJ Enthusiast
TJ2
TJ Expert
Yeah the new Renegade is called BU.
I told them on their forum it stands for Butt Ugly.
I told them on their forum it stands for Butt Ugly.
I told Kat to go pick out a new vehicle since her RA demands something dead solid reliable that I don't have to tinker with to keep on the road. She has at least 1 doctor appointment a week, sometimes 4 or 5. One monthly infusion, and a myriad of other things that I don't have time to contemplate whether or not her transportation is going to get her there and back with no hiccups. SoCal is not a place to go dig someone out of traffic when they break down.
I suggested the Grand Cherokee. I looked at the Cherokee and after about .3 seconds prohibited it from anything to do with us owning one. After several test drives, she settled on the BU. It is smallish, easy to drive, has a heated steering wheel which helps when her hands act up. Has heated seats which really help when other parts are affected by her RA. Ingress and egress is very easy for her.
We've had it a bit over a year and it has been dead solid reliable with no issues at all. She didn't get it because it has the Jeep logo, she got it because that is what fit her needs and she loves the thing.
I suggested the Grand Cherokee. I looked at the Cherokee and after about .3 seconds prohibited it from anything to do with us owning one. After several test drives, she settled on the BU. It is smallish, easy to drive, has a heated steering wheel which helps when her hands act up. Has heated seats which really help when other parts are affected by her RA. Ingress and egress is very easy for her.
We've had it a bit over a year and it has been dead solid reliable with no issues at all. She didn't get it because it has the Jeep logo, she got it because that is what fit her needs and she loves the thing.
TJ2
TJ Expert
BoldlyGoing
TJ Addict
Honestly, I don’t hate them, though I’ve never driven one. Open jeeps and XJ’s are “real” jeeps to me, but I’d be happy to give one of these a go.
Here’s the clip from a longer video that changed my perspective on them (wayalife warning). They’ve got a trailhawk with 1.5” Daystar lift and bigger tires doing some decent rocks considering...
Here’s the clip from a longer video that changed my perspective on them (wayalife warning). They’ve got a trailhawk with 1.5” Daystar lift and bigger tires doing some decent rocks considering...
My daughter has owned one for a year and a half, no issues. She bought it because she thought it was cute and wanted all wheel drive. My father in law likes it so much he sold his Audi convertible and bought a silver BU. He loves it. I have no opinion other than I don't have to work on my daughter's BU.
