Who buys the 2wd JK's?
12-03-2008, 08:58 AM
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That's cool, didn't mean to imply that you couldn't take one off-road, I was simply saying since most Jeeps never leave the payment, 2WD would be fine for many of these people. Just curious though, what kinds of trails are you doing that don't have rocks, hills, or mud?
Other than the added traction of 4X4, the low-range is a big deal for the kind of stuff I enjoy doing.
Other than the added traction of 4X4, the low-range is a big deal for the kind of stuff I enjoy doing.Yes, there are quite a few in my gallery, check it out.
12-03-2008, 09:20 AM
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I dont care for the 4x2. But they have their place in the market. Look at it like this. If Jeep sells more Wranglers to soccer moms, families, etc. The bottom line is stronger creating jobs and keeping Jeep in business. Right now the big three automakers are going under faster then Titanic.
12-03-2008, 10:25 AM
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Your contradicting yourself, maybe you should re-read your original statement and you'll see why some of us are seeing it as hostile. Your statement makes it appear that you are special and that term is only used for you and people accepted into your club. I think most people on this forum would consider a Jeeper anyone who enjoys Jeeps, owns one, and loves what comes with one - not someone who lives your particular version of a lifestyle and has to have 4x4, it almost borders on biggotry.
A 2 wheel drive Jeep is an oxymoron and a person that drives a 2WD Jeep should not be considered a Jeeper.
Again, there's nothing wrong with owning and driving a 2WD Jeep but in my opinion, the vast majority of people that do don't share the same philosophies as the "Jeeper" that gets out there and does their thing.
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12-03-2008, 12:04 PM
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I think your post speek for you. I could not find one post of you Jeep off road or of you talking about useing you jeep off road. 
12-03-2008, 12:22 PM
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defkon, You are a Jeeper in my book. you go offroading, take the doors off, put the top down 
. even light off roading is good, even if you walk or ride a bike into the woods. it is the type of person we are talking about, not what you do with your truck.
. even light off roading is good, even if you walk or ride a bike into the woods. it is the type of person we are talking about, not what you do with your truck.
12-03-2008, 12:34 PM
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Like SFD1248, I live in the Deep South (We did have one freeze warning last year where they closed the elevated roads) so I do not know how to drive on ice or snow. However, if snow & ice on the road is your concern, wouldn't you be better off getting one of those the full-time AWD vehicles?
I can vouch that SFD1248 seems to be happy he bumped up to the 4WD once traded in the lemon 2WD. Those jeep trails in Gilmer, TX are fun!
...Oh, and MY definition of a Jeeper is someone who drives a YELLOW 4DR Jeep with the top & doors off... So most of you are not Jeepers by my definition.
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12-03-2008, 12:50 PM
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12-03-2008, 03:25 PM
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However the jeep there is mine and not my wife's. Mine is 4x4, hers is the 4x2, but they do look the same though. Although every offroad pic you see mine in, my wife has gone there as well.
Here is a better pic
12-03-2008, 04:16 PM
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Just looked on Jeep's website, and what is amazing to me, is that you can actually spend MORE on a 2wd than a 4wd, depending on the options. That, I don't get.
http://www.jeep.com/hostc/vsmc/vehic...Code=CUJ200907
http://www.jeep.com/hostc/vsmc/vehic...Code=CUJ200907
12-03-2008, 04:56 PM
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Like SFD1248, I live in the Deep South (We did have one freeze warning last year where they closed the elevated roads) so I do not know how to drive on ice or snow. However, if snow & ice on the road is your concern, wouldn't you be better off getting one of those the full-time AWD vehicles?
I can vouch that SFD1248 seems to be happy he bumped up to the 4WD once traded in the lemon 2WD. Those jeep trails in Gilmer, TX are fun!
...Oh, and MY definition of a Jeeper is someone who drives a YELLOW 4DR Jeep with the top & doors off... So most of you are not Jeepers by my definition.
I can vouch that SFD1248 seems to be happy he bumped up to the 4WD once traded in the lemon 2WD. Those jeep trails in Gilmer, TX are fun!
...Oh, and MY definition of a Jeeper is someone who drives a YELLOW 4DR Jeep with the top & doors off... So most of you are not Jeepers by my definition.