Reminded why I don't like Jeepers

I got nothing against Jeep owners! My ex-wife drives a Jeep!


Oh, wait, I take back what I just said. Please continue... :)

I live in Humboldt Park , for some reason the community here loves their Jeep. I found it its a big thing in Puerto Rico. They hold their saturday meets during warmer weather across the street, and every summer day you add the harleys and the Import bikers roaring down the street. (my neighbor is the community cultural center).

All i ever get is people asking me about the VX and offering to buy it on the spot.

Not because It has the Jeep bolt ons that look like Lara crofts joyride, but just because they do not understand the truck, hence the exclusivity value of it.

I dont even want to trail the truck (chicago is fairly flat), i want an urban warrior. And i really respect a lot of folks here who do not garage queen their rigs.

FWIW, I like the idea of Jeeps, but believe it to be a bit inflated due to the marketing. I seen the cherokees and liberty folks get more crap because they bought a "prissy" jeep. Even knowing they have the same abilities.

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Originally Posted by ZeroSix

I seen the cherokees and liberty folks get more crap because they bought a "prissy" jeep. Even knowing they have the same abilities.

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Ruh Roh!!!

Bro has a Cherokee & a Commander. Should we kick him outta the fambly now???:)

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Originally Posted by tom4bren

Yup! Hand over your VX keys right now!

Just kidding ... but you do need to change your forum handle (it's just a slap in the face everytime that you post sump'n) ... still kidding.

If your love for your Jeep & your love for your VX develops into a bipolar disorder though, I'm sure that I could convince Boy to take over the payments on your VX.

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:laughb: Good one! Cracked me up!! :yesgray:

I do have to say that spring is coming in Duluth, MN and I can not WAIT to see Betty (my VX) again!! I hope to see it in time to take it to Fargo for a little weddin' :bgwb: :p

PS - I own my VX free and clear :p

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Originally Posted by jeeperkate

PS - I own my VX free and clear :p

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Congrats! I know thats a great feeling.

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Originally Posted by nocturnalVX

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...y_2010_285.jpg

I know that most fellow VXers here are of the impression that I am not a complete a**, and I know that there are reasons for stereotypes. However... I ride (and love) my Harley, and I REALLY want a 2-door Wrangler. So, all I am going to say here is that there are good people in any group. Find the people that are not full of themselves (or their choice of vehicle), and have fun. Let the jerks hang out with each other.

Oh, and one last thing... VXers had (have) a bad rep with other Isuzu wheelers because of this same elitist attitude, so be careful about lumping all owners because of a bad experience with a select few.

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That proves what I always thought you are a D-BAG !!!!!!:yesgray:





just kidding :smilewink

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Originally Posted by nocturnalVX

I know that most fellow VXers here are of the impression that I am not a complete a**...

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Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Come on, Gil, you know you are a douchebag....lol, jk, and of COURSE there are exceptions to the stereotypes. :)

Bart

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Originally Posted by ibmx2

That proves what I always thought you are a D-BAG !!!!!!:yesgray:

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See... That's the trouble with meeting fellow VXers out in the real world. Your stellar image in cyberspace gets blown away... :_brickwal

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Originally Posted by nocturnalVX

See... That's the trouble with meeting fellow VXers out in the real world. Your stellar image in cyberspace gets blown away... :_brickwal

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Nuh-uhh...:nogray:

I liked you a LOT better after I met you the first time...:yesgray:...:heart:...:yes:

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Originally Posted by Y33TREKker

This was always my answer to all the wannabe-outlaw Harley riders (the ones who'd clearly only bought the bike for the image) I use to encounter when out on my Ninja(s).

They'd clearly thought that by buying a Harley, everyone was then apparently supposed to consider them some sort of badass not to be f'd with by default.

Well I'm sorry, but you want respect as an American original, you display an attitude that deserves respect, you don't try to buy it.

Riding and wheeling first and foremost is about having a good time just like any other hobby, not about $#!++ing on others who don't buy the same hobby equipment as you.

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I can't count the cookie cutter tuff dudes and dudettes I pass. Mine's the naked one.http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/z...IMG_0048-1.jpg

I ride this monster
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0-17-09_11.JPG
and I wave to EVERYONE. People on metric bikes, people on american bikes, people on scooters....heck, I'll even wave to bicyclists sometimes. I figure if you're out on two wheels then good on ya.

I have found, though, that many Harley owners don't wave back. Maybe they think they're too good for me, or maybe they bought the bike to prove something and they really aren't riders so they are terrified to let go of the handle bars long enough to give a quick wave back.:_confused

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Originally Posted by Georgef

I can't count the cookie cutter tuff dudes and dudettes I pass. Mine's the naked one.

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I was outside on break with a co-worker once at a place I used to work, and we were looking at the the bikes in the motorcycle parking area. The guy was a Harley fan, and had pointed out a Ducati 916 saying,

"Who the hell is the guy that can afford the Ducati? If he can afford that thing, he can surely afford a Harley. Does he think he's too good for a Harley or something?"

I said something along the lines of, "Unless I'm mistaken, most of the Harleys parked out there probably cost about twice as much as that Ducati, so why did those guys buy a Harley instead?"

I realize that Harleys for the most part retain a lot of their resale value, but I have to wonder how much that factor plays into it for some when considering what bike to purchase when they have no idea how much some other brands even cost.

Two nice rides in the photo though. I saw a lot of Ducs a few years back when I took a side trip to visit The Dragon at Deal's Gap on a drive back from Florida.

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Originally Posted by Jay Dunford

Man no love for us evil jeepers!!

I know you guys let me tag along out of the goodness of your hearts . . .




and for the occasional strap over the really hard stuff:smilewink

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Gotta give a big shout out to Jay. I've only met him twice, but out of the blue, this guy just offered to follow me over to my preferred shop and give me a ride home. That's a 200 mile trip / 3 hours drive time. :freek:

They ain't all bad! :laughing:

That's cause Jay was tainted from his VX ownership:)