All those for sale signs

[nfpgasmask]

I really don't think Jeeps are bad vehicles. In fact, they are very capable, super modable, bad @$$ off road vehicles. There is no question about that. I have several friends who love them, and they are not elitist @$$holes.

But, you know what it really is for me? During my short, 15 minute drive into work today, I counted 7 Jeep Wranglers. Had I been paying attention, I probably could have counted 10 Jeep Cherokees. And I probably missed a few of each.

Its just like Apple I-PODs. I really have no problem with the device itself. The interface is good, it plays MP3s, there are million accessories for it, but I think my Creative Labs Zen Vision, is just as good, if not better. I feel the same about my VX. Not to mention, I counted only 1 VX on my way to work, and I was in it.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

And one more thing, if I was to buy another off roading vehicle (that's not another VX), I would probably try to find an old 70s Ford Bronco. I just love em.



Or, one of these, if I could afford one:



Bart

[JHarris1385]

Amen Bart. I feel the same way. And have always liked the old broncos and defenders too.

[Scott Harness]

Defender...Yes!! My thing with Jeeps are reliability,rough ride,they are everywhere. They are great off-road. It would have to be a hard top that I would never take off. VX's run circles around them on-road. I could not see me driving a jeep to Moab and back from Texas. There is a reason you always see them on a trailer or being towed. Uncomfortable. I'll stop ranting now!

[ZEUS]

My thing with Jeeps are reliability,rough ride,they are everywhere. I could not see me driving a jeep to Moab and back from Texas. There is a reason you always see them on a trailer or being towed. Uncomfortable. I'll stop ranting now!

WEENIE! I drove an '89 soft top, carbed, Wrangler from El Paso to Casper and back once - 1000 miles each way. Drove from Boise to Casper once before that. Drove from Casper to Moab and back too - not a big deal really - pretty fun to tell you the truth. The VX rides about the same, it is just quieter. Reliability? That Jeep is still running with over 150,000 miles! Replaced the water pump, alternator, and clutch; that's it (besides maintainence and simple wear items) in the past 10 years we have had it!

I understand there are a bunch of Wranglers and XJ's all over the place. But when was the last time you saw a cab-over Jeep, or a Willys, or an MB, or a CJ-10/Tug? They are all increasingly rare! I own a CJ-5 which is also getting to be pretty rare. I see Isuzus every day and I see Jeeps everyday - but I rarely see a VX and I rarely see a Scrambler. End rant...

Any fans of the International Scouts/Shoebox?