:confused: It looks like the Compass is kind of typecast as a "Girls Ride"? I don't think so, and like the overall looks and concept. I should add that my Wife likes the Compass very well too. Maybe I should drive my Liberty more? It's at least got a Trail Rated badge.:)

If you have to ask... lol

All I have to say is that as long as you are happy driving whatever it is you drive, then its ok.

Unless its pink and your blasting show tunes

Whatever blows your skirt up... ;)

Sorry, but it came to mind and I couldn't help myself.

Drive whatever you want. I might be a bit more critical if it was a Hummer or some such other guzzler. Even then, it's your business.

But, I know what you mean. We do tend to try to project ourselves through our material stuff. It's difficult to be above it.

Whatever blows your skirt up... ;)

Sorry, but it came to mind and I couldn't help myself.

Drive whatever you want. I might be a bit more critical if it was a Hummer or some such other guzzler. Even then, it's your business.

But, I know what you mean. We do tend to try to project ourselves through our material stuff. It's difficult to be above it.

That's well put! I'm not Scottish, so I don't have to worry about my skirt.:wow:

'Whatever blows your skirt up' is an old cliche' saying. I sometimes forget most all of you folks are much younger than I. My spouse still uses the saying generally to blow off what I'm promoting or trying to get out of doing...

I'm 48 years old and understand the old saying. I'm just having a bit of fun with this, and I don't mean to offend, and take no offense.:)

:confused: It looks like the Compass is kind of typecast as a "Girls Ride"? I don't think so, and like the overall looks and concept. I should add that my Wife likes the Compass very well too. Maybe I should drive my Liberty more? It's at least got a Trail Rated badge.:)

I don't think the Compass looks too bad (looks sharp in green), but some Jeep traditionalists might give you some flak for driving one.

My wife loves the Compass because it is a Jeep "Car". She also loves here CJ Scrambler for hauling all of her gardening materials.

She identifies my Patriot as more of a traditional Jeep despite they are nearly identical under the sheet metal.

I actually like the Rallye Compass. I don't think these vehicles are gender specific. Just enjoy what you drive.

:confused: It looks like the Compass is kind of typecast as a "Girls Ride"? I don't think so, and like the overall looks and concept. I should add that my Wife likes the Compass very well too. Maybe I should drive my Liberty more? It's at least got a Trail Rated badge.:)

If this were the case, then what would have happened with the Mustang? It was originally designed with a female driver in mind and look what happened. It became an icon within the American auto industry and statistics have shown that more men drive it than women.

Drive what makes you feel good... and is practical. To me the Compass is like the sportier-looking version of the Patriot.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. (Dr. Seuss)

Sooo... get a Compass if ya want one! :D

I must admit I took a long hard look at a Compass before I decided on Patriot , I even took a test drive . The only problem was my dealer didnt have a used Diesel at the time only a 2.4 Gas with CVT, also I still had concerns about over the shoulder rear quarter vision & the windscreen pillar blind spot. I had these concerns with my Caliber & was one reason for change.A week later a used Pat. Diesel Sport came in & the rest is history!!

I agree totally tiptronic, sight lines in the Patriot are by far the best of the three MKs.

I don't think the Compass looks too bad (looks sharp in green), but some Jeep traditionalists might give you some flak for driving one.

Most traditionalists bawk if it doesn't have a straight front axle. :notworthy: When the Liberty first came out they said it's not a true jeep. But in time they learned to accept and even purchase the Liberty. Like Rottenbob says they do look good in green and with some add-ons look pretty cool. :cool: I see ALOT of women driving H2's, Wranglers, and every other SUV out there. Not just the manly men.:)

"Is it Ok for Men to drive Compasses?"

The answer is, of course.....YES! In addition, a 'real man' can wear a PINK SHIRT too! :smiley_thumbs_up:

But I must draw the line when it comes to panty hose, I don't care what Joe Nemeth says! :icon_rolleyes:

You can drive whatever you want. I'm in Texas and some of my friends think my Patriot is funny for a man to drive. I remember when it cost about $100 to gas up their big trucks. They probably would have loved to be driving a Patriot last year :)

Is it Ok for Men to drive Compasses?

No, it's a Class C felony, punishable by a $10 000 fine and/or a 2 year prison sentence.

...Seriously, what the hell?!? Real men do their own thing instead of spending their time worrying about what someone else thinks about it. This "does it make me uncool if I do X?"-talk is the talk of overgrown boys.

35 y/o male and proud to drive his Compass

It's funny I came across this topic. When I went out to the Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer this is roughly what happened:

Me: "I'm interested in a Jeep, let's go check out the Patriots, Wranglers and maybe the Compass"

Salesman: "You bet, but some people see the Compass as "the girl version" of the Patriot."

Me: "...Let's go look at the Patriots"

Hahaha. I didn't get the pat because of this statement, I got it for my own reasons. But seriously I do agree with everyone else, drive what you want and what you're proud of. And heck, you're trail rated and that's just badass in itself no matter what Jeep you're in!

The Compass I had was "NO GIRLS COMPASS", I can assure you!!! :mad:

Does this look girly to you?

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2006/paris/03-large/jeep-compass-rallye.jpg

Pretty slick, eh?
;)

a real man could drive a Compass too but there is only one color for him:

http://freenet-homepage.de/Santarossa/Jeepcompasspink.jpg

:owned:

Good god almighty Rends!!!
Who in the hell would paint their vehicle that sick colour?
Or is it a microsoft photo editor project?

Good god almighty Rends!!!
Who in the hell would paint their vehicle that sick colour?
Or is it a microsoft photo editor project?

Oh thatīs the new 2010 Jeep Compass Hannah Montanna Version.

didnīt you checked the Jeep website?

Just kidding, it was in fact quick and dirty photoshopping

ROTFLMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd hate to see the Spongebob Square Pants edition then.

Oh thatīs the new 2010 Jeep Compass Hannah Montanna Version.

didnīt you checked the Jeep website?

Just kidding, it was in fact quick and dirty photoshopping

That's funny! I had better not let my 8 year old Daughter see that picture though! She might start getting ideas.. Seriously, I did post this to provoke thought because I was originally looking to buy a Patriot, but ended up buying a Compass. Besides, it looks like this forum needed a little new life added.

21st. Century replacement of the old pink Mary Kay Cadillac?

Does this look girly to you?

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2006/paris/03-large/jeep-compass-rallye.jpg

Pretty slick, eh?
;)

yes it is - so slick in fact that I drive one just like it! :D

yes it is - so slick in fact that I drive one just like it! :D

I was wondering when you were going to jump in here Argent...

I was wondering when you were going to jump in here Argent...

I popped in earlier...but just because I like to show off

I think this is a manly enough Compass :)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/ArgentTheReefer/compass03.jpg

I own a Compass Limited 4x4. At least it's a manual trans. Anyway, I prefer the looks of the Patriot, but saved about $2k of the Compass over a similarly equipped Patriot. I am a happily married father with 2 (almost 3) kids.

Personally... if my Patriot hadn't been in the lot, I was getting the Compass that was in the showroom (last one also). It was that dark metallic blue.

I popped in earlier...but just because I like to show off

I think this is a manly enough Compass :)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/ArgentTheReefer/compass03.jpg


YUM YUM GIMME SOME!

That is sah-weet! :D

a real man could drive a Compass too but there is only one color for him:

http://freenet-homepage.de/Santarossa/Jeepcompasspink.jpg

:owned:

Oh thatīs the new 2010 Jeep Compass Hannah Montanna Version.

didnīt you checked the Jeep website?

Just kidding, it was in fact quick and dirty photoshopping

Thats awesome! :smiley_thumbs_up: :banana:

Now I know what it reminds me of... my daughters Barbie Corvette...

I popped in earlier...but just because I like to show off

I think this is a manly enough Compass :)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/ArgentTheReefer/compass03.jpg

I have got to get my camera going! Graduations this week, work, etc.. My Compass is not a "Mall Queen". It seems to stay dirty, and I have only had it for a short time. Jeep Thing?..

I enjoy driving the wife's Compass every chance I get... I really like the dark slate grey interior she has... Gives it a more sportier feel...

has anyone kinda noticed...that the patriot is like the mini versionof the Grand Cherokee, and the Compass is like the mini version of the Liberty, or am i on a completely different wavelegth here...?

haha

atleast the headlights make it seem that way.


Compass to me is cool, but i have a pat, so id pick it over a compass any day :P

I actually test-drove a Compass last night... Dean went with me and we both noticed that ride was smooth, the transmission didn't slip, and it felt roomy inside. Of course, it's not a Patriot so I wasn't sold... and it didn't help that the "dealer" was a lazy slug. The only "assistance" we got was him tossing the car key over and then walking away when we attempted to discuss price negotiation. What a schmuck... ha!

I laugh when I see a dood driving a Compass. Honestly, I don't think that the Compass should be a Jeep. Now I know that the same platform for the Pat is shared w/ Cmpass and Caliber, but at least the Pat looks a bit more substantial...*chuckles*

the "dealer" was a lazy slug.

Hopefully, he will be one of the Thursday 800.

It's obviously a question of aesthetics not gender identification, unless one is particularly rigid or insecure in this regard. While the Pat follows in the quintessentially American Jeep tradition of boxy and utilitarian, the Compass takes cues from (not to say plagiarizes) more " sleek, sophisticated" European models like BMW X3, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo X60 etc. and slaps the trademark Jeep grill on.
The original question makes as little sense as asking whether women should drive Pats or Cherokees.

I actually test-drove a Compass last night... Dean went with me and we both noticed that ride was smooth, the transmission didn't slip, and it felt roomy inside. Of course, it's not a Patriot so I wasn't sold... and it didn't help that the "dealer" was a lazy slug. The only "assistance" we got was him tossing the car key over and then walking away when we attempted to discuss price negotiation. What a schmuck... ha!

Wanted his attention? Should have drove off with it then! Guaranteed attention getter if you do so BEFORE discussing prices.

hahah he'd probably pay a tad bit more attn then(:
if not get fired..

It's obviously a question of aesthetics not gender identification, unless one is particularly rigid or insecure in this regard. While the Pat follows in the quintessentially American Jeep tradition of boxy and utilitarian, the Compass takes cues from (not to say plagiarizes) more " sleek, sophisticated" European models like BMW X3, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo X60 etc. and slaps the trademark Jeep grill on.
The original question makes as little sense as asking whether women should drive Pats or Cherokees.

Ok, so my original question makes little sense to you. I was really just trying to get a conversation going and actually, I am not insecure about driving my Compass. I simply state that they have been typecast as a "Girls Ride", as most who view here would probably agree. I even drove mine tonight to my Son's Track Meet wearing a purple shirt! Making little sense still makes a conversation. Thanks for your reply.

I was not implying that you, a male compass owner like myself, is rigid or insecure, and obviously your question was a rethorical one. Cheers.

Cheers!:)

35 y/o male and proud to drive his Compass

34 Year Old Male with a HOT Wife and 2 kids & I drive a Compass. If you have to ask if it's "okay" then you probably have bigger issues.

49 years old here, and don't have bigger issues, just making conversation. Ok

with a HOT Wife

pics, or it didn't happen

"real men" drive what THEY want and don't give in to peer pressure. :pepper:

49 years old here, and don't have bigger issues, just making conversation. Ok


54 years old and I DO have a really big 'issue'....not that I'm bragging or anything. :p

It's a machine.

It's a machine.

Are you referring to the Compass or Jeepster55's "big issue"? :D

Are you referring to the Compass or Jeepster55's "big issue"? :D

hummmmm, see below V

" Originally Posted by Ignatz: It's a machine." Are you referring to the Compass or Jeepster55's "big issue"? :D

I guess 'Ignatz' has heard 'The Legend of Jeepster55' :notworthy:

I guess 'Ignatz' has heard 'The Legend of Jeepster55' :notworthy:
Legend. Isn't that an Acura product? :confused: Nice vehicle, but a bit pricey.

I like the look of the Compass but the slope of the front windshield makes it hard for me to get in the thing, plus that big blind spot at the rear corners, but should a man drive one- why not!

Yep, that blind spot over the shoulders is a real concern for me. I would have considered a Compass, but the blind spot was the deal killer for me.

I used to drive a minivan--what more is there to say?

Coming from a Mustang, I use to hear the exact same stuff from Camaro owners. Honestly, I think if you like a certain car, go with it. I think the Compass is a little more feminine interms of not being a box on wheels, and is more styled with a contemporary fashion. I think the Compass with some badass attachments like some off-road lights makes it a cool car.

Is it Ok for Men to drive Compasses?

Just not to Walmart......:D

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Does this look girly to you?

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/2006/paris/03-large/jeep-compass-rallye.jpg




Well....yea, sorta. Ever see Fast and the Furious...I could picture one of those GIRLS driving that. Not very fast, mind you, but still driving it.




j/k:D

If you are worried about what you drive it tells us something about you.

Drive what ever you like and enjoy yourself.

Yep, that blind spot over the shoulders is a real concern for me. I would have considered a Compass, but the blind spot was the deal killer for me.

I used to drive a minivan--what more is there to say?

I added Blind Spot Mirrors and the problem is fixed.

I think Compass's are like fat women.
Could be fun to ride but you wouldnt want to get caught in public in one :pepper:

if the shoe fits

OMG...is that Eric Estrada?

As a female Patriot driver I have to say I personally don't think either the Patriot or the Compass are particularly "manly" looking vehicles. I like to think the Jeep brand overall represents "outdoorsy" rather than chic or stud cars. And outdoorsy is sexy and appropriate for either gender!

I looked at a Compass and Caliber as well but chose the Pat due to more cargo room.

I think I stated elsewhere on these boards that the Compass is to be relaunched in the UK. Slight mods , changes & tweaks---PLUS Mercedes Benz 2.2 litre diesel engine. Only in Sport mode ...Cheap Ģ14,500--It could well sell at this price & with this engine!!

OK for men to drive Compasses?

According to Lily Allen:

Oh it's not fair,
And it's really not ok,
It's really not ok,
It's really not ok,

see video here:

http://www.bomba.cz/video/lily-allen-not-fair-official-video/

:banana::pepper::banana::pepper::banana::pepper:

I SIMPLY LOVE THIS SONG!!!

Man drives whatever he wants. Simple as that.

Don't care what people think. Besides, I see far more women driving Libertys and Wranglers.

It's ok to drive a Compass if you are a woman. (or at least dress like one !!!) :banana: :banana: :hammertime: :banana: :banana:

:pepper:I drive the Patriot my wife drives our Ralleye but then again she was the one who wanted our original one to pick our leased Patriot (white) she test drove Compass, Caliber, and Patriot and liked the way the Patriot handled best. Maybe my saying there on the same platform and there's a $2,000 rebate on Patriot verses a $500 for the Compass. Last year we decided to take the stimulus Chrysler was offering at $4500 even without a trade and got the Ralleye which my wife loves w/moon roof. Will be getting new camera and post pictures in a few weeks. Good Jeeping:rockon:

lol this thread is great...

its all good,,,unless you drive a miata, thats a fricken chick car. 100%

If this were the case, then what would have happened with the Mustang? It was originally designed with a female driver in mind and look what happened. It became an icon within the American auto industry and statistics have shown that more men drive it than women.

Drive what makes you feel good... and is practical. To me the Compass is like the sportier-looking version of the Patriot.

LOL.....hadn't thought of that. maybe we can come up with a "Boss Compass" or a "Shelby Compass"???

ooooooh, how about a "Saleen Compass"????:p


not to make fun of Compass owners...I was one. mine was anything but 'lady-like', Khaki with 16" Patriot Steel Wheels, 225/75R16 BFG M/T's, it was one 'ad bass' lookin' Jeep.........:smiley_thumbs_up:

What's wrong with driving a Jeep Compass? If that's what you like, drive it, there's nothing wrong with that. I've seen several Men driving them.