There's got to be a couple of us.

when it comes in ill own it.... but right now its on order.....sooooo someday ill own one!!!! and yes im in michigan

I am in west Michigan...Hudsonville (Grand Rapids:rockon: area). I quite probably had the 1st Patriot around here!! Lucky me...

Southeast Michigan here, we got ours in the middle of feb if I remember correctly.

I used to live in Novi / Farmington Hills. Now I'm a city slicker out in NY.

But we've got great offroading upstate. :D

when it comes in ill own it.... but right now its on order.....sooooo someday ill own one!!!! and yes im in michigan

when does yours come in?

Just got off the phone with the body shop and if my front bumper cover comes in by Wednesday, I get my Jeep back by the end of the week. :smiley_thumbs_up:

when does yours come in?

they said "6-10 weeks" personally im hopeing sooner.... so fingers crossed

I would think it would be sooner

I'm in Charlevoix and was told 2 - 3 weeks more than 2 months ago. I've been driving Jeeps since '79 (Grand Wagoneer), but my eye is beginning to stray with this delay.

Jeanie

I'm in Charlevoix and was told 2 - 3 weeks more than 2 months ago. I've been driving Jeeps since '79 (Grand Wagoneer), but my eye is beginning to stray with this delay.

Jeanie

Stray to what? I tell ya, good things come to those who wait! You'll love your Pat.

i talked to my dealer today and they said maybe sometime in may?

im so not patient

Be patient, your Pat will be worth the wait. We bought off the lot, lucky to find one with the features we wanted.

wow. we suck.

surely there are more of us around by now!

Should have mine by the end of Oct. I'm in Clinton Township.

Sorry guys and gals, had to bail on MI. Lived in SS Marie for several years and wasn't getting anywhere. Economy is gone. But, as you can see, I'm still representin'.

Understandable. Love the UP, but know that I couldn't make a living there.

I'm in Plainwell, Just picked up my Patriot on Friday and so far I really like it.

I have only seen two other Patriots within the last month and I drive about

80 miles a day in my commute between here and Grand rapids.

I'm out of Holly ... I commute to Farmington Hills down 1-96 - I see a couple other Patriots around - especially lately.

I've seen fewer around SE MI in the past month than I saw through the summer.

****Raises hand****

I'm from MI too...Livonia area. Only seen a handful of Pats here and there.

****Raises hand****

I'm from MI too...Livonia area. Only seen a handful of Pats here and there.

If you see a REALLY dirty black one driving around, it's probably me!

Checkin in. Holly, MI here....

I saw a green Riot Limited yesterday on I75/Dixie Hwy heading north towards Flint. He passed me in my Steel Blue one. I was on the way home from pickin her up at the dealership. Anyone here??

Understandable. Love the UP, but know that I couldn't make a living there.



Can you make a living up there selling fudge and ice cream?

Can you make a living up there selling fudge and ice cream?

Sure, and beautiful plaid polyester pants and jackets.

Raising my hand as well. I am in the U.P just bought our Patriot on Wednesday. I am very excited the Husband and I thought we where going to have to wait another year but the dealer was having a special so we got one. Does not have all the features I wanted but over all we are very happy so far!

By the way Jilberts ice cream is the best!;)

Looking at getting mine around or before May 2008. I'm from south east MI.

Chesterfield Twp. Here... Mine comes in April!

We just put the downpayment on our Pat last Saturday. The plan is to pick it up tonight and they had to get it from New York. We got it from HZ in Grandville ... absolutely loved working with them ... and we live in Allendale. My husband and I just moved to West Michigan last August for his job in Grand Haven and I work for a law firm downtown. I wasn't sure how I'd feel coming from Nashville, but over the weekend at least, the Pat made the snow much more enjoyable!! I can't wait to pick up our new silver one tonight!!

Another in the GR area now (where I work), or in the UP (where I play). Picked it up last Saturday after test driving though a foot of packed snow in my yard. I think it's going to work just fine for me, especially if works as well on muddy or sandy two tracks as it does in the snow.

Cant wait to get mine in roseville.at cabin up north west branch i see tons jeeps in row going to trials

I'm from Romeo. I have seen 2 others since I starting thinking of buying one -- a silver one and a red one, both in Romeo. However, I notice when I go anywhere, about every other car I pass is a Jeep of some kind.

New Compass owner. I prefer the Patriot, but Compass was cheaper. Live in Commerce, work in Livonia. Born & raised in Metro Detroit (Shelby Twp).

I drove to Cleveland to pick it up yesterday as there aren't many 5-speed 07's around.

I'm in Warren. We have the Pat on order - they say within 2-3 weeks.

We are only in MI for part of the year - will be snowbirding in FL to avoid the white stuff.

From Highland Michigan. One month into Patriot ownership. :smiley_thumbs_up:Love it, and enjoying updating it. Saves me mucho money. Better than driving my Ram DIESEL truck. Diesel fuel $4.30 gallon. used to be cheaper. :(

Live in Royal Oak, work in Auburn Hills. On my second Patriot, love it. Went for the 4x2 with the 5spd this time. Much better fuel economy than my last one.

2nd, what drivetrain did you have before and what has been the relative fuel economy improvements?

Green Duster, I live near Duck Lk & Cooley Lk, close to Highland.

APT, first Patriot was a Limited 4x4 with FD-II and the CVT trans. No matter how I drove it, loaded it, whatever, it never did better than 19.5 mpg. Current Patriot is pulling around 25 mpg and the motor is still green...only have 750 miles on it. On another subject, I spend some time in your area...relatives have a lakehouse on White Lake.

Glad you are happier with your 2nd Patriot. Summarizing peoples' experience, I tend to say the FDII gets about 10% worse than FDI CVT which is about 10% less than 5-speed's. 2WD 5-speed has about 11% taller 5th gear than the FDI 5-speed. I feel that 80mph @ 3400rpm is higher than it needs to be.

What made you change vehicles? Accident? Just sold/traded it the 1st Pat?

Living between the two state parks, I'm all over White Lake, Commerce, Wixom, and to a lesser degree Highland and Milford.

1st Patriot was my company car. Only keep those for a limited amount of time and, despite popular folklore, the company car program isn't all that inexpensive (I work at Chrysler HQ). The one I'm driving now I actually bought. Between my employee discount and the incentives that were offered in April it was too good of a deal to pass on. I agree on the RPM's...at 80mph my old Patriot was turning 3500. Current one turns just under 3000.

My wife works in Auburn Hills @ CTC, too. We had two vehicles a few years ago through the employee/management lease program and haven't been since. Not really cost effective, as you say.

My son works at Tech Center and lives in Highland too. Last month brought a Nitro with 6.1 Hemi home for weekend. Very fast and very thirsty for Premium fuel. Glad I have Patriot that gets 30 MPG, Only thing is keeping it clean on gravel roads that have been chlorided. Oldest son also bought a Patriot in Inferno Red, He lives in Hartland, Michigan. We are a Chrysler Family. Youngest son now has my Neon R/T as his ride. (34 MPG)

I'm from Ohio, but we have a cottage in the Harrison/Leota area.
Does that count ??

(lotsa cool trails up there)

Hey, Rick, how are those ORV trails? I usually go up to Mio/Bull Gap area. I only get to go a couple times a year, and there are lots of trails to not get bored. I'd like to try some different ones, especially if they are closer to Metro Detroit.

Hey, Rick, how are those ORV trails? I usually go up to Mio/Bull Gap area. I only get to go a couple times a year, and there are lots of trails to not get bored. I'd like to try some different ones, especially if they are closer to Metro Detroit.

The Leota ORV trails aren't too bad. Kind of narrow though in a lot of places.
Seems that they are more for ATV's and dirt bikes rather than Jeeps. There are a lot of great fire trails around there though.

I'm from Macomb Mi... I love my patriot and I think I was at least one of the first for the 08's if not one of the first in my area...

got it in january. I LOVE IT... 10300 miles and still ticking.

:smiley_thumbs_up:mine in march just turned 5000mi love it

I'm from Macomb Mi... I love my patriot and I think I was at least one of the first for the 08's if not one of the first in my area...

got it in january. I LOVE IT... 10300 miles and still ticking.


I got my 08 in October of 07. Purchased at Golling.

<-- another Michigan owner.... western wayne co.

Greetings from Jackson!
Just bought out my parents 08 green Patriot corporate lease when my dad retired from the Chelsea proving grounds. They only had it for 8 months and the discounts were so good I couldn't pass it up. Now to lift it...

I'm in Rochester Hills with an '09 silver Sport, and daughter in Midland has a black '09 Sport.

Let's plan a get together this Spring!

Hello -

I'm looking to buy one in Lansing, Michigan, but no one is willing to give me a lower price. Would you recommend going to a dealer in Detroit or Chicago for a better bargain?

Thanks

Hello -

I'm looking to buy one in Lansing, Michigan, but no one is willing to give me a lower price. Would you recommend going to a dealer in Detroit or Chicago for a better bargain?

Thanks

Try Golling CJD or Southfield CJ, both in the Detroit area.

Ok - thanks

One more Michigan member here. Schoolcraft, just south of Kalamazoo.

Just did a search to see how many of us are from MI. You can add me to the list, I'm in Interlochen, just south of Traverse City. Anybody game for organizing a trail run, there has got to be some great terrane to tear up around here!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

Oh, sorry I did not see this post before..
I live in Saginaw but travel mostly West and North, ie Up-North..Its a Michigan thing..

Just did a search to see how many of us are from MI. You can add me to the list, I'm in Interlochen, just south of Traverse City. Anybody game for organizing a trail run, there has got to be some great terrane to tear up around here!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

Northern Michigan? You live below the bridge. Just kidding I know you folks in mid-michigan like to fancy yourselves as being from up north. I couldn't resist. I would have to drive 6 hours to get down to your neck of the woods?;)

Lots of medium off road experiences available up here in the Keweenaw.

Just did a search to see how many of us are from MI. You can add me to the list, I'm in Interlochen, just south of Traverse City. Anybody game for organizing a trail run, there has got to be some great terrane to tear up around here!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

Hey, say hi to my nephew and his wife. They live right around Interlochen!

there has got to be some great terrane to tear up around here!!:smiley_thumbs_up:

Remember, Treadlightly(R). http://www.treadlightly.org/

If you are new to wheeling, check out the TL website for tips on protecting natural resources so your actions don't ruin opportunities for others to wheel:smiley_thumbs_up:

Thumbs Up,

Seems like there's more of us on the road every day. Nice to have this forum to have the chance to chat with read your posts.

Novi/Brighton area here - bought my 07 Compass new in Feb 08 been loving it ever since - hope to lift it and try to get out on some easier trails in the future

"Algonac, Michigan, Fun and Fish." I purchased a Sunburst Orange Compass for my wife in 08, I liked it so much I traded my 07 PT Cruiser Convertible for an 09 Patriot and never looked back. Both 2.4l, cvt, Sport, 4x2, 32mpg hwy. I caught the "Memorial Day Sale" this time and with all the incentives I grabbed it. 2200 miles on it and very happy with it. I see a lot more Pats on the road now. You could never find one before,07-08. "Go Blue." gk

Howell area here 09 rocky mountain 90 miles took delivery Monday

Macomb twp here. I got my pat in June of 08. Moved from a 06 Ram 1500 to a pat, hard to adjust at first but im not looking back. I was one of the first in my area to get the trail rated package.

Warren Here. Just picked up my 2009 Pat 2.4L 5 spd 4x2 last Friday. LOVE IT!

I'm in Clinton Township, had not seen this post until today. Picked up mine during the cash for clunker deal, really good deal for me! I have a Liberty and am using that for more of my day to day and going up North type of things, like kayaking. I did get a rack for the Pat but took it off since it whistles! I can easliy put it back on when needed. So far I have been babying the Pat and have not taken it off road, waiting for some of the 'new' to wear off!

I'm from Saginaw, but live in Kansas City now. I would love to hear some stories and check out some pics of jeepin "up north". Ill be going up there next summer, I hope to check out Ogemaw Hills/St. Helen Trail with my new Pat. My F150 was a little too wide and long.

Tecumseh, 2010 Limited 4x4, one more Patriot in the mitten!::D Had the dealer go grab this one out of Ohio

Tecumseh, 2010 Limited 4x4, one more Patriot in the mitten!::D Had the dealer go grab this one out of Ohio

Pics?

i don't know if this counts buy my work patriot is registered in livonia. my personal is registered in ohio and i live in ohio.

Here's the Grinch, sitting out front of the old homestead.:D

5688

Mrs Mog and I are taking it on it's maiden voyage to VA. tomorrow. An 1100 mile road trip should be a good 1st run.

Lived in Marquette, MI my whole life until about a year and a half ago when I moved to Rochester, MN. I miss Michigan big time and still consider myself a Michigan resident. Bought my patriot 2 weeks ago and had a Cherokee since 02 until now.

Hello to all in metro Detroit. Northville here and I am looking to buy a 2010 pat and would like to know if anyone would care to share any dealership stories (horror or great) in regards to sales and or service. Thanks.

Hello to all in metro Detroit. Northville here and I am looking to buy a 2010 pat and would like to know if anyone would care to share any dealership stories (horror or great) in regards to sales and or service. Thanks.

Try Golling at Sq Lake & Telegraph, Southfield CJ at Tel-12 or Shuman in Walled Lake.

Golling probably has the most inventory. Lot of Chrysler rebate money & deals until 1/4/10, although I'm sure there are more deals coming.

PM me for more info.

Clinton Twp... 2010 Deep Water Blue Patriot from Roseville Chrysler. I was happy with the overall atmosphere and lack of pressure... see my newbie post.

Kudos from Brighton Twp!

Cheers from Livonia !!!

Hi
I am a prospective Jeep buyer, probably a Patriot. It is my first time to buy a Jeep. Can any one recommend a reputable dealership or one you have pleasant experience with? I am in Oakland county of southeast Michigan.
Thank you!

OK, near Jackson Mi, and also Tampa Florida area for winters but a new owner now. Have owned many different vehicles but first Jeep.

2010 White Sport FWD CVT 2.0 with sun & sound pkg plus a few other items. Stain proof seats, rear window defroster, all air bags side & front, and can't remember the rest. Just got it Tuesday this week. Haven't done much yet but get the muffler blacked out first thing. Having someone do some moderate pin striping next week, should change the plain sides somewhat. Also putting a black rub (?) strip on each side to stop door dings (I hope). It also will be flat black and plan on putting it same as on the Latitude. Don't have many miles on it yet, about 200 or so but will be taking it to Florida in a few weeks so that will give it a real road test and hopefully good fuel mileage.

Try Golling or Southfield CJD.

Sterling Heights, 2011 70th FDII Bronze. Bought at Huvaere in Richmond, nice dealership experience, no games.

How-do from Fraser, central Macomb Co...picked up a silver '08 Sport (4x2, 2.4, CVT ) this week at Southfield CJD...good people...replaces a '98 Chevy Venture with 164-K on the clock...(I run 'em into the ground..bought it 5 1/2 yrs ago with 68-K!) Losing some cargo space, but gaining some MPGs...nice not having to spend over $50 to fill the tank.

This will be my daily driver/grocery getter/head Up North vehicle...so far, so cool...love the pickup and the smooth-shifting CVT...(I was turned on to it when I rented a Compass on a trip to Jacksonville FL a couple years ago.)

Just had Belle Tire slap on a set of Hankook Optimo 727's on the recommendation of another post and reviews from tirerack.com. Rides. Like. A. Dream. :pepper:

Up next, a Draw-Tite trailer hitch for the bike rack before taking it to Torch Lake for our August vacation....:Racing:

Hello from Burton. This is my first Jeep. I've been a GM guy forever......retired from there. Was looking for something with 4WD and good mileage to go back and forth to Reed City. Bought a 2009 silver Sport. I like it.

Just put a down payment on one, should be here Jan 1st, we'll see. I hope sooner. Got the itch to get back into a 4x4 this summer and to find one that gets nearly 30 MPG is great, need it too get to work on those real snowy mornings I just hope the rust proofing is better than the old CJs.

UPDATE: Well I am an owner now, just picked it up two days ago, it has all of 16 miles on it and while I want to drive it and get it broken in I'm kind of afraid to now at Christmas shopping season, lol.

Howdy from good ol' Westland! 2007 Steel Blue 4x4. Look for the black muffler mod and stubby antenna :D Replaced a (super) lowered 2001 GMC Sonoma as my daily driver. Already made a trip up and across the UP to northern Minnesota and the Riot did amazing, even with the wonderful lake effect snowfall! Here are a few pics hanging out next to Lake Superior!

I'm a happy Jeep owner from in Grand Rapids, MI... as of yesterday!