Ahoy!

[K Dubya]

Two days ago I traded in my Renegade and the wife's ford focus for a pair of 2012 Patriots, just in time for it to snow yesterday. (glad I got her into a 4x4)

Anyway, we're diggin' it so far. Also, my name is Kevin. Hello all.

Found the site by using my google fu.



EDIT: I added my build sheet so I could find it easier.

Vehicle Description: JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4 SPORT UTILITY 4-DOOR
Model Year: 2012
Body Model: MK J E 74

Sales Code Description

C7 Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
-DK Dk. Slate Gray/Lt. Pebble Beige
ACF Tire and Wheel Group
APAS Monotone Paint
AWH Power Equipment Group
BANS 120 Amp Alternator
BCPS 525 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGES Brake Assist
BNBS Electronic Stability Control
BNSS Electronic Roll Mitigation
BRFS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes
CBDS Active Head Restraints
CE8S No Lumbar Adjust
CFNS Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CG1S Next Gen Multistage Front Air Bags
CJ4S Supp Side Curtain Front Air Bags
CKCS Floor Carpet
CLXS Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CVKS Cell Phone Storage
CVNS Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
CWPS Illuminated Cupholders
DAV Continuously Variable Transaxle II
DHDP AutoStick (R) Automatic Transmission
ED3 2.4L I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT Engine
GAMS Solar Control Glass
GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GMLS Liftgate Door w/Fixed Glass
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNUS Sliding Sun Visors w/Mirrors
GTLP Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors
GXRP Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAA Air Conditioning
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBS Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJFS Single Low Note Horn
JKPS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JMAS Air Filtering
JPDP Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
JPHP Speed Sensitive Power Locks
LABS Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning LP
LACP Illuminated Entry
LAHS Outside Temp Display in Odometer
LAXS Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert
LCDS Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LCRS Interior Removable/Rechargeable Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJS Fog Lamps
MFNS Body Color Grille
ML3S Body Color Fascias
MNKP Body Color Door Handles
MPNP Body Color Liftgate Applique
MRCS Lower Bodyside Accent Cladding
MTTS Patriot Badge
MVDS 4X4 Badge
MWES Side Roof Rails
MWSS Jeep Badge
NAS 50 State Emissions
NF6S 13.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHMS Speed Control
PLB Copperhead Pearl Coat
QLBS Copperhead Pearl Coat
RCDS 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
REQ Uconnect 230 6CD/DVD/MP3
RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
SBBS Firm Feel Power Steering
SCAS Steering Wheel
SDCS Touring Suspension
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TRXP P215/65R17 OWL All Terrain Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WFWP 17" Aluminum Wheels
XBNP Tip Start
XGRS Rear Seat Heat Ducts
XJGS Non Locking Fuel Filler Cap
XLNS English/USA Language
XSCS Bright Interior Accents
X8SS Center Console Parts Module
X8WS Front Fascias Parts Module
X8YS Headliner Parts Module
X8ZS Seat Parts Module
X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module
X82S Door Parts Module
X83S Front End Parts Module
X84S Front Suspension Parts Module
X85S Rear Suspension Parts Module
X87S Power Train Parts Module
X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module
X89S Front Suspension Damper Parts Module
X91S Rear Suspension Damper Parts Module
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

[BondiBlue]

Nice pair you have there, welcome to the site!

[dixiedawg]

Welcome!

[MIAMI4QUAD]

welcome and congrats

[csowers]

2 Patriots, that's 'twice as nice!' Welcome!

[JoeP]

Welcome aboard.

Who's is who's?

[K Dubya]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Welcome aboard.

Who's is who's?

Her's is the blue one.

[PatriotMB]

Nice!!! you don't have to fight over who gets to drive what! :-p

[K Dubya]

Originally Posted by PatriotMB

Nice!!! you don't have to fight over who gets to drive what! :-p

Indeed, turns out she doesn't care for the Copperhead, and I think it's a pretty cool color.

[Coppertrailer]

Originally Posted by K Dubya

Indeed, turns out she doesn't care for the Copperhead, and I think it's a pretty cool color.

..I think so.

[K Dubya]

Little more info here.

They are nearly identical, int/ext color being the differences and nearly have sequential VINs (only one apart). They are 4x4 sports with the 2.4 and CVT. They were the last 2 4x4 2012s the dealer had.

They are my 4th and fifth jeeps, the first being a 4 cylinder TJ, second was a 6 cylinder TJ and the third was the renegade I mentioned previously.

[aroundincircles]

How do the patriots compare to your previous jeeps?

[K Dubya]

Originally Posted by aroundincircles

How do the patriots compare to your previous jeeps?

I hadn't really even considered this...

Comfort: Patriot wins, then Lib, then TJs. Both TJs had cloth tops so Temp control was harder, and wind noise was high. Liberty was a close second, except for some reason heat or AC would blow on my feet regardless of selection.

On Road: Probably a give and take tie between the Lib and Patriot. Patriot is smoother, more efficient. The Lib had more response and power, especially when overtaking at highway speeds. TJ's were loud and very touchy with steering (one even had some death wobble issues)

Off road: TJ wins, though I can't really prove that, as I don't know how I feel about off roading in my new ride. I was VERY surprised at how well the Liberty did off roading, and I am sure the Patriot (given the chance) would surprise me as well.

Wife's take: Patriot

[bwpakk]

Nice! Welcome!

[MiddleburgJeep]

Nice and Welcome!! Do you plan any modifications to yours or the pair?