I live in kansas, i own a 350z and a WJ. I want to replace my aging WJ with a Patriot. After reading threads on here i think the fwd model will suffice for our midwest winters. I'm looking forward to that great mpg from a jeep, i do a lot of hwy driving.
I hope to own a patriot soon
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I live in kansas, i own a 350z and a WJ. I want to replace my aging WJ with a Patriot. After reading threads on here i think the fwd model will suffice for our midwest winters. I'm looking forward to that great mpg from a jeep, i do a lot of hwy driving.
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I think like you do.
When I went to purchase I asked myself when was the last time I actually needed or engaged the 4WD in my Suzuki XL7. turned out not so much...couldn't remember the last time I'd used it other than the once a month "exercise" (figure 8's in forward and reverse at the sand pit) I did to keep thing lubed and etc.
I'm rolling in a FWD, doing 200 km a day about half on industrial and logging roads in all weather including snow and ice with zero issues.
In fact the thing is a tank in snow...using dedicated winter compound/tread tires mind you.
I'm getting low 30's mpg, up to 35 in summer and that is with loads of stop and go and about an hour and half highway per day. That is our larger gallons but still that is either cruising at 2,300 rpm or stop and go with that mostly on logging roads with what a lot of folks would see a need for AWD or 4WD. You will kill the mileage doing mostly highway...just keep the RPMs down. cruise, don't blast. Rool on, roll of the throttle, basic stuff.
And we, of course, demand pictures of your new Patriot when you get one.
When I went to purchase I asked myself when was the last time I actually needed or engaged the 4WD in my Suzuki XL7. turned out not so much...couldn't remember the last time I'd used it other than the once a month "exercise" (figure 8's in forward and reverse at the sand pit) I did to keep thing lubed and etc.
I'm rolling in a FWD, doing 200 km a day about half on industrial and logging roads in all weather including snow and ice with zero issues.
In fact the thing is a tank in snow...using dedicated winter compound/tread tires mind you.
I'm getting low 30's mpg, up to 35 in summer and that is with loads of stop and go and about an hour and half highway per day. That is our larger gallons but still that is either cruising at 2,300 rpm or stop and go with that mostly on logging roads with what a lot of folks would see a need for AWD or 4WD. You will kill the mileage doing mostly highway...just keep the RPMs down. cruise, don't blast. Rool on, roll of the throttle, basic stuff.
And we, of course, demand pictures of your new Patriot when you get one.
Thank you sir, you've eased my doubts about buying a fwd. I've never purposely used the 4x4 capabilities in my Wj so i think someone else should enjoy it.
I'm being very patient on purchasing one. I have a budget of around 6500 and i'm hoping to find one with some cosmetic damage(hail yes) and under 90k mileage.
I want to get some wheels/tires similar to member Jdog.
I'm being very patient on purchasing one. I have a budget of around 6500 and i'm hoping to find one with some cosmetic damage(hail yes) and under 90k mileage.
I want to get some wheels/tires similar to member Jdog.
I couldn't say it better. I probably do more highway driving and less rough roads than Metaxa, and I may get slightly better mpg as a result. Ignatz can crawl his way into the 30s mpg (USGallons) on a good stretch of highway driving. Unless you're doing serious off-roading or braving mountain blizzards, FWD will get you where you need to go. With the money I saved not getting 4wd I can keep the best winter rubber under me.
Welcome to the forum, and enjoy your Patriot! :Racing:
Thank you for the great feedback! I may put an offer on one tomorrow.
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