Anyone wishing they had a 4x4....Whats your mods???

USMC_Bravo · Mar 13, 2009

So I love my 4x2 but there are many of times I think to myself I should have shelled out the extra grand or two for a 4x4. But over all Im am happy with the engine and comfortable ride. Plus the look of the Pat is awesome. I am definetly looking forward to my trip next month from Southern Cali, to Portland Or!!!! Hope to take some pics!!!

As of now I have added these things to my Pat. Tint, Hitch, and DVD headrest. Waiting on my DVD player and Compass Bezel though....

JoeBecker · Mar 13, 2009

After playing at the off-road park with the guys that do have FDI, yes I wish that I had been a little less "cheap". Afterall, I upgraded my wheels so why not get the basic 4X4. Oh well, I still can have a little fun.

tiptronic · Mar 13, 2009

From what I can see the 4x2 accounts for itself very well , given its limitations...

jepstr67 · Mar 13, 2009

I did get the 4x4, but I wish I had purchased the same aftermarket hitch you have. I never liked how the factory one has the bumper cut out, but that is what I have.

kentuckypatriot · Mar 14, 2009

I do wish I had a 4x4 especially when I woke up to snow this morning. But with gas prices creeping back up, I am satisfied with the 4x2. I am getting 28 mpg combined and I got almost 30 this week.
The 4x4 Patriots were more than $1,000 higher around here. I have learned to be satisfied with what I have and what I can afford if times get really tuff for me.
Even though I got the base model I look forward to driving it every day.

Mods: 2" hitch tubular hitch carrier and cargo box for said carrier, molded mud flaps.

USMC_Bravo · Mar 14, 2009

Good input, Just wanted to make sure I wasent the only one. I really do like the 4x2. atleast its not rwd, then we'd be in a world of hurt in the snow.
Thanks, I was unsure about the hitch at first. B/C I did like the look of the cut out bumper but now that I have it installed I am very satisfied with the outcome.
I'll also post an article when I get everything for the headrest to dvd install and prices. Prices is what it all comes down too!!!

markasylver · Mar 15, 2009

I sometimes wish I purchased the 4x4 then as I drive from Rochester to Jamestown I never have problems when I encounter snowstorms on the thruway. I have nothing but great things to say about my pat!

HoosierMud · Mar 15, 2009

markasylver said:
I sometimes wish I purchased the 4x4 then as I drive from Rochester to Jamestown I never have problems when I encounter snowstorms on the thruway. I have nothing but great things to say about my pat!

The Pat being FWD and nearly 8" of ground clearance, there shouldn't be too much that stops you--especially snowwise. My little front wheel drive Neon with no real ground clearance was a little monster in snow.

USMC_Bravo · Mar 16, 2009

Thats another good point, Believe me at first I didnt want to believe that the non 4x4's were FWD, But now I very satisfied, The next time encounter snow it will be with much confindence!!!

suzq044 · Mar 16, 2009

Only when off-roading.

(or trail-ing.. whatever you want to call it) .. when you hit that hill, and it just doesn't want to go up that sandy mess any further..

markasylver · Mar 16, 2009

On one occasion I drove miles down a small unplowed rural road with powdered snow up to my rocker panels. At first I was sweating it out and preparing to spend some time trapped in my pat but within a mile or so up the road I began to feel quite confident and made it through without any problems whatsoever.

suzq044 · Mar 17, 2009

for the most part the patriot, even in 4x2 is pretty decent off-road. It almost makes me want to see how a neon would do in these situations.

hogar · Mar 17, 2009

I have a FDI, but I wish I bought FDII... Unfortunately, no diesel FDII are available

suzq044 · Mar 18, 2009

you're lucky you even GET diesel

lol

hawgman94 · Mar 18, 2009

After I bought the Pat I had second guessed about being too cheap and going without the 4x4. Now that I have been thru this past winter with the heaviest snowfall Cleveland ever saw and I am glad I held out.....you don't NEED it. This thing is awesome in the deep snow with only fwd. Mind you this is a "city" Jeep and will never set a tire off-road. If I wanted to go off-road for real I would have looked at a Wrangler before I would spend the dough on a 4x4 limited Pat. But that is only my opinion :banana:

bayer · Mar 19, 2009

Oh god do I wish I bought the 4x4.

I dont think the jeep does well at all in the snow with stock tires. I was skating all winter, especially when going closer to the mountains. I let my mother talk me out of the 4x4. I've come to the conclusion that I was an idiot for taking automotive advice from someone who wouldnt know when to change her oil If she wasnt reminded
PS. Love you mom
lol

snokat · Mar 19, 2009

If it was my ride I would mind, but it's not. My next vehic will be the FDII with a 5-speed. If it was totalled today, an auto-stick.

PatriotGuard · Apr 23, 2009

Love my Patriot

I also thought about the 4x4 as I have always wanted to have the capability to go off roading, but I could not afford the 4x4. THis is my first Jeep, and my first front wheel drive. I look forward to many many many miles of fun, nothing will keep me from going off roading, maybe I will have to get towed out if I get stuck but thats the fun part.

Rskitall · Apr 27, 2009

That's funny the 4x2 wish they had the FD1 and the FD1's (me included) wish I had a FD2 and I bet you FD2's wish they had a V6 hehe

Rottenbob · Apr 27, 2009

I had been thinking for quite a while that I wanted the FWD for reasons of fuel economy. But then in December Seattle had one of its rare snowstorms. My Suzuki is only 2200 lbs and is also RWD; I came to learn that it is COMPLETELY USELESS when there is even just an inch or two of snow (and I grew up in Syracuse so I definitely know how to drive in the snow). My car was stuck for 9 days. After that I decided that I'll shell out the extra bucks for 4x4 when I get my Patriot.

If I lived in Florida or Texas I'd probably opt for the FWD, to save gas. But here in the Pacific Northwest it can be useful to have 4x4; we often go camping/hiking in the Cascade Mountains or the Olympic Mountains.

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