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#101 · (Edited)
unclejjg said:
Here are two very similar shots to put things in more perspective. When you look at the two, it becomes so apparent how unnecessary the additional overhang is on the Patriot.

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Just like HOME...I'm a former Cherokee owner...and just got my Patriot
when I had my 2 door Cherokee my son was in a car seat talk about a major pain now my son is 15 and almost 6' tall and has no problems riding in the back seat of the Patriot.
 
#102 ·
Man, this is one popular post. Over 45,000 hits!
 
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#103 ·
mongst36 said:
Just like HOME...I'm a former Cherokee owner...and just got my Patriot
when I had my 2 door Cherokee my son was in a car seat talk about a major pain now my son is 15 and almost 6' tall and has no problems riding in the back seat of the Patriot.
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My PAT really gave me the riding comfort that I've been looking for...
Never own a Cherokee yet but I'm pretty satisfied with my PAT so far...
 
#104 ·
BWheeler said:
My PAT really gave me the riding comfort that I've been looking for...
Never own a Cherokee yet but I'm pretty satisfied with my PAT so far...
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he he - I should get that one; a real cherokee and our Patriot. I happen to have both handy; but only have gone offroad in the Patriot so far, as the Cherokee still needs it's carb rebuilt.. maybe comparison pics tomorrow if the BF is up for it (his patriot, my Cherokee)

For now, my SJ Cherokee, Levi Laredo Smith (Levi for short) :D; click for bigger. (this is his bad side btw)


And the Patriot, CheepJeep; again, click for bigger :D
 
#105 · (Edited)
here's a shocker. They're actually about the same size. The SJ Cherokee just has a different sitting position, so it has higher ground clearance, just like the XJ Cherokee. You're in more of a "captains seat" in a Patriot; whereas in the Cherokees you're in a "car" seat; which is probably why the lil Patriot looks so fat. lol

Cell phone pic:
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#106 · (Edited)
Pat V Disco

Pics as Promised Land Rover Discovery 3 TD with Pat Sport Diesel:smiley_thumbs_up:
 
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#108 ·
Traded my XJ for a Patriot and I love the Patriot for what it is. No offense, but it's not a hardcore wheeler and it will never hit the tough stuff. The difference is more than skin deep. 4.0L I-6, real transfer case and solid axles is what distinguishes the Cherokee from the Liberty and Patriot. Let's enjoy our Jeeps, have fun, and keep reality in perspective.
 
#109 ·
XJ to MK

I too traded a 97 (2wd) Cherokee w/238,000 miles for a Patriot - I miss the balls of the 4.0 but I never needed to do more than mild offroad stuff with the Cherokee, and I'm certain the 2wd Patriot could handle the same stuff. I think a supercharger would be great for this 2.4L engine to get it closer to the pull the Cherokee had, maybe someone will come out with one. The ride is much quieter and tighter, plus the A/C works ;)

An issue for me is that cargo space is a bit less, it looks like I may need to remove the back seats of the Patriot from time to time to get all my stuff in. Anybody tried this?

My first Jeep was a 1988 Wrangler which I lifted 4" and put 33" tires on plus a rear locker. I did plenty of tough trails in that thing and I definitely miss it from time to time but commuting in it or driving for more than 5 minutes on the highway was pure hell. The new Wranglers are better but pricey and still not good on gas....
 
#110 ·
I still loved my 2000 Cherokee better than my 09 Patriot...the body design seems cleaner and I like that it wasnt so low to the ground, also I found the visibility on my Cherokee alot better than the Patriot....larger windows and the back seat didnt have the headrest. I wish theyd bring back the Cherokee! But...my Patriot is slowly growing on me. :)


stew said:
A few comparison pics of the Cherokee and Patriot

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Just a quick one underneath from beside the Cherokee
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#111 · (Edited)
Nice comparison, but just for the record the patriot is an FDI, so the ground clearnace is closer with the FDII, but still very similar.

Once again, if you have the height adjustable seat, then visibility is hands down better in the patriot in my opinion. If you don't have the height adjustable seat then I can see your point some.
 
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#112 · (Edited)
joesjeeps said:
Traded my XJ for a Patriot and I love the Patriot for what it is. No offense, but it's not a hardcore wheeler and it will never hit the tough stuff. The difference is more than skin deep. 4.0L I-6, real transfer case and solid axles is what distinguishes the Cherokee from the Liberty and Patriot. Let's enjoy our Jeeps, have fun, and keep reality in perspective.
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Do you have the FDI, or FDII? Your point still holds, but the FDII can handle some, "tough stuff."

I think one thing muckingup comparisons between the Cherokee and the Patriot is only a smaller percentage of pats are trail rated, and if you are comparing a cherokee's off road abiity to the Patriot's, then it only fair to compare the trai-rated/off-road version.

I like the FDI, but those that don't have an FDII, don't have a good idea when it comes to a comparison with the Cherokee. The FDI is not the FDII, and there are significant differences off-road.

There are pluses and minuses to both, the independent suspension on the patriot gives it a better ride, both on and off road, the solid axles are an across the board plus by any means, IMO opinion it gives it more agility off-road. The the low "gear," on the FDII is very adequate. Okay you have more power in the cherokee and more torque, undeniable. The FDII does have BLD, and lots of other electronic toys that are effective and get the job done very well. The patriot is way safer when it comes to breaking your neck than the cherokee. There is absolutely no head room in the cherokee and I have on more than one occassion hit my head on the roof in the cherokee especially when riding in the back seat.

What I am most envious about with the cherokee, is the bumpers, it has small, practical bumpers, instead of the big bulbous plastic ones we get with the patriot.
 
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#113 ·
i sold my 89 Cherokee and got my 10 Patriot. I do miss the power and more cargo room but i do like the gas milage and more safety features, like side air bags, better antilock brakes etc. but one thing i cant do that i used to do in the Cherokee is bust through some big snow piles and not worry if i was going to mess up the front bumper sense is was steel. Ill have to get out and dig some with this new one. I dont want to bust up all the plastic on the front end. Later i might add the off road bumpers and install a lift kit. All and all the Patiot is doing fine.
 

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#117 ·
jeepgirl76 said:
I still loved my 2000 Cherokee better than my 09 Patriot...the body design seems cleaner and I like that it wasnt so low to the ground, also I found the visibility on my Cherokee alot better than the Patriot....larger windows and the back seat didnt have the headrest. I wish theyd bring back the Cherokee! But...my Patriot is slowly growing on me. :)
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can you photoshop those Cherokee wheels on to the Patriot?..or does
anyone have them on their Patriots?
 
#118 ·
i like that its low to the ground. i do alot of curvy mtn driving and the speed limit is still 55 so i like that it corners well, like a car would but still has 4x4 for the snow and a lil more clearance than a subaru or an audi awd. i couldnt fully commit to buying a car so this fit me perfect i think. if i wanted a tougher bigger higher suv i would have bought something different. the pat suits my needs perfect!
 
#119 · (Edited)
Where shall I post this comparison drawing?

I was about to purchase a 2010 Ford Transit Connect van then switched to the Patriot Sport 4x4. I saw a post somewhere in this forum of comparison pics of different vehicles to the Patriot. I'd like to add this one to that thread. The Transit is a sweet ride but the main Patriot points that won out are:
1) Patriot 2.4L 172HP vs. Ford Transit 2.0L 136HP
2) Patriot 5-spd Manual Tx vs. Transit- Automatic Only
3) Patriot 4-wheel disc brakes vs. Transit Front Disc, Rear Drum
4) Patriot 17" Cast Alum Wheels vs. Transit- Steel wheels only in U.S. (the pics are from Europe)
5) Patriot Max Towing Cap 2000# vs. Transit- Towing not recommended

But the Transit wins points for wow factor and cargo volume and 4 huge doors!
And of course they will both fit in your garage.
 

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