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Well, the 2018 sales are the last..
So how many in here are the original owners?
(obviously newer years will be, but what about the older 2007 to 2012s?)

How long you planning on keeping it?
How has it been costwise?
You happy?

I got a sport, may 1st 2008, never having owned a car more than 3 years before.

no real problems, just an ac fix, replaced a tire valve, replaced a mirror, replaced an interior panel i broke when loading too much concrete, and replaced some sensors to stop that damn check engine light coming on.

Of course, i rarely drive it... 43,000 miles so far.... <shrug>
 
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I'm at 82k on a 2014 and have had no issue just general maintenance. I had my tire pressure sensors go out an I got this rough idle issue but I'm positive that's due to the throttle body being really dirty. I take it off roading quite often.

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2010, 113000 km's. No issues other than the crap OEM suspension components that have been replaced over time.

My son drives it now, should last him a while if he keeps up on the maintenance like I have.
 
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Original owner of my 2008 Patriot, bought off showroom floor as a leftover in January 2009. Now at 251000 miles with very few repairs. Its the longest I've run a vehicle, beating my previous Pontiac by 6000 miles so far. Also my Patriot has the best repair record; even better than some that I didn't keep very long.

How long will I keep it? With the lifetime warranty, probably forever! Seriously, if I'm willing to do a few repairs here and there, I think its good for 300,000. Maybe more. Even after test driving a new Compass while in for an oil change last week I think I like my Patriot better.
 
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I ordered an '08 FWD Limited and had no expectation of how long I'd keep it. For the 1 or 2 times a year in CA going to the snow, 2wd was ok, however, when moving to WA--in the foothills of Mr. Rainier, I felt a 4x4 would be more appropriate, considering the potential winter driving weather. If I wouldn't have moved, I would have put a few hundred into the '08--it was 120+kmiles and needed all the brake components replaced--they were all original, and perhaps some suspension linkages. Perhaps a few wrinkles taken care of and looking at another 50+k miles. In this driving environment, you never know when you'll get creamed on the freeway and all those expectations go out the window! I am happy with both of my Patriots, with one exception--the black interior of the High Altitude--it's too hard to see things when you first get into the car when you've been out in the sun and your transition lens are still dark--not enough contrast. Good luck to all of those seeking high mileage.
 
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I've had my 2010 since December 2009, a couple days before Christmas. 110k miles now.

Most of the suspension was replaced under warranty in 2012, bad Mopar/Chrysler parts, I hadn't started seriously wheeling it yet(wasn't alot of Jeeping community among the football nerds in college :( ).

Brakes have been replaced a few times, I think something may be sticking in one of the rear pistons but not sure. Most don't need to replace their brakes very often.

Cold air intake was installed in 2013, made it easier to keep a clean air filter on there...and easier to know when that needs to be dealt with. Switched out for Champion double-platinum spark plugs that same year, makes it so I don't have to change plugs so often. Magnaflow catback exhaust looks cooler, sounds better, and is probably better for my wheeling.

Quite a bit of the suspension has had to be replaced again, but I've been rough on it since college and the new suspension parts are Moog, not Mopar. Should last longer.

Didn't know about the CVT fluid actual schedule until kinda late, not that I could always afford it anyways. First fluid change was at 82k(in 2016), using Pentosin CVT1 fluid because that's all the auto parts store would sell me...only thing that came on their computer for it. As soon as the dealer changed the fluid, the CVT started slipping....and kept slipping until it finally snapped at 97k miles. Might have lasted longer with better maintenance, maybe even different fluid, but there's no way to know for sure. A 2013 model year replacement was found and shipped to the mechanic where the Patriot had been sitting, for $1400...for the transmission, freight charges, and a one-year warranty. Mechanic charged $1100 for labor, and I seem to recall he included bonus work on the driveshaft, too.

All in all, I plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off, then fixing it yet again and driving it even more. Still planning on turning it into a Baja champ, but life keeps pushing that back, haha.
 
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Till the wheels fall off........

2008 original owner. 112,000 miles. Front struts, warranty. Throttle body, warranty. A/c blower assembly, warranty. Regular maintenance has kept it in great shape. Daily driver, 400 mile road trips once every 6 weeks or so. Sweet little ride just keeps on cruising. Likely will keep it for as long as it runs. Best, most dependable car ever owned.
 
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My wife is the original owner of her 2010 Ltd 4x4, purchased back in August 2010, so just about to hit its 7 year mark and just turned over 72K miles. Only general maintenance so far: oil/filter every 5K miles; tire rotations 2x per year; air filters; wiper blades. Only 'big' maintenance items have been tires @ 45K, front axles & front a-arms @ 67K and brakes @ 69K. Yep, she is pretty easy on it and we don't off-road with it.

How long will we keep...probably another 3 years or so, at least that is the plan. I should be done paying off my new ride by then, so we keep things to 1 car payment or less at any one time.
 

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Bought my '14 brand spanking new.
With some 36k+ miles on the clock, absolutely no issues...so far.
How long will i keep it? I'll probably drive it into the ground like the rest of my vehicles over the years.
 
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wpeck2 said:
MY Pat is a 07 (the 1st year) and I am at 150K and the original owner without any issues. As a free Lifetime Warranty went with my
purchase I am tempted to just keep on going and going and going.
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"The cheapest car you'll ever own is the car you own today." With the lifetime warranty, why buy another? Enjoy your ride! :smiley_thumbs_up:
 
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08 , $14,000 out the door , now at 105,000 has a bit of rust issue rear wheel wells that is minor so far but will have to be addressed sooner or later. Still getting 30+ highway and have had just over $3000 in total repairs (including brakes,tires & oil changes and yearly Pennsylvania inspections)
With lifetime power train warranty it is still worth more to me than I'd get on a trade, so keeping it while I save up for a Charger
 
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2010 sport with just under 100,000kms.

Had to replace the steering rack, and will have to do the front boots some time soon, but other than that general maintenance.

Drivers door panel is a bit loose and the headliner rattles a bit - nothing some foam jammed in there didn't fix.

It has served us well for the mild off roading, camping and beach work we do.
 
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sinnerone86 said:
2008 w/lifetime warranty....Original owner April 2008 and I'm going to find out what lifetime really means, It's been a great car.
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From what I hear, FCA seems to be backing it. They replaced my transmission at 110,000 and fixed a leak at 230,000. The leak involved draining the tranny to get to the gasket and replacing the fluid when they were done. Didn't cost me a thing except I opted to pay $50 for them to replace the filter while they were in there. That's not something I'd do myself and I'm good for another 50,000.

Advice: There is a free inspection at each 100,000 mile mark to keep the warranty in force. My dealer sends me a notice with reasonable window in which to get it done. Don't ignore the inspection because that will likely give them a way to avoid backing the warranty. An hour of your time beats a $4000 repair bill!
 
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Ignatz said:
From what I hear, FCA seems to be backing it. They replaced my transmission at 110,000 and fixed a leak at 230,000. The leak involved draining the tranny to get to the gasket and replacing the fluid when they were done. Didn't cost me a thing except I opted to pay $50 for them to replace the filter while they were in there. That's not something I'd do myself and I'm good for another 50,000.

Advice: There is a free inspection at each 100,000 mile mark to keep the warranty in force. My dealer sends me a notice with reasonable window in which to get it done. Don't ignore the inspection because that will likely give them a way to avoid backing the warranty. An hour of your time beats a $4000 repair bill!
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My lifetime warranty requires the free inspection every 5 years on the anniversary of my purchase. I think the window is 30 days on either side of the purchase date. I have a note on the calendar to get the inspection. Yes it is certainly worth the time to get a new drive-train at no cost.
 
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sinnerone86 said:
My lifetime warranty requires the free inspection every 5 years on the anniversary of my purchase. I think the window is 30 days on either side of the purchase date. I have a note on the calendar to get the inspection. Yes it is certainly worth the time to get a new drive-train at no cost.
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You're right. I forgot about the 5 year window because considering the miles I drive it was irrelevant.
 
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