Hey guys,
New to the forum. I have owned many Jeeps in the past. All were inline 6 Wrangler TJ's or inline 6 Cherokee XJ models. I came across this 2014 Patriot, but I am a little leery of Chrysler products in general. (I Kind of consider the TJ & XJ to sort of be leftover AMC DNA) I know the Patriot is much maligned by the automotive press, because I have read and done my homework, but I have also read consumer reviews and they are somewhat more favorable.
I like the "idea" of the patriot for a couple of reasons. One, I need something that I can commute back and forth to our cabin which is 90 miles form our house one way. And two, because I will do some light off-roading on the local forest service roads, national park service roads and the dirt road where where our cabin is located, so the more off-road capable vs other SUV's in it's class, Jeep patriot appeals to me. Plus getting mileage in at least the high 20's and maybe low 30's vs the 17mpg my 4x4 Ford Ranger gets on the 90 mile commute every week is appealing.
This particular Patriot is the Freedom 1 4x4 system, which from what I understand, is basically an AWD system and has the locking center differential. It has the 2.4 liter motor, which from what I understand is the one I want with more power. It has the 6 speed auto, which I like the idea of better than the CVT. I hate CVT's. I would have preferred a manual, but I understand the 6 speed auto is sourced from Hyundai. It is the sport model. The little truck is in good shape, with no rips, tears or noticeable scratches. It runs well and everything works. There is a check engine light on. He says it's been on since 60k and is related to the catalytic converter.
I guess the only two knocks on the little truck is that it is really dirty, which I can easily remedy with a deep cleaning, and the mileage is high at 173k miles. He was a travelling sales rep and put about 50k a year on it. That doesn't bother me all that much because I know that long distance highways miles are easy on a vehicle.
I can pick it up this week for $3000 and drive it home. Yes or no and why?
I realize that this is a Jeep Patriot site so I'm expecting some favorable posts, but asking on other car forums and I am more likely to get know it all's parroting all the stuff that the automotive press dishes out or telling me anecdotal stories of their cousin's, friend's aunt who blew and engine, etc...
Thanks for any feedback!
New to the forum. I have owned many Jeeps in the past. All were inline 6 Wrangler TJ's or inline 6 Cherokee XJ models. I came across this 2014 Patriot, but I am a little leery of Chrysler products in general. (I Kind of consider the TJ & XJ to sort of be leftover AMC DNA) I know the Patriot is much maligned by the automotive press, because I have read and done my homework, but I have also read consumer reviews and they are somewhat more favorable.
I like the "idea" of the patriot for a couple of reasons. One, I need something that I can commute back and forth to our cabin which is 90 miles form our house one way. And two, because I will do some light off-roading on the local forest service roads, national park service roads and the dirt road where where our cabin is located, so the more off-road capable vs other SUV's in it's class, Jeep patriot appeals to me. Plus getting mileage in at least the high 20's and maybe low 30's vs the 17mpg my 4x4 Ford Ranger gets on the 90 mile commute every week is appealing.
This particular Patriot is the Freedom 1 4x4 system, which from what I understand, is basically an AWD system and has the locking center differential. It has the 2.4 liter motor, which from what I understand is the one I want with more power. It has the 6 speed auto, which I like the idea of better than the CVT. I hate CVT's. I would have preferred a manual, but I understand the 6 speed auto is sourced from Hyundai. It is the sport model. The little truck is in good shape, with no rips, tears or noticeable scratches. It runs well and everything works. There is a check engine light on. He says it's been on since 60k and is related to the catalytic converter.
I guess the only two knocks on the little truck is that it is really dirty, which I can easily remedy with a deep cleaning, and the mileage is high at 173k miles. He was a travelling sales rep and put about 50k a year on it. That doesn't bother me all that much because I know that long distance highways miles are easy on a vehicle.
I can pick it up this week for $3000 and drive it home. Yes or no and why?
I realize that this is a Jeep Patriot site so I'm expecting some favorable posts, but asking on other car forums and I am more likely to get know it all's parroting all the stuff that the automotive press dishes out or telling me anecdotal stories of their cousin's, friend's aunt who blew and engine, etc...
Thanks for any feedback!
