Hello All -
First, I want to say that I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler 6 Speed, but the woman needed a new car. She really wanted a Ford Escape or GMC Terrain, but while we were searching, her mom wanted to look at a Patriot. So I did all this research on prices, reviews, etc on a Patriot and sent it to her. After all that work she ends up buying a Tuscon :doh: ! So the Jeep dealership is last in a row of auto dealers. Then I see it - A silver Patriot in the showroom with a BIG 17,900 across the windshield.. then I noticed it had the "Trail Rated" stamp on it.. So now I know it has the FD II package, I'm getting a little excited, but thought "It was used, or a manual".. NOPE! Auto and Brand New (Just with the FD II Package and Auto)!! I bought it on the spot! The lady was upset that it didn't have the "amenities", like power locks, cruise control, :blah: - so I had to spring for them. Oh well!
This is a really cool truck! I've been driving it lately with no complaints at all. I didn't even consider the Patriot, since it was on the "smaller" side, compared to the Liberty and Escape. But for 4,500 less WITH 4X4, you just can't beat it.
I was just real excited when I purchased this truck, I didn't even know it came with an off-road package. Now I am off to explore your forum to see what kinda trouble... I mean upgrades I can put on this beast! :banana: I hope it's not just a Wrangler thing
Take care and thanks for reading! - NC
First, I want to say that I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler 6 Speed, but the woman needed a new car. She really wanted a Ford Escape or GMC Terrain, but while we were searching, her mom wanted to look at a Patriot. So I did all this research on prices, reviews, etc on a Patriot and sent it to her. After all that work she ends up buying a Tuscon :doh: ! So the Jeep dealership is last in a row of auto dealers. Then I see it - A silver Patriot in the showroom with a BIG 17,900 across the windshield.. then I noticed it had the "Trail Rated" stamp on it.. So now I know it has the FD II package, I'm getting a little excited, but thought "It was used, or a manual".. NOPE! Auto and Brand New (Just with the FD II Package and Auto)!! I bought it on the spot! The lady was upset that it didn't have the "amenities", like power locks, cruise control, :blah: - so I had to spring for them. Oh well!
This is a really cool truck! I've been driving it lately with no complaints at all. I didn't even consider the Patriot, since it was on the "smaller" side, compared to the Liberty and Escape. But for 4,500 less WITH 4X4, you just can't beat it.
I was just real excited when I purchased this truck, I didn't even know it came with an off-road package. Now I am off to explore your forum to see what kinda trouble... I mean upgrades I can put on this beast! :banana: I hope it's not just a Wrangler thing
Take care and thanks for reading! - NC
