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#21 ·
I rented a Mazda and found it cheap and tinny. Then rented a Compass and it was much nicer than I expected- felt solid and got 30 mgp overall (about the same as the Mazda). I don't believe some of the vehicle rating- I've owned three Chrysler mini-vans and they are the best all-around vehicles I ever owned, yet they get low ratings. Buy what you like.
 
#22 ·
Phantom Rider said:
I did not buy the Jeep for its cargo area. My 10 speed bike has a larger cargo area than the Patriot. Once the seats are folded down it does give you adequate space if your moving or have a large tv or whatnot.

I love the old school look of the Pat that is my favorite feature.
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I agree and disagree with you. Love the old school look (like an older Cherokee... boxy). But I chose the Patriot because it had more room in the back than the Compass or any of the other "curvy-back" SUVs.
 
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test drove both today. The mazda is a smother ride but that blind spot was too much.
patriot was stiff but i guess thats expected.

getting a good deal on the patriot. want to see if an info screen can be installed buy the dealer. mainly mpg stuff , The dealer can do that right?
 
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chaibill said:
test drove both today. The mazda is a smother ride but that blind spot was too much.
patriot was stiff but i guess thats expected.

getting a good deal on the patriot. want to see if an info screen can be installed buy the dealer. mainly mpg stuff , The dealer can do that right?
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Did you compare 2x4 or 4x4? How did the 2L feel in the CX5 compared to the Patriot?
 
#26 ·
If you are talking about the EVIC with gas mileage and stuff, I don't think the dealer can add it.. is part of a package from the factory. There are after market options a lot of people use on here though, like the scan gauge II
 
#27 ·
That article is full of crap. My Patriot rides better and smoother than my wife's Land Rover LR2. Her truck has a boxy ride to it similar to my Ram 1500 and the LR2 costs 15,000 dollars more than my Patriot . And the fit and finish of my 2012 Patriot is not that bad compared to other vehicles in it's class.
 
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chaibill said:
test drove both today. The mazda is a smother ride but that blind spot was too much.
patriot was stiff but i guess thats expected.

getting a good deal on the patriot. want to see if an info screen can be installed buy the dealer. mainly mpg stuff , The dealer can do that right?
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I have an Ultra Gauge in my PAT. I still use Fuelly to track my MPG.
 
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I will post a pic of my install sometime today. It uses a suction cup and a flexible arm.
 
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I know the day will come when my Patriot won't be my everyday driver, but hopefully not for a long time...anyway, to discuss other vehicles....I don't know why, but I actually like the looks of the Nissan Juke. I think the car/suv looks completely bad@$$.
 
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ve14326 said:
I know the day will come when my Patriot won't be my everyday driver, but hopefully not for a long time...anyway, to discuss other vehicles....I don't know why, but I actually like the looks of the Nissan Juke. I think the car/suv looks completely bad@$$.
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For "just" $600,000 you can get a Juke R.

look it up on YouTube.

They took a Juke and stuffed a GTR running gear and motor underneath.
And does it go...

No matter your thoughts about Nissan, you have to give props to a company that would listen to that idea and go with it...sort of like Dodge did with the Viper.
 
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Metaxa said:
For "just" $600,000 you can get a Juke R.

look it up on YouTube.

They took a Juke and stuffed a GTR running gear and motor underneath.
And does it go...

No matter your thoughts about Nissan, you have to give props to a company that would listen to that idea and go with it...sort of like Dodge did with the Viper.
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True. I love the murano convertible.
 
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Murman said:
I will post a pic of my install sometime today. It uses a suction cup and a flexible arm.
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Sorry for the delay...

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I track my oil change miles on the Oil Dst and tire rotation miles on the Srv Dst.
 
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