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Im really afraid to buy a car thats only on its 2nd year.

What differences will the 2009 have? will it be worth the wait?

if i got a 07 last year (my original plan) i would i have felt bad about not geting chrome interior and a middle dome light and lifetime warranty etc.
 
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jeepkid said:
Im really afraid to buy a car thats only on its 2nd year.

What differences will the 2009 have? will it be worth the wait?

if i got a 07 last year (my original plan) i would i have felt bad about not geting chrome interior and a middle dome light and lifetime warranty etc.
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you still would get the "lifetime warranty" if you buy an '07. the only thing i would suggest now is to buy an '08. probably get the same deal and it won't depreciate as much driving off the lot.

BUT with all this talk of Chrysler LLC "downsizing" their lineups, will there even BE any '09s to choose from? :icon_rolleyes:
 
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jeepkid said:
Im really afraid to buy a car thats only on its 2nd year.

What differences will the 2009 have? will it be worth the wait?

if i got a 07 last year (my original plan) i would i have felt bad about not geting chrome interior and a middle dome light and lifetime warranty etc.
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I would just go ahead and buy one now. Models evolve and often have new items added or things changed. You could end up waiting for the next thing/change until the Patriot is discontiued whenever that would be.

Besides does anyone know what differences there are between the 08 and the 09.
 
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No offense meant but, is your desire to wait based on sound reasoning?. I am sure the 2010 model will be even better than the 2009. The Patriot is an entry level SUV and you will be waiting a LONG time for all possible doo-dads and fixes to be incorporated. Keep in mind that by waiting, you may also lose out on some features that Jeep will delete from the current model year. We have seen that already. Waiting equals denying yourself up to 8 months of Patriot driving. But, if you must, God love ya.

As my grandfather once told me, "Are you going to fish or cut bait?".

Signed,
Luvin' my old relic of an '07 Pat
 
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buy when your ready

Can understand being hesitant to buy first year models, but if you decide to wait, can always be waiting for something newer, faster, more reliable, etc...
Sooner you buy the jeep sooner it can be paid off, and sooner you can be looking for your next vehicle
 
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I agree with the rest that at some point you're just going to have to make a decision and buy one. I think it's admirable that you're thinking it through but you will most likely make sacrifices along with the gains.

I wish I would've waited for 08 so I could have the 2nd interior dome light and the sunburst orange paint.... but I LOVE the fact my 07 has 4-wheel disc brakes and not rear drums (yuck) like the 08's do.

Good luck!
 
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AZCycle said:
I agree with the rest that at some point you're just going to have to make a decision and buy one. I think it's admirable that you're thinking it through but you will most likely make sacrifices along with the gains.

I wish I would've waited for 08 so I could have the 2nd interior dome light and the sunburst orange paint.... but I LOVE the fact my 07 has 4-wheel disc brakes and not rear drums (yuck) like the 08's do.

Good luck!
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You are wrong about the rear brakes. Mine is an 08 and I have disk brakes all the way around.
 
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metalhead said:
You are wrong about the rear brakes. Mine is an 08 and I have disk brakes all the way around.
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I am not wrong. 2008's have drums in the rear. If yours is an 08 and has rear discs, then it's probably some sort of crossover where they had a few left-over 07 parts.

My Mustang is like that. It is considered a 1965 but it has many 1964 parts on it... makes it confusing but unique.
 
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